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The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Samantha Hendrickson, Staff Reporter

All content by Samantha Hendrickson
A banner that says “Justice long delayed is justice denied” is raised in front of the Minnesota State Capitol by demonstrators on May 31, 2020.

Proposed bill would make protesters convicted of an offense ineligible for student loans

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published April 18, 2021
Following the police killing of 20 year old Daunte Wright, protests formed outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department and Kenyan Community SDA Church on Monday, April 12. Heavily armed officers stood anticipating the 7 p.m. curfew.

Brooklyn Center protests erupt in flash-bangs and fireworks past curfew Monday

by Ethan Fine, Samantha Hendrickson, and Lydia Morrell
Published April 14, 2021
A group of protesters stand outside of the barricaded Brooklyn Center Police Department on Monday, April 12.

[Photo] Frey issues second nightly curfew in Minneapolis after Daunte Wright killing

by Lydia Morrell
Published April 13, 2021
After a white man shot and killed 8 people, 6 of them Asian women, at Atlanta-area spas, protesters gathered at the Asian Solidarity Protest in Minneapolis to denounce white supremacy on March 18, 2021.

Asian and Asian American community members heal and process after Atlanta-area shootings

by Katelyn Vue and Samantha Hendrickson
Published March 31, 2021
The redevelopment plan for Marcy Park aims to accommodate the needs and wants of college-aged residents. Marcy-Holmes has one of the highest percentages of residents ranging from 18 to 25 years old in Minneapolis.

Park board approves student-focused Marcy Park overhaul

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published March 18, 2021
Robin Wonsley Worlobah poses for a portrait in Coffman Union on March 1, 2021.

Minneapolis Ward 2 City Council challenger brings grassroots approach to change

by Samantha Hendrickson, City Reporter
Published March 4, 2021
Dawn breaks over the Minnesota State Capitol Building on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. (Kamaan Richards / Minnesota Daily)

Young Women’s Cabinet program aims to decrease gender equity gaps by keeping women in legislative conversations

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published February 27, 2021
Minneapolis City Council Member Steve Fletcher poses for a portrait at City Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 5. On data privacy, Fletcher asserts “We’re becoming a smarter and more responsive city, and we’re using data to do it. Our residents and visitors deserve to know that we are responsible with their information and respect their privacy – while also keeping our government open and transparent.”

Minneapolis City Council unanimously votes yes on facial recognition technology ban

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published February 20, 2021
Minneapolis District 1 Park Board Commissioner Chris Meyer poses for a portrait at Marcy Park on Tuesday, Feb. 16. One of Meyer's initiatives involves adding more college-age elements, like a dog park and hammocking area, to Marcy Park.

Chris Meyer cycles one last round as Park Board Commissioner

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published February 17, 2021
UMN's admission process has changed after this summer's affirmative action Supreme Court ruling.

Governor’s office hopes to make higher ed more accessible through automatic enrollment program

by Samantha Hendrickson, City Reporter
Published February 15, 2021
Free tuition for select programs included in governor’s COVID-19 recovery budget

Free tuition for select programs included in governor’s COVID-19 recovery budget

by Samantha Hendrickson, City Reporter
Published February 14, 2021
Protesters march on Cedar Avenue South on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The rally was held to address a People’s Mandate requesting action be taken to end racism, COVID-19 and the recession no matter who wins this year’s presidential election.

Two charter amendments to restructure MPD could end up on city ballot

by Samantha Hendrickson, City Reporter
Published February 11, 2021
Morgan La Casse and Sarah Mai

UMN budget request lowest in 20 years

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published January 26, 2021
Despite pandemic, volunteer UMN advocacy soars

Despite pandemic, volunteer UMN advocacy soars

by Samantha Hendrickson, City Reporter
Published January 22, 2021
The Board of Regents meet about the East Gateway Project Resolution, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. The Board of Regents holds a meeting each month.

Twelve regent candidates recommended to Legislature

by Samantha Hendrickson, City Reporter
Published January 20, 2021
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 Marcy-Holmes neighborhood provides housing for a significant number of University of Minnesota students.

Here’s how the 2021 Minneapolis budget will impact UMN-area neighborhoods

by Samantha Hendrickson, City Reporter
Published December 12, 2020
City council members Cam Gordon and Steve Fletcher answer questions about affordable housing and share bad landlord experiences during a “Housing Town Hall” event hosted by the MSA at Coffman Memorial Theater, Wednesday Jan. 31, 2018.

Minneapolis City Council seeks to replace some 911 calls with mental health response team

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published December 9, 2020
A University of Minnesota Police car is parked outside of the Graduate Hotel on East Bank on Thursday, June 21.

Campus crime update: Fall sees major crime upticks for University neighborhoods

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published December 5, 2020
Smith Hall reopens after reported chemical spill Friday

Smith Hall reopens after reported chemical spill Friday

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published December 4, 2020
City council members Cam Gordon and Steve Fletcher answer questions about affordable housing and share bad landlord experiences during a “Housing Town Hall” event hosted by the MSA at Coffman Memorial Theater, Wednesday Jan. 31, 2018.

