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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Jasmine Snow

Jasmine Snow, Content Diversity Board Member

Name: Jasmine Snow
Twitter: @JasmineSnow15
Pronouns: she/her/hers

Jasmine Snow is a senior staff reporter with the Minnesota Daily. Jasmine joined the Daily in 2019 as the national headlines reporter and has stayed that way ever since. The second-year University of Minnesota student is studying journalism and American studies. A free-range South Dakotan, Jasmine enjoys the LA Times crossword puzzle, getting more than three hours of sleep and (most) U.S. presidential history.

All content by Jasmine Snow
Episode 83: Black women trailblazers at UMN

Episode 83: Black women trailblazers at UMN

by Megan Germundson and Jasmine Snow
Published March 26, 2021
The University Lutheran Church of Hope on 13th Avenue Southeast on Monday, March 22. The Dinkytown unsheltered neighbors group is helping unsheltered people in the area.

The ‘magic street’ of Dinkytown: Neighbors work to help the unhoused

by Jasmine Snow
Published March 26, 2021
Toshira Garraway speaks at the "Demand a Fair Jury Selection" protest in downtown Minneapolis on Monday, March 15.

Activists demand fair jury selection in Chauvin trial

by Lydia Morrell and Jasmine Snow
Published March 17, 2021
Protesters march by U.S. Bank Stadium as part of the Justice for George Floyd protest on Monday, March 8. A coalition of activist groups organized the protest for the first scheduled day of Derek Chauvin's trial.

After a long summer, UMN student activists persist

by Jasmine Snow
Published March 15, 2021
Protesters march by Hennepin County Government Center as part of the Justice for George Floyd protest on Monday, March 8. A coalition of activist groups organized the protest for the first scheduled day of Derek Chauvin's trial.

‘I wake up early for justice’: Protest kicks off Chauvin trial

by Jasmine Snow and Emalyn Muzzy
Published March 9, 2021
Stylist Jared Swanegan trims Tim Krolsek's beard in front of the University Lutheran Church of Hope on Saturday, March 6. The church hosted a drop-in event for unhoused people, offering free haircuts, hot meals, jackets and supplies.

Dinkytown organizations offer haircuts and more to unsheltered neighbors

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published March 8, 2021
People gather to listen to one of the performers during the "Living Celebration of Black History" event at George Floyd Square on Saturday, Feb. 27. Around 30 performers sung, spoke, rapped, and danced to express what Black joy feels like to them.

‘It feels human’: George Floyd Square celebrates Black joy with art

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published March 1, 2021
Black Student Union president Samiat Ajibola poses for a portrait in the BSU room at Coffman Memorial Union on Wednesday, Feb. 24. A junior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Ajibola hopes to continue her education with a Masters in Public Health at the U.

By Black students, for Black students: Black Student Union launches scholarship

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published February 26, 2021
SECIA Member and Como Cares co-founder Cody Hoerning poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Feb. 23 near Van Cleve Park. Como Cares is a group focused on mental health crisis counseling and connecting the community through events and outreach.

Como Cares could be Southeast Como’s police alternative

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published February 24, 2021
A rendering of the 4th Street Apartments, which was approved by the Minneapolis Planning Commission earlier this month.

Seven-story Dinkytown apartment moves forward

by Jasmine Snow
Published February 22, 2021
The Riverside Park sign on a snowy Sunday, Feb. 21. The Minneapolis Park Board voted for $400,000 to go toward youth outreach to help prevent violence. $50,000 will go to youth outreach in Cedar-Riverside.

Minneapolis park board invests excess funds in youth violence prevention

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published February 22, 2021
The Cedar-River People’s Center Clinics and Services stands vacant in Cedar Riverside on Thursday, Feb. 11. The People's Center has been offering COVID-19 vaccines to seniors.

Vaccine rollout begins for UMN-area senior citizens

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published February 12, 2021
A residential street is wet by an afternoon rain shower in the Como neighborhood on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

SECIA reimagines structure after Neighborhoods 2020

by Jasmine Snow
Published February 11, 2021
The Marcy-Holmes neighborhood provides housing for a significant number of University of Minnesota students.

