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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.

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Episode 83: Black women trailblazers at UMN

Episode 83: Black women trailblazers at UMN

by Megan Germundson and Jasmine Snow
Published March 26, 2021
In this episode, we learn about historical Black women and their contributions, which helped pave the way for the future at the University of Minnesota.
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
Dinkytown residents have ramped up efforts to provide resources to those in the area who need them.
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 expressed concerns about jurors that were dismissed and jurors with ties to police that were seated.
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 Chauvins trial.

After a long summer, UMN student activists persist

by Jasmine Snow
Published March 15, 2021
Facing academic challenges and trauma, University students continue to show up as the Derek Chauvin trial kicks off.
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 Chauvins trial.

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

by Jasmine Snow and Emalyn Muzzy
Published March 9, 2021
Hundreds of activists gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center Monday during the intended start of jury selection for the Derek Chauvin trial.
Stylist Jared Swanegan trims Tim Krolseks 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
At the University Lutheran Church of Hope this weekend, those who needed it could drop in for a hot meal, supplies and other resources.
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
Nearing the end of Black History Month, community members at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue held space to celebrate life in a gathering with performing artists.
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
The group is depending on donations and hopes to raise $20,000 to be doled out to about 40 Black students.
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
From yard care to crisis intervention, Como Cares hopes to change the narrative of what it means to be there for your neighbor.
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 building will be located at the site of Hideaway and Cosmic Bean Dispensary in the core of Dinkytown.
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
As part of the Walt Dziedzic Innovation Fund, $50,000 will go toward youth outreach in Cedar-Riverside.
The Cedar-River People’s Center Clinics and Services stands vacant in Cedar Riverside on Thursday, Feb. 11. The Peoples 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
In Cedar-Riverside and Southeast Minneapolis neighborhoods, community organizations have helped senior citizens get inoculated against COVID-19.
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 neighborhood organization in Southeast Como is looking to ramp up engagement efforts in the coming months.
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
The Good Neighbor fund is looking to award $45,000 between several recipients.
Al Milgrom, 2015

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

by Jasmine Snow
Published January 22, 2021
Longtime residents remember Milgrom’s contributions to the history and culture of the area.
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
The “Who Keeps Us Safe?” series includes input from local activists and city officials.
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.

[Photo] Local mosques consider lockdown over inauguration violence fears

Published January 20, 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.

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
State Patrol and media outnumbered right-wing protesters during a weekend of demonstrations outside the Capitol building.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

Armed robbery near Dinkytown Monday night

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published January 12, 2021
A SAFE-U alert reported that the suspect held the victim at gunpoint and took his car.
The McDonalds located on the corner of Fourth Street Southeast and 15th Avenue Southeast is seen on Saturday, Aug. 31. The proposed development would replace Mcdonalds 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
Community favorite “Drunk Donald’s” is expected to reopen on the ground floor of the CA Ventures development.
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
Some students tried to vote where it would count most, contributing to what is shaping up to be a year of record youth voter turnout.
The University of Minnesotas 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
The longtime caretaker’s resignation leaves community members with a sense of loss.
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
This alert was the second in 8 hours, following an alert about a robbery that happened near Coffman Union around 10:15 p.m.
Robbery reported near Coffman Union Sunday night

Robbery reported near Coffman Union Sunday night

by Jasmine Snow
Published November 23, 2020
The incident took place around 10:15 p.m.
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
University community members were notified via a SAFE-U Alert Thursday afternoon.
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 4, 2020
niversity of Minnesota student groups have been working on student turnout efforts for months.
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
This year, a broad coalition of students is working to break the University of Minnesota’s 2018 voter turnout record.
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
Some patrons remember a late-night hangout, while some employees remember a sense of community eclipsed by management's behavior.
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
Assistant professors teaching a nursing class were captured on video insulting students after an online lecture.
A look at UMN employee political donations

