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Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill into law on Thursday.

Proposed bill would overhaul Regent selection process

by Alex Steil
Published March 28, 2022
The bill would add a faculty member and employee organization to the Board of Regents, as well as reform the Council that recommends Regents to the full legislature.
Protesters clash with police outside of the Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct on Minnehaha Avenue on Tuesday, May 26. The protest was in response to the death of George Floyd in police custody. 

Explained: report on Minneapolis government’s response to George Floyd murder

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published March 24, 2022
The report found inconsistencies and miscommunication within MPD and the city in the days following George Floyd’s murder and gave recommendations on improvement.
From left to right, EriSA Treasurer Selam Gerezgiher, President Jasmine Adam and Vice President Milena Yishak pose for a photo following ERISA’s first presentation for International Women’s Day at the Eritrean Community Center.

New student group celebrates Eritrean culture

by Claire Nelson
Published March 24, 2022
The Eritrean Student Association aims to support students and community members from the East African country.
The light rail as seen on Thursday, June 20 2019 in Minneapolis.

MSA pushes for Universal Transit Passes

by Madison Roth
Published March 23, 2022
The Minnesota Student Association is working with the Metropolitan Council to provide students with Universal Transit Passes providing unlimited access to all transit systems.
A “Help Wanted” sign stands outside of the Como Recycling Facility asking for additional drivers for the Waste Recovery Services program. Photo courtesy of Jackson Kerr of Teamsters Local 320.

University frontline workers express concerns about waste management practices

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published March 22, 2022
Union representatives said a staffing shortage and inadequate training have contributed to unsustainable practices on campus.
Minneapolis educators, students and families continue to march and rally in their second week of strike in Minneapolis on Monday, March 14.

University area educators speak out about teacher strike

by Kara Savage and Hanna Van Den Einde
Published March 20, 2022
The Minneapolis Federation of Teachers is striking for better wages, smaller class sizes and mental health support.
Illustration by Sarah Mai

What to expect on the upcoming campus election ballot

by Madison Roth
Published March 20, 2022
The University of Minnesota prepares to hold campus elections for students and staff between March 21-25.
Local Twin Cities Band Huhroon performs at First Avenue’s 7th Street Entry on Sunday, March 13. Huhroon opened for Why Not’s new EP release show.

WHY NOT brings energy, locals and “bombastic pop” to 7th Street Entry

by Carly Quast
Published March 17, 2022
Packed with a locals-only lineup, mosh pits and energy that had the room grooving, locals WHY NOT premiered their electronic “VERY WHY NOT” EP at 7th Street Entry Sunday night.
Photo of the University bus after it drove into Acadia Cafe located on located on the corner of Cedar Avenue and Riverside Avenue. Photo courtesy of KFAI A.M. Drive.

BREAKING: UMN Bus runs into Acadia restaurant in Cedar-Riverside

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published March 15, 2022
No one was hurt in the incident and Acadia Cafe has established a GoFundMe page to compensate workers during its indefinite closure.
Vaccine availability at clinics will be announced soon.

BREAKING: University announces change to mask requirements

by Gabrielle Lombard
Published March 11, 2022
Effective March 21, masks will no longer be required in various indoor spaces, but will continue to be required in classrooms.

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