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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Columns

Ababiy: Minneapolis 2040 housing plan is a step in the right direction

by Jonathan Ababiy
Published October 4, 2018
The latest draft of the Minneapolis Comprehensive Plan promising for Minneapolis housing market.

Ababiy: Power-relations in the world of academia are not free from sexual assault and misconduct

by Jonathan Ababiy
Published September 27, 2018
As sexual assault allegations of a renowned New York University professor surface, it's evident that the academic community needs to turn an introspective eye to its own power dynamics.

Venkata: Don’t nix it: vote like your whole world depends on it

by Uma Venkata
Published September 27, 2018
Taking a page from Richard Nixon's original presidential campaign, everyone should treat their vote in the 2018 and 2020 elections with the utmost importance.

Venkata: When you can’t just rise above it; storm surge and coastal real estate

by Uma Venkata
Published September 20, 2018
Vicious cycle of fortifying, withstanding, rebuilding and fortifying again in wake of hurricanes seems inadequate.

Ababiy: University needs to focus on affordable housing, in advance of new development

by Jonathan Ababiy
Published September 20, 2018
Presented to the Board of Regents, the new Saint Paul Strategic Facilities Plan slates affordable Commonwealth Terrace Cooperative for redevelopment.

Ababiy: Ensuring a livable wage for University of Minnesota workers

by Jonathan Ababiy
Published September 13, 2018
Comparing the University of Minnesota to Harvard's employment history, contracting and unionization key to prosperous working conditions.

Venkata: Hide your kids, hide your Wi-Fi

by Uma Venkata
Published September 13, 2018
In an era that makes it impossible to live off the grid, security in all connected devices, including baby monitors and Wi-Fi networks, becomes crucial.

Ababiy: Students have the responsibility to question and change society

by Jonathan Ababiy
Published September 6, 2018
Consistent with what we have seen in the past, education and a vigilant society have the ability to help check and change society for good.

Venkata: Recording accurate mass shooting and disaster statistics is an absolute necessity, in order to effectively deal a solution

by Uma Venkata
Published September 6, 2018
After mass shootings and disaster death tolls rise, misrepresentation of statistics can squander relief efforts and lead to governmental inaction.

Venkata: With Bird taking flight and Lime trickling into the Twin Cities, regulation of services is left to catch up

by Uma Venkata
Published August 1, 2018
New electric scooter and dockless bicycle companies are expanding quicker than expected, while leaving public safety in the dust.

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