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Holocaust & Genocide Studies Center Hiring Controversy Draws Bipartisan Lawmaker Concern

Legislators Point to Broad Anti-Israel Ecosystem on Campus
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

Internal Protests & Public Outrage Prevail
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

Anti-Intellectualism and/or Antisemitism?
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!...

Samia Hesni (they/them), “Stereotypes and Scripts”, Colloquium Highlight

Nicholas Gunstrom, Writer April 16, 2024

If one goes to a coffee shop and the barista asks “What do you need?”, intuitively we recognize that need falls within the contents of what coffees they can provide. There may be many things we...

UMN Young Democratic Socialists of America – A Report

Nicholas Gunstrom, writer April 9, 2024

A few weeks ago, having previously observed the increasing spread of communist and leftist stickers, posters, and other propaganda, I decided to attend one leftist organization to observe and listen...

Joe Biden (left) and Donald Trump (right) during their 2020 presidential election respected campaigns

As 2024 Election Nears, Critics Fear a Trump vs. Biden Rematch

Blake Markson, Contributor April 9, 2024

We all remember the tumultuous times leading up to the 2020 election. COVID-19 was in full threat with its nationwide outbreaks, and there was surmountable social unrest over the George Floyd killing....

The increase of Violence around U of M's Campus

The increase of Violence around U of M’s Campus

Jeff Sandoval, Contributor April 9, 2024

In May of 2022, Shawn Michael Tillman committed the crime of a fatal shooting at the Metro Green Line’s central station in downtown St. Paul. The murder of 37-year-old Demitri Ellis-Strong happened after...

Mayday Mayday: Are First Responders Getting the True Recognition They Deserve?

3 First Responders Killed in Domestic Violence Call in Burnsville, Minnesota
Blake Markson, Contributor March 12, 2024

A typical Monday morning in my college life, enjoying a coffee in my dorm's dining hall and preparing for my run and long day of classes ahead. I pondered through my phone, like every morning, checking...

The Impacts of the AT&T outage

The Impacts of the AT&T outage

Jeff Sandoval, Contributor March 12, 2024

On Feb 22, 2024 one of the leading telecommunication giants experienced a nationwide outage disrupting the country. While this may not seem like an issue at first glance to those with other cell phone...

Dr. Rebecca Cunningham named UMN President

Dr. Rebecca Cunningham named UMN President

Haley Wolff, Editor February 29, 2024

In a landmark decision made at a special meeting Monday, February 26th, 2024, the University of Minnesota Board of Regents chose Dr. Rebecca Cunningham to assume the esteemed position of the 18th President...

Exploring the Rise of Urban Farming in Minneapolis-St. Paul

Exploring the Rise of Urban Farming in Minneapolis-St. Paul

Will Sherry, Contributor February 28, 2024

The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are experiencing a flourishing urban agriculture movement. Once dominated by sprawling suburbs and traditional, large-scale farms, the metro area is witnessing...

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