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Frey leads in mayor’s race The candidate has an early lead, but a winner has yet to be decided in Minneapolis.

15% NEKIMA LEVYPOUNDS

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25% JACOB FREY

In a crowded field of mayoral hopefuls, Jacob Frey led Minneapolis’ election late Tuesday night. Tuesday’s election was the city’s highest municipal

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election voter turnout in two decades, and Frey, the Ward

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3 City Council Member, sported 26 percent of the vote out of 16 candidates. Tom Hoch and incumbent Mayor Betsy

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Hodges received 19 and 18 percent of first-choice votes, respectively. State Rep. Raymond Dehn sat in fourth place, receiving less than 18 percent of first-choice votes.

19% TOM HOCH

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Tuesday’s election was the third ranked-choice municipal election Minneapolis has held. “We feel good. The numbers aren’t all in yet, we’re cautiously optimistic at this point. But clearly, we still have

18% BETSY HODGES

some counting to do,” Frey said in an interview Tuesday

17% RAYMOND DEHN

night. Frey maintained an ample lead throughout the night as

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results trickled in. Standing atop a Jefe Urban Hacienda bar top, Frey

TOP: Jacob Frey addresses the crowd during his Election Day party at Jefe: Urban Hacienda on Nov. 7. LEFT: Tom Hoch speaks with a supporter during his Election Day party at his campaign office on Nov. 7. RIGHT: Betsy Hodges speaks giving thanks to her parents at her Election Day party at Gandhi Mahal restaurant on Nov. 7.

spoke to supporters. To the crowd of more than 100 lively supporters, he said, “Things are looking pretty damn good right now.” At Hodges’ election party at the Gandhi Mahal restaurant, she gave a speech to around 50 supporters. She admitted prospects looked grim, but noted the election could still swing in her favor and focused on her past u See MAYOR Page 4 MADDY FOX, DAILY

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Warsame clinches seat for Sixth Ward The incumbent overpowered community activist Mohamud Noor in the West Bank race. BY ARIANNA VALENZUELA-ZAZUETA avalenzuela@mndaily.com

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Ginger Jentzen speaks with supporters during her Election Day party at the Ukrainian Event Center on Nov. 7.

Race for Ward 3 still undecided Ginger Jentzen leads with firstchoice votes, but a winner has yet to be decided.

34% GINGER JENTZEN

11% SAMANTHA PREE-STINSON

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No clear winner emerged in the competitive Minneapolis Ward 3 city council race Tuesday night. Four candidates ran a close race in the ward, which covers the Marcy-Holmes and Dinkytown neighborhoods. The council seat for the nearly 30,000-person district was left open by Council Member Jacob Frey’s mayoral bid. Voters can expect an announcement with the winner Wednesday at the earliest, following rank-choice tabulation. About 34 percent of first-choice votes went to Socialist Alternative candidate Ginger Jentzen — the most of the four candidates. DFL-endorsed u See WARD 3 Page 4

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28% STEVE FLETCHER

27% TIM BILDSOE

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Incumbent Ward 6 City Council Member Abdi Warsame took over 50 percent of the first-choice votes on Tuesday night, narrowly beating opponent Mohamud Noor, who took 47 percent. The Ward 6 race saw record early voter turnout, with 4,015 ballots cast in the early voting period in a race between two advocates for the Somali community. “[Warsame] will benefit the future… he’s done a lot,” said Yasmin Abdullahi at Warsame’s election party on Tuesday. “He’s a very hard worker and I support him.” Abdullahi Warsame called the incumbent a “hero” at Tuesday’s election party. “The other guy who’s running, he has lost six times,” he said. “He’s someone that we don’t trust for our future. He doesn’t know. He’s like a copycat.” Ramlo Mohamed said he hopes Warsame develops a mall in the Somali community, an idea he’s been working toward recently. “Abdi Warsame did a lot of great things for us,” Mohamed said at the Ward 6 council member’s election party. “He’s there for us whenever we need him.” The heavily populated ward encompasses parts of Cedar-Riverside and the neighborhoods of Phillips West, Ventura Village, Elliot Park, Seward and Loring Heights. Warsame was elected in 2013 as the first Somali-American to serve in a municipal office. The incumbent’s goals for a second term include improving environmental regulations and strengthening relations between communities and police. As of Oct. 26, Warsame raised $39,906.60 u See WARD 6 Page 4

