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Landlords would have to wait at least four months before asking tenants to re-sign their leases if the bill passes.

USG seeks to reduce student tenant stress over lease renewal process

by Henry Hagen
Published February 9, 2023
Student leaders hope to prevent landlords from pressuring student tenants to renew their leases early through a bill proposed to the Minnesota Senate.
Student workers reflect positively on UMN’s wage increase

Student workers reflect positively on UMN’s wage increase

by Henry Hagen and Gillian Haveman
Published February 8, 2023
Student workers at the University of Minnesota expressed relief regarding the minimum wage raise that went into effect in October.
The November 2022 release of the chatbot changed how universities responded to cheating.

ChatGPT at UMN: Erase or embrace?

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published February 7, 2023
The AI chatbot service ChatGPT is popping up in academia, concerning some University of Minnesota instructors about increasing academic dishonesty, while inspiring others with its potential.
Protesters renewed calls for police reform, including community control of police.

UMN student organization leads protest following recent police violence

by Allison Skarda
Published February 6, 2023
Students for a Democratic Society led the "Justice for All Stolen Lives" protest outside of Coffman Union after the release of more body cam footage depicting police violence.
Environmental Student Association promotes healthy habitats for pollinators

Environmental Student Association promotes healthy habitats for pollinators

by Olivia Hines
Published February 3, 2023
ESA and University of Minnesota entomologists discuss how bees are essential to the environment as ESA advocates for more wildflowers on campus.
Increased ransomware attacks on health care facilities impede patient care

Increased ransomware attacks on health care facilities impede patient care

by Emma Walytka
Published February 3, 2023
An influx of cybersecurity disturbances in health care systems technology platforms sparks a new database to assemble a list of ransomware attacks on health care providers nationwide.
The St. Paul Student Center on Saturday, Jan, 28. Contractors do not have plans yet for the building that currently houses Magrath Library once the library merges with the proposed student center.

Proposed St. Paul Student Center to merge library, dining center

by Amirah Razman
Published February 2, 2023
Student Unions and Activities recently received student suggestions to develop the new building, which hopes to offer better accessibility and a more appealing aesthetic than the current student center.
UMN updates 2023 commencement plan

UMN updates 2023 commencement plan

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published February 1, 2023
The University announced new additions to the joint graduation ceremony for students, including opportunities to walk and participate in virtual celebrations.
Frontier Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 24. All of the received the new Wi-Fi network on Jan. 12, and the University has plans to expand the new network across the University.

New Wi-Fi network installed in University residence halls

by Amirah Razman
Published January 30, 2023
The new Wi-Fi network allows students to connect their devices to an encrypted network with a faster user experience.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel fields questions from the Minnesota Daily in her office on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020.

Concerns linger after Gabel’s Securian resignation

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published January 27, 2023
After UMN President Joan Gabel’s resignation from Securian Financial’s board of directors, many people are left questioning the conflict of interest management process for top University administrators.

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