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Chris Gade Named New VP of Communications: A Bold Step Forward for the University of Minnesota

Chris Gade Named New VP of Communications: A Bold Step Forward for the University of Minnesota

Jeff Sandoval, Officer November 20, 2024

On November 15, 2024, the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents approved the appointment of Chris Gade as the new Vice President for Communications, effective November 25, 2024. This decision was...

Ken Martin to Run for Chair of the DNC

Ken Martin to Run for Chair of the DNC

Frank Wied, Officer November 19, 2024

Minnesota DFL Party Chair Ken Martin announced on Tuesday morning that he is running for chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), with the election set to take place in early 2025. Martin’s...

Minnesota Wild Off to a Hot Start

Minnesota Wild Off to a Hot Start

Frank Wied, Officer November 19, 2024

The Minnesota Wild have been off to an incredibly hot start in the 2024-2025 NHL season, quickly establishing themselves as one of the best teams in the league. With an impressive 11-3 record, they have...

Tim Walz Unfortunately Returns to Minnesota

Tim Walz Unfortunately Returns to Minnesota

Frank Wied, Officer November 14, 2024

Tim Walz, who was the Vice Presidential nominee in the 2024 election, will return to serve as Governor of Minnesota. Walz ran alongside Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, who was surprisingly...

Minnesota's Republican Representatives Within the House

Minnesota’s Republican Representatives Within the House

Blake Markson, Editor November 5, 2024

As the presidential election comes to a close today, it's important that Minnesotan voters have a consensus on who their Minnesota Republican representatives are within the House of Representatives. If...

Minnesota Election Fraud

Minnesota Election Fraud

Frank Wied, Officer October 31, 2024

A 50-year-old woman from Minnesota is facing voter fraud charges after allegedly signing her deceased mothers name on two absentee ballots. On October 9, the Itasca County Auditor alerted the Itasca County...

J.D. Vance Speaks at 3rd Precinct

Blake Markson, Contributor October 24, 2024

Standing broad and determined, J.D. Vance hoped to show Minnesota and Wisconsin voters a new perspective on the economic and social pitfalls since the 2020 George Floyd incident. This past Monday,...

The Presidential Election Predictions

The Presidential Election Predictions

Jeff Sandoval, Officer October 23, 2024

As the presidential elections are around the corner, I interviewed students around campus this week and asked them, "Who are you planning to vote for and why”? I found that my results had something in...

Rep. Marion Rarick, Sen. Ron Latz

Holocaust & Genocide Studies Center Hiring Controversy Draws Bipartisan Lawmaker Concern

June 13, 2024

As reported earlier this week, University of Minnesota Interim President Jeffrey Ettinger announced on Monday, June 10, that he had paused the search for the university’s Center for Holocaust and Genocide...

Outcries Prompt Pause of Controversial Hire to Lead Holocaust & Genocide Studies Center

Outcries Prompt Pause of Controversial Hire to Lead Holocaust & Genocide Studies Center

June 11, 2024

On the evening of Friday, June 7, the University of Minnesota Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies suddenly lost two members of its advisory board when Karen Painter and Bruno Chaoat emailed letters...

University of Minnesota-Published Academic Journal Asserts BDS Guidelines to Reject Israeli Scholar’s Work

University of Minnesota-Published Academic Journal Asserts BDS Guidelines to Reject Israeli Scholar’s Work

Charlie Eggers, Editor May 29, 2024

“Your submission was not considered solely on the basis of your current work at and affiliation with Israeli academic institutions… we noticed that you listed Tel Aviv University and Belazel Academy...

Dinkytown Apartments

Dinkytown Apartments

Haley Wolff, Writer April 16, 2024

As spring time arrives it’s time to start apartment shopping! Dinkytown is a hub for nightlife, bustling streets, and unique culture, and offers a wide range of apartments in terms of amenities and pricing!...

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