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Abdi Warsame speaks to his supporters during his Election Day party at Harwanaag Restaurant and Cafe on Nov. 7. 3% FADUMO YUSUF

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Voter turnout for Minneapolis municipal election highest in decades Turnout for the 2017 Minneapolis election Tuesday topped previous municpal elections. BY RILYN EISCHENS reischens@mndaily.com

High voter turnout for the Minneapolis municipal elections Tuesday caused ballot shortages and voting slowdowns at some

polling locations. Turnout reached about 43 percent, the highest rate in two decades, according to the city of Minneapolis. Election workers at some polling places resorted to photocopying blank ballots when they ran out of official documents near poll close. About 106,000 ballots were cast during the race, and about 90 percent of those in-person Tuesday, according to the Minneapolis Elections and Voter

Services Division. The Minneapolis Early Voting Center received a record 11,804 ballots in advance of Election Day this year, according to the city of Minneapolis. Between Wards 2, 3 and 6, where many University students live, nearly 5,800 ballots were accepted by the Early Voting Center. This marks a 10 percent overall increase from 2013, when about 80,000

residents voted, according to city of Minneapolis voter data. At 8 p.m. — poll close — five precincts encountered ballot shortages as a result of high turnout and large numbers of spoiled ballots, according to the Minneapolis Elections and Voter Services Division. Election workers photocopied ballots so those in line could still vote Tuesday. u See TURNOUT Page 8

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Meyer leads District 1 Park Board race The District One candidates vied for student support. BY KEVIN BECKMAN kbeckman@mndaily.com

Chris Meyer, the DFL candidate for Minneapolis Park Board District 1, lead the Minneapolis Park Board race Tuesday night. Meyer secured 44.5 percent of first-choice votes with all precincts reporting. Green Party candidate Billy Menz received 35.5 percent and Independent Mohamed Issa Barre received 19.5 percent. District 1 encompasses most of the University area and surrounding neighborhoods. Meyer, along with both other candidates, sought to expand University student involvement in Minneapolis parks. He campaigned directly in University neighborhoods and encouraged students to vote. “Candidates can do a good public service by getting

students registered,” Meyer told the Daily in October. Meyers said he has worked elections in the Dinkytown area since 2008 and sees students struggling to vote every time. Meyers said he will address the “feedback loop” caused by the lack of student voters. Politicians don’t listen to student input because students don’t vote, and students don’t vote because politicians don’t listen to them, he said. He also said he wants to add a “fair share” of parks to the north and east sides of Minneapolis, including University neighborhoods. The Minneapolis Park Board oversees a $110 million system with commissioners overseeing over 6,800 acres on 179 properties, 22 lakes and 102 miles of bilking and walking paths. Cody Olson, executive director of the Southeast Como Improvement Association, previously told the Minnesota Daily the park board advocates for the neighborhoods and acts as a voice for residents on a city level.

Cam Gordon re-elected in Ward 2 unopposed Cam Gordon was running unopposed in the ward that covers UMN area. BY KEVIN BECKMAN kbeckman@mndaily.com

Cam Gordon, the unopposed Green Party candidate for Minneapolis City Council’s Second Ward, secured his victory shortly after polls closed Tuesday. This will be Gordon’s fourth term. Ward 2 covers University neighborhoods Stadium Village, Prospect Park and Southeast Como. In an interview Tuesday, Gordon said he’s hopeful to get more Green party participation on the council. He said in the next four years, the city is going to have to address housing affordability and equity issues. “We’re going to have to keep grappling with racial inequality in our city,” Gordon said. “Some people in our city have it better than others and it’s something we’re going to

“We’re going to have to keep grappling with racial inequality in our city... some people in our city have it better than others and it’s something we’re going to have to work at.” CAM GORDON Ward 2 city council member

have to work at.” Gordon has said he wants Minneapolis to lead the way in public health issues, such as environmental degradation, air quality issues, cancer, obesity and violence. The larger political climate of the city has also been a focus of Gordon’s during his time on the city council. “There seems to be this push toward antiimmigration, racism, bigotry, and I think there’s an opportunity for Minneapolis to … stand with the immigrant communities that are in our city,” Gordon told the Daily in September. He said he also wants efforts put toward defending new Americans

in the city, like creating a Minneapolis legal defense fund for those wary of deportation. Gordon and his policy aids have touted their office’s work on environmental policies — the office has worked on a bring-your-own bag ordinance, clean energy partnerships and a climate action plan. Gordon, a life-long Minneapolis resident, told the Daily he has always appreciated the city’s “urban wilderness” feel, and said his status as the council’s only Green Party member puts him in a “unique position.” Gordon has received 97.1 percent of votes with nine of 11 precincts reporting at 8:45 p.m.

