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The Minnesota Daily

Samantha Woodward

Samantha Woodward, Intern Reporter

Name: Samantha Woodward
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @samjwoody379
Pronouns: she/her/hers

Samantha “Woody” Woodward is an intern reporter covering business and housing at the Minnesota Daily. Woody joined the Daily in 2019 as an editorial board member, then wrote as an opinions columnist before moving to reporting this past summer. A second-year student, Woody is majoring in professional journalism with a minor in political science. She is originally from Shakopee, Minnesota. In her free time, she loves walking her dog with her family, listening to old-school One Direction, rewatching “Mamma Mia” (1 & 2) with no remorse and exploring Minneapolis with her friends.

All content by Samantha Woodward
Debunking COVID-19 vaccine myths: Q&A with a UMN doctor

Debunking COVID-19 vaccine myths: Q&A with a UMN doctor

by Samantha Woodward
Published April 26, 2021
Two national guard troops look out over the balcony of the Hennepin County Government Center on Monday, April 19. on Monday, April 19. A coalition of activist groups held a protest calling for justice for George Floyd on the day of closing arguments in the trial against Derek Chauvin.

Chauvin trial: The final arguments and possible charges

by Lydia Morrell and Samantha Woodward
Published April 20, 2021
The Minnesota State Capitol on Nov. 18, 2018.

Controversial MN Supreme Court ruling fuels legislative change to protect sexual assault survivors

by Samantha Woodward, City Reporter
Published April 17, 2021
Protesters march in downtown Minneapolis on Monday, March 29. A coalition of activist groups held a protest calling for justice for George Floyd on opening statement day of the trial against Derek Chauvin.

First day of Chauvin trial met with protests, demonstrator chaining herself to fence Monday

by Lydia Morrell and Samantha Woodward
Published March 31, 2021
Chauvin trial: Local lawyers reflect on jury selection

Chauvin trial: Local lawyers reflect on jury selection

by Samantha Woodward
Published March 26, 2021
National Guard and law enforcement officers form a perimeter around the Minnesota State Capitol on May 31, 2020.

UMN College Republicans post and delete tweet saying Trump’s response to racial justice protests “not brutal enough”

by Samantha Woodward
Published March 22, 2021
The Hennepin County Government Center, on Sunday, Feb. 28. The trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd, will be held here starting on March 8.

A timeline of events leading up to the State v. Chauvin trial

by Samantha Woodward, City Reporter
Published March 8, 2021
Minneapolis City Council Ward 2 Candidate Tom Anderson poses for a portrait on Franklin Ave. bridge on Tuesday, March 2. Anderson has been a Minneapolis resident for 14 years, 10 of which have been in Ward 2.

Minneapolis Ward 2 City Council candidate brings public service approach

by Samantha Woodward
Published March 6, 2021
Antony Maikuri, a Ph. D. student in the College of Education and Human Development pursuing Evaluation Studies, poses for a portrait in the St. Paul Student Center on Thursday, Feb. 18.

Hope and skepticism: U students look forward after Trump’s immigration policies

by Samantha Woodward, City Reporter
Published February 21, 2021
Vitaly Brown, a second year student at the University of Minnesota, poses for a portrait in the Physics and Nanotechnology building on Friday, Jan. 22. “At the end of the day, I really don’t get why people can’t have normal conversations or normal protests,” said Brown, regarding the protest at the Capitol in Washington D.C. on Jan. 6.

Insurrection, impeachment and a lost election: Student conservatives consider the future of the GOP

by Samantha Woodward
Published January 25, 2021
Demonstrators march down East Lake Street Street in response to the Presidential Inauguration on Wednesday, Jan. 20. The protest lasted around two hours.

Inauguration Day protesters demand radical change from new president

by Samantha Woodward and Lydia Morrell
Published January 22, 2021
The Minnesota State Capitol as seen on May 13, 2013.

An early look at the legislative session and UMN

by Samantha Woodward
Published January 20, 2021
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
The interior of Gray’s coffee shop in Dinkytown on Monday, Dec. 7. Gray’s has recently been redesigned to better appeal to the University population.

Loring Bar & Restaurant’s new lease on life

by Samantha Woodward
Published December 8, 2020
PoppedCorn employee Natalie Gumm makes a fresh batch of popcorn at the new Dinkytown establishment on Saturday, Nov. 28. This is owner Susan Michaletz’s second PoppedCorn store.

