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The University is advising students to comply with visa regulations to avoid penalties from the federal government.
University’s Immigration Response Team,
This means students can acquire
said the new policy is less accommodating
an unlawful presence charge without
to international students.
knowing they have violated the terms
Previously, students wouldn’t receive an unlawful presence charge unless an immi-
cxie@mndaily.com
A recent change in federal policy has left some University of Minnesota international students scrambling at the start of the school year. The policy on “Accrual of Unlawful Presence,” which went into effect in August, impacts how the federal government manages unlawful presence
“The thing that didn’t make sense to me is ... that I had to go do all this additional stuff to do service learning, which is effectively helping the community that I’m in right now.” AAHIKA HARLALKA international student
of international students with student
The new policy poses serious imbecause they may be subject to unlawful presence charges when the terms of their visas are slightly violated, said George Maxwell, an immigration lawyer with Borene Law Firm in Minneapolis. With the new policy, if the government discovers this policy violation, the student will begin accruing unlawful presence, sometimes without their knowledge, Maxwell said.
visas. Unlawful presence occurs when
When a student is unlawfully present visa, said Hill-Dongre. Under the new poli-
is banned from returning to the U.S. for
the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
cy, students start to accumulate charges
an extended period, Maxwell said.
Services website.
on their record over time when they fail to u See VISAS Page 3
ADMINISTRATION
U Senate launches comprehensive academic dishonesty review
BY AUSTEN MACALUS amacalus@mndaily.com
In an effort to better understand academic integrity at the University of Minnesota, members of the University Senate are looking at ways colleges across the University system can prevent cheating. Starting this fall, the Student Academic Integrity Committee will review how schools within the University handle cheating, plagiarism and other forms of scholastic
BY LEW BLANK lblank@mndaily.com
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visa — invalidating it, according to
misconduct. The efforts, launched at the committee’s meeting last week, could take several years to complete. “[We’re] trying to find out what people are doing,” said Jeffrey Schott, a professor of chemical engineering and chair of the committee. “This is a longer term effort that we’re just beginning.” Colleges have their own ways of handling matters of academic dishonesty, Schott said, which can result in significant differences at the University. The committee will meet with various administrators to gauge the prevalence of incidents, the challenges schools face when upholding academic integrity and the resources needed to improve
Student Counseling Services offers 15 free sessions a year, which some say is too few.
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in the country for 180 days, the student
A review of plagiarism and cheating at the University of Minnesota began last week.
Students feel restricted by U therapy limits
academic integrity. Last year, there were 387 reports of scholastic dishonesty on the Twin Cities campus, according to data by the Office for Community Standards. The number of reports has remained fairly consistent over the past five years. Scholastic dishonesty can include plagiarism on a paper, sharing answers on homework or cheating on an exam. Sanctions range from partial credit on an assignment to automatic failure of a course. There are many “possibilities of dishonesty” for students, said John Hourdos, director of the Minnesota Traffic Observatory
gration judge ruled they had violated their
maintain their status.
HEALTH
With mental health a widely-discussed issue at the University of Minnesota, some students have expressed there is a shortage of therapy sessions available to them. Student Counseling Services, a mental health service provider on campus, offers 15 free therapy sessions to students every year. Students are allowed 25 sessions across their entire time at the University. Some students say these limits on free, oncampus therapy appointments can create financial obstacles and reduce their access to mental health services. According to SCS, the on-campus sessions are not intended to treat long-term problems, but focus on addressing shortterm issues. Morgan Hineline, a sophomore studying psychology, began attending therapy sessions with SCS to help treat her anxiety. She was unable to continue her sessions once she reached the 15 appointment cap. Although SCS helped arrange for an offcampus institution to provide further care, Hineline had difficulty financing and traveling to that service. “I ended up not being able to [attend the mental health sessions] because I don’t have a car,” she said. “I wouldn’t be able to even get to where I’m supposed to go unless I paid for an Uber or found a friend to take me, but that’s not very reliable. ... I’m
someone has violated the terms of their
Marissa Hill-Dongre, director of the
u See NARCAN Page 7
of their visa, Hill-Dongre said. plications for international students
BY CHUYING XIE
University of Minnesota police will begin carrying naloxone, a narcotic overdose-reversing drug, this week in hopes of keeping students and those passing through campus safe. The University of Minnesota Police Department’s roll-out follows the example of the Minneapolis police and fire departments, who also moved to carry the drug in response to increased overdoses in the Twin Cities in recent years. While opioid overdoses don’t pose a significant problem for UMPD, officials say it’s important to keep up with neighboring departments and citywide efforts. “Despite the reported uptick in opioid overdoses in the metro, campus has not seen a spike in drug use or overdoses,” said UMPD Chief Matt Clark. In the past two years, UMPD officers responded to one opioid overdose. As it was an accidental overdose of a non-student, Clark said the department needs to be equipped to serve the larger community.
SCIENCE
University researchers receive $8 million to study wave localization The Simons Foundation grant to study the quantum behavior will unite international teams. BY NIKKI PEDERSON npederson@mndaily.com
The University of Minnesota was awarded $8 million by the Simons Foundation to study the science of wave localization through international collaboration. The four-year award, given earlier this month, will bring together a group of 10 researchers and experts from Europe and the U.S. to develop a unified understanding of wave localization. In addition to experts, money was allocated to allow a large team of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to learn alongside the principal investigators. T h e p ro j e c t , c a l l e d t h e S i m o n s Collaboration on Localization of Waves, is directed by Svitlana Mayboroda, a University professor in the University’s School of Mathematics. “Waves are everywhere in everyday life,” Mayboroda said. “That applies from songs to
light to microwaves to Wi-Fi signals and to a lot of other things.” According to the Simons Foundation website, quantum mechanics proved that all matter has a wave-like character at the atomic level. Recently, it’s become possible to map material atom-by-atom and manipulate individual atoms. This provides researchers with precise measurements of a world that has many irregularities — dimensional, structural, orientational and geometric — at the same time. These abnormalities affect waves in a very different way. In complex, irregular or random media, waves frequently exhibit a behavior known as “localization.” Instead of spreading over extended regions, waves remain confined in small portions of the original domain. Wave localization was discovered roughly 60 years ago, but some aspects are still not fully understood. “Imagine you have a bathtub or pool and it’s filled with water,” said Marcel Filoche, a physicist at the École Polytechnique in France and a collaborator on the project. “If your pool is rectangular or oval shape and you start clapping on u See WAVES Page 2
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University Mathematics Professor Svitlana Mayaborada conducts research using physics and analysis in her office at Vincent Hall on Tuesday, Sept.18. Mayaborada is not teaching classes this semester, instead focusing on the research.
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Marcy-Holmes fire injures two The fire is under control and being investigated by the fire department.
BY CAITLIN ANDERSON canderson@mndaily.com
Two people are injured after an explosion in a Marcy-Holmes commer-
cial building on Wednesday afternoon. The Minneapolis Fire Department responded to an explosion at a metal-supply plant, Metal-Matic Inc., on the 600 block of 2nd Street Southeast. “It was a small explosion, everyone’s safe,” said Jay VanKrevelen, manager of the plant. “We will be
investigating tomorrow.” The fire is now under control and being investigated, officials say. Two were sent to the hospital with “significant” injuries, according to a tweet sent by MFD. Officials had no update on the two people sent to the hospital. Nathan Senn, a mill operator who saw the explosion
occur, said he believes the cause of the fire was a buildup of aluminum dust on a machine. “A big fireball,” Senn said of the explosion. “I was working on the mill right by the [one] that blew up.” One of the people sent to the hospital with significant injuries was a mill operator,
whose shirt blew off from the explosion and was on fire, Senn said. Josh Smallwood, a truck driver working nearby, said that the explosion looked like fire, and a significant amount of smoke was coming from many different spots in the building. “We got the heck out of there,” Smallwood said.
