The Minnesota Daily

Students for a Democratic Society march for community control of UMPD

by Ava Thompson
Published October 18, 2020

On Friday, SDS and community activists called for the creation of a Campus Civilian Police Accountability Council.

Gabel talks COVID-19 testing expansion, spring semester and University finances

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published October 17, 2020

The University president also discussed the status of the University’s finances and student tuition.

Students raise concerns about lack of consultation, search committee in Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations hire

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published October 17, 2020

In a letter to President Joan Gabel, student government leaders criticized the University’s lack of process, transparency and consultation.

Students passionate about interests, underwhelmed by candidates

by Jasmine Snow and Lydia Morrell
Published October 16, 2020

Students talked with the Daily about issues that are inspiring them to cast a ballot.

MSA survey: Most students prefer going all-online for fall classes

by Ava Thompson
Published October 16, 2020

The MSA released a survey asking students to share their opinion on reopening campus shortly after the Board of Regents decided to move all classes online for up to two weeks.

Lawmakers pass long-awaited bonding bill, send more than $75 million to UMN

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published October 15, 2020

After five special sessions, the Minnesota Legislature passed a $1.87 billion bonding bill.

With COVID-19 restrictions, Swipe Out Hunger looks for new ways to support food insecure students

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published October 13, 2020

After the cancellation of this year’s donation drive left the organization without any donated meals swipes, UMN Swipe Out Hunger met with U.S. Senator Tina Smith to advocate more support for students experiencing food insecurity.