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Opinion

Blank: To eliminate UMN’s racial achievement gap, we need to invest in children of color

Blank: To eliminate UMN’s racial achievement gap, we need to invest in children of color

by Lew Blank
Published July 17, 2019
Racial disparities at the University of Minnesota can be traced back to struggles students of color in Minnesota face from a young age.
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

Editorial: One small step for man, one giant leap for scientific discovery and admiration

by The Minnesota Daily Editorial Board
Published July 17, 2019
With the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20th, let’s appreciate the unthinkable.
Blank: Let’s end gerrymandering — and in doing so, let’s create competitive districts

Blank: Let’s end gerrymandering — and in doing so, let’s create competitive districts

by Lew Blank
Published July 9, 2019
With the opportunity to redraw Congressional districts approaching in the next few years, we should focus on maximizing districts with an even split between Democrats and Republicans.
Skoog: Weapons at "Salute to America" parade serve as ammo for re-election

Skoog: Weapons at “Salute to America” parade serve as ammo for re-election

by Caroline Skoog
Published July 9, 2019
President Trump deviated from non-partisan traditions by hosting "Salute to America" on Independence Day. The event celebrated military service members, military hardware, and the prospect of Trump 2020.
Editorial: The Minnesota Daily welcomes new president Joan Gabel

Editorial: The Minnesota Daily welcomes new president Joan Gabel

by The Minnesota Daily Editorial Board
Published July 9, 2019
As president Kaler leaves office, Joan Gabel is prepared to take his place-- and she's in for the long haul.
Blank: University of Minnesota students need Medicare for all

Blank: University of Minnesota students need Medicare for all

by Lew Blank
Published July 3, 2019
Students may have lost faith in politics — but free healthcare and college tuition would be a huge game-changer for UMN students.

Editorial: Us, them and the common ground in between

by The Minnesota Daily Editorial Board
Published July 3, 2019
A nod to the newest distinguished professors who have helped to create a prestigious name for the University.
Skoog: Inheriting a dying world; fixing it with a broken system

Skoog: Inheriting a dying world; fixing it with a broken system

by Caroline Skoog
Published July 3, 2019
“What would the world look like if every person behaved like you?”
Skoog: Bob Dylan didn't eat at Sporty's — which is fine

Skoog: Bob Dylan didn’t eat at Sporty’s — which is fine

by Caroline Skoog
Published June 25, 2019
Our changing landscape raises questions about student body identity and neighborhood history.
Letter to the editor: How can students help prevent sexual misconduct at the University of Minnesota?

Letter to the editor: How can students help prevent sexual misconduct at the University of Minnesota?

by Letter to the Editor
Published June 25, 2019
As president of the Council of Graduate Students, I believe our proposal can help strengthen the sexual misconduct sanctioning process at the U.

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