A look at UMN employee political donations

by Jasmine Snow
Published October 23, 2020
Between congressional and federal races, Democratic candidates receive more donations by a large margin.
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
"Ponion," as some lovingly referred to it, announced its closure after nearly 30 years via Facebook.
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 talked with the Daily about issues that are inspiring them to cast a ballot.
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
While the gatherings have largely stopped, there is still a lot of uncertainty in how dorm life is meant to resume during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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
The suspect is described as a male with long dark hair, driving a gray SUV.
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
While Sen. Bernie Sanders swept around the University of Minnesota, some students are settling for the Democratic candidate or casting third-party ballots.
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
While the College Republicans and the Collegiate Group for Trump have united in supporting the president’s reelection bid, Democratic groups are split in their support.
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 fourteen Big Ten schools have faced unique difficulties with reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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
Frustrated student activists remain wary, citing past administrative action.
Protesters gather outside of the Hennepin County Family Justice Center in response to motions made by the police officers involved in George Floyds 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
Judge Peter Cahill started the hearing by saying dismissal motions wouldn't be discussed. Decisions have yet to be made regarding relocation or an anonymous jury.
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
Some community advisers and future residents have little confidence in rules set forth by the University of Minnesota President and follow through from Housing and Residential Life.
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
While Daniel Michelson is not currently enrolled at the University, community members are calling for more action from the Medical School.
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
This comes more than two years after the last two-day police stand-off at the hotel.
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
Multiple letters have been addressed to leadership, some calling for the resignation of dean John Finnegan.
Illustration by Luis Mendoza

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

by Jasmine Snow
Published July 31, 2020
Boynton Mental Health is taking steps towards providing better care for BIPOC students, however seeking out equity and diversity training is still left to individual therapists.
 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
Left out of the federal stimulus package, some students say the initial wave of CARES funding awarded them little to none of what they initially applied for.
Robbery attempted with vehicle

Robbery attempted with vehicle

by Jasmine Snow
Published July 24, 2020
Suspects used a car to knock a victim off victim off bike but left scene without any property.
International students in limbo after ICE ruling reversal

International students in limbo after ICE ruling reversal

by Jasmine Snow
Published July 22, 2020
The federal government ruled that international students must take at least one in-person course, but have since reversed their guidance. Some students still feel uncertain.
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
Residents and community advisors say tense and sometimes hostile situations were present for students of color.
Illustration by Sarah Mai

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

by Jasmine Snow
Published July 17, 2020
Some experts say the U.S. Department of Education's interpretation of the CARES Act language is more restrictive than what Congress intended.
Photo by Miranda Edwardson

University under fire for treatment of sacred Indigenous garden, caretaker

by Jasmine Snow
Published July 10, 2020
When Cânté Sütá Francis Bettelyoun, the caretaker of the Native American Medicine Garden, did not get his contract renewed, many saw it as an attempt to erase Indigenous knowledge.
Illustration by Luis Mendoza

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

by Jasmine Snow
Published July 5, 2020
Some students said the move comes with challenges as they have felt unsupported by the Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence, which manages these LLCs.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

UMN moves to test-optional for 2021 application process

by Jasmine Snow
Published July 1, 2020
The Twin Cities campus follows the Crookston campus and several other Big Ten universities in making this switch.
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
After nearly 50 years, the Black Student Action Committee has returned to again demand change at the University of Minnesota.
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
SAFE-U Alerts continue to encourage students to use caution.
Robbery attempt Monday night in Stadium Village

Robbery attempt Monday night in Stadium Village

by Jasmine Snow
Published June 17, 2020
The suspect was described as a bald male between 23-30 years old.
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 students and faculty have expressed concerns about the University's current projections.
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
University medical students arose as leaders and organizers during Floyd protests.
Illustrated by Abby Adamski

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

by Jasmine Snow
Published June 7, 2020
Experts encourage recent graduates to examine the wealth of options available to them outside of University coverage.
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
Law enforcement have routinely employed pepper spray, tear gas and rubber bullets against nonviolent demonstrators and curfew-exempt personnel, students say.
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
Students protesting peacefully were met by police while marching to different locations on campus from Northrop Plaza.
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 30, 2020
Amid Minneapolis unrest, a community is mourning and students of color are left grieving, but inspired.
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
Mayor Jacob Frey declared an emergency curfew on the day of a scheduled on-campus rally to the indifference of student organizers.
Hailee Schievelbein

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

by Jasmine Snow
Published May 17, 2020
Critics say changes harm survivors of sexual misconduct.
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
Amid the pandemic, the service SeekingArrangement has seen a rise in new membership.
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
The lawsuit states that subsidization of student cultural centers and campus media groups is unconstitutional.
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
The Ohio State University led the 13 other Big Ten schools in distance-learning plans; meanwhile, nonresident students are starting to adapt to distance learning.
Illustration by Sarah Mai

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

by Jasmine Snow
Published April 29, 2020
The University of Minnesota announced Wednesday that students will have the option to choose pass/fail grading this semester even after final grades have been submitted.
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
A May term course looks to examine the global historical context behind COVID-19 policy decisions.
Sarah Mai

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

by Jasmine Snow
Published April 16, 2020
Past recessions have increased interest in higher education, especially during the 2008 recession.
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
President Joan Gabel announced the move in an email Friday.
The empty theater of Northrop Auditorium on Tuesday, March 17.

