Sarah Grosse Perdekamp’s goal is to help non-citizens through what she says is now an inhumane immigration court system
Month: May 2025
Hidden Stresses: Students Share Experiences With Stress Surrounding Immigration Actions
White House immigration actions have increased stress, compelled action among students at the University of Minnesota.
The Cost of Silence: Students say they feel unsafe to protest and express their speech on campus
Under the pressure of the Trump administration and protesting limits, students at the University of Minnesota say they’re confused, discouraged and scared to speak their mind.
Sophia Schliem-Guzman
Sophia Schliem-Guzman is a third-year student majoring in psychology and Chicano-Latino Studies who does advocacy work at Mujeres de Activas En Letras Y Cambio Social.
Sofia Esparza
Sofia Esparza is a third-year student at the University of Minnesota studying journalism and Spanish. She was born and raised in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and her father is from Monterrey, Mexico.
Somali Student Association Vice President Navigates Ramadan, Classes
Adnan Jeilani talks about his Ramadan experience as a Somali American student.
Isac Rivera Robledo
Isac Rivera Robledo is a first-generation immigrant who recently began taking classes at the University of Minnesota after a seven year break from college thanks to financial assistance from the state’s North Star Promise. Rivera Robledo is a Mexican-American who immigrated to the U.S. with his family when he was two years old.
Amy Nguyen
Amy Nguyen is a senior at the University of Minnesota studying journalism. Her parents immigrated to the U.S. from Vietnam in the early 2000s.
CBS Student Board Leads With Empathy
Nidhi Kamath is the vice president of the CBS student board. Courtesy of Nidhi Kamath. Kamath started as president in 2024.
Michael Sandler
Michael Sandler, 19, is a second-year civil engineering student. His parents immigrated separately from St. Petersburg, Russia in their teens.