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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

All content by Meghan Holden

On last day, candidate drops out

by Meghan Holden
Published April 15, 2015

Northrop, Aurora vie for funding

by Meghan Holden
Published March 2, 2015

Obama proposes free community college

by Meghan Holden
Published January 9, 2015

Drunken driver hits 2 students

by Meghan Holden
Published December 4, 2014

UMPD returns assault rifles

by Meghan Holden
Published October 13, 2014

St. Thomas Adjunct Union Voted Down

by Meghan Holden
Published July 23, 2014

Two charged in Anarae Schunk’s death

by Meghan Holden
Published July 2, 2014

Two face charges in Anarae Schunk’s death

by Meghan Holden
Published June 28, 2014

Two will be charged in Anarae Schunk’s death

by Meghan Holden
Published June 26, 2014

Obama to expand student loan repayment program

by Meghan Holden
Published June 8, 2014

Tuition hikes loom for some

by Meghan Holden
Published May 8, 2014
University president Eric Kaler discusses the hockey riots, new light rail and his summer plans in his office in Morrill Hall, Monday.

Kaler talks riots, Pitino, adjunct unions

by Meghan Holden
Published May 7, 2014

New student reps need to speak up

by Meghan Holden
Published April 30, 2014

Adjuncts move to unionize

by Meghan Holden
Published April 29, 2014

Macalester adjuncts file for union election

by Meghan Holden
Published April 24, 2014

For faculty members, the task of getting tenure is growing tougher

by Meghan Holden
Published April 24, 2014

Employees take on bullying

by Meghan Holden
Published April 23, 2014

Course evaluation could go public

by Meghan Holden
Published April 16, 2014
The University of Minnesota's Board of Regents met Friday Oct. 11, 2013, at the McNamara Alumni Center.

Regents: the U’s busiest volunteers

by Meghan Holden
Published April 14, 2014

Storify: Hundreds swarm Dinkytown after Gopher hockey win

by Meghan Holden
Published April 11, 2014

April Kickin’ it with Kaler Twitter Questions

by Meghan Holden
Published April 9, 2014

Kaler to perform in MinnRoast

by Meghan Holden
Published April 9, 2014
President Kaler talks about the progress of the capital request in the state Legislature at Morrill Hall on Tuesday morning. Kaler said that they will still advocate aggressively to get all of the projects funded.

Kaler talks Borton firing, Brenny verdict

by Meghan Holden
Published April 2, 2014
The Board of Regents discusses the strategic plan for the University and the institution's role in solving global agricultural and natural resources sustainability challenges on Friday afternoon at McNamara Alumni Center.

Board representatives fight GPA conditions

by Meghan Holden
Published March 31, 2014
The Board of Regents discusses the strategic plan for the University and the institution's role in solving global agricultural and natural resources sustainability challenges on Friday afternoon at McNamara Alumni Center.

Board reps fight GPA conditions

by Meghan Holden
Published March 31, 2014

U adds scholarships to boost study abroad numbers

by Meghan Holden
Published March 25, 2014

Faculty, staff join push for diversity

by Meghan Holden
Published March 13, 2014
University president Eric Kaler delivers his annual State of the University address, Thursday at Coffman Union. Kaler discussed his plans to increase diversity, security and degree options at the institution to a crowd of 300 students, faculty and staff.

Kaler calls for action in State of the University address

by Meghan Holden
Published March 10, 2014
Chancellor Lendley Black addresses the Duluth campus community about proposed budget cuts on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014 in Duluth, Minn.

Struggling UMD adjusts to stay afloat

by Meghan Holden
Published March 4, 2014
University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler tests out a physics experiment during a media tour of the Tate Laboratory of Physics on Friday morning.

Kaler preps for the Capitol, Vikings

by Meghan Holden
Published March 3, 2014
Vice President for Equity and Diversity Katrice Albert presents the University's initiatives to increase diversity to the Board of Regents on Feb. 14 at the McNamara Alumni Center.

U takes a hard line on diversity

by Meghan Holden
Published February 27, 2014
Participants cheer for Mohamud Noor as he discusses his platform at the reconvened precinct caucus event at Coffman Memorial Union on Wednesday.

After chaotic caucus, supporters return

by Meghan Holden
Published February 20, 2014

U returns rights to students

by Meghan Holden
Published February 20, 2014
Dean of the Medical School and vice president for health sciences candidate Brooks Jackson speaks at a public interview in Moos Tower October 17, 2013.

Criticism aside, new vice president starts

by Meghan Holden
Published February 18, 2014
University President Eric Kaler attends the Board of Regents meeting Friday morning at the McNamara Alumni Center. The regents approved a plan for about $4 million in spending on safety initiatives this semester.