U expands student mental health services The programs are adding new staff and expanding their current initiatives. BY THERESA MUELLER tmueller@mndaily.com
To keep up with the high demand of mental health services for students, The University of Minnesota’s Boynton Mental Health Services and Student Counseling Services are expanding, hiring new staff and enlarging existing programs. In addition to hiring four new therapists, Boynton is offering extra workshops for students to learn how to cope with things like stress, anxiety or depression. Student Counseling Services has also added new staff members, as the request for counseling continues to increase. To
reach more students across campus, additional counselors have been embedded into Carlson School of Management and the College of Liberal Arts counseling services. “We are all responsible for the health and well-being of the students,” said Jerry Shih, interim director for Student Counseling Services. Steve Hermann, director of Boynton, said there is not a single explanation for the increased demand for mental health services. A combination of a de-stigmatization of mental health and rising levels of diagnosed anxiety, stress and depression are all reasons for the increase in traffic, he said. Boynton has seen issues with waitlists in the past due to the increase of requests for services, Hermann said. Students
are waitlisted if they cannot schedule an appointment within two weeks. The new therapists were added to help reduce wait times. “Access is not strictly getting in the door,” Hermann said. “Access is also about whether students can be seen with the frequency that addresses their needs.” With more hires and additional space, Boynton is offering more group therapy sessions in an effort to help students feel comfortable talking with students with similar experiences. “[Group therapy sessions] are additional resources that help meet the spectrum of demand,” Hermann said. Michelle Krypel, coordinator for group therapy sessions, said group therapy can be an empowering experience for
students, as it can be validating to know other students are going through similar issues. “We want to make sure everyone there will benefit,” Krypel said. To provide services beyond formal counseling, SCS is expanding the Let’s Talk program this fall. The program allows students to attend drop-in sessions. Previously, Let’s Talk was only offered at one location, but it has expanded to eight locations across the Twin Cities campus. The aim for the program has been to reach students who would not normally come into the Student Counseling Center, Shih said. The program targets underrepresented and marginalized students by offering additional services and group sessions. Despite the expansion
of programs and additional staff, Shih said there are still limitations in the mental health services. “There are always resource limits … we are always looking within restrictions,” Shih said.
“Access is not strictly getting in the door. Access is also about whether students can be seen with the frequency that addresses their needs.” STEVE HERMANN director of Boynton
UMN researchers receive $8 million to study waves Waves u from Page 1
one side, you will have waves going back and forth.” But if the pool is shaped irregularly then some waves will stay at a higher intensity in some places. In other places of the pool, there will only be slightly trembling water, he said. An interdisciplinary team working together can provide a lot of new insight but may also lead to a few problems. “We bring different skills and different viewpoints to look at the same problem,” said Douglas Arnold,
a professor in the School of Mathematics and member of the collaboration. “But there’s a tendency to speak a different language and have a different culture.” While the researchers are excited to discover more about wave localization, some were concerned that the difference in expertise might cause communication issues. “The idea of this [collaboration] is to bring those groups together and overcome those barriers,” he said. The language of physics and the language of math is very different, Mayboroda said. “But you learn things you couldn’t possibly imagine.”
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University Mathematics Professor Svitlana Mayaborada conducts research using physics and analysis in her office at Vincent Hall on Tuesday, Sept.18.
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International students left scrambling after federal visa policy was enacted Visas u from Page 1
Uncertainty about change
Since the policy has been enacted, faculty and students have been trying to understand how the changes will impact international students. “The concern that people have [for this change] is that it’s difficult ... to know if they have made a small mistake [or] if they have violated their status,” Hill-Dongre said. Maxwell said the policy’s vague terms, like “unauthorized activity,” could encompass many things that some assume
Therapy u from Page 1
a broke college kid and I don’t want to have to pay for Ubers.” Emily Anderson, an urban studies and political science major at the University, experienced s i m i l a r p ro b l e m s w i t h costs and transportation for off-campus treatment. Anderson said she began attending SCS sessions in January and q u i c k l y w e n t t h ro u g h the allotted number of appointments. When she was transferred by SCS to an offcampus provider, she was charged a $20 co-pay for each session. Over the course of a month, this added up to about $80, which she said was hard to finance. Anderson also found it difficult to switch providers after building a connection with her original therapist at SCS. “It was … difficult to try to find a new [therapist],” she said. “You build a relationship with one, and then you have to start over and ... get comfortable with another one.” Although it can create some obstacles, the 15-session limit is the best the University can do with the resources it has, said
are minor. International students and scholars are impacted differently, depending on their individual circumstances, Maxwell added. A September email from International Student and Scholar Services alerted many international students to the policy change, but the students were unsure how the changes would impact their visas. Narae Kang, a sophomore from South Korea, updated her address the day she read the email because she had recently moved — not updating it could have violate her visa. Dyan Chen, a recent University graduate from
Sarra Beckham-Chasnoff, a senior supervising psychologist at SCS. “What we really were trying to address in creating [the limit] was what would be a reasonable amount of time that a student with a short-term issue could get shortterm work done,” she said. “We’re trying to serve as many students as we can as best we can, but our services can’t be unlimited.” Beckham-Chasnoff said the majority of students who visit SCS only require short term counseling. The small percentage that desire more than 15 sessions per year are eligible to receive an extension under certain circumstances. “We won’t stop seeing a student until they are connected,” BeckhamChasnoff said. “At no point do we just shut the door and just say, ‘15 sessions is up, you’re out.’ ... It’s not like you have a punch card, and then your card is all punched.” Anderson said she understood where SCS was coming from, though she would like more resources and appointments to become available. “As mental health issues become more and more prevalent and more and more serious ... I think it would make sense to potentially hire more
China who extended her visa, said her main concern is that she is not sure whether she complies with the policy change. “I guess it’s fair because we are the foreigners,” Chen said. Hill-Dongre said there are many resources available for students who may not understand the policy change, including on ISSS’s website. “I think what students need to be thinking about are the things they would normally be doing throughout the course of their academic career,” Hill-Dongre said. “It’s likely with this new policy, that if they haven’t maintained their status — that
BY J.D. DUGGAN jduggan@mndaily.com
A Minneapolis program that incentivizes landlords to retain affordable housing will have a prominent presence in the University area. The 4d Pilot Initiative gives landlords a tax break if they restrict the leasing of 20 percent of units in a building to people who make 60 percent or less of the area’s median income in order to encourage the retention of naturally occurring affordable housing, or NOAH, in the city. Of the 207 units that will receive the tax break, 68 are in Marcy-Holmes. After landlords submitted applications to the City in May, units were identified to receive the tax reduction, including some units in the St. Anthony Village Apartments in Marcy-Holmes. The Minneapolis City Council Housing Policy and Development Committee will use the results of the pilot to make recommendations in October for a full 2019 program. Previously, the tax incentive was only available to affordable properties receiving government subsidies — this
program extends that classification to unsubsidized units. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said that while building more affordable housing is critical, the city must also seek creative options to preserve existing affordable housing. Qualifying units receive a 40 percent tax abatement with an agreement that rent will remain affordable for the next ten years. Benefits also include options for free City services like energy efficiency audits and screenings for lead, asthma triggers and other health concerns. Frey said the program has been a success and hopes to expand it in the 2019 budget with a potential to enroll as many as 2500 units. Grant Simons, a Minnesota Student Association member and resident of Marcy-Holmes, said that University Avenue is filled with NOAH that should be preserved, but is unsure if NOAH in the neighborhood is immediately threatened by new development. He believes many of the buildings would be safe because they present historical significance and are properly maintained. “It’s something that I feel like is automatically understood by the community … that naturally occurring affordable
Faculty respond
After the ISSS email alert, the Center of Community-Engaged Learning began reaching out to instructors who teach courses with a service learning component. This outreach is meant to keep professors’
international students informed about the policy and encourage them to take actions early — ensuring their community engagements never becomes unauthorized work, said Laurel Hirt, director of the CCEL. Aahika Harlalka, a University student from India, is taking a service learning class. At the start of the course, she was told by the instructor to take additional training to better understand risks she may encounter in the course that risk her status. International students, like Harlalka, take the Curricular Practical Training course before they can get a job
off-campus. “I understand that there may be changes and policies and that happens everywhere,” Harlalka said. “But the thing that didn’t make sense to me is ... that I had to go do all this additional stuff to do service learning, which is effectively helping the community that I’m in right now.” Hill-Dongre said of confusions caused by this policy: “unlawful presence is a very complex concept on its own.” She added that people who have questions about how a decision might impact their maintenance of visa status should seek consultation with an ISSS adviser.
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Boynton Health as seen on Friday, Feb. 23. Visits to the mental health clinic are up 18 percent compared to fall semester.
therapists,” she said. “But I also understand ... the budgetary restrictions that they face.” Hineline said she agreed with the idea of having a cap on free sessions, but she’d prefer if SCS had more resources
Minneapolis program protects existing affordable housing The City’s 4d Pilot Initiative offers affordable housing tax incentives.
might be an issue at the point that they apply for [an extension of their visa or a work visa].” “Our job is to be knowing … what are implications for this policy change for anyone, student or scholar,” Barbara Kappler, director of ISSS said. “Their concern only need to be about their own particular situation.”
