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Campus safety concerns prompt MSA discussions about policing on campus

Campus safety concerns prompt MSA discussions about policing on campus

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published October 5, 2020
In its first forum meeting of the semester, the University’s undergraduate student government discussed campus safety and police accountability.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

Student Counseling Services expands group counseling for students of color and LGTBQ+ students

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published October 3, 2020
SCS has created affinity groups, spaces specifically for students with shared identities to make connections and feel empowered.
Freshman Rogan Isbell poses for a portrait outside the Link, an off campus residential building, on Tuesday, Sep. 29. Isbell intended to live in a dormitory this year, but had to find housing elsewhere as a result of the pandemic.  He signed a lease with The Link in August. “I’m just glad that I was able to find some housing, and not be too stressful on me personally.”

Nearly half of University-owned housing unoccupied for fall semester

by Abbey Machtig
Published October 1, 2020
Some students have opted to live at home or in off-campus housing this fall.
International students face added challenges to online learning

International students face added challenges to online learning

by Katelyn Vue
Published October 1, 2020
International students taking classes from their home countries are managing conflicting time zones, lack of sleep and isolation while navigating a new learning environment.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel speaks at a virtual town hall meeting to address the Universitys response to COVID-19 on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Gabel, University leaders address campus safety, COVID-19 and discipline during Tuesday’s town hall meeting

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published September 30, 2020
The town hall also covered the University’s finances, the hiring freeze and spring break.
From left, Vice President Duaa Ibrahim, Treasurer Mazzin Khidir and Secretary Sansan Kong of the Sudanese Student Union pose for a portrait in front of Northrop Auditorium on Monday, Sept. 28. Sudanese Student Union came together last spring after being inactive since 2015.

Sudanese Student Union raises awareness about Sudanese flooding crisis

by Srilekha Garishakurti
Published September 29, 2020
The newly reunited SSU is holding the “Gophers for Sudan” fundraiser with other Sundanese college student groups to raise funds and awareness about the ongoing Sudanese flood emergency.
MSAs Row the Vote aims to increase student voter turnout for 2020 election

MSA’s “Row the Vote” aims to increase student voter turnout for 2020 election

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published September 28, 2020
Starting in August, the Minnesota Student Association is recruiting student ambassadors to help in virtual voter outreach efforts.
Distance learning prompts conversation about online exam proctoring

Distance learning prompts conversation about online exam proctoring

by Evan Berg
Published September 27, 2020
With more students taking classes online comes more student scrutiny.
MSA elects Sophronia Cheung as VP

MSA elects Sophronia Cheung as VP

by Ava Thompson
Published September 25, 2020
Cheung was elected from a group of three finalists who were selected after interviewing with student body president Amy Ma.
Uprooted and Rising Campaign Co-Lead Meredith Song poses for a portrait at Northrop on Sunday Sep. 20.  Uprooted and Rising is a group striving to promote food sovereignty within the University of Minnesota system.

University students lead a driving force for food sovereignty

by Katelyn Vue
Published September 25, 2020
Uprooted and Rising Minneapolis is demanding the University cut ties with Cargill and Aramark.

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