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The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Opinion

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...

Editorial: Why we need to improve research methods for Asian American populations

Editorial: Why we need to improve research methods for Asian American populations

by Palwasha Khan
Published May 14, 2024

As a former psychology student, I remember my professors always preaching that research is essential to our field and when performing it our population sample must be large and representative to produce...

Editorial: Good progress has been made with the race wage gap in MN

Editorial: Good progress has been made with the race wage gap in MN

by Diana Ocampo-Valencia
Published May 3, 2024
Progress has been made, but there is still more that needs to happen.
Editorial: The crucial role of cities in advancing health equity: A call to action

Editorial: The crucial role of cities in advancing health equity: A call to action

by Kim Norton and Lourdes Aceves
Published May 3, 2024
Local leaders have the greatest ability to affect this positive change for their communities.
Editorial: The importance of philanthropy

Editorial: The importance of philanthropy

by Zachary M. Linneman
Published May 3, 2024
The University of Minnesota Medical School should pair with corporate and foundations to help fulfill its mission.
Editorial: The two-year marker: Implications of Roe v. Wade across a broadened social lens

Editorial: The two-year marker: Implications of Roe v. Wade across a broadened social lens

by Hannah McMahon, Anne Bjornson, Talia Roitburd, and Rhyan Smith
Published May 2, 2024
Roe v. Wade laid the groundwork for women’s rights in America. Then they were stripped away.
Editorial: The need for meaningful diversity in media

Editorial: The need for meaningful diversity in media

by Annabel Bruton
Published May 2, 2024
Inclusion of diverse characters in media is increasing, but the accurate and meaningful portrayal of minorities is not.
Letter to the Editor: Revitalizing Gopher Gold: Ensuring sustainability and effectiveness through strategic adjustments

Letter to the Editor: Revitalizing Gopher Gold: Ensuring sustainability and effectiveness through strategic adjustments

by Jeyun Han
Published May 1, 2024
These adjustments can be mirrored off of similar programs to the Gopher Gold program.

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