“It’s something that I feel like is automatically understood by the community … that naturally occurring affordable housing is a good thing.” GRANT SIMONS MNSA member
housing is a good thing,” Simons said. “I haven’t seen any major shifts of a lot of the buildings that are naturally occurring affordable housing to be renovated, gutted or flipped into something a little bit more expensive.” He did express hope that these units would be protected in the future, citing a potential risk in the coming decades. Ward 2 Council member Cam Gordon, chair of the City’s housing committee, is excited for the program and other continued efforts toward affordability in Minneapolis. The pilot, which builds on a current state program to retain NOAH units, increases the number of eligible property owners in Minneapolis. “We’re dramatically broadening the number of property owners eligible to participate by offering a small subsidy through the city and … so far, it’s working,” Frey said. “We’re just getting started.”
on hand. “Right now, I think it is a good idea to have a cap, because I know they can’t see everyone and they do what they can,” she said. “I just wish that wasn’t the case. ... I wish they had enough resources.”
“We’re trying to serve as many students as we can as best we can, but our services can’t be unlimited.” SARRA BECKHAM-CHASNOFF senior supervising psychologist at SCS
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Thursday, September 20, 2018
Commissioner candidates for student interests District 4 candidates want increased services and engagement at the U of M. BY ISABELLA MURRAY imurray@mndaily.com
Along with a number of high-profile races on November’s ballot, the Hennepin County Commissioner’s race could have a direct impact on campus life. The commissioner’s office on campus, which sits in Coffman Memorial Union, is open one day a week and offers students some county services. Candidates for the office say the space is under-utilized and could offer more room for student resources and engagement. District 4 candidate Angela Conley said she’s focused on widening the range of services accessible through the County’s campus office. “The county is one of the largest [providers] of social services because we have the second largest budget in
“I was a hungry student too. I was a parent and had to think about childcare when I went back to school.” ANGELA CONLEY District 4 candidate
the state,” said Conley, who currently works in Hennepin County’s human services department. “We have a far reach.” District 4, which encompasses the University of Minnesota campus and the surrounding neighborhoods, already maintains an office at the University. Its presence isn’t widely known among students, University service center representative Randy Feltis said. “I always let them know there’s a location in Coffman,” said Feltis, who works at the Hennepin County Government Center on days the University office is closed. “We see quite a bit of traffic [in Coffman], but not everyone knows about it.” Conley said she wants students to know the office is a resource. She advocates for expanding the services it provides. “My vision is that it’s easily accessible and easily visible,” Conely said. The location assists with license plates and vehicle registration, birth and marriage certificates and notary services. Conley hopes to make food assistance, emergency cash assistance and child care payment aid available. Conley said she utilized these resources as a student
JACK RODGERS, DAILY
Students walk past the Hennepin County Commissioner’s Office in Coffman Memorial Union on Tuesday, Sept. 17.
and stresses the need for them on campus. “I received food stamps years ago, so I know what food insecurity looks like,” she said. “I was a hungry student too. I was a parent and had to think about childcare when I went back to school.” Meanwhile, DFL incumbent Peter McLaughlin hopes to make student transporta-
tion easier by expanding light rail lines. Endorsed by DFL Gov. Mark Dayton and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, McLaughlin has served as the District 4 Hennepin County Commissioner for the past 28 years. Among his top priorities are transportation accessibility, criminal justice
reform, fair housing and disparity reduction. McLaughlin said his biggest success for University students was bringing three light rail stops to campus. “ I w o rk e d w i t h m y Ramsey County counterparts to make sure we not only had the light rail at the U, but that we had three stops at West Bank, East Bank and Stadium
Village,” he said. According to McLaughlin, light rail extension into Eden Prairie and Brooklyn Park could be the next step for improving accessibility for commuter students. This November, Green Party-endorsed Megan Kuhl-Stennes will also run on the ballot with Conley and McLaughlin.
Exhibit displays refugee experiences The exhibit drew potential workers and volunteers to organizations. BY MEGAN PALMER mpalmer@mndaily.com
The Commons park outside U.S. Bank Stadium was transformed into a faux refugee camp last week. Visitors were given a new identity and were allowed to take five items with them as they walked along a makeshift trail and traded their belongings for safety and resources. The Forced from Home exhibit allowed people to learn about the experiences of refugees through an interactive simulation. The global health nonprofit Doctors Without Borders, or MSF, has hosted the event across the country in hopes of raising awareness and garnering interest from volunteers and workers. Erin Ching, external relations manager for Doctors Without Borders, said most of the people going through the exhibit were students,
from seventh grade through college. “We have students whose parents are refugees, across the board to students who know nothing about refugees,” Ching said. “We really wanted to humanize the narrative, even if we got someone to ask the next question then we have done our job.” A resource tent rounded out the exhibit, featuring ways to get involved in the Twin Cities with local community organizations and refugee resettlement agencies. There was also information on how to volunteer with DWB. “The best way for [University] students to prepare for a possible career with [DWB] is to volunteer locally with high risk or under-served groups here in town,” said Dr. Joseph Keenan, a lung and intensive care doctor at M Health who has served with Doctors Without Borders in Sudan, Nigeria and Ethiopia. Doctors Without Borders did additional outreach on the University of Minnesota campus while in town. A discussion panel was hosted in the Coffman Memorial Union Theater and a recruitment
information session was held near campus. Numerous doctors and students from the University volunteer with the organization. Dr. Sarah Kesler, an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, said that her work with Doctors Without Borders has helped make her a better physician here at the University. “I think that DWB is something many students are interested in pursuing,” Kesler said. “[But] I think debt makes it a problem for many.” Along with students and doctors volunteering for Doctors Without Borders, the University has also worked in other areas of refugee healthcare. Dr. Patricia Walker, a professor in the Department of Medicine, said that Minnesota and University doctors are leading experts in refugee healthcare. Walker’s work focuses on serving the local immigrant populations. According to the United Nations Refugee Agency, forced displacement is at a record high, with 68.5 million people displaced worldwide at the end of 2017.
Changes for Marcy-Holmes warehouse district upcoming The recent spike of developer interest is bringing new business and ideas. BY TIFFANY BUI tbui@mndaily.com
Tucked away on the west side of Marcy-Holmes is a sprawling block of abandoned, aging warehouses that have recently caught the attention of several developers. The 9th Street Industrial area, bordered by 8th Street Southeast to the south and railroad tracks to the north, is removed from Dinkytown and the surrounding residential cluster. A slew of project applications for new housing and business space is seeking to make the area more of a destination. Both Marcy-Holmes and the City of Minneapolis acknowledge the region has outlived its historic purpose as a manufacturing corridor. In anticipation for redevelopment, revitalization plans have long been road mapped by the neighborhood. “We laid out a pretty clear vision for what the neighborhood would like to see happen along 9th Street, and that involved a lot of encouraging small creative entrepreneurial business and getting a mix of
live-work accommodation and housing,” said John Capecci, vice president of Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association. “We just saw it as a really unique part of the neighborhood with a lot of potential.” These aspirations have slowly been coming into fruition. Small incubator businesses have set up offices across from the industrial frontage. The Spectrum apartment complex moved in last year ahead of recent housing proposals. “You look at it on the surface, and it [felt] –10, 20 years ago – [like] a bit of a wasteland of buildings that’s been underutilized. And now realizing it’s kind of in the center of a lot different activity, people were willing to take another look at it,” said Chris Lautenschlager, MHNA executive director. Progress for some of the pending developments are inching along. The City’s Historic Preservation Commission approved North Bay Company’s demolition application for a warehouse at 620 9th St. SE. on Sept. 11. North Bay plans to develop a hotel and apartment on the lot. Senior City Planner for Minneapolis Mei-Ling Smith said that while many development applications involve a rigorous process, the fact that the area is no longer actively industrial
may work in developers’ favor. In North Bay’s case, it is unlikely they will need to rezone, which is one less application in the process. “I think developers like to have as few hoops to jump through as possible. Hopefully they are looking at the parcels that are already guided for and zoned for multi-family use if that’s what they want to do,” said Smith. Underdeveloped land, like the 9th Street Industrial Area, is common in areas around the University of Minnesota. The opportunities this land presents developers in Marcy-Holmes mirrors the landscape of areas in Prospect Park, Lautenschlager said. “There are not many sections of underutilized land in the City of Minneapolis anymore,” he said. Meanwhile, Capecci is hopeful that the surge of interest will bring even more creative minds to the area. “I think there’s a way that we can preserve what’s unique about that area. It’s this really interesting mix of longtime residents, new residents and new businesses,” said Capecci. “That’s what really makes any neighborhood vibrant is when you have a healthy mix … and not just monoculture.”
