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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

All content by Evelina Smirnitskaya

Man jumps off 10th Avenue Bridge to his death

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published April 19, 2012

Daily Digest: Road Works, Ryan Gosling and Google Wonders

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published April 5, 2012
New Dean of the Carlson School of Management Sri Zaheer speaks about her vision for the school at a press conference Thursday morning at the Carlson School. Zaheer has been acting as the interim dean of the school since July.

Interim dean named dean of Carlson School

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published March 8, 2012
Timothy Bakdash

Testimony: Bakdash must have had control of car

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published March 2, 2012

J.K. Rowling to publish an adult novel

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published February 23, 2012

U student assaulted on Huron Boulevard

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published February 23, 2012

Teacher seniority bill passes through House

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published February 16, 2012

Deal on Vikings stadium expected to be made soon

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published February 16, 2012

Daily Digest: Underwear Bomber, Mining Violations and The Voice

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published February 16, 2012

Group back in court with U over list of ‘unreliable’ websites

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published February 15, 2012

Appeal for blacklisted site goes to hearing

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published February 14, 2012

Prop 8 struck down; decision has no legal holds in Minn.

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published February 8, 2012

University loses famed researcher to Texas Heart Institute

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published February 8, 2012

University loses beating heart creator to Texas

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published February 7, 2012

Daily Digest: Anoka-Hennepin School District Policy, Iraqi Embassy, Europe Freeze

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published February 7, 2012

Minnesota tuition, fees higher than the national average

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published January 26, 2012

Daily Digest: Anniversaries, High School Sports Woes, the FBI and Australian Day Drama

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published January 26, 2012

Daily Digest: Job Market and Time Keeping

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published January 19, 2012

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has died

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published December 19, 2011

Sandusky to face accusers at a preliminary hearing Tuesday

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published December 12, 2011

For-profit college companies under House scrutiny

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published December 12, 2011

World population reaches 7 billion

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published October 31, 2011

After first month, Kaler talks funding and looks forward

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published August 10, 2011

In search of a new formula

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published August 3, 2011

U2 brings 60,000 people to campus with few problems outside of traffic

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published July 27, 2011

Dayton’s signature brings state shutdown to a close

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published July 20, 2011

Shutdown’s end could bring extra $25M to U

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published July 15, 2011
Katie Covey, Weisman Art Museum employee and a recent University of Minnesota graduate, showcases art available for rent to students and employees at the Weisman on Monday.

Weisman shares art for fun but not profit

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published July 13, 2011

U: Overcrowding calls for ambulatory clinic

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published July 13, 2011

Court upholds U’s discipline in Facebook comments case

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published July 13, 2011
President Eric Kaler and his wife Karen join the University of Minnesota Marching Band at the Delano 4th of July Parade three days after Kaler takes the office as the 16th President of the University of Minnesota.

Taking the helm: President Kaler starts his term at the University of Minnesota

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published July 6, 2011

U puts ambulatory center on capital request

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published July 6, 2011

UMPD stationed outside of president’s mansion

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published June 30, 2011

Eddy Hall in line for $18M makeover

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published June 29, 2011

Eric Kaler set to take office Friday as 16th U president

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published June 29, 2011

U gives out royalty funds for research

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published June 29, 2011

U to stay open during shutdown

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published June 23, 2011

Board approves $3.7 billion budget; 2 regents oppose it

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published June 22, 2011

U may chip in 3% less for new employee retirement

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published June 21, 2011

General Mills ranked 3rd best for IT jobs

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published June 20, 2011

Regents approve budget

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published June 20, 2011
President of AFSCME Local 3937 Jason Iversen argues to the Board of Regents against planned cuts to U of M technical employee benefits Friday at McNamara Alumni Center.

Budget: higher tuition, wage freezes and cuts

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published June 15, 2011

Regents review budget

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published June 10, 2011
Director of the University News Services Dan Wolter packs his belongings Friday in his office at Morrill Hall. Wolter is leaving his position to be the Director of Public Affairs at Pfizer.

U searches for new spokesman

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published June 8, 2011

Tuition set to rise 12.5% for current undergrads

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published June 8, 2011

U budget proposal includes tuition hikes

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published June 7, 2011

Session’s end could put U buildings on the back burner

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published June 1, 2011

Big Ten toys with paying players

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published June 1, 2011

Wisconsin lawmakers move closer to eliminating tuition subsidy

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published May 25, 2011

‘Troubled Waters’ spurs academic freedom reform

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published May 25, 2011

System problems cause email service outage

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published May 23, 2011

Multicultural greeks get organized

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published March 10, 2011
University of Minnesota police officers block off the area surrounding a crumpled semi-trailer in front of the Weisman Art Museum on Monday.

