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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Amelia Roessler

Amelia Roessler, Managing Editor

Amelia is a fourth-year student at the University of Minnesota. She is double majoring in journalism and psychology and is the managing editor at the Daily. Outside of school and the Daily, she loves reading, hanging out with friends, trying new coffee places and attempting not to kill her plants.

All content by Amelia Roessler
Head coach Ben Johnson just finished his fourth season with the Gophers.

Minnesota fires coach Ben Johnson

by Amelia Roessler
Published March 13, 2025
RealPage has various information on 26 student housing buildings on and near the UMN campus.

[Photo] Minnesota lawmakers push to ban rent algorithms, prompting student, faculty reactions

by Ahmed Hassan
Published February 27, 2025
Participants played on teams of two, challenging other students on the courts.

[Photo] Pickleball Bash draws dozens of students to UMN RecWell

by Casey Marble
Published December 3, 2024
Without an estimated $9 million for permanent bridge installations, the University said no progress will be made.

[Photo] UMN bridge safety updates stall amidst jurisdictional, fundraising concerns

by Sam Hill and Georgia Jensen
Published November 20, 2024
Protesters returned to Morrill Hall on Tuesday.

Pro-Palestine protesters return to Morrill Hall day after occupation

by Amelia Roessler
Published October 22, 2024
Man suspected of waving a gun killed by police after a foot chase, with three of the four officers firing their guns.

Minneapolis police shoot and kill man waving a gun

by Amelia Roessler
Published June 13, 2024
SUA has four committees that focus on planning different types of events.

Behind the scenes of SUA event planning

by Amelia Roessler
Published April 30, 2024
Twenty-two tribes and 15 colleges were represented at the ceremony.

American Indian Graduation Celebration celebrates Indigenous success

by Amelia Roessler
Published April 22, 2024
A student selecting what to eat in the Middlebrook dining hall on April 10, 2024. The unfair labor practice alleges two violations against the University that include not negotiating in good faith and not allowing the union to file grievances on the topic of summer work.

Teamsters files charges against University

by Amelia Roessler
Published April 21, 2024
Ski U Drop was free and open to students and the public to take their turn on the different diving platforms.

RecWell dives feet first into Ski U Drop

by Amelia Roessler
Published April 20, 2024
The curriculum in the College of Design has shifted into two tracks of fashion design or technical design for students to expand their learning.

Apparel design students ditch the fashion show

by Amelia Roessler
Published April 17, 2024
Cal Mergendahl spoke out against new UMN leadership, proposed cuts and other topics Friday, May 12, 2023.

Graduate Labor Union members reflect on whether they feel appreciated

by Amelia Roessler
Published April 14, 2024
Goldy’s Prom was held at Goldy’s Gameroom and featured a dance floor, DJ and food.

Goldy’s first prom crowned

by Amelia Roessler
Published April 7, 2024
Sanford Hall on Friday. More than half of rape cases occur months or years before they are reported, due to many different reasons.

Residence hall rapes at highest percentage in recent years

by Amelia Roessler
Published April 3, 2024
With Too Good To Go, restaurants can sell leftover food for cheap.

Too Good To Go tries to make leftovers affordable

by Amelia Roessler
Published April 2, 2024
Amit Konda (left) and Aashna Gautam (right) present at the CoMIS Case Competition at the Carlson School of Management on Friday. The CoMIS competition, held at the Graduate, included a 24-hour case competition, networking and speaker events.

CoMIS case competition ends in a success

by Amelia Roessler
Published March 24, 2024
This year’s class of 2024 graduates did not have a high school graduation in 2020 due to the pandemic and restrictions.

Graduating students reflect on what is, for many, their first in-person graduation

by Amelia Roessler
Published March 23, 2024
Mallorie Sckerl as the lead Sally sings a song from Moot Cars during tech week rehearsal on Wednesday. Lighting McMondale has set his sights on transferring out of Minnesota Law, but will he end up doing it?

