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The Minnesota Daily


Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Spencer White

Spencer White, Editor-in-Chief

Spencer White is a fourth-year student at the University of Minnesota. He has been working at the Daily since his Sophomore year and is majoring in Journalism with a minor in sociology. Otherwise, he is of little note.

All content by Spencer White
Church, in his press vest, detained by UMPD.

Daily reporter’s belongings returned two days later

by Spencer White
Published October 24, 2024
Church, in his press vest, detained by UMPD.

Minnesota Daily reporter detained, belongings confiscated

by Spencer White
Published October 22, 2024

[Video] ‘Battleground’ creates space for conversations about violence

by Sophie Eydis
Published October 7, 2024
The words “May Peace Prevail On Earth” are painted on the side of the building in six different languages.

[Photo] Como’s ‘May Peace Prevail on Earth’ building stands tall

by Katrina Bailey
Published September 30, 2024
Protestors silenced Cunningham’s inaugural speech for over four minutes as members of staff struggled to contain activists in Northrop Hall.

[Photo] Protesters disrupt President Cunningham’s inauguration

by Olivia Hines and Tyler Church
Published September 18, 2024
O'Hara held the press conference on Friday, June 21.

MPD release bodycam footage from two shootings

by Spencer White
Published June 21, 2024
The encampments as of Tuesday afternoon. Several buildings were closed by the University because of the protests' encampments.

Coffman Union, East Bank buildings see continued closures through Thursday at noon amidst calls for “escalation” of protests

by Theo Franz, Sam Hill, and Spencer White
Published April 29, 2024
No, don't actually huff CO2. It's all satire.

Satire: Summer fun, first contact and CO2

by Spencer White
Published April 29, 2024
Campus Caucus: How cold is too cold?

Campus Caucus: How cold is too cold?

by Spencer White
Published February 5, 2024
The broadcasting-a-sermon method leaves little to be desired.

Opinion: Tax Minnesotan megachurches

by Spencer White
Published January 26, 2024
The Minnesota Daily's editorial cartoonist drew three of the top suggestions for a few state flag.

Campus Caucus: Flag poll?

by Sam Fleming and Spencer White
Published November 29, 2023
A banner left on Sen. Amy Klobuchar's doorstep on Nov. 15.

Opinion: Cursing Klobuchar

by Spencer White
Published November 28, 2023
Campus Caucus: Of mice and majors

Campus Caucus: Of mice and majors

by Spencer White
Published November 9, 2023
In a time where misinformation and conspiracy tend to run rampant, returning to some of the more classic, relatively harmless spooky stories is a nice change of pace.

Opinion: Creatures on campus

by Spencer White
Published October 31, 2023
Campus Caucus: The state of campus safety

Campus Caucus: The state of campus safety

by Spencer White
Published October 18, 2023
Campus Caucus: Is Greek life worth it?

Campus Caucus: Is Greek life worth it?

by Spencer White
Published October 3, 2023
White: The TikTok ban and the return of the Patriot Act

White: The TikTok ban and the return of the Patriot Act

by Spencer White
Published April 27, 2023
White: Dollar democracy: lobbyists killed Uncle Sam

White: Dollar democracy: lobbyists killed Uncle Sam

by Spencer White
Published April 19, 2023
White: Should we be worried about AI

White: Should we be worried about AI

by Spencer White
Published April 11, 2023
The Fed's current policy does not help consumers – instead, it just sets their wallets on fire.

White: Banks are collapsing. Is a recession looming?

by Spencer White
Published March 28, 2023
Illustrated by Hailee Schievelbein

White: What’s going on with our medicine?

by Spencer White
Published March 22, 2023
White: An esoteric exploration of animal drug-use

White: An esoteric exploration of animal drug-use

by Spencer White
Published March 13, 2023
White: The international ramifications of a Chinese balloon

White: The international ramifications of a Chinese balloon

by Spencer White
Published February 28, 2023
One barrier to play hockey is that the equipment can cost hundreds of dollars.

White: The State of Hockey, play the price

by Spencer White
Published February 21, 2023
White: The dichotomy of motorcycle clubs: recreational or criminal?

White: The dichotomy of motorcycle clubs: recreational or criminal?

by Spencer White
Published February 13, 2023
White: Identity the Easy Way

White: Identity the Easy Way

by Spencer White
Published February 7, 2023
The local Church of Scientology is located in downtown St. Paul.

White: I took the Scientology personality test so you don’t have to

by Spencer White
Published January 31, 2023
White: Who’s hunting the ghosts?

White: Who’s hunting the ghosts?

by Spencer White
Published December 14, 2022
White: What’s in the woods?

White: What’s in the woods?

by Spencer White
Published December 6, 2022
White: Is MMA Safer than Boxing?

White: Is MMA Safer than Boxing?

by Spencer White
Published November 22, 2022
White: Hollywood has run out of ideas

White: Hollywood has run out of ideas

by Spencer White
Published November 15, 2022
White: This is your mind on mushrooms

White: This is your mind on mushrooms

by Spencer White
Published November 8, 2022
White: UFOs, the organization trying to find them

White: UFOs, the organization trying to find them

by Spencer White
Published November 1, 2022
According to some local shop owners and workers, the Midwest has one of the largest Pagan communities outside of Salem, Oregon.

White: Embrace the spirit of the season

by Spencer White
Published October 25, 2022
Terra Brister, interim assistant director of holistic student support, said the classes allow students of color to take up space in places historically known to be predominantly white, such as the gym.

White: Is gym culture inspiring or uninviting?

by Spencer White
Published October 18, 2022
White: We want to wager

White: We want to wager

by Spencer White
Published October 10, 2022
White: Are University bathrooms outdated?

White: Are University bathrooms outdated?

by Spencer White
Published October 2, 2022
White: University artists weigh in on AI-generated art

White: University artists weigh in on AI-generated art

by Spencer White
Published September 27, 2022
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