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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Ava Thompson, Staff Reporter

All content by Ava Thompson
The Social Sciences building on the University of Minnesota West Bank.

UMN investigation into potential carcinogens in buildings finds no hazards

by Ava Thompson
Published May 4, 2022
Vaccine availability at clinics will be announced soon.

What to know about KN95 masks

by Ava Thompson
Published March 7, 2022
Vaccine availability at clinics will be announced soon.

BREAKING: Minneapolis lifts mask mandate for indoor spaces

by Ava Thompson
Published February 24, 2022
Sarah Mai

UMN implements tuition assistance program for tribal-registered Native American students from Minnesota

by Ava Thompson
Published January 24, 2022
Students gather in a common area inside the Carlson School of Management on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019.

Carlson staff writes letter on ‘egregious and problematic’ comments from Dean Sri Zaheer during meeting

by Ava Thompson
Published November 30, 2021
Frontier Hall on Monday, Nov. 8 2021.

Students at Frontier Hall report feeling uneasy after unknown person was spotted attempting to film student in shower

by Madison Roth and Ava Thompson
Published November 17, 2021
Courtesy photo of the University's Hillel Board Members

University fall semester will coincide with Rosh Hashana

by Ava Thompson
Published April 30, 2021
UMPD chief Matt Clark on Jan. 29, 2018.

MSA calls for the resignation of UMPD Chief Matthew Clark

by Ava Thompson
Published April 26, 2021
UMN community presses for change after court rules “voluntarily intoxicated” rape victims are not “incapacitated”

UMN community presses for change after court rules “voluntarily intoxicated” rape victims are not “incapacitated”

by Ava Thompson and Kyra Barbot
Published April 15, 2021
Protesters are greeted by a crowd of law enforcement in Brooklyn Center on Monday following the police killing of Daunte Wright.

MSA leaders demand UMPD withdraw from countywide policing task force present at Daunte Wright protests

by Ava Thompson
Published April 12, 2021
A variety of public health procedures, including designated clean and dirty tables, unidirectional routes, and socially-distanced seating protect students dining in Pioneer Hall on Monday, Nov. 2.

MSA resolutions address needs of students observing Passover and Ramadan

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published April 5, 2021
The Board of Regents convene for their October 2019 meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Oct. 10.

MSA voices concern about lobbying group involvement in regent selection process

by Ava Thompson
Published March 31, 2021
Police officers responded to reports of a shooting in Dinkytown late Monday night on March 29.

One death, one injury reported from Dinkytown shooting Monday night

by Ava Thompson, Tiffany Bui, and Dylan Miettinen
Published March 29, 2021
Student Senate passes a 3.3% tuition reimbursement resolution

Student Senate passes a 3.3% tuition reimbursement resolution

by Ava Thompson
Published March 29, 2021
Minnesota Hillel puts definition of antisemitism on all-campus election ballot, faces backlash from pro-Palestinian students

Minnesota Hillel puts definition of antisemitism on all-campus election ballot, faces backlash from pro-Palestinian students

by Ava Thompson
Published March 22, 2021
Courtesy of Abdulaziz Mohamed and Samiat Ajibola

Meet the candidates for undergraduate student body president and vice president

by Ava Thompson
Published March 15, 2021
Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on Friday, June 13, 2020. (Minnesota Daily / Jasmin Kemp)

University considered for state funding to reduce student hunger, food insecurity

by Ava Thompson
Published March 11, 2021
Provost advises colleges to begin planning for commencement

Provost advises colleges to begin planning for commencement

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 27, 2021
A plaque listing names of accomplished alumni and faculty on Scholar's Walk on Wednesday, Feb. 23. Some students are leading a push to have Black journalist and civil rights activist Marvel Cooke added to the iconic walkway on campus.

Students advocate for the addition of Marvel Cooke to Scholars Walk

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 27, 2021
MSA resolution seeks to support local businesses, promote ethical consumption

MSA resolution seeks to support local businesses, promote ethical consumption

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 17, 2021
A screenshot from UMPD vehicle footage on Monday, Feb. 1.

Police association requests apology from UMN student following release of UMPD footage

by Ava Thompson
Published February 10, 2021
Student Senate to propose University police demilitarization bill

Student Senate to propose University police demilitarization bill

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 9, 2021
UMN alum Nimo Yusuf uses WhatsApp to deliver lessons to Somali participants

UMN alum Nimo Yusuf uses WhatsApp to deliver lessons to Somali participants

by Ava Thompson
Published February 7, 2021
A screenshot from UMPD vehicle footage on Monday, Feb. 1.

UMPD releases squad car footage in response to incident involving a student leader

by Ava Thompson
Published February 4, 2021
Two people shot at Dinkytown residence Saturday night

Two people shot at Dinkytown residence Saturday night

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published January 31, 2021
UMN releases review of campus police

UMN releases review of campus police

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published January 26, 2021
A variety of public health procedures, including designated clean and dirty tables, unidirectional routes, and socially-distanced seating protect students dining in Pioneer Hall on Monday, Nov. 2.

MSA to propose smaller meal plans, cite student difficulty with residence hall dining

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published January 23, 2021
The Minnesota State Capitol on Nov. 18, 2018.

MSA launches bill tracker to monitor legislation impacting students

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published January 20, 2021
MSA passes 3.3% tuition reimbursement bill at forum meeting

MSA passes 3.3% tuition reimbursement bill at forum meeting

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published December 9, 2020
University Senate advocates universal pass/fail option for undergraduate students

University Senate advocates universal pass/fail option for undergraduate students

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published December 7, 2020
MSA seeks to amend University emergency contact policy

MSA seeks to amend University emergency contact policy

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published November 28, 2020
A cloth mask and bouquet of flowers are seen on the Goldy statue outside Coffman Memorial Union on April 1, 2020. (Parker Johnson / Minnesota Daily)

Walz announces new COVID-19 restrictions starting Friday

by Ava Thompson
Published November 18, 2020
A variety of public health procedures, including designated clean and dirty tables, unidirectional routes, and socially-distanced seating protect students dining in Pioneer Hall on Monday, Nov. 2.

Concerns about student behavior in dining halls prompt conversations about safety protocols

by Ava Thompson
Published November 5, 2020
Executive Vice President and Provost announces grading changes for this academic year

Executive Vice President and Provost announces grading changes for this academic year

by Ava Thompson
Published October 31, 2020
University to remain in phase 3 of Maroon and Gold Sunrise Plan

University to remain in phase 3 of Maroon and Gold Sunrise Plan

by Ava Thompson
Published October 26, 2020
SDS Member Nadia Shaarawi addresses a gathering, advocating for community control of UMPD, outside of the Transportation and Safety building on Friday, Oct. 16. The SDS event began with speakers and ended with a march to Morrill Hall.

Students for a Democratic Society march for community control of UMPD

by Ava Thompson
Published October 18, 2020
MSA survey: Most students prefer going all-online for fall classes

MSA survey: Most students prefer going all-online for fall classes

by Ava Thompson
Published October 16, 2020
MSA elects Sophronia Cheung as VP

MSA elects Sophronia Cheung as VP

by Ava Thompson
Published September 25, 2020
Climate Science Professor and Extension Specialist Heidi Roop poses near a field of corn on the University's St. Paul campus on Tuesday, Sep. 15th. Roop’s work will focus on climate change and adaption with the goal of providing critical climate and meteorological information for decision making in agricultural production, forestry, and management of natural resources.

New University professor plans to bridge climate research and community outreach

by Becca Most and Ava Thompson
Published September 18, 2020
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