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Ababiy: The University must shape the state’s technological future

by Jonathan Ababiy
Published November 16, 2017

The University of Minnesota has a unique educational monopoly on the state. Unlike states of similar size like Colorado, Oregon and South Carolina, the University is the state’s sole high-activity research...

Ababiy: Stop big money from influencing local elections

by Jonathan Ababiy
Published November 2, 2017

Voters should ignore false rhetoric of wealthy PACs and vote for a genuine candidate.

Ababiy: Why Vine was so special

by Jonathan Ababiy
Published October 26, 2017

Vine was a place where it was OK to be weird.

Ababiy: The NCAA does not care about academic integrity

by Jonathan Ababiy
Published October 19, 2017

The case of the UNC academic fraud scandal demonstrates the NCAA is incapable of regulating college athletics.

Ababiy: Walking on Huron doesn’t have to be a dreadful experience

by Jonathan Ababiy
Published October 12, 2017

The University can balance the needs of pedestrians and cars as it considers what to do with Huron.

Ababiy: Will the corporate world ever respect our privacy?

by Jonathan Ababiy
Published October 5, 2017

The Equifax data breach is another case of corporate America's disregard for our privacy.

Ababiy: Tax the luxury apartments

by Jonathan Ababiy
Published September 28, 2017

Taxing luxury apartments to preserve affordable housing would be a way to preserve our communities while encouraging economic development.

Ababiy: Don’t let Amazon jeopardize tomorrow

by Jonathan Ababiy
Published September 21, 2017

Minnesota must keep the people first in its bid for Amazon's new headquarters.

Ababiy: My favorite spot on campus

by Jonathan Ababiy
Published September 14, 2017

The Mississippi River makes UMN a beautiful place to live and learn.

Ababiy: Attending UMN can seem daunting, but it shouldn’t be

by Jonathan Ababiy
Published September 7, 2017

The University is a community committed to creating a brighter tomorrow.

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