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The Minnesota Daily

All content by Roy Aker

Lt. Gov. candidate Tina Smith makes rounds at U

by Roy Aker
Published May 7, 2014

Final state funding on the way

by Roy Aker
Published May 6, 2014
Marion Delgado, supporter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, waves a flag displaying a marijuana leaf in in preparation to march in the 40th Annual MayDay Parade in Minneapolis on Sunday.

Medical marijuana inches forward

by Roy Aker
Published May 5, 2014

Fifty-five schools face federal sex-assault investigations

by Roy Aker
Published May 1, 2014
Governor Dayton gives his State of the State Address at the Capitol on Wednesday.

Governor Dayton talks state of higher education

by Roy Aker
Published May 1, 2014

Legislature could boost U stem cell research

by Roy Aker
Published May 1, 2014

House, Senate hash out U funding differences

by Roy Aker
Published April 23, 2014
Researchers at the University of Minnesota are leading efforts to slow the spread of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, in hopes of keeping non-infected pigs like this one on the St. Paul campus safe.

Legislature may fund research to slow pig virus

by Roy Aker
Published April 15, 2014
Caroline Palmer, law and policy manager for the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault, speaks in support of the Women's Economic Security Action on the steps of the Minnesota State Capitol on Wednesday. One part of the act would expand unemployment benefits to victims of sexual assault and stalking.

With help from U experts, pay gap bill clears hurdle

by Roy Aker
Published April 10, 2014
Kayla Altendorf, graduate student in the department of agronomy and plant genetics, opens the door to her experimental growth chamber on St. Paul campus on Saturday. The plants within the chamber are crosses predicted to optimize favorable crop traits such as winter hardiness. Projects such as Kayla's would benefit from funding through the Forever Green initiative.

University research could boost agriculture options

by Roy Aker
Published April 7, 2014

U, Legislature disagree on bonding

by Roy Aker
Published April 3, 2014
Sen. Terri Bonnoff, DFL-Minnetonka, hears a presentation regarding performance metrics from University of Minnesota administrators Friday at the Capitol.

U on track to meet Legislature’s requirements

by Roy Aker
Published March 31, 2014
Khairunnisak Hamidun, a staff member in the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle lab, works on an aircraft that the lab is building for NASA in Akerman Hall on Tuesday.

Drone policy up in the air

by Roy Aker
Published March 27, 2014

Hemp bill could benefit U research

by Roy Aker
Published March 25, 2014

Medical marijuana faces unclear future

by Roy Aker
Published March 13, 2014

Former Mayor R.T. Rybak endorses Noor

by Roy Aker
Published March 13, 2014

Tuition help bill struggles for attention

by Roy Aker
Published March 12, 2014
Vice President of University Services Pamela Wheelock speaks to the Minnesota Higher Education Finance and Policy committee about the University's Capitol budget request at the State Office Building in St. Paul on Monday afternoon.

Legislature pokes holes in U’s request

by Roy Aker
Published March 4, 2014

HEAPR funds vary by campus

by Roy Aker
Published February 25, 2014
State Representative Phyllis Kahn, center, hosts a town hall meeting to engage with constituents at the Van Cleve Park and Recreation Center on Saturday. Representative Diane Loeffler, left, and Senator Kari Dziedzic, right, joined her in a discussion with community members.

Kahn hosts Como town hall meeting Saturday

by Roy Aker
Published February 24, 2014

Kahn hosts Como town hall meeting

by Roy Aker
Published February 22, 2014

I.D. will be needed at reconvened caucus

by Roy Aker
Published February 17, 2014
Representatives pitch their capital request and provide information during the University's annual Legislative Briefing, Wednesday at the McNamara Alumni Center.

U drums up its student lobby

by Roy Aker
Published February 17, 2014

Dayton proposes more school lunch funding

by Roy Aker
Published February 14, 2014
Sean Oyaas, legislative assistant for Sen. Terri Bonoff, sits in his office in the Minnesota State Capitol on Sunday afternoon.

Aide gives fresh perspective on education

by Roy Aker
Published February 13, 2014

Locked doors on West Bank get mixed reviews

by Roy Aker
Published February 11, 2014

Dayton questions UMD’s budget share

by Roy Aker
Published February 6, 2014
Mohamud Noor, currently running for the position of State Representative in district 60B, addresses members of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority on Monday.

