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The Minnesota Daily


Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Maia Irvin

Maia Irvin, Editor-in-Chief

Maia is a fourth-year student at the University of Minnesota, majoring in journalism and anthropology, and is originally from Austin, MN. She started at the Daily as a campus administration reporter in 2021 and has also interned for the Star Tribune and Castilla-La Mancha Media. She loves covering just about anything from issues of inequity to feel-good animal stories. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking and baking tiny chocolate chip cookies.

All content by Maia Irvin
The Metro F Line will provide new transit to the cities.

[Photo] Metro F Line construction pushed to 2028

by Katrina Bailey
Published July 2, 2024
The University of Minnesota campus gates on East Bank, Nov. 12, 2022.

Students react to stalking allegations

by Maia Irvin and Olivia Stevens
Published May 1, 2023
The University of Minnesota campus gates on East Bank, Nov. 12, 2022.

UMN student senator removed after stalking allegations

by Maia Irvin and Olivia Stevens
Published May 1, 2023
The building houses the University of Minnesota's Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science.

Hazmat incident, UMN building evacuated

by Maia Irvin
Published April 4, 2023
The University has not purchased furniture from MINNCOR since 2020. Past purchases have included wardrobes, chair reupholstery and mesh chairs.

[Photo] Prison labor responsible for some UMN furniture

by Olivia Hines
Published March 29, 2023
The University of Minnesota campus gates on East Bank, Nov. 12, 2022.

Stalking allegations come out against USG president candidate

by Maia Irvin and Olivia Stevens
Published March 22, 2023
UMN declares Juneteenth official holiday

UMN declares Juneteenth official holiday

by Maia Irvin
Published March 13, 2023
The Minnesota State Capitol Building on Saturday, Jan. 28.

Fairview offers to sell hospitals to UMN amid merger proposal

by Maia Irvin and Olivia Stevens
Published March 8, 2023
The 2023 session is scheduled to end on May 22.

UMN requests additional $97.5M from state

by Maia Irvin
Published March 7, 2023
Passengers getting on and off a Route 10 bus at Northtown Transit Center in September 2022. Photo courtesy of Metro Transit.

[Photo] Metro Transit moving forward with plans for F line rapid transit

by Devlin Epding
Published February 8, 2023
The 2023 session is scheduled to end on May 22.

UMN requests $205M from state

by Maia Irvin
Published February 2, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court building on Oct. 29, 2022 in Washington D.C.

[Photo] Supreme Court questions affirmative action future

by Devlin Epding
Published January 30, 2023
The Board of Regents convene for their September meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.

RCAC announces Board of Regents applicants

by Maia Irvin
Published December 9, 2022
map of research stations

[Photo] UMN research stations reside on Native lands

by Lara Boudinot
Published December 2, 2022
The museum celebrated its 150-year anniversary in fall 2022 with a new exhibit called "Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend."

[Photo] Narwhals, Native American Heritage Month events, 150-year anniversary at Bell

by Lara Boudinot
Published November 13, 2022
There are seven polling places for students who are living on or near the Minneapolis campus. Polls are open until 8 p.m.

[Photo] UMN students turn out to vote in midterms

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published November 8, 2022
Numerous organizations called on Sviggum to step down from his position on the board.

Sviggum will not seek another term

by Maia Irvin
Published November 6, 2022
issues image

[Photo] Big issues for 2022 midterms

by Devlin Epding
Published October 15, 2022
One of the most important things to consider is choosing the right plant for your space.

[Photo] Indoor plant tips for beginners

by Victoria Schutz
Published October 10, 2022
There are four general grocery stores in the campus area that are all more than one mile from campus. The Target in Dinkytown is closer to the East Bank campus, however, it is a TargetExpress, so it has less to offer at higher prices.Map made in Datawrapper.

[Photo] Campus food insecurity leads to student-led discussions

by Lara Boudinot
Published October 7, 2022
Some University students have experienced recent situations of gun violence in areas directly off campus, including Dinkytown.

[Photo] BREAKING: DPS announces Dinkytown Alerts

by Madison Roth
Published September 8, 2022
The University is also hiring more community safety officers, expanding the Gopher Chauffeur service and implementing additional street lights and cameras.

[Photo] BREAKING: UMN partners with state patrol on campus safety

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published September 7, 2022
Rep. Ilhan Omar (DFL), her family, supporters and even her dog met with media Tuesday night outside of the Dinkytown Target prior to the election results.

[Photo] Primary results are in

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published August 9, 2022
The Minneapolis Fire Department blocked streets off to traffic around Williams Arena and evacuated several surrounding buildings.

[Photo] BREAKING: Confirmed petroleum leak, firefighters evacuate UMN buildings

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published August 2, 2022
The Board of Regents convene for their September meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.