The relatively talentless to perform (Moot) Cars musical Friday and Saturday

by Amelia Roessler
Published March 15, 2024
Marin Taylor acts as a witness during a tournament in December, when the gold and silver teams traveled to Tennessee. Students spent the season traveling all over the country competing in tournaments before participating in regionals and the championship series.

University mock trial team beats previous record despite losing a chance at nationals

by Amelia Roessler
Published March 12, 2024
Members of the Esports at UMN club play esports at their Love at First Flight event Feb. 17 at Left Click Lounge in Dinkytown. Esports at UMN has been continually growing since 2017 and now hopes to be considered an organization with the University, not just a club.

Esports at UMN pushes for more recognition

by Amelia Roessler
Published February 29, 2024
While some students think spring break is early this semester, others voice wishes to have a fall break.

UMN students reflect on University breaks

by Amelia Roessler and Avery Vrieze
Published February 28, 2024
The Student Organic Farm, located on the St. Paul Campus, sits under a layer of fresh, unexpected snow. The Student Organic Farm, driven by students and reinstated post-pandemic in 2022, has recently been experiencing issues securing funding to continue their mission of providing the University with fresh produce and fostering interdisciplinary, sustainable learning.

UMN Student Organic Farm struggles to survive in financial hardship

by Amelia Roessler
Published February 28, 2024
Members of Artists Collected are encouraged to design their own tarot card in this semester’s artistic project.

Artists Collected kicks off with tarot cards

by Amelia Roessler
Published February 26, 2024
Adrian Davis, the director of gospel choir, listens to his students singing on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. Davis works to teach students the message behind the music and why it is important.

“Holy Blues”: Adrian Davis speaks about the importance of gospel choir

by Amelia Roessler
Published February 21, 2024
Students reflect on student discounts and whether or not students use them.

What do the Timberwolves, Domino’s and Spotify all have in common?

by Amelia Roessler
Published February 13, 2024
A day in the life of a University of Minnesota ROTC cadet looks a little different from a normal student: here’s what they do.

A day in the life: ROTC cadet

by Amelia Roessler
Published February 8, 2024
Competitors spent 30 minutes on the biking portion of the triathlon during Saturday's Tri U Mah.

Tri U Mah celebrates 20 years

by Amelia Roessler
Published February 5, 2024
A memorial on the bridge on Nov. 22, 2023.

Family of bridge suicide victim petitions safety improvements at UMN

by Grace Henrie and Amelia Roessler
Published January 29, 2024
A rendering of what the new interior of the Carlson School will look like.

Connecting Carlson, a $40 million renovation project, set to begin December 2024

by Amelia Roessler
Published January 28, 2024
Spivak working with honeybees in 2015.

Marla Spivak to retire next year after 30 years teaching

by Amelia Roessler
Published December 5, 2023
Kristin Henning speaking at the University Law Center on Nov. 28.

Author Kristin Henning speaks to UMN students about youth justice

by Amelia Roessler
Published December 4, 2023
Back row (left to right): Tanya Bailey and Henley the Silkie chicken, Yiting Li and Raven the Norwegian Forest cat, Julie Naylor and Riley the Havanese, Kara Laffin and Penny the Holland Lop bunny. Front row (left to right): Alison Galbraith Brown and Phoenix the Great Dane, Nan Brown and Crosby the Wheaten Terrier.

PAWS celebrates 10 years of success

by Amelia Roessler
Published November 19, 2023
Changes are being implemented to different college career centers at the University of Minnesota

University career centers make improvements to their programs

by Amelia Roessler
Published November 17, 2023
$300 million is expected to be raised for Thursday's Give to the Max Day.

15th anniversary of Give to the Max Day supports UMN groups

by Amelia Roessler
Published November 15, 2023
The full Solar Vehicle Project team poses with the car and their trophies.

UMN’s Solar Vehicle Project earns second place in World Solar Challenge

by Amelia Roessler
Published November 8, 2023
The entrance of the University Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, March 21, 2020.

