By: Allison Kronberg

A typical workplace requires employees to work at a set time and place, but University of Minnesota research found that practice isn’t ideal for health.

Sociology professor Phyllis Moen and associate professor Erin Kelly led the study, which surveyed Best Buy employees before and after the company implemented a new training method focused on increasing work flexibility.

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By: Allison Kronberg

A typical workplace requires employees to work at a set time and place, but University of Minnesota research found that practice isn’t ideal for health.

Sociology professor Phyllis Moen and associate professor Erin Kelly led the study, which surveyed Best Buy employees before and after the company implemented a new training method focused on increasing work flexibility.

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By: Tyler Gieseke

While shoveling snow, Tai Do said he doesn’t take it slow — a practice some say could lead to injury.

The University of Minnesota psychology and sociology senior said he shovels quickly to get inside and out of the cold.

Some students say they aren’t aware that there are correct ways to shovel to avoid health risks, which could include potential back injuries and heart strain. By following some simple tips, faculty, staff and students can have clear sidewalks and healthy bodies this winter.

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By: Tyler Gieseke

While shoveling snow, Tai Do said he doesn’t take it slow — a practice some say could lead to injury.

The University of Minnesota psychology and sociology senior said he shovels quickly to get inside and out of the cold.

Some students say they aren’t aware that there are correct ways to shovel to avoid health risks, which could include potential back injuries and heart strain. By following some simple tips, faculty, staff and students can have clear sidewalks and healthy bodies this winter.

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By: Jessica Lee

BLONG YANG

Attorney Blong Yang will represent Ward 5, an area made up of seven north Minneapolis neighborhoods. Outgoing City Councilman Don Samuels has served the ward since 2003 but chose to run for mayor instead of seeking re-election.

Yang raised more than $30,000 during his campaign and secured nearly 53 percent of votes, defeating three other candidates listed on the ballot through ranked-choice elimination.

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By: Jessica Lee

BLONG YANG

Attorney Blong Yang will represent Ward 5, an area made up of seven north Minneapolis neighborhoods. Outgoing City Councilman Don Samuels has served the ward since 2003 but chose to run for mayor instead of seeking re-election.

Yang raised more than $30,000 during his campaign and secured nearly 53 percent of votes, defeating three other candidates listed on the ballot through ranked-choice elimination.

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By: Shoshiro Watanabe – University student

In a Nov. 12 column, Luis Ruuska suggests that taking proactive safety measures would make both campus and students safer. I agree with Ruuska’s idea — but not completely.

Carrying a weapon can be counterproductive. If you had a weapon and someone threatened you with a gun, it might prompt them to become more violent or even shoot.

First, if you want to carry a gun, you need to know how to use it. Second, even if you know how to use it, carrying a gun might be counterproductive.

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By: Shoshiro Watanabe – University student

In a Nov. 12 column, Luis Ruuska suggests that taking proactive safety measures would make both campus and students safer. I agree with Ruuska’s idea — but not completely.

Carrying a weapon can be counterproductive. If you had a weapon and someone threatened you with a gun, it might prompt them to become more violent or even shoot.

First, if you want to carry a gun, you need to know how to use it. Second, even if you know how to use it, carrying a gun might be counterproductive.

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By: Roy Aker

An external review of the University of Minnesota’s Honors Program found that its budget is low for its size.

The program runs on $1.5 million for its 2,300 students, according to a spring 2013 external review recently obtained by the Minnesota Daily, and some students, especially in the College of Liberal Arts, say honors courses are lacking.

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By: Alexi Gusso

Mary Britton Clouse has 20 rescued chickens living in her Minneapolis home. On Sunday, one wandered off.

She searched for the lost companion in her house, which doubles as a sanctuary for stray and abandoned chickens.

Her organization, Chicken Run Rescue, sees an increase in rescue requests during the colder months when people do not always want to take care of their birds.

Britton Clouse said people sometimes drop chickens off at her door.

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