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Former Minnesota Student Association President Abeer Syedah speaks during an MSA forum in Mondale Hall on Sept. 13, 2016.

Life after MSA: Inside the many careers of former UMN student body presidents

by Kevin Beckman
Published September 21, 2017
In their position, former MSA presidents have professionally developed themselves and networked into post-collegiate careers.
A cave explorer illuminates a portion of an underground cave.

Explorers brave Twin Cities underground

by Bella Dally-Steele
Published August 2, 2017
For some, the maze of tunnels far below city streets is a set of adventures forced into secrecy.
Mayor Betsy Hodges speaks on Police Chief Jane

After Minneapolis Police Chief Janeé Harteau resigns, protesters disrupt City Hall

by Minnesota Daily Staff
Published July 22, 2017
Former Minneapolis Police Chief Janeé Harteau stepped down from her role Friday just six days after an MPD officer shot an Australian woman in south Minneapolis.
A protestor stands in front of a line of law enforcement officers in St. Paul on Friday, June 16.

Thousands march after Castile verdict

by Minnesota Daily Staff
Published June 17, 2017
After officer Jeronimo Yanez was acquitted for the death of Philando Castile, protests at the Capitol led to a march through the streets of St. Paul Friday, culminating in the arrests of many on I-94.
Masoudae Rezvani, known among the drag community as Heda Thrasher, speaks about their experience as a gender non-binary drag queen. 

The changing face of drag: How one performer is creating a space for non-binary expression

by Maddy Fox
Published April 27, 2017
Masoudae Rezvani, a gender non-binary University of Minnesota student, is an up-and-comer in Minneapolis' evolving drag scene.
Brian Burnett, Julie Tonneson and University President Eric Kaler present to the House of Representitives' higher education committee about the University's impact on Minnesota at the State Office Building on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017.

How much money does the state provide UMN? Less after each economic recession, data shows.

by Ryan Faircloth
Published April 26, 2017
State higher education funding continues to lag since the recession — shifting the burden of rising tuition costs to students.
University of Minnesota dental student and dental hygienist Kelli Blankenship speaks with a patient during his appointment on Friday, April 14, 2017 in Moos Towers. Blankenship has used accommodations through the Disability Resource Center for nine years as she has worked toward her three degrees at the University of Minnesota.

Despite accommodations, some UMN students clash with professors over ‘unseen’ disabilities

by Rilyn Eischens
Published April 20, 2017
As more students register for disability accommodation letters, some advocates say professors will need additional training to better serve those with unseen disabilities.
A large group of students walk past fraternities on Fraternity Row on March 10, 2017.

UMN greek leaders, advocates say more could be done to tackle sexual assault

by Jessie Bekker
Published March 17, 2017
Though University of Minnesota greek leaders condemn sexual assault, training members to confront one another about sexual assault remains challenging.
Haleigh Ortmeier-Clarke and Abby Honold, two University of Minnesota students, describe the aftermath of their sexual assaults.

After reporting their sexual assaults, UMN students say they faced hurdles, distress

by Jessie Bekker
Published March 2, 2017
While many say reporting was the hardest part, University of Minnesota sexual assault victim-survivors have begun to cope and heal.
Utility worker Jeff Berry sorts plastic, aluminum and tin at the Como Recycling Facility in Minneapolis on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017.

After years of stagnation, University of Minnesota recycling center looks for renewal

by Jackie Renzetti
Published February 20, 2017
Once a leader in collegiate recycling, the U's program struggles with low funding.

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