Council member Steve Fletcher continues fight against facial recognition tech

by Samantha Hendrickson, City Reporter
Published November 24, 2020
A protester wearing a "Make America Great" cap engages in a verbal altercation with a counter-protester at an event outside the Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's residence on Saturday, Nov. 7.

Trump supporters clashed with counter-protesters outside governor’s mansion

by Lydia Morrell and Samantha Hendrickson
Published November 10, 2020
As speakers call out the names of people of color killed by police officers, participants sport apparel bearing parallel messages, such as masks declaring "I can't Breathe" in honor of George Floyd in South Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 7.

‘There is still more work to be done’: Lake Street rally stirs community, stresses postelection action

by Samantha Hendrickson and Lydia Morrell
Published November 9, 2020
Protesters march on Cedar Ave. S. on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The rally was held to address a People’s Mandate requesting action be taken to end racism, COVID-19 and the recession no matter who wins this year’s presidential election.

‘It’s outrageous’: Over 600 protesters surrounded, detained and arrested on I-94

by Samantha Hendrickson and Lydia Morrell
Published November 6, 2020
Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., waves to those who came out to support Amy Klobuchar’s presidential bid on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis.

In close race, Tina Smith wins U.S. Senate seat

by Samantha Hendrickson and Tiffany Bui
Published November 4, 2020
Photo Courtesy of Cherno Bah.

One year later: Family, friends search for justice for murdered Marcy-Holmes man

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published October 29, 2020
Jessica Focht-Perlberg, the new executive director of Southeast Como Improvement Association, poses for a portrait on Saturday, Oct. 17. “The focus is really just right now trust-building and relationship-building to geniuinely inform what our priorities should be and our work should be based on,” Focht-Perlberg said. “However, it’s this constant kind of… tension, really… between the need to do that in a geniuine way that takes time to build those relationships and diversify our organization, but at the same time, there is such an urgent need. Like… people need things now.”

‘A lawyer with the heart of an organizer’: Southeast Como neighborhood organization appoints new executive director

by Samantha Hendrickson, City Reporter
Published October 19, 2020
The Minnesota State Capitol on Nov. 18, 2018.

Lawmakers pass long-awaited bonding bill, send more than $75 million to UMN

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published October 15, 2020
Demonstrators gather to protest former MPD Officer Derek Chauvin’s release on bail outside of the Hennepin County Government Center on Thursday, Oct. 8. The demonstration began with speeches and ended with a march.

Protesters push bail bond reform following bail release of former officer charged with murder of George Floyd

by Samantha Woodward and Samantha Hendrickson
Published October 10, 2020
Cedar-Riverside Health Commons expands mental health services and other initiatives

Cedar-Riverside Health Commons expands mental health services and other initiatives

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published October 7, 2020
Flyers passed out to residents of the Dinkytown area during a neighborhood safety walk put on by the Minneapolis Police Department, on Thursday, Sep. 24.

Masked man in Dinkytown raises questions on mental health, policing

by Samantha Hendrickson, City Reporter
Published October 1, 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
From left, Surly’s former and current hospitality workers Megan Caswell, Natalie Newcomer and Andy Magill sit in the backyard of Surly Brewing Co. in Minneapolis and drink Fair State beer on Saturday, Sept. 12. Fair State’s employees unionized last week in a similar manner; and their management voluntarily recognized their union. “We just want people to know (that) we’re trying to work on something better for everybody, not just like… we don’t just wanna be like ‘Fuck Surly.’ Like... that’s not the point of all this,” Caswell said.

‘I was really proud to work there’: Surly employees remain steadfast amid layoffs

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published September 17, 2020
Jamal Osman settles in to Ward 6 Council

Jamal Osman settles in to Ward 6 Council

by Samantha Hendrickson, City Reporter
Published September 14, 2020
Morgan La Casse

Robbery takes place in Dinkytown early Thursday morning

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published September 3, 2020
Illustration by Sarah Mai

University student government showcases noncitizen, immigrant stories

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published May 4, 2020
Windows outside the Cancer & Cardiovascular Research Building Building as seen on Thursday, Oct 8.

MSA aims to make campus safer for birds in new resolution

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published April 27, 2020
In the Know: Breaking Down the U's News

Episode 55: Students with learning disabilities tackle online instruction

by Samantha Hendrickson and Megan Germundson
Published April 20, 2020
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

Students with learning disabilities tackle online instruction

by Samantha Hendrickson and Megan Germundson
Published April 20, 2020
From left, newly elected MSA President Amy Ma and Vice President Rebecca Cowin pose for a portrait outside of the Northrup Auditorium on Sunday, April 19.

New MSA leadership talks plans for future advocacy

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published April 20, 2020
Presidential candidate Amy Ma, left, and vice presidential candidate Becca Cowin, right. Courtesy of the candidates.

Ma, Cowin win MSA election as students elect 2020-21 campus leaders

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published April 8, 2020
Tiffany Welty, incoming business operations officer for the Minnesota Daily for 2020-21, and Dylan Miettinen, incoming editor in chief. 

