The Minnesota Republic

Tragedy Around Campus

Jeff Sandoval, Officer • November 20, 2024

"Suicide is the most tragic goodbye a friend could have left me to process for an eternity”

Trump Hysteria On Campus

Charlie Eggers, Editor • November 19, 2024

It's been more than two weeks since we received the results that Donald J. Trump would become the 47th President of the United States. In almost the same fashion, the Trump Hysteria began. Trump Hysteria...

The Downfall of Minneapolis

Frank Wied, Officer • October 29, 2024

In hopes to protect their student’s safety, The University of Minnesota has implemented an emergency communication system designed to keep students informed during threatening situations. Recently, SAFE-U...

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...

Egregious Carlson School of Management I-Core Restructure

October 22, 2024

In the Fall of 2022, the Carlson School of Management launched its new Immersion Core Program, primarily taken by second-year students. The program offers students the opportunity to explore a diverse...

Student Conversation on MPR

Charlie Eggers, Treasurer • October 22, 2024

Last week, I had the opportunity to discuss my perspective as a student entering the 2024 election with MPR. I had participated in a similar discussion in the spring, but that earlier session only included...

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

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...

Big Ten Basketball In Minneapolis

Kade Paulson, Contributor • April 9, 2024

The 2024 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament was hosted in Minneapolis to conclude this year's Big Ten season. I was lucky enough to head to the Target Center to enjoy quarter and semi final play with...

University of Minnesota Students Figuring Out Their Next Steps in Life

Blake Markson, Contributor • March 22, 2024

I recall the empty feeling of my parents dropping me off at my dorm residence hall before the start of my first semester understanding that change was right in front of me. New people, classes, and environments...

Bridging the Gap: College Degree to Industry Professional

Alyssa Abke, Contributor • March 12, 2024

Following the college pipeline is an easy choice for many young adults. It’s straight forward. It’s what their parents wanted. It’s exciting. While there is a pretty big jump from high school...

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

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...