Regents OK $4M campus safety plan

by Meghan Holden
Published February 17, 2014

Coffman briefly evacuated

by Meghan Holden
Published February 15, 2014

Regents OK safety plan, TCF construction

by Meghan Holden
Published February 14, 2014

Regents approve TCF construction

by Meghan Holden
Published February 13, 2014

No merger, but a closer relationship

by Meghan Holden
Published February 11, 2014

Dayton picks Tina Smith as running mate

by Meghan Holden
Published February 4, 2014
A lone student treks across the pedestrian mall in subzero temperatures while school was closed Jan. 27.

Staff left out in the cold

by Meghan Holden
Published February 3, 2014

Class cancellations rare

by Meghan Holden
Published January 30, 2014
The lot that Tea House and the Days Inn Hotel occupy at the corner of University Avenue and 25th was recently purchased by the University.

U buys hotel, restaurant’s lease

by Meghan Holden
Published January 29, 2014
University President Eric Kaler discusses upcoming changes at the University and reviews recent happenings in his Morrill Hall office Friday.

Kaler talks capital request, development

by Meghan Holden
Published January 27, 2014
Junior Jacob Vasquez demonstrates how he reads notes on his Braille note-taker on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013.

Software upgrade to increase accessibility

by Meghan Holden
Published January 23, 2014
University President Eric Kaler discusses campus issues, including the tobacco-free policy and the CBS-CFANS merger, at his Morrill Hall office Tuesday.

Kaler unveils retention plan

by Meghan Holden
Published January 21, 2014

Kaler unveils plan to retain low-income students

by Meghan Holden
Published January 16, 2014

Regents talk campus safety

by Meghan Holden
Published December 12, 2013
University President Eric Kaler discusses campus issues, including the tobacco-free policy and the CBS-CFANS merger, at his Morrill Hall office Tuesday.

Kaler talks Markingson case, bowl game

by Meghan Holden
Published December 11, 2013

Regents to talk campus safety

by Meghan Holden
Published December 10, 2013
A menorah, placed by Jewish student group Chabad, sits at the Knoll area Wednesday.

Hanukkah timing tough on students

by Meghan Holden
Published December 5, 2013

Merger task force takes temperature

by Meghan Holden
Published December 3, 2013
University president Eric Kaler with a piranha he got in Brazil while doing research there at his office in Morrill Hall on Friday.

Kaler talks crime, research, new mayor

by Meghan Holden
Published November 25, 2013

Candidates make cases for CLA spot

by Meghan Holden
Published November 25, 2013
University regent Peggy Lucas at McNamara Alumni Center on Wednesday morning. Lucas joined the Board of Regents this summer.

Lucas gives Board business background

by Meghan Holden
Published November 21, 2013

Affidavit reveals new evidence in Anarae Schunk case

by Meghan Holden
Published November 21, 2013
Junior Justin Halverson, Sustainability Coalition member, talks to University President Eric Kaler at his office hours at Morrill Hall on Friday. The Sustainability Coalition is seeking a better partnership between administrators and students concerning recycling and other sustainability issues. Kaler holds office hours to meet with students once a month to discuss their thoughts and questions about the University.

At office hours, students kick it with Kaler

by Meghan Holden
Published November 19, 2013
A view of the interior of the Learning and Environmental Services building on the St. Paul campus.

When belts tighten, U saves space

by Meghan Holden
Published November 14, 2013
Freshman CEHD student Andrea Harpestad uses her University-provided iPad to read and highlight a text while typing a related assignment on a computer.

CEHD decreases textbook costs by giving out iPads

by Meghan Holden
Published November 14, 2013
University graduate student Eva Reinicke votes Tuesday afternoon at the Van Cleve Recreation Center.

Voting system causes delays

by Meghan Holden
Published November 7, 2013

Sequester cuts could hit grants

by Meghan Holden
Published October 31, 2013

Surly breaks ground on University-area brewery

by Meghan Holden
Published October 30, 2013

Surly Brewing Company breaks ground in Prospect Park

by Meghan Holden
Published October 29, 2013

UMore Park draws concern

by Meghan Holden
Published October 28, 2013
A firefighter hands over a cat rescued from the building to a resident of the apartment that caught on fire on Friday afternoon in Dinkytown.

Fire destroys Dinkytown apartment

by Meghan Holden
Published October 28, 2013

University bookstores struggle to make ends meet

by Meghan Holden
Published October 23, 2013

University students still report violence

by Meghan Holden
Published October 21, 2013
The Minnesota Daily sat down with President Eric Kaler for lunch and an interview at the 17th Avenue residence hall's dining hall, Fresh Food Company, on Tuesday.

Kaler talks Kill’s leave, budget request

by Meghan Holden
Published October 16, 2013

University health committee meets for first time

by Meghan Holden
Published October 14, 2013
The Board of Regents meet Friday morning at McNamara Alumni Center.

