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Month: April 2021

Black students at U of M express range of emotions following Chauvin verdict
April 23, 2021May 11, 2021

Black students at U of M express range of emotions following Chauvin verdict

Uncertainty and concerns prevail about whether the conviction will lead to long-term, systemic change.

Issue Stories by Allie Micka, Tina Nguyen and Yoko Vue
Survey: The University’s attempts to address racial inequalities don’t resonate with students
April 22, 2021April 23, 2021

Survey: The University’s attempts to address racial inequalities don’t resonate with students

Findings show racial isolation in classrooms affects performance, comfort on campus.

Issue Stories by Eric Servatius
Trying to get through spring semester 2021 in Minneapolis
April 19, 2021April 19, 2021

Trying to get through spring semester 2021 in Minneapolis

The Chauvin trial and Wright killing has created a heavy load for Black students.

Issue Stories by Allie Micka, Tina Nguyen and Yoko Vue
Newly elected MSA president and vice president mark fundamental change
April 14, 2021April 14, 2021

Newly elected MSA president and vice president mark fundamental change

Abdulaziz Mohamed and Samiat Ajibola, the first Black president and vice president duo for MSA, work toward centering student voices and holding the University accountable.

News and Views by Samantha De Leon
Samiat Ajibola’s leadership under pressure
April 14, 2021April 14, 2021

Samiat Ajibola’s leadership under pressure

The Black Student Union president seeks change during a season of crisis.

Profiles by Donna Baeck
Keith Mayes reflects on new LibEd race requirement
April 7, 2021May 11, 2021

Keith Mayes reflects on new LibEd race requirement

The theme will be a graduation requirement for all undergraduate students beginning Fall 2021.

News and Views by Jasmine Snow and Samantha Hendrickson
Musician, producer, actor and U student Maje Adams seeks to uplift others
April 2, 2021May 15, 2021

Musician, producer, actor and U student Maje Adams seeks to uplift others

The Many Voiced God founder shares their experiences in the industry and on the Twin Cities campus.

Profiles by Skylar Wolfe
Josef Woldense: making education accessible
April 2, 2021April 2, 2021

Josef Woldense: making education accessible

Woldense is working on an initiative with the government to give Minnesota prisoners access to higher education.

Profiles by Shannon Doyle
Jael Kerandi talks legacy, leadership as graduation approaches
April 2, 2021April 2, 2021

Jael Kerandi talks legacy, leadership as graduation approaches

UMN’s first Black student body president is leaving campus, but not without leaving her mark.

Profiles by Samantha Hendrickson

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