Noor challenges U-area standby

by Roy Aker
Published February 4, 2014
Citizen Kate Cavett and Rep. Joe Atkins speak in favor of the kill switch bill at a Labor, Workplace and Regulated Industries committee hearing on the bill on Thursday at the State Office Building. The bill was created in hopes of deterring criminals from profiting off stolen phones, and would render phones useless if taken.

Kill switch bill gets first look

by Roy Aker
Published February 3, 2014
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Manager of Energy & Labor/Management Policy Ben Gerber, center, speaks at a panel discussion, "Debating the Minimum Wage," at the Humphrey Forum on Wednesday afternoon. Among the other panelists were University professor Ann Markusen, St. Cloud State University professor King Banaian and Minn. Representative Ryan Winkler.

Minimum wage debate comes to campus

by Roy Aker
Published January 30, 2014

Homeless aid could increase this session

by Roy Aker
Published January 28, 2014

Students’ petition spurs bill proposal at Capitol

by Roy Aker
Published January 21, 2014

Staffers wary of lost character

by Roy Aker
Published December 11, 2013

U Extension cuts jobs, replaces others with non-union work

by Roy Aker
Published December 9, 2013

Sources: U-Fed ties still intact

by Roy Aker
Published December 3, 2013
The University hosted a media tour of Northrop Memorial Auditorium on Thursday afternoon. After three years of construction, Northrop is scheduled to re-open spring 2014.

New Northrop readies debut

by Roy Aker
Published November 25, 2013

Honors runs on low funds

by Roy Aker
Published November 20, 2013

Many study abroad, but U looks to boost numbers

by Roy Aker
Published November 18, 2013

Feds push income-based loan repayment program

by Roy Aker
Published November 12, 2013
An advertisement for the Carlson School of Management MBA program was featured in the downtown Minneapolis skyway system.

CSOM ‘glass ceiling’ ad hits opposition online

by Roy Aker
Published November 7, 2013

Boynton helps students kick the habit

by Roy Aker
Published November 4, 2013

Admissions program unclear to incoming freshmen

by Roy Aker
Published October 23, 2013

University endowment bounces back for 2013

by Roy Aker
Published October 21, 2013
Students share ideas at the Global China Connection meeting in STSS on Friday. Global China Connection was created to help promote mutual appreciation and understanding between China and the Western World.

University courts Chinese students, reaps benefits

by Kia Farhang and Roy Aker
Published October 16, 2013

U moms could get more resources

by Roy Aker
Published October 8, 2013

Law school tenure questioned at the University

by Roy Aker
Published October 2, 2013

Students divided on college merger

by Roy Aker
Published September 30, 2013

Interest rate woes linger for grad students

by Roy Aker
Published September 26, 2013

More student groups to be audited this year

by Roy Aker
Published September 24, 2013

CEHD will partner with Teach For America

by Roy Aker
Published September 19, 2013

University base pay below average

by Roy Aker
Published September 18, 2013

U finalizes Teach for America partnership

by Roy Aker
Published September 18, 2013

CBS, CFANS merger details still unclear

by Roy Aker
Published September 16, 2013

U boosts new hire inspection

by Roy Aker
Published September 12, 2013

Survey: School, living costs still a burden

by Roy Aker
Published September 9, 2013

Law schools: Third year is too crucial to lose

by Roy Aker
Published September 5, 2013

U divided on Obama proposal

by Roy Aker
Published September 3, 2013

House to vote on bill limiting U.S. Department of Education regulations

by Roy Aker
Published August 7, 2013

Students, AHA push for dissertation embargoes

by Roy Aker
Published August 7, 2013

American Historical Assoc. encourages grad students to embargo online theses

by Roy Aker
Published August 3, 2013

HOURCAR to replace Zipcar on U campus

by Roy Aker
Published July 31, 2013

Student rental website to launch this fall

by Roy Aker
Published July 31, 2013

LRT to begin testing through U area

by Roy Aker
Published July 24, 2013

University moving along with Teach For America deal

by Roy Aker
Published July 24, 2013

U receives top LGBT-friendly ranking

by Roy Aker
Published July 24, 2013
Supporters march through downtown Minneapolis at a rally responding to Saturday's verdict in the trial of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Treyvon Martin, July 15, 2013, in Minneapolis.

