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How the Acts of Kindness organization is making campus a kinder place

by Amirah Razman
Published October 15, 2023
Acts of Kindness at UMN, a new student organization launched this semester, hopes to encourage kindness on campus, even during difficult times.
Gov. Tim Walz's task force on academic health at UMN convenes at the Minnesota Dept. of Revenue Building for their second meeting.

UMN academic health task force discusses current state of Minnesota health care systems

by Alex Lassiter
Published October 12, 2023
The Wednesday meeting reviewed UMN’s five-point plan and the current state of health care systems at the University and in rural areas of the state.
The shoe tree has spawned many campus tales.

The Washington Avenue Bridge’s shoe tree stories, tradition and mystery

by Grace Henrie
Published October 11, 2023
UMN students share their experiences with the West Bank shoe tree.
The class usually draws a large student following, especially students who are not biology majors.

The phenomenon and impact of BIOL 1003 at UMN

by Georgia Jensen
Published October 10, 2023
BIOL 1003, the Evolution and Biology of Sex course at UMN, consistently draws a large student following, captivating students with its unconventional content and delivering on its promise to engage and cultivate curiosity.
A voter waits in line to cast their ballot outside Marcy Open Elementary School on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020.

Voter turnout around campus trends up, lower than city average

by Hannah Ward
Published October 8, 2023
Municipal elections in recent years have seen low turnout from precincts around UMN, and this year, every seat on the Minneapolis City Council is up for election.
Vaccine availability at clinics will be announced soon.

It’s vaccination season: How important is getting both the updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines this season?

by Amirah Razman
Published October 8, 2023
After the CDC announced the rollout of a new COVID-19 vaccine targeting the latest variant, health experts say COVID-19 vaccines are being treated similar to the flu vaccine.
Goldy amps up the crowd prior to the coin toss for the Gopher homecoming football game on September 30, 2023.

Minnesota’s secondary will determine Saturday’s outcome

by Andrew Cornelius
Published October 5, 2023
The Gophers defense has a big task at hand as they face one of the best offenses in the country: the Michigan Wolverines.
Infighting among campus Communist groups have reached a fever pitch.

Opinion: Are you a communist? Then fork over $65!

by Kelly Rogers
Published October 4, 2023
I spent two weeks trying to understand leftist infighting and I emerged none the wiser.
The University of Minnesota Women's Rowing Team hones their rowing technique on the Mississippi.

Gophers rowing, not for the faint of heart

by Alex Karwowski
Published October 3, 2023
College rowing requires an intense amount of physical and mental strength that often goes overlooked.
A member of the University of Minnesota Marching Band trots onto the field for their homecoming performance on Sept. 30.

Homecoming traditions bring family and friends back to campus

by Claire Duchesne
Published October 2, 2023
This year’s homecoming parade and football game were full of traditions among friends, family and alumni.

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