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MSF Volunteer Astrid Borjesson of Sweden explains the vulnerabilities that refugees face at the Doctors Without Borders “Forced From Home” exhibit in The Commons on Friday, Sept. 15.
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Adanna Rollins makes quick first impression
Johnson leads the Gophers with 20 catches, 283 yards and five touchdowns.
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Freshman Adanna Rollins spikes a ball on Thursday, Sept. 13. Gopher women’s volleyball beat Green Bay in three straight sets.
Rollins attributed her success to hard work and arriving a semester early.
When Rollins arrived, the coaching staff had high hopes for her. McCutcheon said they knew she was talented upon her arrival, but the transition from high school to college isn’t always easy. Rollins chose Minnesota over various other schools mainly because of McCutcheon. “Just to play under [McCutcheon] was like a dream for me,” Rollins said. “I feel like he can help me get to the next level if I want to play after college.” Rollins had to become more fundamentally sound with her game and coach McCutcheon said she has worked hard to do that. “To her credit, she’s really tried to make some technical changes, which has allowed her to put more pop on the ball consistently,” McCutcheon said. During the team’s workouts during the winter and before the season, Rollins said she had a few bad habits to eliminate. “My footwork was all over the place. It worked in high school but not here,” Rollins said. “I just listened to what the coaches were telling me to do, and I think I’ve really improved.” Although she didn’t have much confidence coming into the year, Rollins said gaining confidence has helped her team. Rollins credits those around her like Samedy and junior Alexis Hart, along with the coaching staff for her growth. “Now that I know what I’m capable of, it changed my perspective a little,” Rollins said. “It makes me want to help the team more because I can have such a big impact.”
BY DAVID MULLEN dmullen@mndaily.com
After joining the No. 7 Minnesota volleyball team in January, freshman outside hitter Adanna Rollins has looked like a serious threat to opponents. This season, Rollins has had 17 points off 16 kills against Stanford on Sept. 9, twelve digs against Oregon on Sept. 7 and has played in every set for the Gophers. She has led the team in points twice this year: first against Georgia Southern and again against Stanford. “I wasn’t expecting to be an impact player,” Rollins said. “I just wanted to do my part.” Since moving to Minneapolis a semester early, the Texas native said the transition to a new home was easier than the transition to playing at the Division 1 level. “Volleyball was a little harder because this is college and the girls know more than me,” Rollins said. “Weatherwise, it was different because it was cold.” Rollins came to the University a semester early, which head coach Hugh McCutcheon said gave her time to learn how to become a student-athlete. Sophomore opposite hitter Stephanie Samedy said the more time she gets in her position, the better she will get. “Anytime you can get reps to help develop yourself as a player is always a positive,” Samedy said.
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Junior Tyler Johnson runs the ball on Saturday, Sept. 14 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
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Junior Tyler Johnson will enter Minnesota’s first Big Ten game this weekend leading the league with five touchdowns. Johnson, who was highly touted as a recruit from nearby Minneapolis North, is primed to be the go-to target for a young Minnesota team looking for a better Big Ten season than last year. “Not focused on last year at all,” Johnson said. “We are just going out, playing one game at a time and that is our focus.” Johnson finished the non-conference slate of games with a team high 20 catches, 283 yards and five touchdowns. He hopes the production in the first part of the schedule continues into the conference play. Minnesota enters Big Ten play this season just as they did last year, with a record of 3-0. However, the Gophers will look to improve upon the two victories they picked up in conference play last season. Johnson had 12 catches for 282 yards and two touchdowns after the first three games last year. However, the production fell off once conference play began. In the next nine games, Johnson had 23 catches for 395
yards and four touchdowns. When asked how he will be more consistent this season, offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca pointed to Johnson’s work ethic that started in the spring. “The thing he has improved the most since last season is his consistency,” Ciarrocca said. “In spring ball he just consistently put elite days together where he was making his weakness his strengths and his strengths he was making stronger.” In an effort to get the ball in the hands of Johnson, Cirarrocca moved Johnson to the slot position in the latest game against Miami. Ciarrocca said that Johnson is their best wide receiver and if week to week he feels like Johnson can get the ball from the slot, he will not be afraid to move him from outside to inside and mix him around in the offense. Johnson said something he really focused on in the off-season was making sure his footwork was better. In order to get himself open, he said his main goal before he came back to camp was to make sure his route running was improved. Since last season, the Gophers have seen an influx of freshmen join Johnson on the outside in Rashod Bateman and Chris Autman-Bell. Last season after
Johnson, who finished the year with 35 catches, the Gophers next leading receiver was Phillip Howard with 11. Johnson found himself doubled in many of the Big Ten games last season, but with the addition of the freshmen, he may have more space. Through the first three games of the season, Bateman has 13 catches for 124 yards and AutmanBell has seven catches for 89 yards. “If we can continue to develop that supporting cast around them, that will only make Johnson better,” head coach P.J. Fleck said. Johnson said he has confidence in the young receivers around him and that the wide receiving core itself will be ready for the more intense and important Big Ten games. The junior wide-out understands his leadership role and what he needs to do for the young receivers and said the best thing for him to do is to lead by example and show them what is expected of them to do. Johnson said the main thing he does is hop in the front of the line and make sure the receivers are out there feeling confident in what they are doing, playing fast and having fun. “Our guys have to look at Johnson and the produc-
“The thing he has improved the most since last season is his consistency ... he just consistently put elite days together where he was making his weakness his strengths and his strengths he was making stronger.” KIRK CIARROCCA offensive coordinator
tion he has and know that is what they need to look like and that’s what they have to do to become like that,” Fleck said. Johnson and the wide receiving corps’ first Big Ten test comes this weekend on the road against Maryland at 11 a.m. on Saturday. The Gophers hope they get off to a better start than they did last season in Big Ten play. “We feel really good right now, 3-0 is a great start, but we are not really focused on that right now, we are just focused on one game at a time,” Johnson said.
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Kellar is right where she belongs: on the golf course Sports have been at the core of the sophomore’s family and personal lives. BY NICK JUNGHEIM njungheim@mndaily.com
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Freshman Grace Kellar putts during the Minnesota Invitational on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 at Prestwick Golf Club in Woodbury, Minn.
Sophomore Grace Kellar’s success on the course shouldn’t come as a surprise to anybody. It always seemed likely she would become a great athlete. The only question was, in which sport? “I grew up playing a lot of sports,” Kellar said. “Basketball was actually my main one until, I’d say about 8th or 9th grade. I was always involved in sports, I was always watching sports, and my parents were both really supportive of whatever I chose to do.” In fact, Kellar’s parents are no strangers to athletics themselves. Her father, Mark, was a standout running back for Northern Illinois University. He was drafted by the Chicago Fire of the now defunct World Football League in 1974 before eventually joining the
NFL for three seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. However, it was Kellar’s mother, Andrea, who introduced her to golf. She was a star golfer for the University of Miami in Florida and helped carry the team to a national championship. She then went on to win the state amateur championship in Florida before having a brief professional career. “I started liking golf a little more than basketball,” Grace Kellar said, “I enjoyed it more and it was fun to be able to play with my mom.” It certainly appears she made the right decision. In high school, Kellar played an integral role on her team and helped Edina High School capture three consecutive Minnesota state titles in girl’s golf between 2015 and 2017. During that period, Kellar caught the attention of Minnesota head coach Michele Redman. “She’s got an excellent golf knowledge,” Redman said of Kellar. “Every year she just continues to get better.” In her first season with
the Gophers, Kellar posted a stroke average of 76.88, the fifth best mark for a freshman in program history. However, her sophomore year got off to an even better start. At the Minnesota Invitational, she posted a total score of two-under overall, highlighted by a second-round mark of 68. Those figures both represented career-bests for Kellar, as did her finish on the leader board, tied for third place. Her impressive performance earned her recognition as the Big Ten Golfer of the Week. The success came as no surprise to her head coach, who has witnessed the effort Kellar has put into improving her game, particularly when it comes to the mental challenges golf poses. “One thing I would guess she’s worked the hardest on is the mental side,” Redman said. “Learning how to accept a shot that isn’t exactly where she wants it, being able to forget about it, and move on. That’s been huge for her.” Redman hopes to see
similar results from fellow members of Kellar’s sophomore class, which she figures will play a key role in the future success of the program. Of the nine players currently on the roster, five are in the sophomore class. “They’re going to be game changers,” said Redman. “They’re going to keep getting better and growing. They’ve all put a lot of hard work in.” With such a large core group together on the team for three more seasons, the Gophers hope to improve upon their 2016-17 campaign, in which they finished 11th at the Big Ten Championships. For now, Kellar is focused on enjoying her time at the University of Minnesota, on and off the course. “I love my teammates,” Kellar said. “Having them has made the experience [at Minnesota] so enjoyable. The coaches, everybody in the athletic department, they’re all just amazing. Everything about being an athlete [at Minnesota] has been really cool.”