Minnesota Daily selects incoming leadership for 2020-21

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published April 4, 2020
Freshman Marissa Mazzetta loads her belongings in preparation for her return to Illinois with her father, Jim Mazzetta, at Middlebrook Hall on Saturday, March 21. Mazzetta, like many freshmen at the University of Minnesota, is moving out of University Housing as a result of COVID-19.

State lawmakers call for 90% room and board refund

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published March 30, 2020
Courtesy of Erika Sanborne.

How students are handling their mental health in the middle of a pandemic

by Samantha Hendrickson and Katelyn Vue
Published March 30, 2020
Freshman Marissa Mazzetta loads her belongings in preparation for her return to Illinois with her father, Jim Mazzetta, at Middlebrook Hall on Saturday, March 21. Mazzetta, like many freshmen at the University of Minnesota, is moving out of University housing as a result of COVID-19.

Students, parents express frustration with room and board refund

by Niamh Coomey and Samantha Hendrickson
Published March 27, 2020
Candidates for the 2020-2021 student body president and vice president at the University of Minnesota.

Meet the candidates for undergraduate student government

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published March 27, 2020
Freshman Marissa Mazzetta loads her belongings in preparation for her return to Illinois with her father, Jim Mazzetta, at Middlebrook Hall on Saturday, March 21. Mazzetta, like many freshmen at the University of Minnesota, is moving out of University housing as a result of COVID-19.

Freshmen bid premature farewell to dorms

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published March 21, 2020
Attendees and Company Representatives interact at the CLA career fair at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Friday, Feb. 28.

Student government pushes for ‘coercive contract’ education

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published March 4, 2020
UMN confirms investments in fossil fuels, including ExxonMobil and Chevron

UMN confirms investments in fossil fuels, including ExxonMobil and Chevron

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published February 27, 2020
U to open new center, connecting those with disabilities to digital resources

U to open new center, connecting those with disabilities to digital resources

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published February 24, 2020
Students governments call for universities to divest from fossil fuels

Students governments call for universities to divest from fossil fuels

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published February 13, 2020
Black Student Union and student government discuss criminal justice

Black Student Union and student government discuss criminal justice

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published February 3, 2020
Minnesota Student Association President Jael Kerandi poses for a portrait in the Carlson School of Management on Wednesday Jan. 22.

New MSA president assumes role midterm, discusses student government advocacy plans

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published January 27, 2020
Illustrated by Sarah Mai

Following years of complaints, student elections group dissolved

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published January 20, 2020
Austin Berger speaks at an MSA forum on Tuesday, Oct. 8.

University of Minnesota student Austin Berger launches campaign for MN House seat

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published December 17, 2019
Sarah Mai

Students gather, exploring relationship between climate change, Indigenous peoples

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published December 9, 2019
Mina Kian, President of Minnesota Student Association, poses for a portrait inside Coffman Union on Thursday, Aug. 29.

Undergraduate student body president to resign in spring

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published December 9, 2019
Sarah Mai

Student government continues push to strengthen UMN free speech policy

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published December 1, 2019
Hailee Schievelbein

Commuter students need lenient attendance policy in bad weather, MSA says

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published November 27, 2019
Morgan La Casse and Sarah Mai

Student government joins nationwide push to increase federal higher ed funding

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published November 21, 2019
The Humphrey School of Public Affairs as seen on Thursday, Sept. 19.

Humphrey School cancels lecture by potential presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published November 16, 2019
The Metro Green Line pulls into the East Bank Station on Saturday, Nov. 9.

MSA pushes to expand free light rail stops for students

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published November 11, 2019
Emilia Janik fields questions in the O. Meredith Wilson Library on Thursday, Oct. 31.

Punching numbers: UMN student analyzes data for campus advocacy

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published November 4, 2019
Student senators and representatives vote to move the forum to a closed session in Fraser Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The vote passed, leaving only voting members and press for the remainder of the session. 

Tensions within undergrad student government cause concerns for future advocacy

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published October 31, 2019
Hailee Schievelbein

MSA drafting bill to better identify transfer students who have committed sexual misconduct

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published October 20, 2019
A salad is prepared for customers at Crisp & Green in Dinkytown on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Dinkytown Crisp & Green looks to collaborate with UMN

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published October 13, 2019
The Board of Regents convene for their October 2019 meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Oct. 10.

Regents vote to extend Aramark dining contract by two years

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published October 11, 2019
Sarah Mai

UMN student data privacy policy goes under review

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published October 10, 2019
Robbery reported in Marcy-Holmes

Robbery reported in Marcy-Holmes

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published September 20, 2019
Illustrated by Abby Adamski

MSA encourages student groups to hold zero waste events

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published September 20, 2019
Sarah Mai

Wondering how to recycle denim? MSA has an answer

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published September 18, 2019
Jinghui Zhou of University Dining Services swipes in a student for dinner at Bailey Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 23.

UMN furthers discussion about disputed Aramark food service contract

by Emily Sizen and Samantha Hendrickson
Published September 16, 2019
Mina Kian, President of Minnesota Student Association, poses for a portrait inside Coffman Union on Thursday, Aug. 29.

MSA president discusses relationship with U president, dining contract

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published September 2, 2019
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