Posted on 28 October 2013.
Over and over, undergraduate students find valuable internship experiences in a variety of fields.
From College of Science and Engineering students taking semesters off for co-ops at engineering firms, to journalism and marketing students finding internships with local presses and advertising agencies, having work experience in the field can be a significant résumé booster.
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Posted on 28 October 2013.
Congress will soon be gearing up to renew the Higher Education Act, which expires at the end of the year. The HEA determines, among many other things, the federal subsidies given to students and colleges and how they are awarded.
The version of the bill passed in 2008, while successfully simplifying the application process for student aid, largely failed to make tuition more affordable. Some states, including Minnesota, have not been held accountable for cuts to higher education, which have contributed to the rising cost of college.
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Posted on 28 October 2013.
By: Aditi Pradeep
Rapper Macklemore promises you the world and more in his hit single “Thrift Shop.” With just $20 in his pocket, Macklemore manages to find everything from Batman footie pajamas to a mink coat. The Great Recession-era classic is grandiose enough to make you consider thrift shopping. Unfortunately, thrift store chains say the infamous single has done nothing to actually increase sales at thrift stores — however, this shouldn’t stop you from popping tags.
Eco-friendly digs
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Posted on 28 October 2013.
By: Luis Ruuska
You may recall an article published in Time from this past May titled “Millennials: The Me Me Me Generation.”
Penned by columnist Joel Stein, the article gained national notoriety for Stein’s conflicting resentment and admiration of millennials. Although Stein said millennials are lazy, entitled narcissists who still live with their parents, he ultimately came to the conclusion that the millennials generation may just be the generation to “save us all.”
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Posted on 24 October 2013.
By: Alma Pronove
The list for the new dean of the College of Liberal Arts has been narrowed down to six finalists.
After former CLA Dean James Parente announced in March his plans to step down, a committee started recruiting candidates and conducting interviews over the summer to fill the vacancy. The names of the six finalists have not been announced.
Over the next month, candidates will participate in public interviews on campus, give presentations and meet with CLA faculty members and deans from other colleges.
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Posted on 24 October 2013.
By: Alma Pronove
The list for the new dean of the College of Liberal Arts has been narrowed down to six finalists.
After former CLA Dean James Parente announced in March his plans to step down, a committee started recruiting candidates and conducting interviews over the summer to fill the vacancy. The names of the six finalists have not been announced.
Over the next month, candidates will participate in public interviews on campus, give presentations and meet with CLA faculty members and deans from other colleges.
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Posted on 24 October 2013.
By: Jace Frederick
Junior midfielder Katie Thyken is a rock for the Gophers.
Steadfast and unwavering, Thyken holds her squad together. And for a Gophers team experiencing a season full of ups and downs as it maneuvers through the Big Ten schedule, Thyken’s leadership has been necessary.
“She’s our glue,” junior midfielder Olivia Schultz said. “Without her, our midfield would not be as strong as it is.”
In the spring, Thyken was named captain of a team that features just eight upperclassmen and a roster filled with turnover.
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Posted on 24 October 2013.
By: Betsy Helfand
Jack Johnson died from liver cancer in 2006, but his legacy lives on at the University of Minnesota.
Johnson was a longtime equipment manager with the Gophers, and Saturday evening, the women’s cross country team will run in Jack’s Twilight Run — an annual race in his honor.
Former head women’s cross country coach Gary Wilson said Johnson’s passion for the University was unmatched.
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Posted on 24 October 2013.
By: David Nelson
No. 7 Minnesota entered the match against Wisconsin on a streak of three impressive victories — two over ranked opponents.
That streak came to an abrupt halt Wednesday night as the rival Badgers beat the Gophers in four sets in Madison, Wis.
With the victory, Wisconsin moved into a deadlock with the Gophers at third in the Big Ten standings.
“Anything can happen on any given night, and tonight was Wisconsin’s night on the court,” senior setter Alexandra Palmer said after the match. “We’ll get them next time.”
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Posted on 22 October 2013.
By: Hailey Colwell
With new office spaces after this summer’s redesign, student groups and cultural centers housed on Coffman Union’s second floor often use the building as an accessible space for events.
But some group members say they’re getting a little too comfortable in Coffman and want to expand their group into the larger University of Minnesota community by hosting more events outside the student union.
“We have this huge campus, and we only do stuff in Coffman,” said Satiah Monu, Black Student Union community development chair.
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