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ABOVE: Roommates Callianne Jones and Stefanie Amundsen decorated their dorm to reflect their love of nature. UPPER LEFT: Freshman Emma Otrembadorm’s dorm is mostly composed of thrifted items and decor repurposed from home. LOWER LEFT: Roommates Ellie Schmitz and Julia Jakubiak decorated their room together using inspiration from a shared Pinterest board.
A slice of dorm life Cozy and homey, Pinterest-perfect and an artsy-DIY heaven — these three dorms have found their niche.
BY MADDY FOLSTEIN mfolstein@mndaily.com
Whether you spent hours scrolling on Society6 trying to find the cutest tapestry for your freshman dorm or grabbed
the first twin XL comforter you saw at Target, you know the grueling process that is styling a freshman dorm room. Harsh overhead lighting, minimal storage space and clunky, standardized furniture can quickly hinder your dreams of a dorm fit for Instagram. But there can still be hope for a stylish, functional space — A&E talked with five University of Minnesota dorm dwellers to hear about how they’re making the most of their cinder block shoe boxes. Movie night-cozy Emma Otremba, a freshman studying political science and philosophy, blended functionality and fun to optimize her single dorm. The standout feature is a projector that allows her to watch movies on the big screen — in this case, the white wall above her bed. “Watching movies was huge in my room with my sisters, so it kind of just makes [my dorm] feel more like home,” Otremba said. The rest of Otremba’s room — full of mementos — echoes this sentiment. “Picking [decorations] is a process. It’s not just a shopping trip,” Otremba
said. “You have to pick and choose things that make you think, ‘Oh — this reminds me of my home.’ And when you unpack all of that you’re going to feel a lot more comfortable in your dorm than if you had just picked up things at Target that looked trendy.” And if you need a movie recommendation, Otremba’s childhood favorite is “The Goonies.” DIY art and a warm cup of tea Roommates Callianne Jones and Stefanie Amundsen are both freshmen studying art at the University — can you tell? From the up-cycled wicker shower caddy-turned-wall-art to the tiny, hand-painted canvases on their desk (made during a roommate bonding night), the room echoes the pair’s artistic flair. “We are both nature girls. We love pastel hues, and we definitely wanted to add a bunch of alternative lighting … and plants to brighten it up,” said Amundsen. The cuteness has kept growing even after move-in day. The pair plans to add more decor, floor pillows and seasonal touches as the year goes on.
“We just added a vine and flower wall together,” Amundsen said. “We went out on campus and picked different flowers and vines.” One of their secrets to cultivating their ideal atmosphere is finding common ground. Both lead plant-based lifestyles and share reusable bags and mason jars for bulk shopping, for example. “One of the big things is expanding on shared interests,” said Jones, who is also studying marketing. “For example, we both are really big tea people, so together, we got this tea cart and stocked it with tea and different mugs.” Both Amundsen and Jones describe their room as a serene gathering place for themselves and their friends on their floor. “We always say we have very positive, good vibes in our room,” Jones said. Pinterest-perfection From the crisp, white futon to the shiny, retro red fridge, freshmen roommates Ellie Schmitz and Julia Jakubiak have kept their shared room polished and stylish. “Once we made a Pinterest board together, it was pretty clear that we were going for more of a cozy look
— like neutral colors with maybe a pop of color or two,” said Jakubiak, a freshman studying Spanish and communications. Both Schmitz and Jakubiak like to keep the room organized and neat, with hidden storage — sweaters and towels under the futon, for example — and functional furniture. “I feel like we made the room really efficient, with the entertainment center, the kitchen cart and the bookshelf, and I think those pieces all together make it feel like home,” said Schmitz, a freshman studying political science and philosophy. These roommates stuck with style right down to the details, like a pair of matching mugs with their names written in rose gold cursive. “Don’t be afraid to go over the top. … If you’re someone who wants to have a dorm that feels like home, don’t be afraid to put your own spin on it. … You don’t want to have a dorm room where you aren’t necessarily happy to come back to it,” Jakubiak said. Looking to improve your own dorm? A&E has you covered — we talked with Abigail
Lundstrom, a fourth-year interior design student to hear her thoughts on optimizing a small space. Her biggest piece of advice? Maximize the small space you have. “What I’ve seen that works really well is lofting both beds and under one putting a TV, and under the other putting some seating elements,” Lundstrom said. “Storage is super helpful. Target has a bunch of cubestyle storage items.” Lundstrom also recommended the University’s ReUse Center, which sells surplus furniture and supplies from the campus. It’s open on Thursdays and Saturdays in the Southeast Como neighborhood. Just because you’ve already moved in doesn’t mean that you can’t add on to your existing decor. Beyond decorating for the season — pumpkins or holiday string lights, anyone? — you get to bond with the person you’re sharing the room with. “[Decorating] allows us as roommates to bond more, because we’re doing crafts together all the time,” Jones said. “One of the first nights, we became friends together by staying up until 2 a.m. making things for our dorm.”
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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: A “Scarecrow’s No-Brainer“ is garnished with an orange peel and an apple slice. Fall cocktails are on display. An orange peel is lit to give the drink a burnt flavor.
Fall cocktails you won’t find in a coffee shop Yes, there is such a thing as too much pumpkin spice. BY SAMIR FERDOWSI sferdowsi@mndaily.com
You drink it in the morning, during lunch and on your way back home. Within a 15-foot radius, its Glade air freshener scent surrounds every coffee shop in town. When the leaves start to fall, the pumpkin spice aroma rises from our cups. However, it’s time to change it up. Albeit crazy to some, other fall drinks do exist. Turn up in spirit at your autumn festivities with these boozy alternatives to pum*kin
sp*ce — all on a college budget. Featuring the piquant “Scarecrow’s No-Brainer,” the cozy “Chaco Campfire” and the cool weather classic “Manhattan,” these drinks are sure to spice up your night out. Scarecrow’s No-Brainer A cranberry-orange margarita with a fall zest of apple, the No-Brainer is perfect for those early fall Fridays that have the reminiscence of a scorching summer. Refreshing and full of spice, this drink works best when you do some fresh apple picking before whipping it up. Ingredients 1.5 parts silver tequila
.5 part Triple Sec 1.5 parts cranberry juice An apple slice for garnish (add as many as you want, really) An or ange peel f or garnish How to mix it: Make sure everything (besides the garnish) is put into a shaker with crushed ice. Shake well and pour into a glass filled with ice. Add the apple slices and rub the orange peel around the rim of the glass to garnish. Chaco Campfire For those especially cold autumn days — you have to break out the dark liquor for this one. Not just for the
“granolas,” this northwoods drink has everything you need for a cozy night in. While you need some relatively unusual ingredients for this one, the Chaco Campfire is a unique and classy alternative for our Minnesota fall nights. Ingredients 2 oz. (about a shot and a half) of rye whiskey .25 oz. maple syrup (preferably pure) 2 teaspoons cocoa powder A scorched orange peel (the best part) How to mix it: Add everything except the orange peel into a glass filled with ice. Stir
thoroughly. Now comes the fun part: grab a lighter and your orange peel and carefully burn the peel over your cocktail. Let the oil drip into the cup for few seconds. Finally, rub the peel around the rim of your cup before tossing the garnish in with the drink itself. Manhattan The classic drink. Found in the hands of Don Draper and Marilyn Monroe alike, this Big Apple namesake has been shaken in autumn for decades. There’s a tad more gusto in this one compared to the Scarecrow, so be ready for it. The almost-cinnamon aroma will put you in the mood for wool socks and
sweaters — maybe even some snowflakes? Ingredients 1 part sweet vermouth 2 parts rye whiskey 3-4 dashes of angostura bitters A n orange peel fo r garnish A maraschino cherry How to mix it: Pour everything but the garnish into a mixer with ice. Shake thoroughly and then pour the soon-to-be cocktail into a glass filled with ice. Rub the orange peel around the glass rim, twist it and stick it on a cocktail toothpick with the cherry. Pop the pick into your glass and enjoy.
