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Owner Pete Miller poses for a portrait at HeadFlyer Brewing in Marcy-Holmes on Dec. 7 in Minneapolis, Minn.

Craft breweries call for changes to liquor laws after COVID-19 hardships

by Olivia Stevens
Published December 14, 2021
If passed in 2022, the “Drink Local” bill would create more options for craft beer consumers.
The 17th Avenue Residence Hall as seen on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. Excrement smeared on walls and exit signs being torn down every weekend was the scene on the fourth floor of the residence hall for months that year.

Rampant vandalism in residence halls creates concern among residents

by Alex Steil
Published December 12, 2021
Interim Director of Housing and Residential Life says vandalism has increased in past years, while before it was typically isolated to the destruction of exit signs.
MSA institutes new safety committee on campus

MSA institutes new safety committee on campus

by Madison Roth
Published December 12, 2021
According to MSA’s November 2020 student survey, after only 18.81% of students said they felt safe at night on campus, MSA decided to form a new proactive committee.
The Metro Transit 6 Bus is seen along 4th St SE on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018.

$818 million in federal funds to support Minnesota public transportation

by Olivia Stevens and Karisa Erickson
Published December 12, 2021
The money will create jobs for students and improve campus transportation options.
Faculty and administrators navigate changing COVID-19 safety policies amid statewide spike in transmission

Faculty and administrators navigate changing COVID-19 safety policies amid statewide spike in transmission

by Bella Carpentier
Published December 6, 2021
Currently, Minnesota has one of the highest COVID-19 rates in the nation, with a high chance for more cases on campus after students traveling back from Thanksgiving break, however, many professors said the University has done well so far to prevent spread on campus.
New vaccine mandate confirmed for UMN employees following executive order and faculty resolution

New vaccine mandate confirmed for UMN employees following executive order and faculty resolution

by Maia Irvin
Published December 6, 2021
Failure to comply with the new mandate could result in unpaid suspension for faculty during the spring semester.
University Water Council promotes coordination of water resources and collaboration through virtual network

University Water Council promotes coordination of water resources and collaboration through virtual network

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published December 6, 2021
Experts collaborate across Minnesota to combine water research.
The Hennepin County Government Center, on Sunday, Feb. 28 during the trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd.

Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter manslaughter trial explained

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published December 6, 2021
Potter is charged with first- and second-degree manslaughter for shooting and killing 20-year-old Black man, Daunte Wright.
Professor Terresa Moses poses for a portrait in front of student designs in McNeal Hall on Thursday, Nov. 11. Moses has helped organize a College of Design initiative to create space, policies and practices that support the inclusion and retention of BIPOC artists.

The College of Design commits itself to anti-racism through a new initiative called Design Justice

by Bella Carpentier
Published November 29, 2021
Created in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, Design Justice seeks to support the retention and inclusion of Black, Indigenous and students of color, starting with a cluster-hire this fall.
Boynton Health pictured on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020.

Boynton Health, community clinics and student groups work to make healthcare more accessible and affordable at the University

by Bella Carpentier
Published November 29, 2021
On and off campus organizations work to provide students with free to low cost health care services like vaccines, contraceptives and consultations.

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