Popcorn joint pops up in Dinkytown

by Samantha Woodward, City Reporter
Published December 2, 2020
The George Floyd Memorial Square as pictured on Election night on Tuesday Nov. 3.

Winter descends on George Floyd Square

by Samantha Woodward
Published November 16, 2020
The green line light rail rushes past Fly Chix in Stadium Village on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

New chicken joint finds its home in Stadium Village

by Samantha Woodward, City Reporter
Published October 29, 2020
A sign announces a ballot drop-off location in the parking lot of Bossen Field Park, in South Minneapolis, on Saturday, Oct. 10. On the ballot, alongside a number of national, state, and local elections, are two important questions regarding the city of Minneapolis.

There are two questions on the Minneapolis ballot. Here’s what you need to know about them

by Samantha Woodward, City Reporter
Published October 17, 2020
Organizers blow their candle after the vigil for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and other lives lost to police and gang violence and authority negligence at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis on Monday, Oct. 12. The crowd went on to march after the vigil.

‘We live this every single day’: Vigil on Indigenous Peoples’ Day remembers Native lives lost to violence

by Samantha Woodward, City Reporter
Published October 14, 2020
Left: Student advocate Jimmy Cooper poses for a portrait in Dinkytown on Thursday, Oct. 1. They are known for hosting student events that combine creativity and activism on campus.Right: Student advocate Bri Sislo-Schutta poses for a portrait in Dinkytown on Wednesday, Sep. 30. She is the Executive Director of the Association of Big Ten Students.

‘A culture of care’: University students engage in citywide mutual aid

by Samantha Woodward
Published October 11, 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
From left, Student Shaunassey Johnson and UROC Executive Director Makeda Zulu-Gillespie pose for a portrait outside of the UROC building on Tuesday, Sep. 22.

UROC: One decade as a community institution

by Samantha Woodward
Published October 1, 2020
John Fogarty, first-year student from Appleton, Wisconsin, moves his belongings into the carts with his parents while moving in to a University residential hall on Friday, Sept. 18.

A first-year move in like no other

by Samantha Woodward, City Reporter
Published September 19, 2020
Protesters gather outside of the Hennepin County Family Justice Center in response to motions made by the police officers involved in George Floyd's 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
Pedestrians stroll past the empty storefront that previously housed the Gina + Will store in Dinkytown on Saturday, Sept. 5.

Following the closure of Gina + Will, UMN students reflect on the lack of thrift fashion in Dinkytown

by Samantha Woodward
Published September 10, 2020
The corner of Fourth Street and 15th Avenue in Dinkytown on Sunday, Sep. 6. Dinkytown businesses have been working with University groups to determine how to best operate during the pandemic.

UMN students partner with Dinkytown businesses to combat pandemic-related shortfalls

by Samantha Woodward
Published September 7, 2020
The storefront of Gina + Will, as seen on Tuesday, Aug. 25.

Dinkytown’s Gina + Will shut its doors

by Samantha Woodward
Published August 25, 2020
Woodward: Dating during quarantine

Woodward: Dating during quarantine

by Samantha Woodward
Published May 7, 2020
Woodward: Reporting during a pandemic

Woodward: Reporting during a pandemic

by Samantha Woodward
Published April 28, 2020
Woodward: The stimulus package loophole

Woodward: The stimulus package loophole

by Samantha Woodward
Published April 16, 2020
Woodward: The invisible line between the artist and their art

Woodward: The invisible line between the artist and their art

by Samantha Woodward
Published April 3, 2020
Woodward: Social distancing in suburbia

Woodward: Social distancing in suburbia

by Samantha Woodward
Published March 20, 2020
Woodward: My Super Tuesday first thoughts

Woodward: My Super Tuesday first thoughts

by Samantha Woodward
Published March 5, 2020
Woodward: Listen to the screaming women

Woodward: Listen to the screaming women

by Samantha Woodward
Published February 24, 2020
Woodward: Is it always worth standing up for what you believe in?

Woodward: Is it always worth standing up for what you believe in?

by Samantha Woodward
Published February 13, 2020
Woodward: Catching xenophobia

Woodward: Catching xenophobia

by Samantha Woodward
Published February 6, 2020
Hailee Schievelbein

Woodward: I’m greener than you

by Samantha Woodward
Published January 30, 2020
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