Thursday, September 20, 2018
UMN Senate reviews academic dishonesty
U of M launches new program to help commuting students University students have another option for getting to class this academic year. BY THERESA MUELLER mtheresa@mndaily.com
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and member of SAIC, because academic programs have their own way of running classes, managing grading systems and administering tests. As a result, professors often use different approaches to prevent cheating. Christopher Douglas, a professor in the College of Science and Engineering, teaches organic chemistry, a class with several hundred students. A few years ago, Douglas caught a student attempting to hire someone else to take a test. Douglas now requires students show their U Card or photo ID when turning in exams. Because grades are curved, Douglas said, cheating affects the entire class. “It’s something that we take seriously and we are looking out for,” Douglas said. “[Students] are not just cheating themselves, they’re cheating their classmates as well.” Liza Meredith, who teach-
es Psychology 1001 in the College of Liberal Arts, said cheating is a “mild problem” in her class. “It’s not overly severe because of the steps we’ve taken to try and make it more difficult to cheat,” Meredith said. Exams in the course are randomized, Meredith said, helping to ensure students sitting next to one another don’t get the same questions on the same test. For essays, topics are changed every year and instructors use the Turnitin software, which compares papers to other published work and checks for plagiarism, she said. To prevent misconduct, the Office for Community Standards encourages instructors to routinely change tests, provide expectations for group work and discuss the importance of academic integrity with students, among other practices. But members of SAIC say there’s not much known about the best practices to prevent cheating — something the review aims to determine.
“[Students] are not just cheating themselves, they’re cheating their classmates as well.” CHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS CSE professor
The review is the first time the committee has taken on such an effort, Schott said. He sees the committee’s review as an opportunity to evaluate what’s working and what’s not. “Our hope is we can find some people that have systems that work well for them,” he said, “From this we can distill some best practices to suggest to other folks.” Part of the process is simply trying to gather information from across the University in one place. Schott said he doesn’t know what the committee will find. “We’re not even sure what we’re going to end up with,” Schott said. “It’s a big place.”
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“With hospital and light rail and everything else, we know that the folks we serve aren’t always part of the campus community,” Clark said. Each UMPD officer will initially receive two doses of the drug, also called Narcan, to be stored in squad cars. Before receiving Narcan kits, officers must complete a three-hour training where they learn how to identify an overdose and administer the nasal spray. If the roll-out is successful, campus security officers could also carry Narcan, Clark said. The Minneapolis Police Department finished training around 700 officers in early September after beginning a Narcan pilot program
in March. Since then, MPD officers have used Narcan 14 times, according to MPD Sgt. Griffin Hillbo. Minneapolis Fire Department engines have had Narcan since 2016. Before UMPD’s Narcan initiative, nearby MPD officers or firefighters would have responded to overdoses. Now with three agencies armed with Narcan, overdose responses will come from whoever arrives first. “Really it comes down to wanting to get that person help as soon as you can,” said MFD Assistant Chief of Administration Bryan Tyner. “Whoever gets there first will probably be the one to actually administer the Narcan.” Jason Varin, interim associate dean for professional and external relations in the University’s College of
Pharmacy, said he was surprised UMPD officers did not already carry Narcan because the drug is relatively safe and easy to administer. Opioids trigger the body’s receptors to produce a feeling of euphoria, and overdoses often result in toxic amounts of carbon dioxide. When Narcan is administered to someone who has overdosed, receptors latch onto naloxone molecules like they would opioids. Depending on the severity of the overdose, users can have only minutes to get help, so Varin said that window of time can be critical. “If somebody goes down from shooting up heroin or some of these stronger drugs, they don’t have a lot of time,” Varin said. “The problem is that a couple minutes can be the difference between life and death, literally.”
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University of Minnesota students have a new option for getting to class. In an effort to increase transportation services and support sustainability around the University of Minnesota campus, an application that allows students to connect and rideshare with other students was introduced this fall. The Gopher RideShare program, which was launched this fall by the Parking and Transportation Services, aims to reduce car congestion, improve air quality, decrease wear and tear on the road and allow individuals to save money by exploring various transportation options. The University already provides similar services because of high parking costs and limited spaces, while PTS further focuses on reducing congestion through accessible carpooling. “We had a gap here that we wanted to fill,” said Steve Sanders, alternative transportation manager for PTS. Transportation methods such as biking and walking aren’t always an option for commuters, resulting in
more cars flocking to campus and congestion. “You can always tell when classes start because parking becomes almost unavailable,” said Frank Douma, director of the State and Local Policy program with the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Spaces devoted to parking lots and parking garages take away the opportunity for additional land uses, Douma said. Sanders said the majority of carpools on campus consist of people who already know each other, but Gopher RideShare eases the transition of meeting new people to share rides with. “Getting people to carpool has always been a challenge,” Douma said. “Any way we can get over that initial reluctance to make it easier or cooler, more convenient, cheaper, is worth trying.” As many faculty members are already active in carpools, Sanders said he hopes the program, which is available as an app, will encourage more student commuters to carpool. “Reaching out to students in a way that they can relate too and is easy to use, is going to help them with that,” Douma said. The program expands transportation opportunities beyond carpooling services. Users have the opportunity to find single rides, which
Sanders said can help students who simply need a ride home during holiday breaks. Users can seek resources to help with biking, walking or transit on the app. For people new to the area, users can find “mentors” to assist with navigating the area. To ensure familiarity with campus-goers, Gopher RideShare requires users to login in with an x500 account. The application is free to download for Androids and iPhones, but costs of individual rides are up to the users to negotiate. To develop the program, PTS relied on the technical services of RideShark, which works to provide a platform for universities and businesses to promote sustainable travel options. “It’s all about choice,” said RideShark President Sharon Lewinson. “We’re about mobility as a service.” “[RideShark] facilitates organization for state universities to help encourage sustainable commuting,” Lewinson said. “We already have the land. We just need to decrease the means of transport.” As technology develops, Lewinson said ride-share programs have become more accessible and easier to use. Sanders said ride-share services have become much more advanced since the days students used index cards to post on a ride-share board in Coffman Union.
Kavanaugh accused of assault BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Wednesday bluntly q u e s t i o n e d t h e a l l e g ation that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted a fellow high school student over 30 years ago, and Republicans warned the accuser the window was closing to tell her story before a confirmation vote.
Trump’s skepticism, the most explicit challenge top Republicans have so far mounted to Christine Blasey Ford’s credibility, came as GOP Senate leaders tried to firm up support for Kavanaugh. A potentially climactic Judiciary Committee showdown is scheduled for next Monday with both Ford and Kavanaugh invited, but her attendance is uncertain, casting doubt on whether the hearing will
be held at all. Ford has said she wants the FBI to investigate her allegation before she will testify. Democrats support that, but Trump and Senate Republicans have been emphatic that it won’t happen. Leaving the White House to survey flood damage in North Carolina from Hurricane Florence, Trump conceded that “we’ll have to make a decision” if Ford’s account proves convincing.
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When you can’t rise above it; considering storm surges and coastal real estate urricane Florence would have happened, regardless of climate change. But the fact of the matter is that change in climate means a change in storms, too. Like many of UMA VENKATA their peers, researchers columnist at Stony Brook University and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have recently looked into exactly how climate change had a hand in the effects of Florence. Their conclusions are that climate change exacerbated the storm and that without climate change, there would have been half as much water dropped onto the most-hit areas — making the diameter of the storm about 80 kilometers (50 miles) smaller. Florence’s storm data is updated on a daily basis, and it will be extensively studied with regard to climate change. In some parts of the world, droughts will strengthen, and in others, tropical storms will increase in frequency and
force, representing plentiful opportunity for further research. Data will be plentiful. The point of saying this is not to advocate for greater climate research — though, as a whole, we need this very badly, and thankfully, dedicated researchers are giving it their all. The meaning of climate research itself, for the point of my argument, is a more than just few layers deep. We can study the timing and strength of storms, but an increase in frequency and strength of tropical storms ensures our cities and homes lie in the path of hurricanes that are at greater and more frequent risk of occurrence. This means we should be actively revamping housing norms, or in the case of sparsely-populated, resource-light, and atrisk areas, consider relocatation entirely. This is easy for me to say. I live in Minnesota — landlocked and loving it. I’m not the one who would have to leave the site of my home, which, for generations, has been on beautiful land that my family is attached to. I understand that leaving this is difficult — just ask any Native American. I understand why a family would prefer to remain on gorgeous coastland; it is absolutely stunning there. However, when we finally concede that storms will become a more frequent reality, it’s hard to justify living there. Building stilted or ultra-fortified homes can do the trick, but only when the entire neighborhood
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The vicious cycle of fortifying, withstanding, rebuilding and fortifying seems inadequate.
