U.S. suspends visa services worldwide, prompts international student worry
Jiang Li
March 21, 2020
With the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. continuing to escalate, University of Minnesota computer science junior Chen Liu, who planned to go back to China this summer, said one problem keeps bothering him — his visa will expire in July, and he may not be able to re-enter the U.S. for his fall semester cl...
Here’s what you need to know about UMN’s plans, preparation for coronavirus
MN Daily Staff
March 9, 2020
Editor's note: this story will be updated on an ongoing basis as more information becomes available. As a potential hub for the highly contagious coronavirus, the University of Minnesota is prepping for how to react. The University has canceled in-person instruction and closed most University buildin...
UMN students hit the polls for Super Tuesday
MN Daily Staff
March 5, 2020
The Democratic Party is seeking to narrow its field and decide on a final candidate, and University of Minnesota students hit the polls in full force Tuesday morning. Former Vice President Joe Biden, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Massachusetts Sen. Eliz...
Trump budget could cut support, aid for UMN students
March 5, 2020
Early last month, the Trump administration released a budget proposal for the next fiscal year which included steep cuts to programs that could impact programs University of Minnesota students use. The proposal includes a $5.6 billion, or nearly 8%, reduction to U.S. Department of Educat...
Still fighting nationally, Biden wins Minnesota primary
MN Daily Staff
March 4, 2020
After a strong performance in South Carolina shifted his campaign’s momentum, presidential candidate Joe Biden surged on Super Tuesday. Biden is projected to win the Democratic primary in Minnesota and several other states, according to the Associated Press. As of about 11 p.m., projections have call...
Student campaigns make last-minute outreach efforts
MN Daily Staff
March 4, 2020
In the Super Tuesday contests that will be pivotal in nominating a Democratic candidate, University of Minnesota students spent the final days leading up to Minnesota’s Democratic primary campaigning in student groups. Although the nomination has not yet been secured, students are certain: their can...
Student early voter turnout could increase ahead of March primary
January 30, 2020
Minnesota’s first presidential primary in nearly three decades could mean a bigger student turnout, experts say. The state’s switch from a caucus to a primary system also allows voters to cast absentee ballots, which includes in-person and by-mail early voting, for the first time since 199...
New UMN student group launches Trump re-election efforts
January 23, 2020
Hoping to establish a presence on the University of Minnesota, The Collegiate Group for Trump marked its first semester on campus at a kick-off event Tuesday. The Collegiate Group for Trump will campaign for President Donald Trump this semester, aiming to set itself apart from other conservative groups wi...
Minnesota legal groups struggle with asylum challenges
December 12, 2019
Groups that provide legal services to asylum seekers are struggling under new regulations set by the Trump Administration. The administration has taken several steps this year to discourage asylum-seekers from entering the U.S., effectively barring immigrants from certain countries. At the Universit...
Amid fears of recession, UMN students split on economy
December 9, 2019
As economists speculate on the probability of an impending recession, students feel uncertain about future financial prospects, according to a recent survey. Only 8 percent of University of Minnesota students who participated in the study rated the current state of the U.S. economy as "very good." Fo...