University announces online commencement

by Jasmine Snow
Published April 10, 2020
The University is currently planning a “systemwide, virtual celebration” to take place on May 16.
Hailee Schievelbein

Pass/fail option worries graduate student hopefuls

by Jasmine Snow
Published April 9, 2020
Some students are concerned by meeting program requirements for graduate school if they go pass/fail on their classes.

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

by Jasmine Snow
Published April 8, 2020
While the project awaits final FDA approval, plans to manufacture the ventilators are underway in North Dakota.
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
University of Minnesota students should carefully consider possible benefits of loan reprieve, according to experts.
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
Now in its second semester, the CSE Diversity and Inclusivity Alliance is aiming to better support those from diverse backgrounds.
Courtesy of Fernando Rodriguez.

New director, new direction for MCAE

by Jasmine Snow
Published March 25, 2020
New director Fernando Rodriguez aims to usher in change at the University of Minnesota multicultural academic support center.
Robbery reported on West Bank

Robbery reported on West Bank

by Jasmine Snow
Published March 24, 2020
The suspects are two males between 14-18 years old.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

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

by Jasmine Snow
Published March 19, 2020
Multiple University of Minnesota stakeholders have publicly denounced a skit depicting people infected with coronavirus turning into zombies.
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
A recent budget proposal from President Donald Trump calls for steep cuts to federal aid and loan forgiveness programs.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

UMN suspends study abroad in South Korea due to coronavirus

by Jasmine Snow
Published February 28, 2020
Jakub Tolar, the campus public health officer, announced the suspension and gave updates on COVID-19 in a campus-wide email Friday.
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
The Minnesota Daily interviewed students around campus this week about who they think should get the nomination.
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
The University's African American and African Studies Department is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
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
The annual march is part of a national effort to increase visibility.
Illustrated by Abby Adamski

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

by Jasmine Snow
Published February 10, 2020
University of Chicago study points to designated spaces as key to engagement and inclusivity.
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
The University's Convergence Lab was in Puerto Rico during the recent earthquakes.
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
University of Minnesota Climate Strike met with legislators and the Office of Investment and Banking to demand climate action.

Jailed UMN international student released, per report

by Jasmine Snow
Published January 24, 2020
The student was arrested in his native China after posting tweets critical of the Chinese government while studying at the University.

UMN international student detained in China for social media posts

by Jasmine Snow
Published January 23, 2020
20-year-old Daiqing Luo was sentenced to six months in prison, according to a report.
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
The Collegiate Group for Trump aims to establish itself on the University campus.
Sarah Mai

Minnesota legal groups struggle with asylum challenges

by Jasmine Snow
Published December 12, 2019
Groups across Minnesota struggle to provide legal assistance to asylum seekers under Trump administration pressures.
Sarah Mai

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

by Jasmine Snow
Published December 12, 2019
The policy aims to protect the rights of students to identify by preferred names and pronouns, among other goals.
Sarah Mai

Amid fears of recession, UMN students split on economy

by Jasmine Snow
Published December 9, 2019
Forty-six percent of University of Minnesota students in a recent survey rated the state of the U.S. economy as "good."
Hailee Schievelbein

Public forum marks student groups’ intent to disarm University police

by Jasmine Snow
Published November 27, 2019
The forum is the result of a partnership between the Humphrey Students of Color Association and Students for a Democratic Society.
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
White Coats for Black Lives aims to diversify curriculum.
Illustrated by Jane Borstad.

UMN panel addresses white supremacist myth

by Jasmine Snow
Published November 15, 2019
The "Great Replacement" myth is credited with some recent extreme acts of violence.
Sarah Mai

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

by Jasmine Snow
Published November 14, 2019
The Minnesota Daily asked University experts about some of the most important national and international headlines of the month so far.

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