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UMN provides two-factor authentication for campus community In the “Hide your kids, hide your Wi-Fi” opinion piece published on September 13, Uma Venkata raised concerns about how few people on campus take advantage of twofactor authentication, a technology that adds a layer of security to help protect your online accounts. As Venkata noted, hacking and phishing attacks are real threats. At the University of Minnesota, financial aid, pay checks, and identity theft can be the unfortunate consequence of unintentionally sharing passwords with clever phishing scammers. Venkata advocated for using Google’s two-factor authentication (Google Authenticator), which works well for your personal Gmail accounts. Currently at the U of M, students, staff, and faculty can opt in to Duo Security, the University’s two-factor authentication provider. Beginning in November, and over the course of the following 12 months, students, faculty, staff and sponsored accounts will be required use Duo Security at the UMN SignIn page. The Sign-In page is the University’s gateway to applications such as MyU, G Suite applications, Canvas and many other services. The requirement will take effect at the time that a University community member’s annual UMN password will need to be reset. Community members will be notified by email two weeks in advance to register for Duo. Learn more about Duo Security at Sign in at it.umn.edu/duo-security-sign-in. Duo two-factor authentication will help students, faculty, staff protect their UMN accounts, financial aid, paychecks, identities and more. The information technology team is excited to provide this benefit to University community members - and to improve the institution’s cybersecurity. Communications to affected members of the University community will occur throughout the process.
Bernard Gulachek is Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at the University.
is completely tied down, as one of the biggest problems from these storms is unsecured, flying debris. Moving the city of Charleston is not on the table, but smaller settlements should begin to mull a move rather than a continual, annual cycle of fortifying, withstanding, rebuilding and fortifying again. The other, more pressing matter is the statistical danger that more frequent hurricanes (or in the Pacific, typhoons) pose to human life. As of Wednesday, 37 people have died due to Florence, in locations where evacuations were widely encouraged. Interestingly enough, people tend to prepare and evacuate less for storms with female names rather than male ones, leading to more casualties for hurricanes with female names. Tropical storms like Irma, Maria, and Florence will not abate. For those who choose to wait them out without the proper preparation — and God forbid that eventually, proper preparation may not exist or be adequate — the federal government is and should be happy to spend millions on rescue, even after residents have refused to evacuate. But living in the path of an inevitable, frequent storm surge will eventually become folly. Maybe the best solution is just to move out before the housing market drowns. Uma Venkata welcomes comments at uvenkata@mndaily.com.
Don’t be sorry, get a flu shot before winter comes Getting a flu shot can be a chore, but protecting your health this winter is worth it. Last year was bad. Remember? The flu seemed to be everywhere. A Centers for Disease Control doctor even called it one of the deadliest flu seasons ever, according to a report published this week in the News Tribune. So don’t delay. Don’t procrastinate. Don’t put it off. Not this year. Get your flu shot. Heed the warnings from the experts and get your flu shot early — before you get sick and regret not having taken care of it. Yes, it can be a chore, but this should help: Both of Duluth’s health systems already have announced ample opportunities for influenza vaccinations, as the News Tribune Health page reported Tuesday. At St. Luke’s primary-care clinics, flu shots will be administered during regular business hours through November. Anyone can call for an appointment or can get a shot if they’re there already for something else. Details, including clinic locations, are at slhduluth.com/ primarycareclinics. Essentia Health is offering flu shots at its various clinics, too,with no appointments necessary during business hours and on weekdays in October and into November. Call Essentia’s Flu Vaccination Hotline at (218) 786-3589 for details, or go to esssentiahealth.org. “The (flu season last year) was the first season to be classified as a high severity across all age groups,” the CDC reported, according to the Miami Herald. The spread of sickness ramped up in November, “reached an extended period of high activity during January and February nationally, and remained elevated through the end of March.” So it was a long season, too, in addition to being severe. Remember? If it hit you, how could you forget?
Last flu season, 180 children died in the U.S. after getting sick, the most since 171 died in 2012-’13 — and 80 percent of them hadn’t been vaccinated. Yes, the flu vaccine can sometimes be hit and miss. So, no, getting a flu shot won’t guarantee not getting sick (though the CDC reports vaccines have been updated to better match currently circulating viruses). Getting a flu shot does improve your odds. And if you do get sick, chances are it won’t be as severe if you’re vaccinated. Getting a flu shot is particularly important for children. It cuts their risk of death from the flu in half, the CDC has determined. Last flu season, 180 children died in the U.S. after getting sick, the most since 171 died in 2012-’13 — and 80 percent of them hadn’t been vaccinated. Flu shots also are important for women who are pregnant, protecting them and their babies even after delivery. “You should get a flu vaccine before flu begins spreading in your community,” the CDC suggests, according to the Herald. “It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies that protect against flu to develop in the body, so make plans to get vaccinated early in the fall, before flu season begins.” That’s now. Or real soon. Don’t wait to heed such sound good advice. Don’t wind up sorry. Editor’s Note: This editorial was originally published in the Duluth News Tribune.
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The University of Minnesota needs to focus on local affordable housing before advancing new development The University’s Commonwealth Terrace Cooperative has a vital role in our campus community.
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t the University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents meeting, University administrators presented their progress on the new St. Paul Strategic Facilities Plan. The plan is JONATHAN ABABIY bold and needed because columnist as the administrators described themselves in the docket item, 59 percent of the campus’ space is in “poor or critical condition.” This is the highest percentage of all University locations. Before the University drops the hundreds of millions it needs to revitalize the campus, it has attempted to sketch out a new, modern campus that balances its urban location, agricultural roots and research vision. So far the plan is great. It puts forth a cohesive vision of a 21st-century campus on par with Minneapolis, but comes with one fatal flaw in its rush to revamp and refresh the St. Paul campus. It too easily ignores the important role the Commonwealth Terrace Cooperative plays on our campus in provid-
ing an affordable place for families and older University students to live. As described in the board’s docket, the CTC area is “identified as an opportunity for major redevelopment given the condition and low-density pattern of the existing buildings.” The plan argues for a potential public-private partnership (P3) redeveloping the land Commonwealth Terrace occupies into a more dense, mixed-use community. The P3 development is appealing because the University would save on costs. A private party would be building, financing and possibly managing the new development — potentially leaving the University with no new debt. However, as the New York Times described in a 2012 article on P3s, the savings aren’t always passed onto students. New P3 housing could come with better design and amenities than CTC, but it doesn’t guarantee the low rents that the current CTC population depends on. According to Marquette Advisors, a real estate advisory firm, rent for a 3-bedroom unit in the Twin Cities’ metro area costs $1602 per month on average. In contrast, the co-op member rate at the CTC is $1203 per month. Nowhere else in the Twin Cities can match CTC’s low rents and convenient location. Rent in the Twin Cities is on the rise, too. The same Marquette Advisors report notes that year over year, rent growth was just over 4 percent, while vacancies remain in the 2 percent range for all apartment styles.
Our metro area’s rental market is harsh on students and their families. Additionally, much of the popularity of CTC stems from the childcare facilities on site. The Community Child Care Center even offers a sliding scale for residents of the CTC. Though the Strategic Facilities Plan mentions keeping the child care facilities, University President Eric Kaler said at the meeting that the CTC redevelopment could include a hotel and possibly a pub, saying “that land absolutely is worth more than what it is being valued at right now.” All of these potential redevelopments could put the land to higher and more economically productive uses, but they forget the families and students who have made the CTC and our campus a thriving community. Whether the University decides to keep the CTC in its final strategic plan or raze it to the ground, the University should not forget the students who live there. This potential redevelopment is very far off, but we, students and faculty, can still give our input on the new strategic plan. Affordability needs to be a top priority for administrators and planners. Before St. Paul gets a trendy hotel, pub stocked with expensive IPAs or a fancy shopping complex, it needs to make sure St. Paul remains an affordable place for older students and families. Jonathan Ababiy welcomes comments at jababiy@mndaily.com.