RecWell projected to break record attendance in 2023

by Amelia Roessler
Published November 2, 2023
University of Minnesota students discuss what works best for them when it comes to different types of midterms.

Students discuss midterms and tips for success

by Amelia Roessler
Published November 1, 2023
The new app has made it even easier for students to join teams.

UMN intramural sports leagues see upgrades

by Amelia Roessler
Published October 26, 2023
The Minnesota Daily visited with leaders from RadioK, The Wake and The Tower.

Student-run media outlets highlight student creativity and passion

by Amelia Roessler
Published October 22, 2023
A custodian waxes a hallway beneath the Mayo Building.

UMN custodians update their program

by Amelia Roessler
Published October 19, 2023
The University of Minnesota campus gates on East Bank, Nov. 12, 2022.

UMN’s Society of Women Engineers celebrates SWE Week

by Amelia Roessler
Published October 15, 2023
The different desks of the Daily: how do they work?

The different desks of the Daily: how do they work?

by Amelia Roessler
Published October 9, 2023
A student paying for snacks using the Boost ordering system at the Student Union on Tuesday, October 3.

UMN students give their thoughts on the new University food ordering system

by Amelia Roessler
Published October 3, 2023
Cal Mergendahl spoke out against new UMN leadership, proposed cuts and other topics Friday, May 12, 2023.

UMN Graduate Labor Union begins negotiations with University

by Amelia Roessler
Published October 1, 2023
Trystan Schultz harvesting brussel sprouts on the Cornercopia Organic Student Farm on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. She is volunteering at the farm through a class that she is taking.

Student Organic Farm provides produce and works on improving the UMN farmers market

by Amelia Roessler
Published September 20, 2023
Construction on a new apartment building in Dinkytown on Thursday June 29, 2023.

UMN students give testimonies against Identity Dinkytown at Wednesday Senate hearing

by Grace Henrie and Amelia Roessler
Published September 18, 2023
Student activists gathered in front of Northrop to call attention to this year's Trans Day of Remembrance.

UMN students reflect on Trans Day of Remembrance importance

by Amelia Roessler
Published December 12, 2022
Fewer student groups requesting operational funding

Fewer student groups requesting operational funding

by Bella Carpentier and Amelia Roessler
Published December 1, 2022
Students wait in lines at the Pioneer Hall Dining Center on Sunday, Feb. 13.

UMN temp workers not required to have COVID-19 vaccine

by Amelia Roessler
Published November 29, 2022
Folwell Hall and Sanford Hall are the first two buildings up for renaming on the Twin Cities campus.

UMN’s four oldest building names in running for renaming

by Amelia Roessler
Published November 23, 2022
The Pakistani Student Association held a recruitment event on the Washington Avenue bridge, Oct. 21. Photo courtesy of Ali Mashadi.

Student organizations struggle with recruitment after COVID-19

by Amelia Roessler
Published November 13, 2022
AFSCME reaches tentative agreement with UMN

AFSCME reaches tentative agreement with UMN

by Amelia Roessler
Published November 10, 2022
AFSCME union members held a Halloween picket in front of Morrill Hall to call out the “web of lies” they say the University has spun over the months-long bargaining process.

UMN union demands wage increase and racial equity

by Amelia Roessler
Published November 8, 2022
The panel discussion, held at the Music Rehearsal Hall at Huntington Bank Stadium, featured old uniforms from the marching band.

‘Standing on the shoulders of many’

by Amelia Roessler
Published November 2, 2022
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
A billboard funded by the Campus Safety Coalition thanks UMPD and MPD. Photo courtesy of the Campus Safety Coalition.

UMN parents hope to combat officer shortages, show support for police

by Ainsley Brown and Amelia Roessler
Published October 18, 2022
Speakers touched on abortion, student loan debt and climate change.

Bernie Sanders and other politicians rally for Keith Ellison on campus

by Ainsley Brown and Amelia Roessler
Published October 12, 2022
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