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.
Following a ruling that determined victims cannot be considered “mentally incapacitated” if they used substances voluntarily, the Minnesota Legislature works to pass a bill to close the intoxication loophole.
After the student group posted a tweet calling for a “greater” state response to Black Lives Matter protesters, the group’s president quickly issued an apology.
While some students impacted by Trump's hard line anti-immigration agenda are hopeful for immigration reform under Biden, others have little faith that the new president will keep his promises.
As snow falls, temperatures drop and winter approaches, the community dedicated to memorializing 38th Street and Chicago Avenue is not going anywhere anytime soon.
A vigil was held at Boom Island Park in remembrance of missing and murdered Indigenous women and Native Americans who have lost their lives to gun violence and police brutality.
With roots in North Minneapolis, the University’s research and outreach center is meeting its ten-year anniversary with a vision for the future and a portfolio of ongoing work addressing systemic racism.
Weeks after they were initially scheduled to arrive, students brand new to the University of Minnesota wrapped up moving into their on-campus housing Friday.
Judge Peter Cahill started the hearing by saying dismissal motions wouldn't be discussed. Decisions have yet to be made regarding relocation or an anonymous jury.
The Summer of EngageMNt worked with more than 300 students, and a survey of 14 Dinkytown businesses found that 86% had closed entirely or partially during the pandemic.