Local businesses, neighborhood organizations begin applying for UMN’s Good Neighbor Fund

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published February 3, 2021
Al Milgrom, 2015

‘The spirit of Dinkytown’: Dinkytown remembers legendary filmmaker Al Milgrom

by Jasmine Snow
Published January 22, 2021
Screenshot of a presentation from Erin Sikkink, public health specialist at the Minneapolis Office of Violence Prevention, to Prospect Park neighbors on Wednesday, Jan. 13th.

Prospect Park Association explores public safety alternatives in neighborhood workshop

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published January 21, 2021
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson and administrative assistant Abdi Mohamed discussed safety concerns with local Muslim leaders at Seward neighborhood’s Tawfiq Islamic Center on Tuesday.

Local mosques consider lockdown over inauguration violence fears

by Jasmine Snow
Published January 19, 2021
A small group of protesters gather in front of the Minnesota Capitol during the Hold the Line protest on Saturday, Jan. 16. The event was held to protest the presidential election results.

Scant turnout at State Capitol right-wing protests before Inauguration Day

by Lydia Morrell, Jasmine Snow, and Samantha Woodward
Published January 17, 2021
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

Armed robbery near Dinkytown Monday night

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published January 12, 2021
The McDonald's located on the corner of Fourth Street Southeast and 15th Avenue Southeast is seen on Saturday, Aug. 31. The proposed development would replace Mcdonald's as well as other popular businesses such as Dinkytown Wine and Spirits.

Dinkytown McDonald’s closes after 57 years of business

by Jasmine Snow
Published December 14, 2020
A voter waits in line to cast their ballot outside Marcy Open Elementary School on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020.

Road trips and canvassing: UMN students got creative to make their voices heard

by Samantha Hendrickson and Jasmine Snow
Published December 13, 2020
The University of Minnesota's Native American Medicine Garden stands empty on Friday, Nov. 6.

Native American Medicine Garden caretaker resigns

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published November 23, 2020
A University of Minnesota Police car is parked outside of the Graduate Hotel on East Bank on Thursday, June 21, 2019.

Attempted carjacking reported in Stadium Village Monday morning

by Jasmine Snow
Published November 23, 2020
Robbery reported near Coffman Union Sunday night

Robbery reported near Coffman Union Sunday night

by Jasmine Snow
Published November 23, 2020
A bomb threat was reported at TCF Bank Stadium at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12.

UMPD resolve bomb threat investigation at TCF Bank Stadium

by Jasmine Snow
Published November 12, 2020
A voter waits in line to cast their ballot outside Marcy Open Elementary School on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

UMN students push canvassing efforts on Election Day

by Jasmine Snow
Published November 3, 2020
A socially-distanced crowd of students listens intently to an address delivered by U.S. Senator Tina Smith and U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar at the Knoll on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Smith, Omar hit campus in last-minute young voter rally

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published November 3, 2020
Morning light spills over the now shuttered entrance to the Purple Onion Café on Tuesday, Oct. 27. After 30 years as a campus constant, the café has permanently closed.

UMN mainstay Purple Onion leaves behind complex legacy

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published November 1, 2020
Dawn Fredrich, a School of Nursing clinical assistant professor, called students "dirty little rats” and “super weak."

Nursing instructor recorded calling students “little shits” and “dirty little rats”

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published October 23, 2020
A look at UMN employee political donations

A look at UMN employee political donations

by Jasmine Snow
Published October 23, 2020
Joe and Johannse, long time Purple Onion patrons, enjoy ice cream cones on the patio on Saturday, May 26, 2018. In addition to coffee, the eatery served pizza, sandwiches and ice cream, among other things.

Longtime Dinkytown staple Purple Onion closes doors

by Jasmine Snow
Published October 19, 2020
Sophomore Same Ahmed poses for a portrait on Sunday, Oct. 11 in front of Northrop Auditorium.

Students passionate about interests, underwhelmed by candidates

by Jasmine Snow and Lydia Morrell
Published October 16, 2020
Students, many without masks and not following social distancing guidelines, gather to socialize in the Superblock plaza on Friday, Sep. 25. UMPD and Community Advisors sent the students back into their dorms before the 9 p.m. curfew.