Jenkins makes Democrats sweep Virginia, New Jersey governor’s races history with BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS bigotry,” Northam said. not fake news,” said Leanna anti-Trump sentiment since Ward 8 win “The days of division are Barnes, a 76-year-old from the president took office. BY MN DAILY STAFF Andrea Jenkins was elected as the next Ward 8 Minneapolis City Council member on Tuesday — becoming the nation’s first transgender woman of color elected to public office. Jenkins, the oral historian of the University of Minnesota’s transgender oral history project, won roughly 73 percent of the first-choice vote, far surpassing the totals gained by her three opponents — Terry White, April Kane and David Holsinger. Ward 8, which covers Lyndale, Northrop, Kingfield and other neighborhoods, was previously governed by Elizabeth Glidden.

RICHMOND — Voters in Virginia and New Jersey gave Democratic gubernatorial candidates large victories Tuesday and sent a clear message of rebuke to Republican President Donald Trump. In Virginia’s hard-fought contest, Democratic Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam defeated Republican Ed Gillespie. In New Jersey, front-running Democrat Phil Murphy trounced Republican Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno to succeed unpopular GOP Gov. Chris Christie. The victors said Tuesday’s electoral results had far-reaching repercussions in a sharply divided country. “Virginia has told us to end the divisiveness, that we do not condone hatred and

over. We will move forward,” Murphy said in his own victory speech, invoking Trump by name as he looked headed to a double digit win. Murphy, who earned a fortune at Goldman Sachs before serving as Barack Obama’s ambassador to Germany, delivered his address in the same spot as Christie in his 2013 re-election— after Christie won big over his Democratic rival. The wins in both states are a morale boost to Democrats who had so far been unable to channel antiTrump energy into success at the ballot box in a major election this year. “The people are gonna rise up. They’re not gonna take what he says and this is

East Orange, New Jersey, who voted for Murphy and called his victory a message to the president. Virginia college student Tamia Mallory said she began paying attention to her state’s gubernatorial race when she saw tweets from Trump endorsing Gillespie. That motivated her to examine the race and find out who was running against Gillespie, she said. “It was kind of an antiTrump vote,” Mallory said. Northam, the state’s lieutenant governor, repeatedly sought during long months of divisive campaigning to tie Gillespie to the president. His victory was in large part due to the surge in

Democrats said they had record levels of enthusiasm heading into the race in Virginia, a swing-state and the only Southern state Trump lost last year. Gillespie, meanwhile, sought to keep Trump at a distance throughout the campaign but tried to rally the president’s supporters with hard-edge attack ads focused on illegal immigration and preserving Confederate statues. The strategy was criticized by Democrats and some Republicans as race baiting, but drew praise from former Trump strategist Steve Bannon and others as a canny approach in a state that voted for Hillary Clinton last year.

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Thefts reported on, around campus Multiple incidents of robbery and assault were also reported in the past week. BY MADELINE DENINGER mdeninger@mndaily.com

The University of Minnesota Police Department and the Minneapolis P ol ice Dep art m en t re sponded to multiple reports of theft this week, along with reports of robbery and assault. A University student reported having his car stolen after his keys were taken from an unlocked room in his fraternity house at 1110 5th Street SE on Nov. 4 at 11 p.m. An MPD officer responded to the report on Sunday at 3:49 p.m. A UMPD officer was dispatched to 112 University Ave. on Saturday at 2 p.m. after a student reported having his moped stolen from a parking lot. The theft reportedly took place between Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. and Oct. 31 at 5 p.m. MPD responded to a report of a stolen vehicle at 806 6th Street SE on Friday at 4 p.m. The victim discovered her car was missing on Saturday morning. Minnesota State Patrol recovered the vehicle later that day. An MPD officer responded to a report of an aggressive robbery on 15th Avenue SE and University Avenue

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A University student reported having his car stolen after his keys were taken from an unlocked room in his fraternity house at 1110 5th Street SE, as seen on Monday, Nov. 6.

