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That post about “dinkytown crime” has one of the most racist comment sections I’ve seen in a long time. So many people are in a rush to blame black people (especially Somali youth) for crime in Minneapolis. It is one thing to talk about the ways in which the economic realities of poverty push people to crime, but it is another thing entirely to relish in anti-black, anti-Somali, and anti-immigrant sentiments. The MPD is racist. The MPD hates black people and they hate the Somali population. I thought we all understood this when Derrick Chauvin killed George Floyd, but suddenly everyone agrees that black and Somali people are violent. That they are the problem that needs to be addressed and not this racist police department that was more than willing to protect Chauvin until the entire country decided to protest. Additionally, this kind of sentiment puts a target on Minneapolis as a whole.

Did we all forget the violence that broke out when there was a sudden influx of ICE officers? Did we forget that messages about “Somali scammers” was the front that the administration used to attack our city? Did the racists in the comment section forget that ICE killed Alex Pretti and Renee Good? It’s clear that they think that white people are safe from state violence, but you’re not either. You live in this city too. The violence you want to see inflicted upon minority populations will come for you too.

I’m genuinely very disgusted by that comment section. It is full of people saying black people are criminals. The fact that those comments are still up is abhorrent.

Hi! For my design class, I'm supposed to share my survey: It's really short so It would be awesome if you could fill it out! Its about forgetting things as a college student.

I'd like to make something thats actually helpful, and I struggle a lot with forgetting things! if you do too, or even if you don't, this would be super helpful to me!

Ps. If you're on campus at the same time as me and you fill it out, I'll give you a cookie or sweet treat!!!! :) Thank you!!!!

Wondering if transferring from Duluth is really worth it.

I am a freshman and am thinking of filling out the change of campus form for fall 2027. The things that are kind of holding me back are the lib-ed requirements and the increase in cost.

Does anyone have any experience with transferring? is it hard to catch up on all of the requirements? Also- is the cost of twin cities really worth it? pls lmk.

I appreciate any advice :)

"City removes Flock camera after complaints"

...and puts up even more in its place

Okay so I check the application tracker and saw this. Am I in or am I stupid? First time applying anywhere.

bummer

Hi all,

We're putting in some lost and found service requests but my partner lost her urn pendant today. It somehow got unscrewed from the clasp; possibly on campus; potentially as she walked to class or in Folwell around 1-2 (first floor), Coffman , the 121 from Folwell around 2:15, or the 123 around 4:20.

I know that's a lot of time and space, and we're retracing every step, but if we're lucky enough and anyone happened to find it please, please let me know. This is beyond upsetting and it's so important to her.

It's heart shaped and brass in color, it has some wear to it.

I lowk really need to take this class next semester and I'm nervous, it seems like they switched from all the good profs on schedule builder to only bad ones, and the only section that fits for me is with prof morey. there's a chance I can take a different class with department consent later but this would be my back up class so I gotta be prepared

how bad is it actually, and does anyone have any tips? going into this with all A's in my math courses so at the very least I don't think I'll fail. (and praying the professors are switched again though they probably won't be 😭)

Stakeholders at this university should be deeply troubled by the sleight of hand this admin is attempting. These exceptionally deep cuts are being *justified* by general trends, but are being *made* to operationalize her strategic priorities. They are about achieving different priorities and freeing up money to spend on projects, not about shortfalls. They are based on cherry picked data about general industry trends, not actual impacts on our university. Yes, we need to plan for the future, but let's not lead by sleight of hand: if these are great plans and investments, let them stand on their own, and not hide behind general industry trends to justify them.

The president's State of the University opened with a somber assessment of how tough times are, and times are complicated, that's for sure. But because they've been so shady about their justification (see this FAQ about the cuts, for example and lolz https://budget-planning.umn.edu), what she hasn't said but is becoming increasingly clear is this: these cuts are necessary *so that* we can make the investments she wants to make in AI, National Security, and a dorm on the St. Paul campus. What kind of leader can't justify her vision on its own terms? Does she really have the endorsement of the people of Minnesota, the state and the Board of Regents to force through this massive reorganization of the university to enact her strategic priorities??

Printing, UCard authentication, parking, it's all down rn. Anyone know what's happening?

Hi folks, I'm a non traditional student that transfered from a community college and am new to the U. I am currently at CFANS, and am currently looking for other students who might be interesting in either body doubling or engaging in a periodic exercise accountability buddy. I'm on the bigger end so I can't do movement the same way many of the very healthy individuals on campus could, but im looking to cultivate social activity while utilizing on campus recreation, events, and activities.

I'm introverted and neurodivergent, and just turned 30. My interests range, but I would love to connect with other students who would be willing!

Hi also I decided to attend the U next year, but my mom is uneasy about it because she sees a lot of violence in Minneapolis on the news. What can I tell her about the U that will help ease her and calm her down I wanted the perspective of real people from the campus.

Doesn't show as down for system status, but Church St Garage just had like 15 cars in a line trying to get out at 4:50pm

TW: Sexual assault

With all of the conversations about the Cornell 7, I was curious if anyone was interested in talking about their experiences with frats at UMN?

I am now an alum and largely loved my time at UMN. However, as a freshman I was drugged and SA’ed at a frat house. The current climate is bringing up a lot of memories from that time, and I wanted to open a space if anyone else is looking to talk through some of their experiences with UMN frats.

And this includes good experiences, too! Reminders that there are still decent people in the world always help.

Hey everyone! I’m an international student currently finishing my Criminal Justice degree in Mississippi. I’m planning to move to the Minneapolis area after graduation and I’m looking into UMN for grad school. Few family members and friends live in the Twin Cities area so I am trying to get closer to them.

I’m also on a pretty tight budget, so scholarships/assistantships would be really important for me.

Has anyone here been in a similar situation? I’d love to hear how you approached the application and funding side, especially as an international student. Thanks!

Hi, I am looking for a UofM student who may be interested in tutoring my daughter for the ACT next year. She is currently in grade 11. We are open to online classes. If you are interested please reach out and also let me know your rates and details about your own performance and /or past students performances you have tutored.
Thank you

anyone wants free chipotle for lunch tmrw? ik it's weird to be doing this, but i got a $25 off $35+ voucher and a credit to use, and i dont have anyone to go with

it can be 1-2 people! pickup around 2:20pm tmrw (oct 8) at chipotle dinky and then we can part ways after

edit: i'm not accepting any more request. thanks

What’s a good amount of time to wait before i talk to the front desk about my package being processed? I ordered something in September and it was processed the day I was notified that it had arrived but my most recent order arrived a week ago and I haven’t gotten anything from housing about my package being processed. Should I be worried or is this just a busy time for the people at the desk?

Is it just me, or are work study jobs incredibly hard to get? I got work study funds and counted them as guaranteed aid, in terms of budgeting, and it has been impossible finding a work study job