Regents OK $300 million request

by Meghan Holden
Published October 14, 2013

Rushed votes irk regents

by Meghan Holden
Published October 10, 2013
Friends read Anarae Schunk's confirmation testimony from 2008 on Sunday afternoon during her memorial at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center.

Hundreds gather to remember U student

by Meghan Holden
Published October 7, 2013

Public memorial service for U student to be held Sunday

by Meghan Holden
Published October 3, 2013

Police: Schunk likely died the day she disappeared

by Meghan Holden
Published October 3, 2013
University student Anarae Schunk was last seen Sept. 22 with the suspect in a fatal shooting in Burnsville, Minn.

Missing student’s body found

by Meghan Holden
Published October 2, 2013

Schunk’s family continues to search

by Meghan Holden
Published October 1, 2013
University student Anarae Schunk was last seen Sept. 22 with the suspect in a fatal shooting in Burnsville, Minn.

Police tell family missing U student is dead

by Meghan Holden
Published September 30, 2013

University to cut employee travel expenses

by Meghan Holden
Published September 26, 2013

Somali leaders condemn attack on Kenyan mall

by Meghan Holden
Published September 24, 2013

Kickin’ it with Kaler Twitter questions

by Meghan Holden
Published September 19, 2013
University President Eric Kaler at his office in Morrill Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013.

Kaler talks $90M cut, college merger

by Meghan Holden
Published September 19, 2013
Regent Thomas Devine speaks to the Board of Regents at on Friday at McNamara Alumni Center.

Kaler: U will cut $90M

by Meghan Holden
Published September 16, 2013

Board of Regents prepares for new bonding request

by Meghan Holden
Published September 16, 2013

Kaler looks to cut admin. costs by $90 million

by Meghan Holden
Published September 13, 2013
General Counsel William Donohue at the McNamara Alumni Center Office of the General Counsel on Friday, Sept. 6, 2013. Donohue replaced Mark Rotenberg, who stepped down this summer after more than 20 years in the position.

U’s general counsel spot still in flux

by Meghan Holden
Published September 11, 2013
Shamso Hashi, center, explains her complaints with the living conditions at Riverside Plaza to other residents of Riverside Plaza on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013. The Confederation of Somali Community in Minnesota will meet with residents on Friday to hear their concerns.

Residents say Riverside Plaza is worse than ever

by Meghan Holden
Published September 9, 2013

Health committee to oversee AHC changes

by Meghan Holden
Published September 4, 2013

U sued for alleged malpractice

by Meghan Holden
Published September 4, 2013
A study lounge on the six floor of the new 17th Avenue residence hall.

New residence hall opens Monday

by Meghan Holden
Published August 24, 2013
during a city council meeting \date\ at Minneapolis City Hall. The re-zoning of the Dinkytown area, which would allow the OPUS development project, was approved in a 9-4 vote.

City approves Dinkytown apartment complex

by Meghan Holden
Published August 7, 2013

Athletes, students flock to supplement shop in Como

by Meghan Holden
Published August 7, 2013

Dinkytown apartment complex proposal shot down by City Council committee

by Meghan Holden
Published July 31, 2013
Farm to restaurant coordinator Corrie Weikle is passed a chicken from Gandhi Mahal, owner Ruhel Islam, at one of the plots in the Longfellow neighborhood of south Minneapolis, Thursday afternoon.

HECUA students build urban farm-to-restaurant model

by Meghan Holden
Published July 31, 2013
Senior Parking Attendant Michal Hawkins assists a customer with parking at the 4th Street Parking Ramp on Tuesday July 23rd, 2013.

“Dinky” bus looks to help with parking

by Meghan Holden
Published July 24, 2013
Economics junior Grant Savage pays Staci Caldow, right, for items at House of Hanson July 20, 2013, in Dinkytown. Smaller grocery stores, such as House of Hanson, are being affected by bigger chain convenience stores such as CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens.

Goodbye local, hello corporate

by Meghan Holden
Published July 24, 2013

Sally’s Saloon closed for a year

by Meghan Holden
Published July 22, 2013
My Burger owner John Abdo gives directions to a worker on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, in Stadium Village. The restaurant is currently under construction and will open in Tuesday, July 16, 2013.

Stadium Village growing, catering to students

by Meghan Holden
Published July 17, 2013
General Nanosystems technician Ryan Hamann works on removing a virus from a computer Monday afternoon at General Nanosystems on University Ave.

Light-rail, Web shut down tech shop

by Meghan Holden
Published July 17, 2013
Espresso Royale barista Natalie Miller helps a customer on Sunday, July 7, 2013. Espresso Royale is currently looking for a new location in Dinkytown after its space was bought by Green Mill Restaurants last July.

Espresso Royale unsure of future after Green Mill CEO buys building

by Meghan Holden
Published July 10, 2013

Station 19 fights to stay in historic building

by Meghan Holden
Published July 10, 2013
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