‘It’s a shitshow’: Students and community advisors adjust after Superblock incident

by Jasmine Snow
Published October 10, 2020
Minneapolis Police drive downtown on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.

Robbery in Marcy-Holmes Wednesday night, according to SAFE-U alert

by Jasmine Snow
Published October 7, 2020
From left, Alexandria Alvarez and Alexander Stephenson would typically vote outside the bipartisan system, yet in an election such as this one, and despite problematic statements from Biden, they believe that they are choosing the lesser of two evils. They spoke on this outside their West Bank apartment on Wednesday, Sep. 23.

UMN students seek alternatives or settle in a Biden vs. Trump election

by Samantha Hendrickson and Jasmine Snow
Published September 25, 2020
College Republicans President Kirby Gibson poses outside Johnson Hall on Sunday, Sep. 20. Gibson is looking at alternative ways to mobilize and promote campaigns now that safety concerns discourage in-person meetings.

Political student groups gear up for 2020 election

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published September 22, 2020
Boynton Health’s east bank location COVID-19 testing stations stands empty on Wednesday, Sep. 16. As stated on signs surrounding the tent, patients must schedule an appointment in advance in order to receive a COVID-19 test.

A look at how Big Ten schools are handling reopening

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published September 20, 2020
The George Floyd Memorial stands quiet on Sunday, Sep. 13th. The George Floyd scholarship is being awarded to students who focus on racial and social justice.

Additional consideration given to Black students for universitywide Floyd memorial scholarship

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published September 16, 2020
Protesters gather outside of the Hennepin County Family Justice Center in response to motions made by the police officers involved in George Floyd's murder on Friday, Sep. 11. The four former officers filed motions to be tried separately.

‘An open wound still’: community members protest dismissal motion

by Jasmine Snow and Samantha Woodward
Published September 11, 2020
Pioneer Hall dorms stand empty on Tuesday, Sep. 1, as they will remain for the first two weeks of the fall semester. Upon their eventual move in, students will be expected to follow the Maroon and Gold Sunrise Plan, a strategy meant to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on campus.

Uncertainty, doubt looms over housing reopening plans

by Hana Ikramuddin and Jasmine Snow
Published September 7, 2020
University medical students, medical professionals and community members gather outside Moos Tower for a 'sit-in' demonstration on Wednesday, Aug. 26. The event, "Take His White Coat", called attention to the recent vandalization of the George Floyd memorial by Fourth Year Medical Student Daniel Michelson.

No room for racism in medicine: Students speak out against George Floyd memorial vandalism

by Jasmine Snow
Published August 28, 2020
A University of Minnesota Police car is parked outside of the Graduate Hotel on East Bank on Thursday, June 21, 2019.

Graduate Hotel situation resolved

by Jasmine Snow
Published August 13, 2020
UMN School of Public Health community calls for change, speak out against racism

UMN School of Public Health community calls for change, speak out against racism

by Jasmine Snow
Published August 1, 2020
Illustration by Luis Mendoza

During BIPOC Mental Health Month, students hope for more inclusive resources

by Jasmine Snow
Published July 31, 2020
 As of July 27, more than $11 million has been distributed to almost 9,300 students.

Second wave of CARES Act funds distributed to students

by Jasmine Snow
Published July 29, 2020
Robbery attempted with vehicle

Robbery attempted with vehicle

by Jasmine Snow
Published July 24, 2020
International students in limbo after ICE ruling reversal

International students in limbo after ICE ruling reversal

by Jasmine Snow
Published July 22, 2020
University contends with lack of diversity, racism in residential halls

University contends with lack of diversity, racism in residential halls

by Jasmine Snow
Published July 18, 2020
Illustration by Sarah Mai

Left out of CARES Act funding, DACA students may face more financial hardship

by Jasmine Snow
Published July 17, 2020
Photo by Miranda Edwardson

University under fire for treatment of sacred Indigenous garden, caretaker

by Jasmine Snow
Published July 10, 2020
Illustration by Luis Mendoza

Pioneer Hall to welcome three multicultural Living Learning Communities for fall 2020 semester

by Jasmine Snow
Published July 5, 2020
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

UMN moves to test-optional for 2021 application process

by Jasmine Snow
Published July 1, 2020
The African American and African Studies Department is located inside the Social Sciences building on the University of Minnesota West Bank. 