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Dockless scooters bring new public safety challenges With Lime and Bird scooters, emphasis must be placed on additional safety regulations. The sidewalks of Minneapolis, which have seen nearly every type of transportation, were invaded by something new in the beginning of July — hundreds of motorized scooters. In addition to being fun, they were meant to curb congestion and carbon emissions. While Minneapolis residents have reaped the scooters’ benefits, there are more drawbacks than expected. The city needs to take action. First and foremost, the City of Minneapolis has specific policy rules when it comes to riding the Bird and Lime motorized scooters — the two scooter companies approved in Minneapolis. Above all, riders must follow the same traffic laws as cyclists. This means scooters must be ridden in bikeways unless signs prohibit — not on sidewalks. Riders must also ride in the same direction as traffic. When these policies are not followed, not only is it dangerous for the rider, it creates immense danger for pedestrians. Minneapolis’ first scooter-involved crash happened early August, when a rider collided with a cargo van. Since then, Josh Johnson, the city’s assistant parking systems manager, told the Star Tribune he has received several complaints related to the riding and parking of the scooters. Officials have also said they have concerns for rider and pedestrian safety. Our city is not alone in its struggle to enforce policies. When the City of San Francisco impounded over 500 scooters due to blocked sidewalks and inappropriate parking, the City knew action had to be taken. Following numerous complaints of riders scootering illegally on sidewalks, running into pedestrians and parking incorrectly, San Francisco banned the popular Lime and Bird scooters. It’s only recently San Francisco allowed other companies, Skip and Scoot, to again operate in the city. However, not among the chosen are Lime and Bird — the brands that caused the problem in the beginning. In Minneapolis, Bird and Lime need to focus their attention on formal zoning policies for the scooters, such as specific unloading and drop off zones. For example, Nice Ride is rolling out around 1,500 dockless bikes that offer “virtual parking zones.” The spots are located through an app, and the bikes must be left at one of the designated spots. This ensures bikes don’t block any important areas, such as sidewalks or driveways, though they can still be found around the city. The City and the companies should enforce these types of parking restrictions. Virtual parking zones ensure motorized scooters stay dockless. They could still be parked virtually everywhere, ensuring that sidewalks, driveways and other inconvenient spots aren’t blocked. Motorized scooters are a positive contribution to our city, as they offer an additional affordable and fun option for transportation. When they are not properly regulated, logistical issues develop. We urge students and all riders to be respectful of pedestrians and drivers while using motorized scooters. Obeying traffic laws, not riding on the sidewalks and parking the scooters in an unobtrusive manner are some of the policies that must be followed. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS DEPARTMENT Editorials represent the voice of the Minnesota Daily as an institution and are prepared by the editorial board. SHARE YOUR VIEWS The Minnesota Daily welcomes letters and guest columns from readers. All letters must include the writer’s name, address and phone number for verification. The Daily reserves the right to edit all letters for style, space, libel and grammar. Letters to the editor should be no more than 500 words in length. Guest columns should be approximately 350 words. The Daily reserves the right to print any submission as a letter or guest column. Submission does not guarantee publication.
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HOROSCOPES Today’s Birthday (9/20): Communication profits this year. Share your affection and kindness steadily. Study to unveil a mystery. Summer glory for your crew comes before physical obstacles alert you to stop and smell the roses. Follow your heart this winter. Express your creativity and passion.
To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Written by Nancy Black
Aries (3/21 - 4/19): Today is a 6 — Team harmony requires effort. Don’t share unfinished work. Edit with your core group before presenting more widely.
Libra (9/23 - 10/22): Today is a 7 — Relax and enjoy hanging around with people you love. Laughter recharges your energy. Tell stories and find out how others are doing.
Taurus (4/20 - 5/20): Today is a 9 — Business could interfere with fun. Breathe deeply. Go for professional stability. Find clever ways to cut costs and maximize efficiencies.
Scorpio (10/23 - 11/21): Today is a 7 — Domestic matters have your heart. Resist impulsive moves. Don’t spend if you don’t need to. Research various options for best value.
Gemini (5/21 - 6/21): Today is a 9 — Explorations yield valuable fruit. Get out and discover new terrain. Follow a magnetic attraction. Research the back story.
Sagittarius (11/22 - 12/21): Today is an 8 — Speak out without oversharing. There’s no need to share everything with everybody. Adapt the message to the audience.
Cancer (6/22 - 7/22): Today is an 8 — Demand for your services is on the rise. Heed recommendations and warnings. Income rises and costs are higher too.
Capricorn (12/22 - 1/19): Today is a 9 — Monitor expenses and income to keep things positive. Avoid overspending or overindulging. Optimism pays generous dividends.
Leo (7/23 - 8/22): Today is a 7 — Dance without stepping on your partner’s toes. Take a creative tack without offending another’s idea. Minimize risks of discord or arguments.
Aquarius (1/20 - 2/18): Today is a 9 — In a stalemate, don’t ask for favors. Politely stand your ground. Hold your temper. Irritations are temporary. Notice what’s going on around you.
Virgo (8/23 - 9/22): Today is an 8 — Use mind over muscle. Don’t break your back when a lever will work. Combine exercise with good food and rest for optimum performance.
Pisces (2/19 - 3/20): Today is a 5 — Peaceful privacy revives you. Meditate on expert advice. Consider upcoming moves without making them yet. Graciously ignore someone rude.
Last Issue’s Puzzle Solved
SUDOKU DR. DATE Dr. Date,
I’ve been dating my girlfriend for a couple years now. I’m kinda awkward, and she’s smart and beautiful. I love where our relationship is at. I wouldn’t change a thing. However, this girl in my group of friends doesn’t seem to see it that way. We met at the beginning of freshman year and she’s one of my best friends. We can tell each other almost anything. But recently, she’s been trying to take it further. She’s been flirting with me and acting all touchy and cute in the class we have together, even when my girlfriend is around. It’s making me really uncomfortable. She’s a fantastic friend, but I don’t want our relationship to be anything more than that. At the same time, I still want to be friends with her, and I’m worried that she’ll overreact if I tell her to cut it out. What should I do?
—Friends Without Benefits
Friends Without Benefits,
This answer kind of depends on how much you dislike confrontation. If you want to make sure she gets the hint, you’ll have to tell her directly. If you’re kind about it, it shouldn’t be an issue. I would take her aside and say that you didn’t want to assume, but you’ve been getting some flirty vibes and you don’t want to get her hopes up. Alternatively, you could be like me and avoid your problems with complicated work-arounds. Ask her if she’s seeing anyone, then set her up on a blind date. Don’t know anyone to set her up with? No problem! Just find someone from Tinder or Craigslist. You either set her up with the love of her life or she’ll be too pissed at you to be interested anymore. What could go wrong?
—Dr. Date
Dr. Date,
I haven’t had much luck meeting people so far, so I did what every college student does when they’re desperate — go on Tinder. When I made my Tinder profile, I put the typical things in my bio:
major, music tastes, height, etc. Well, I kind of put … another measurement in there. I purposefully exaggerated, so girls would think it was a joke. Seriously, who thinks a college dude has a 9-inch … thing? Anyways, I met a girl through Tinder and after going out on a couple dates, she and I decided to spend the night at my place. Things were going great and we were getting down to business when she paused and laughed. As in: hold-your-hands-out-and-show-what9-inches-would-be laughed. Even worse, she then said “9 inches? You’d be lucky if that was 4!” Needless to say, nothing else happened, and now I’m incredibly self-conscious. I didn’t think she would believe me in the first place, but an insult like that has crippled my manhood. How can I get over this?
—A Little Worried
A Little Worried,
You … found a girl on Tinder? After a bio like that? Size aside, I’m incredibly shocked you got any matches by putting that measurement in your bio. For the majority of girls, that’s a major turn-off. Anyway, don’t overestimate anything in your Tinder bio. If you say you’re 6 feet 4 and you’re only 5 feet 9, girls who find height important are going to be very disappointed. There’s no upside to this. Instead, underestimate everything. Write that you’re 4 feet 3 inches, then the girl will laugh and think it’s a joke about how everyone on Tinder writes their measurements. Alternatively, they’ll believe you, like you because of your personality and be pleasantly surprised when you meet up. But when it comes to the present, reassure yourself that she was only disappointed because she expected double the size. And next time, keep it out of your bio and turn the lights off before you get it on — just in case.
Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve sudoku, visit sudoku.org.uk.
Last issue’s solution
9/20/2018
—Dr. Date
Want advice from the love doctor? Email Dr. Date at drdate@mndaily.com
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