Letter calls out Board of Regents actions, Gabel’s contract, UMD chancellor search

by Maia Irvin and Madison Roth
Published July 12, 2022
The Supreme Court building on Nov. 21, 2019.

MN groups respond to Supreme Court overruling Roe

by Maia Irvin
Published June 24, 2022
Austin Retterath was last seen near the intersection of East River Road and East Franklin Avenue.

[Photo] BREAKING: UMN student reported missing

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published May 9, 2022
UMN Board of Regents sells $500 million of bonds

UMN Board of Regents sells $500 million of bonds

by Maia Irvin and Gabrielle Lombard
Published April 27, 2022
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel fields questions from the Minnesota Daily in her office on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020.

Gabel discusses UMN bus crash at Acadia, $900 million budget request

by Maia Irvin
Published April 19, 2022
The University of Minnesota’s Health Sciences Education Center on Friday, March 18. The Board of Regents are looking at plans to make a new Health Sciences Center on East Bank Campus.

UMN requests $150 million from state legislature to build healthcare centers on Twin Cities and Duluth campuses

by Maia Irvin
Published March 31, 2022
University of Minnesota Board of Regents held a public forum in MacNamara Alumni Center on Friday, June 11 2021.

UMN regents talk scholarship funding at March meeting

by Beth Thelen and Maia Irvin
Published March 14, 2022
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel fields questions from the Minnesota Daily in her office on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019.

Gabel talks increased salary, campus safety and repatriation of Native American objects

by Maia Irvin
Published February 22, 2022
Lecturer Courtney Gildersleeve poses for a portrait outside of Nicholson Hall on Monday, Feb. 7.

‘It always feels like you need to prove yourself’: UMN contingent faculty speak out

by Maia Irvin
Published February 20, 2022
President Joan Gabel and the Board of Regents discuss the University's 2022 budget in McNamara Alumni Center on Tuesday, June 29.

UMN regents approve repatriation of Native American Mimbres objects

by Maia Irvin and Gabrielle Lombard
Published February 13, 2022
The Humphrey School of Public Affairs as seen on Thursday, Sept. 19.

UMN Humphrey School welcomes first dean of color

by Maia Irvin
Published February 11, 2022
UMN Faculty Senate passes resolution to affirm academic freedom

UMN Faculty Senate passes resolution to affirm academic freedom

by Maia Irvin
Published January 21, 2022
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel fields questions from the Minnesota Daily in her office on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019.

UMN employees voice disapproval on Gabel’s salary increase

by Maia Irvin
Published December 20, 2021
Aimee Pearce, a doctor at Boynton Health, puts on her personal protection equipment (PPE) at the East Bank Clinic, in Minneapolis, Minn., on Nov. 16.

Adaptation, unpredictability and burnout: Boynton workers relay pandemic challenges, some solutions

by Maia Irvin
Published December 16, 2021
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel fields questions from the Minnesota Daily in her office on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019.

BREAKING: Proposed significant pay increase on the horizon for UMN President 

by Maia Irvin
Published December 15, 2021
New vaccine mandate confirmed for UMN employees following executive order and faculty resolution

New vaccine mandate confirmed for UMN employees following executive order and faculty resolution

by Maia Irvin
Published December 6, 2021
Courtesy photo of Karson Janssen

UMN student remembered as caring friend and active student following death on St. Paul campus

by Maia Irvin
Published December 3, 2021
“We saw a gap”: University Senate passes new discrimination policy for students and employees

“We saw a gap”: University Senate passes new discrimination policy for students and employees

by Maia Irvin
Published November 22, 2021
Ashley Sorensen, a fourth-year political science Ph.D. student at the University of Minnesota, poses in front of the Social Sciences Building on Tuesday, Nov. 9. Sorensen's research found that trust in the government increased when there were more representatives from a working-class background.

University student finds working-class representation in government fosters increased trust

by Maia Irvin
Published November 19, 2021
The University's Akhurst Laboratory research project aims to identify genetic factors that contribute to risk of heart issues in racehorses. Photo courtesy of Kendall Blanchard.

Horse heart health: UMN researchers study irregular heartbeats in racehorses

by Maia Irvin
Published November 18, 2021
New University research center to measure racism in health inequities

New University research center to measure racism in health inequities

by Maia Irvin
Published November 16, 2021
New climate series aims to amplify student voices in climate change discussions

New climate series aims to amplify student voices in climate change discussions

by Maia Irvin
Published November 11, 2021
President Joan Gabel attends the Board of Regents meeting discussing on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. The Board of Regents holds a meeting each month.