‘I am tired of being kept on standby’: Black UMN activist group is reborn seeking change

by Jasmine Snow
Published June 27, 2020
Robbery near Radius Apartments Saturday, fourth incident of the week

Robbery near Radius Apartments Saturday, fourth incident of the week

by Jasmine Snow
Published June 20, 2020
Robbery attempt Monday night in Stadium Village

Robbery attempt Monday night in Stadium Village

by Jasmine Snow
Published June 16, 2020
Illustration by Sarah Mai

‘Ultimately, the plan is just that — a plan’: A look at reopening plans across the Big Ten

by Jasmine Snow
Published June 15, 2020
University of Minnesota medical student Edith Hernandez times out eight minutes and forty-six seconds while leading a moment of silence as first-year medical student Safa Abdulkadir holds an umbrella over them in pouring rain outside of the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s office on Tuesday, June 2.

Medical students show up for Black lives

by Jasmine Snow
Published June 7, 2020
Illustrated by Abby Adamski

Students anxious about health care coverage due to COVID-19 uncertainties

by Jasmine Snow
Published June 7, 2020
Soren Stevenson, a University of Minnesota student, was shot in the eye with a rubber bullet by police during a protest against police brutality on Sunday. (Image courtesy of Ryan Stevenson)

Students protesting police misconduct, systemic racism contend with police brutality

by Jasmine Snow and Katelyn Vue
Published June 4, 2020
Student demonstrators gather outside of Northrup Auditorium on Friday, May 29 to protest the killing of George Floyd and the Minneapolis Police Department. Chalk marks were drawn 6-feet apart to help the crowd with social distancing.

UMN students continue organizing, demonstrating over Floyd killing

by Audrey Kennedy, Hana Ikramuddin, Jasmine Snow, and Yves De Jesus
Published May 31, 2020
A burned-out car remains the morning after a second night of protests where dozens of businesses were vandalized near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Thursday, May 28. 

UMN students, community members respond to the Minneapolis riots

by Max Chao and Jasmine Snow
Published May 29, 2020
The West Bank light rail station sits empty after Metro Transit suspended service on Thursday, May 28.

Frey implements curfew, UMN students undeterred

by Jasmine Snow
Published May 29, 2020
Hailee Schievelbein

U.S. Dept. of Higher Ed releases new Title IX regulations during COVID-19 pandemic

by Jasmine Snow
Published May 17, 2020
Sarah*, who began using the site SeekingArrangement to help compensate for lost wages after being laid off, poses for a portrait near campus on Monday, May 4.  

Stuck at home and unemployed, some students seek out sugar dating for companionship, financial support

by Natalie Rademacher and Jasmine Snow
Published May 7, 2020
Passersby walk next to Coffman Union on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018. 

UMN students sue the University over fee usage

by Jasmine Snow
Published May 2, 2020
'Life just kind of stopped': a look at the Big Ten COVID-19 response timeline

‘Life just kind of stopped’: a look at the Big Ten COVID-19 response timeline

by Jasmine Snow
Published May 1, 2020
Illustration by Sarah Mai

University to allow pass/fail after final grades have been submitted

by Jasmine Snow
Published April 29, 2020
According to the Minnesota Medical Association, 70–80% of people up to the age of 18 have forgone regularly scheduled check-ups and vaccinations since the pandemic began.

New UMN class to offer COVID-19 historical context

by Jasmine Snow
Published April 20, 2020
Sarah Mai

Enrollment in graduate school could rise after the COVID-19 recession

by Jasmine Snow
Published April 16, 2020
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel fields questions from the Minnesota Daily in her office on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

UMN announces virtual commencement for Class of 2020

by Jasmine Snow
Published April 10, 2020
The empty theater of Northrop Auditorium on Tuesday, March 17.

University announces online commencement

by Jasmine Snow
Published April 10, 2020
Hailee Schievelbein

Pass/fail option worries graduate student hopefuls

by Jasmine Snow
Published April 9, 2020

UMN doctor, medical devices center create new ventilator to help pandemic response

by Jasmine Snow
Published April 8, 2020
Who benefits from suspension of loan payments and interest?

