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Serving the UMN community since 1900

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Metro Transit buses provide a reliable public transit option for students despite barriers in some regions.

Opinion: Bus routes are hindered by the Twin Cities’ urban design

by Jasmine Shackleford
Published June 11, 2024

One of my largest deciding factors when choosing the University of Minnesota was the ease of access to public transportation. With a light rail line, several Metro Transit bus routes and even the University’s...

Living with someone you don’t know might not be such a bad thing.

Opinion: The case for random roommates

by Riley Stern
Published June 11, 2024

Getting assigned a random roommate was the best thing that happened to me freshman year. This may sound like an extreme statement, but bear with me.  Coming to college, my biggest stressor was finding...

Despite its imperfections, downtown Minneapolis is a beautiful and rewarding place to explore.

Opinion: Don’t be afraid of downtown Minneapolis!

by Jasmine Shackleford
Published June 5, 2024

Every day at the University of Minnesota students eat, sleep and study within sight of one of the largest urban centers in the country. Yet many of us fail to engage with downtown Minneapolis frequently,...

Mass Shootings in the U.S. versus Europe in the past 10 years.

Opinion: Readjusting to US gun violence is jarring reverse culture shock

by Isabella Caswell
Published June 5, 2024

On my flight home from Florence, Italy, where I spent four months studying abroad, I woke up from my nap with a sudden thought: I have to continue searching for hiding spots in classrooms. According...

Our social media posts may seem like a drop in the ocean, but they can actually amount to much more.

Opinion: Your reposts really do matter!

by Riley Stern
Published June 4, 2024

If you’ve been on social media in the past few years, I’m sure you remember the black square posts of 2020. After the murder of George Floyd on June 2, 2020, many Instagram users participated in...

No, don't actually huff CO2. It's all satire.

Satire: Summer fun, first contact and CO2

by Spencer White
Published April 29, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is a work of satire. Nothing in this column is intended to be taken seriously. We do not condone the recreational abuse of CO2 canisters. Finally, this semester has drawn to a...

Refreshing the look of the student center will benefit the campus environment.

Opinion: Demolish the St. Paul Student Center

by Natalie Trimble
Published April 25, 2024
The outdated campus needs some serious renovations.
Despite its imperfections, spring offers much-needed relief as temperatures rise and days become longer.

Opinion: Spring is the fairest season

by Leo Huppke
Published April 24, 2024
See ya later, winter!
Student debt is a multifaceted issue, but there is a better way of addressing it.

Opinion: Colleges are running a student loan scam

by Michael Fraley
Published April 22, 2024
They can’t keep getting away with this.
Nursing students should have access to free campus resources for well-being support.

Opinion: Nursing students should be financially compensated

by Natalie Trimble
Published April 18, 2024
Financial compensation could be an hourly minimum wage or grants.

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