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All content by Devon Sykes

Former student files appeal against U

by Devon Sykes
Published October 6, 2005

A former University graduate student has filed an appeal in his ongoing $1.7 million case against the University. Radu Rasidescu, who was pursuing a doctoral degree in the astronomy department, claimed...

Groups unite to focus on accessibility to the U

by Devon Sykes
Published October 4, 2005
The General College Truth Movement held a teach-in with other groups Friday.

Injury claims and the courts

by Devon Sykes
Published September 29, 2005

Hundreds of University employees file workers' compensation injury claims annually. While most cases are satisfied through workers' compensation, occasionally, cases end up in the court system. Under state...

Trespassing a debate of legal rights

by Devon Sykes
Published September 28, 2005

The University might be a public institution, but that doesn't mean it's public all the time. Nine University students learned on May 4 during a sit-in that refusal to leave Morrill Hall by closing time...

U in dispute over land sale

by Devon Sykes
Published September 23, 2005

Union Pacific Railroad is taking its land value dispute against the University to the Hennepin County District Court of Appeals. The University is using eminent domain, a legal provision that allows public...

Arrestees take plea deal

by Devon Sykes
Published September 20, 2005
The students charged in the May 4 sit-in pleaded guilty to get reduced penalties.

Union members critical of University’s proposal

by Devon Sykes
Published September 19, 2005

Members of the local American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees unions had one message to get out Friday: They're dissatisfied with the University's proposal for pay raises and health...

Protest remains a sticky situation

by Devon Sykes
Published September 14, 2005
The defense said the University is unfairly interfering with the case.

Faith as medicine program dropped

by Devon Sykes
Published September 12, 2005

The University has dropped its faith/health leadership program after a lawsuit from the Freedom From Religion Foundation, a group that promotes the separation of church and state. The Madison, Wis., group...

5 from U go to trial for sit-in

by Devon Sykes
Published September 7, 2005
The sit-in on May 4 was to protest a plan to change General College.

University, unions face off again

by Devon Sykes
Published September 6, 2005
AFSCME requested a 6 percent wage increase and said the University is stalling.

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