Thousands rally downtown after Zimmerman acquittal

by Roy Aker
Published July 17, 2013

Kaler, delegates return from China

by Roy Aker
Published July 10, 2013
The new 17th Avenue residence hall recently signed leases with one fraternity, Theta Chi, and one sorority, Chi Omega, and will have dedicated front entrances facing University Avenue.

Greeks lease space in new dorm

by Roy Aker
Published July 10, 2013

Arkeo takes the summer off and revamps

by Roy Aker
Published July 3, 2013

Stadium Village Church celebrates 125 years

by Roy Aker
Published July 3, 2013

CEHD grad students oppose Teach for America partnership

by Roy Aker
Published July 3, 2013

Kaler makes first international trip to China, Taiwan

by Roy Aker
Published June 26, 2013

Regents goal: internationalize U, despite program cuts

by Roy Aker
Published June 19, 2013

Required CLA freshman course draws student criticism

by Roy Aker
Published June 19, 2013
Books, computers, trash and other debris litter the floor of room 226 on Monday, June 10, 2013, in Coffman Union. This room once hosted the Student Organization Activities Center but is now one of many rooms on the second floor of Coffman Union being renovated.

Second floor redo starts Monday

by Roy Aker
Published June 12, 2013

Professors weigh importance of evaluation forms

by Roy Aker
Published June 5, 2013

Macalester alumni protest probation of 17 students

by Roy Aker
Published May 31, 2013

Students push for spending cuts

by Roy Aker
Published May 29, 2013

U student dies in motorcycle accident

by Roy Aker
Published May 28, 2013

UMD wellness director terminated

by Roy Aker
Published May 27, 2013

Jodi Arias guilty of first-degree murder

by Roy Aker
Published May 8, 2013

Students, MSA clash on Facebook

by Roy Aker
Published May 6, 2013

Dow tops 15,000 mark for the first time

by Roy Aker
Published May 3, 2013
Preeya Bhakta sprays water at her friends at the Holi festival of colors on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the East River Flats.

Riot of color rings in spring

by Roy Aker
Published April 29, 2013

150 Hopkins High School students stage walkout Friday

by Roy Aker
Published April 26, 2013
College of Liberal Arts Dean James Parente in his office Monday, April 22, 2013, in Johnston Hall. In March, after 13 years as associate dean of faculty and research, interim dean, and dean of CLA, Parente announced he will leave his position to return to teaching in the Department of German, Scandinavian, and Dutch.

Dean returns to teaching

by Roy Aker
Published April 24, 2013

Second stillborn believed to be in linens sent from Regions Hospital

by Roy Aker
Published April 19, 2013
Dr. Eric Daniels, Research Assistant Professor at Clemson University's Institute for the Study of Capitalism, speaks about the importance of knowing why free speech is important Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Coffman Union. The University Ayn Rand Study Group hosted the talk, as the topic of free speech and censorship are closely tied to the philosophies of Ayn Rand.

Misconceptions plague U’s Ayn Rand group

by Roy Aker
Published April 15, 2013
Freshman Francis Chang kneels by a luminaria bag dedicated to his father at the Relay for Life event on Friday, April 5, 2013, at TCF Stadium.

Students walk for hope

by Roy Aker
Published April 8, 2013
Third-year law student and member of the University of Minnesota graduate quiz bowl team Andrew Hart reads questions for a high school quiz bowl competition on Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Blegen Hall. After a cheating scandal at Harvard University, the University of Minnesota team was retroactively given 2009 undergraduate and 2011 graduate titles for the National Academic Quiz Tournament.

University quiz team gets delayed recognition

by Roy Aker
Published April 1, 2013

North Korean rockets on standby after US military maneuvers in SKorea

by Roy Aker
Published March 29, 2013

Some students don’t receive full aid

by Roy Aker
Published March 27, 2013

Harvard cheats, loses quiz titles to U

by Roy Aker
Published March 26, 2013

U utilizes students for advertisements

by Roy Aker
Published March 14, 2013

Vatican fails to elect new pope

by Roy Aker
Published March 12, 2013
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