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Academic restoration policy proposal provides more paths to graduation

Academic restoration policy proposal provides more paths to graduation

by Henry Hagen
Published April 17, 2023
The policy would give students the opportunity to earn a degree after five years away from the University of Minnesota, but some have concerns about the policy’s details.
During his month-long trip, Tony Miller traveled to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, New York City’s Museum of Modern Art and the Art Institute of Chicago.

Art history scholarship provides travel, networking opportunities

by Amirah Razman
Published April 17, 2023
Tony Miller, last year’s recipient of the Janet G. McCloud Travel Scholarship, visited various art museums across the country to learn about art history.
Metro Transit bus and Gopher Trip on April 23, 2023.

UMN students discuss public transportation use post-COVID

by Allison Skarda
Published April 14, 2023
While studies show a dip in use post-pandemic, many students still rely on public transit.
Honors advising services changes frustrate honors students

Honors advising services changes frustrate honors students

by Amirah Razman
Published April 13, 2023
The University of Minnesota’s Honors Program announced a new model of providing academic advising services during the spring semester, forcing many students to change advisers.
The St. Paul lawn will soon be filled with flowers for the coming seasons.

UMN Facilities Management prepares for spring

by Allison Skarda
Published April 13, 2023
Facilities Management staff explains the challenges of maintaining landscaping in Minnesota’s climate.
Post-spring break slump catches seniors

Post-spring break slump catches seniors

by Amelia Cleary
Published April 13, 2023
The seven weeks between the end of spring break and finals week do not include any days off, which proves to be a challenge for some students in their final semester of college.
Reduced demand for services in the summer impacts how many employees are offered summer work opportunities. Photo courtesy of Jackson Kerr.

Dining employees claim UMN offering less summer work than promised

by Gillian Haveman
Published April 11, 2023
In October, Teamster Local 320 negotiated a contract with the University of Minnesota that promised summer work for most dining employees.
Shashank Murali and Sara Davis were announced next years USG president and vice president on March 27.

Q&A with 2023-24 USG president, vice president

by Henry Hagen
Published April 11, 2023
University of Minnesota students elected Shashank Murali and Sara Davis as the new president and vice president of the Undergraduate Student Government.
The changes come after a settlement between the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR), MPD and the city of Minneapolis was reached on March 31.

Activists push for MPD transparency with body camera footage

by Devlin Epding
Published April 11, 2023
Activists have criticized Minneapolis’ updated policies as not holding the Minneapolis Police Department accountable.
The ban would go into effect Aug. 1 if passed.

Minn. proposed flavor tobacco ban faces opposition

by Jack O'Connor
Published April 11, 2023
Menthol cigarettes, flavored vapes and more won’t be sold if a bill in the state Legislature is passed.

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