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Numerous organizations called on Sviggum to step down from his position on the board.

UMN Regent Sviggum resigns as board vice chair

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published October 26, 2022
University of Minnesota Regent Steve Sviggum resigned from his leadership position after his comments questioning ‘diversity’ at the University of Minnesota’s Morris campus brought forth calls for his resignation.
The Hennepin County Government Center, on Sunday, Feb. 28 during the trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd.

Former MPD officer Kueng pleads guilty to manslaughter

by Devlin Epding
Published October 25, 2022
Kueng will serve 3 ½ years in federal prison alongside his federal sentence.
Octopuses, squid and cuttlefish, oh my!

Octopuses, squid and cuttlefish, oh my!

by Lara Boudinot
Published October 25, 2022
From prey capture to vision studies, the Wardill Lab’s students and advisor recently received recognition in the New York Times.
The 17th Avenue Residence Hall as seen on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017.

Mold removal at 17th Avenue Residence Hall still in progress

by Amelia Roessler
Published October 23, 2022
The University’s Environmental Health and Safety team is working to prevent future growths and inspect other campus residence halls.
There are less opportunities for CFANS students in the honors program, creating difficulties for some students.

CFANS students struggle with honors program

by Lara Boudinot
Published October 21, 2022
Students within the University Honors Program (UHP) and the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) find degree completion with distinction difficult and college-wide assistance absent, especially post-pandemic.
MPD to begin using drones

MPD to begin using drones

by Devlin Epding
Published October 20, 2022
Many community members share concerns over how the drones will be used.
This is Jensen and Walz's first debate since August. The two will hold one more radio debate on Oct. 28 before November's election. Photos courtesy of the Walz and Jensen campaigns.

Walz, Jensen hold first televised debate

by Alex Steil
Published October 18, 2022
The debate touched on abortion, gas prices and public safety.
The Board of Regents convene for their September meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.

Sviggum says Morris is ‘too diverse,’ union interruptions at board meeting

by Olivia Hines and Maya Marchel Hoff
Published October 18, 2022
During the Board of Regents’ October meeting, regents also discussed updates to graduate student education and welcomed the University of Minnesota's new vice president of research.
UMN’s attendance policy in a nutshell

UMN’s attendance policy in a nutshell

by Olivia Hines
Published October 17, 2022
The University of Minnesota’s attendance policies are written to ensure students receive the best possible education, but that sometimes backfires.
Big issues for 2022 midterms

Big issues for 2022 midterms

by Devlin Epding
Published October 15, 2022
Where candidates stand on some of voters’ biggest issues.

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