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Survivor: Twin Cities is now in its second season. The Reality Television at the University of Minnesota student group organizes the project (left to right) Eidan Silver, Bryce Riesner, Truong Vu, Tyler Karle, Anna Sullivan, Vijaya Gopalan.

‘Survivor: Twin Cities’ encourages teamwork, dedication, friendship

by Amirah Razman
Published February 24, 2023
The semester-long project by the Reality TV at UMN student organization provides students with physical and mental challenges based on the hit TV series.
The Black Student Union (BSU) at the University of Minnesota strives to embrace Blackness in all its forms and create an equitable and safe environment for all students. Photo courtesy of the BSU.

UMN community celebrates CROWN Act

by Saniah Bates and Olivia Hines
Published February 23, 2023
The City of Minneapolis will also host a “Rock Your Crown” event in celebration of the act's passage earlier this month.
Regent and District 9 candidate Tadd Johnson. Photo courtesy of Johnson.

Meet UMN Board of Regents candidates: District 8, at-large

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published February 22, 2023
Candidates for the University of Minnesota Board of Regents from Congressional District 8 and one at-large seat share about themselves and their vision for the board leading up to this spring’s election.
The University of Minnesota Police Department on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2023.

Student organizations express frustration over UMN monitoring events

by Gillian Haveman
Published February 22, 2023
Some student groups recently discovered through a public records request that the University's Department of Public Safety is monitoring some of their events, which the University said is a common practice for public safety.
Some University students have experienced recent situations of gun violence in areas directly off campus, including Dinkytown.

Gun violence on, near college campuses

by Gabrielle Lombard
Published February 21, 2023
University of Minnesota students express concern over gun violence experiences near campus.
Students react to commencement updates

Students react to commencement updates

by Allison Skarda
Published February 20, 2023
The updated plan includes a conferral ceremony and separate stage crossing ceremony opportunities as a way for students to be individually recognized, according to University of Minnesota administrators.
UMN sued for not adequately refunding students

UMN sued for not adequately refunding students

by Olivia Hines
Published February 20, 2023
The University of Minnesota is being sued for not adequately reimbursing students who paid mandatory student services fees during the spring 2020 semester.
Swipe Out Hunger is a program at the University of Minnesota where students with meal plans can donate unused meal swipes to help classmates who may not have enough.

Campus-based assistance programs aim to combat food insecurity

by Amirah Razman
Published February 20, 2023
Swipe Out Hunger plans to launch their new dining dollars program, while USG hopes to increase the availability of the Twin Cities Mobile Market by April.
The Fresh Thyme located on University Avenue is one of the grocery locations students can order from through Shipt.

UMN’s new deal with Shipt signifies improvements for some, issues for others

by Ainsley Brown
Published February 20, 2023
Students and faculty at the University of Minnesota share their thoughts on the free year-long subscription to the grocery delivery service.
Don’t skip a beat: it’s time to advocate for your heart

Don’t skip a beat: it’s time to advocate for your heart

by Emma Walytka
Published February 17, 2023
With February being American Heart Month, an opportunity to experience ways to promote and maintain heart health are out of the red.

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