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UMN Begins Search for President

UMN Begins Search for President

Jack Radomski, Editor April 26, 2023

The University of Minnesota formally began their search for a new school president after Joan Gabel announced she will be leaving for the Pittsburgh University starting next school year.  Gabel leaves...

University of Minnesotas Hidden Gem: The Andrew Boss Laboratory of Meat Science

University of Minnesota’s Hidden Gem: The Andrew Boss Laboratory of Meat Science

Jack Radomski, Contributor April 12, 2023

The University of Minnesota’s St. Paul campus is host to one of the best kept secrets the school has to offer: The Andrew Boss Laboratory of Meat Science.  The meat laboratory was most recently in...

Unionization Efforts at University of Minnesota

Unionization Efforts at University of Minnesota

Jack Radomski, Editor March 29, 2023

Graduate students at the University of Minnesota recently joined a nationwide effort of graduate students to unionize. The Graduate Labor Union–United Electrical collected over 2,800 union cards since...

Minnesota Golden Gopher Mens Basketball Recap

Minnesota Golden Gopher Men’s Basketball Recap

Jack Radomski, Editor March 15, 2023

The Minnesota Golden Gopher men’s basketball team finished their 2022-2023 season earlier this month, losing in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament after a less than stellar season.  The Golden...

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Why California’s EV Policies Don’t Work for Minnesotans

George Merkt, Contributor March 1, 2023

After the recent elections, the DFL Party controls the Minnesota House and Senate and the Governor’s office. Creating a 100% carbon-free Minnesota by 2040 is one of the DFL’s main priorities. To...

Minnesota Should Adopt the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

Minnesota Should Adopt the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

Jack Radomski, Editor February 22, 2023

Criticism with our presidential election process is nothing new in the United States, and advocates have worked toward a change in the election system for decades. One particular movement has gained significant...

The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact Comes to Minnesota

The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact Comes to Minnesota

Julius Randolph, Editor February 8, 2023

The Minnesota legislature has been very active as of late, introducing bills on a wide range of topics including cannabis legalization, finance and lending regulations, and election reform.  The election...

President Gabel Conflict of Interest

President Gabel Conflict of Interest

Jack Radomski, Editor January 26, 2023

The University of Minnesota president Joan Gabel has become the subject of many news stories this week due to her involvement with insurance and financial services firm Securian Financial, based in St....

What Will Commencement 2023 Look Like?

What Will Commencement 2023 Look Like?

Jack Radomski, Editor January 25, 2023

The University of Minnesota has been forced to adapt to COVID-19 and the restrictions it placed on events for the last few years. Graduation ceremonies were no exception. Over the last few years, University...

Loan Rate Cap Would Be Disastrous for Minnesota Consumers Seeking Access to Credit

Loan Rate Cap Would Be Disastrous for Minnesota Consumers Seeking Access to Credit

George Merkt, Contributor January 25, 2023

Recently, legislation was introduced in the Minnesota Legislature (House File 290) which would place a 36 percent cap on the rate that lenders could charge consumers for short-term and small-dollar loans. This...

Christmas at University of Minnesota

Christmas at University of Minnesota

Jack Radomski, Editor December 7, 2022

Students have returned home from Thanksgiving break and the libraries are full of students studying for finals. That can only mean one thing: Christmas is upon us. Although most students will be going...

Will California’s Electric Vehicle Policy be Coming to Minnesota?

Will California’s Electric Vehicle Policy be Coming to Minnesota?

Jack Radomski, Editor November 2, 2022

California has made a name for itself in being a leader in putting progressive ideas into action, and a 2020 executive order signed by Governor Newsom does just that. The state of California announced...

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