Who benefits from suspension of loan payments and interest?

by Jasmine Snow
Published April 2, 2020
CSE group looks to improve diversity, inclusivity in STEM

CSE group looks to improve diversity, inclusivity in STEM

by Jasmine Snow
Published March 28, 2020
Courtesy of Fernando Rodriguez.

New director, new direction for MCAE

by Jasmine Snow
Published March 25, 2020
Robbery reported on West Bank

Robbery reported on West Bank

by Jasmine Snow
Published March 24, 2020
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

University demotes student, suspends program after backlash from ‘zombie’ coronavirus skit

by Jasmine Snow
Published March 19, 2020
Olivia Cuoco, a first year student at the University of Minnesota, poses for a portrait at the University YMCA, where she works as a childrens’ programs site lead, on Wednesday, March 4. Cuoco’s job is part of the work-study program, without which it would be volunteer only. Cuoco says that she would be unable to remain in the position if the program were discontinued.

Trump budget could cut support, aid for UMN students

by Jasmine Snow
Published March 5, 2020
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

UMN suspends study abroad in South Korea due to coronavirus

by Jasmine Snow
Published February 28, 2020
From left, Meghan Cahill, Neesha Moore, Jack Kappel pose for portraits on Monday, Feb. 24.

Ahead of Super Tuesday, University students discuss picks for Democratic nomination

by Jasmine Snow
Published February 27, 2020
Panelists John Wright, left, and Abdul Omari discuss the “This Free North” documentary at Northrop Auditorium on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The event included a documentary premiere and a discussion about black history at the University of Minnesota.

UMN celebrates black history on campus with film, panel

by Jasmine Snow
Published February 20, 2020
Demonstrators stand the Minneapolis American Indian Center before the march. The event was held to honor missing and murdered Indigenous women and to raise awareness of other issues in the community.

Hundreds march for missing, murdered Indigenous women

by Jasmine Snow
Published February 16, 2020
Illustrated by Abby Adamski

Spaces for historically marginalized students essential to campus life, study says

by Jasmine Snow
Published February 10, 2020
Professor Marcel Castro Sitiriche address the UMN Global Convergence Lab class in Puerto Rico. Courtesy of the Community Resiliency Blog 2020.

UMN students impacted by Puerto Rico earthquakes

by Jasmine Snow
Published January 27, 2020
Crowds gather on the lawn in front of the Minnesota State Capitol Building on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. The Global Climate Strike is a national movement led by youth organizers in protest of current environmental policies.

The University of Minnesota should do more for the climate, student group says

by Mohamed Ibrahim and Jasmine Snow
Published January 27, 2020

Jailed UMN international student released, per report

by Jasmine Snow
Published January 24, 2020

UMN international student detained in China for social media posts

by Jasmine Snow
Published January 23, 2020
Emily Hansen watches a re-election campaign video for President Trump with other students at the end of a meeting put on by The Collegiate Group for Trump in Coffman Union on Tuesday, Jan. 21. 

New UMN student group launches Trump re-election efforts

by Jasmine Snow
Published January 23, 2020
Sarah Mai

Minnesota legal groups struggle with asylum challenges

by Jasmine Snow
Published December 12, 2019
Sarah Mai

UMN enacts policy on students’ gender identity rights; students weigh in

by Jasmine Snow
Published December 12, 2019
Sarah Mai

Amid fears of recession, UMN students split on economy

by Jasmine Snow
Published December 8, 2019
Hailee Schievelbein

Public forum marks student groups’ intent to disarm University police

by Jasmine Snow
Published November 27, 2019
White Coats for Black Lives members pose for a portrait outside of Malcolm Moos Health Sciences Tower on Thursday, Nov. 14. WCBL is a medical student group working to overcome racial bias in medicine. 

UMN student group enters fight to combat racism in medicine

by Jasmine Snow
Published November 18, 2019
Illustrated by Jane Borstad.

UMN panel addresses white supremacist myth

by Jasmine Snow
Published November 15, 2019
Sarah Mai

Headline Roundup: U.S. leaves Paris Agreement, impeachment update and Twitter ban

by Jasmine Snow
Published November 14, 2019
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