Transitions announced for three University leadership positions 

by Maia Irvin
Published November 4, 2021
UMN Senate passes resolution advocating for increased COVID-19 safety guidelines

UMN Senate passes resolution advocating for increased COVID-19 safety guidelines

by Maia Irvin
Published October 28, 2021
UMN to participate in new $25 million climate modeling center to project future effects of climate change

UMN to participate in new $25 million climate modeling center to project future effects of climate change

by Maia Irvin and Maya Marchel Hoff
Published October 21, 2021
UMN researcher leads seal populations study to measure climate change and fishing effects

UMN researcher leads seal populations study to measure climate change and fishing effects

by Maia Irvin
Published October 21, 2021
UMN establishes disciplinary process for faculty noncompliance with COVID-19 vaccine attestation mandate

UMN establishes disciplinary process for faculty noncompliance with COVID-19 vaccine attestation mandate

by Maia Irvin
Published October 13, 2021
Researchers develop possible COVID-19 vaccine made with a pseudo-virus particle

Researchers develop possible COVID-19 vaccine made with a pseudo-virus particle

by Maia Irvin
Published October 13, 2021
AFSCME Local 3800 Union poses for a portrait outside of Coffman Memorial Theater on Monday, Oct. 4. From Left to Right: Cherrene Horazuk, Jack Smith, Rachel Katkar, Sarah Vast, Deborah Pavlica.

COVID-19, wages, equity: union workers’ plight

by Maia Irvin
Published October 11, 2021
New UMN initiative focuses on cutting expenses and increasing efficiency

New UMN initiative focuses on cutting expenses and increasing efficiency

by Maia Irvin and Matthew Voigt
Published October 3, 2021
Closing the information gap between faculty in and out of leadership

Closing the information gap between faculty in and out of leadership

by Maia Irvin
Published September 25, 2021
UMN grad students voice health, safety concerns with in-person classes

UMN grad students voice health, safety concerns with in-person classes

by Maia Irvin
Published September 23, 2021
UMN faculty weigh in on returning to campus; pandemic safety considerations

UMN faculty weigh in on returning to campus; pandemic safety considerations

by Maia Irvin
Published September 23, 2021
Llamas interacting with students at Agriculture Awareness Day on Northrop Mall on April 20, 2010.

University researchers discover llama nanobodies as possible COVID-19 treatment

by Maia Irvin and Gabby Lombard
Published September 16, 2021
Coffman Memorial Union bustling with students on Sunday, Sept. 5. Many students have arrived on campus to see the start of the in-person school year.

University students voice their support for mask and vaccine mandates as fall approaches

by Maia Irvin and Bella Carpentier
Published September 8, 2021
President Joan Gabel and the Board of Regents discuss the University's 2022 budget in McNamara Alumni Center on Tuesday, June 29.

Board of Regents approve COVID-19 vaccine requirement for students

by Maia Irvin
Published August 14, 2021
President Joan Gabel and the Board of Regents discuss the University's 2022 budget in McNamara Alumni Center on Tuesday, June 29.

Board of Regents hold first meeting of 2021-22 academic year, provide updates on campus master plan

by Maia Irvin and Marlee Louden
Published July 13, 2021
Colleen Manchester poses for a portrait. Photo courtesy of Colleen Flaherty Manchester.

Incoming FCC leadership highlights priorities and goals for the committee’s future

by Maia Irvin
Published July 2, 2021
UMN faculty leadership reflect on challenges and silver linings from year of online operations

UMN faculty leadership reflect on challenges and silver linings from year of online operations

by Maia Irvin
Published June 21, 2021
Assistant Professor of Internal Medecine and Pediatrics Carolyn Bramante poses in a medecine storage room in her clinic on Tuesday, June 15. Bramante is the principal investigator for COVID-OUT, a nationwide COVID-19 outpatient trial for which the University of Minnesota hosts the lead study site.

UMN receives $1.5 million for COVID-19 treatment trial

by Maia Irvin and Marlee Louden
Published June 17, 2021
English professor and diversity advocate Qadri Ismail dies at 59

English professor and diversity advocate Qadri Ismail dies at 59

by Maia Irvin
Published June 16, 2021
Ilean (second from right) stands with her family.

Students, friends and colleagues honor legacy of Regent Kao Ly Ilean Her following death at 52

by Maia Irvin, Marlee Louden, and Matthew Voigt
Published June 8, 2021
Bones, left, and Ro, right, pose for a photo outside the Dinkytown Target on Jan. 25. Bones, 64, has been dealing with housing insecurity for almost 45 years; Ro, 53, has faced housing insecurity for five to 10 years.

Limited COVID-19 cases counted among Twin Cities’ homeless population

by Maia Irvin
Published February 18, 2021
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