Truck splits in front of Weisman

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published March 8, 2011
Alumni John Thomason points out a stained glass window in the original staircase Saturday morning in his house in the Como neighborhood. Thomason's house was built by a mason named Donald Cattanach in 1893 and is significant for it's use of roc-faced limestone. 

Neighborhoods vie for historic status

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published March 7, 2011

U seeks to boost peer responsibility

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published March 1, 2011

U greek enrollment hits 20-year high point

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published February 28, 2011
Tenants were evicted from this house because the landlord’s permit to rent it had been revoked years before.

City battles problem landlords

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published February 23, 2011

Letter shows University’s hands-off management of greek life

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published February 22, 2011

Assault report shows crime’s stigma lingers

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published February 16, 2011
Cuts force a SECIA move

Cuts force a SECIA move

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published February 14, 2011

Frats slowly up safety measures

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published February 10, 2011

U Prof who founded Penumbra Theatre to retire

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published February 8, 2011
Matt Prekker, left, reads a book to his 2 year old girl Erin on Tuesday at the Southeast library in Dinkytown. Prekker brings his daughter to the library once a week and plans to continue doing so even if it changes locations.

Mpls to turn page on U area library

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published February 3, 2011

U students to evacuate Egypt

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published February 1, 2011

MNSCU eyes U VP for top spot

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published February 1, 2011

U Vice President named finalist for top MnSCU job

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published January 31, 2011

Tax hike to mean higher rent rates

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published January 27, 2011
Executive Director of the Confederation of Somali Community in Minnesota Saeed Fahia talks about the recent shooting on Tuesday at the Brian Coyle Community Center. He discussed how the Cedar Riverside community is trying to stay strong and positive after Monday night's shooting outside the community center.

Cedar-Riverside fazed, yet optimistic following shooting

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published January 26, 2011
A HOURCAR sign stands in one of Augsburg College Parking Lot. Students of University of Minnesota who live in the Southeast Como neighborhood will soon be having the car sharing service.

Ridesharing has come to Como

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published January 24, 2011

Bruininks takes his case to the Capitol

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published January 20, 2011

City freezes half of unused NRP funds

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published January 18, 2011

’04 drug trial suicide investigation request receives faculty support

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published December 8, 2010

Profs seek outside review of ’04 drug trial suicide

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published December 7, 2010

Common coming to Coffman

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published December 3, 2010
President of the World Bank Robert Zoellick talks about current financial issues and concerns Wednesday afternoon at the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs.

World Bank pres. talks global economics at U

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published December 2, 2010

SELF Loan offers students fixed rates

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published November 22, 2010

Students may face felonies over illegal voter vouching

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published November 8, 2010

New census center opens doors to research

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published October 27, 2010

2010 Election Guide: Ron Lischeid, Independent

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published October 26, 2010

2010 Election Guide: Phyllis Kahn, DFL, incumbent

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published October 26, 2010

2010 Election Guide: Ole Hovde, Republican

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published October 26, 2010

2010 Election Guide: Dan Craigie, Green Party

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published October 26, 2010

Faculty questions U budget spending

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published October 20, 2010
Melissa Machkhashvili examines a representation of a bee’s life at a beekeeping class held at the Bell Museum of Natural History on Saturday.

U beekeeping course attracts many

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published October 18, 2010

U study finds gaps in children’s health insurance

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published October 15, 2010
Former senator and DFL gubernatorial candidate Mark Dayton and his running mate for Lieutenant Governor State Senator Yvonne Prettner Solon look on as Vice President Joe Biden rallies DFL supporters Tuesday at Macalester College.

Biden backs Dayton in St. Paul

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published October 6, 2010
Robert Berdahl (left) and Jonathan Cole (right) speak with Robert Bruininks (center) on Thursday in Ted Mann Concert Hall to discuss the future of the great American university at a homecoming edition of Great Conversations.

Disagreement looms over U’s future

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published October 4, 2010

“Reclaiming the U” criticizes University decisions

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published September 30, 2010

Students at U beat nat’l loan default averages

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published September 30, 2010

University to sharpen student retention rates

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published September 22, 2010

Number of U applicants higher than ever

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published September 15, 2010
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