SE on Oct. 31 at 9:15 p.m. The suspect was gone upon the arrival of the officer, and the victim declined medical assistance. No valuables were taken. MPD responded to an assault reported at 2812 University Ave SE on Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. The victim and suspect

CRIME SUMMARY WHEN: 12:00 p.m. October 31 WHAT: A student reported having his laptop stolen. WHERE: 300 Washington Ave SE

worked together at a hotel and had been fighting

THEFT WHEN: 2:30 p.m. November 1 WHEN: 1:50 a.m. November 4 WHAT: UMPD officers responded to a WHAT: A witness sobered two theft from a motor vehicle. suspects attempting to remove property from the victim’s apartment. WHERE: 601 Delaware St SE WHERE: 711 4 St SE

WHEN: 10:45 a.m. October 30 WHAT: A student had his model stolen from this location. WHERE: 516 15 Ave SE

for the past few months. The male victim reported

victim did not sustain any physical injuries.

being struck on the top of the head by the suspect. The

Prof. hopes to open programs to more diverse faculty Administrators said diversity can’t come at the cost of qualified staffing. BY ELIANA SCHREIBER eschreiber@mndaily.com

After hearing complaints from students, one University of Minnesota professor took it upon himself to increase faculty diversity. The Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship program, started at the University by professor Sean Garrick, was originally developed at the University of California system schools. Garrick, a mechanical engineering professor, said the idea behind the program is to recruit highly qualified Ph.Ds to the University from underrepresented gender, race, sexuality and ethnicity groups.

The candidates are then considered for full-time faculty positions. “You really have to build connections with the people before they’re looking for a job,” he said. Garrick presented the program to Vice Provost Karen Hanson at October’s Board of Regents meeting. While recognizing that diversity in faculty is important, Regent Steve Sviggum said hiring qualified candidates comes first. “It’s a great goal to try to increase diversity of our staff,” he said. “But it can’t be done at the expense of our performance.” Based on the results from the program at the UC system schools, Garrick said he expects between 25 and 40 percent of participants in the program this year to take on tenure-track positions

at the University. “This is not about getting a more diverse research pool,” he said. “If you don’t think you would hire them, don’t bring them in.” As a professor and associate vice provost in the Office for Equity and Diversity, Garrick said students often bring up the need for more diverse faculty. Computer science junior Siddharth Paari said he sees a diverse set of professors, but overall would prefer a professor that’s a good teacher over a professor from an underrepresented group. Paari cited specific instances with professors who he said seemed more apathetic, and he felt they only taught classes for research opportunities. “I definitely appreciate the thought, it’s just that I pay to go here,” he said. Environmental science

24/7 online UMN counseling program draws return users Effective U aims to help students manage stress and time management. BY CLEO KREJCI ckrejci@mndaily.com

University of Minnesota students pulling all-nighters can find immediate stress relief and time management counseling at the click of a button. Effective U, an online counseling program in its first academic year at the University, provides a new set of counseling services aimed at promoting tools for student well-being. The six modules were designed to help identify and provide solutions to stress, time, monetary and academic concerns common to students at the University. The University’s Student Counseling Services, SMART Learning Commons and the Office of Undergraduate Education completed the project in spring 2017, although it was not fully promoted for student use until this fall. From Aug. 1 to Oct. 31, the program had 2,166 sessions and just over 10,000 page views. Of those participants, 34.8 percent of users returned for more counseling, according to Lynell Williams, special projects lead and counselor for Student Academic Success within Student Counseling Services. Williams envisioned that

the program could help students find resources when the counseling offices are closed. “If a student is... studying at 10 at night, or midnight or 2 a.m., heaven forbid… and they need to reach out for something... this is always up,” Williams said. “We see this as an extension of our services and complementary to what we do in the office.” Effective U came into fruition after developers analyzed data collected by SCS on specific student concerns. Out of 72 Effective U student users, 52 percent said final exam preparation was most important out of eight possible modules, followed by time management at 50 percent. “Managing your stress” and “managing your time” are the most frequently visited modules as of October 2017, Williams said. “It wasn’t a surprise to me that these are top issues for students,” Williams said. “What was a pleasant surprise to me [was] that the student responses indicated a high level of self-awareness about how these issues interact with academic performance and overall well-being.” Effective U developers consulted data from the Leavers’ 2014-15 study, a University study analyzing why students leave the school, which showed that 32 percent of first-time freshmen who left the University after one year did so for academic reasons, 11 percent because of mental

health concerns. “We do know that stress pervades the lives of students in many different forms,” Williams said. “It’s kind of a common denominator.” Lindsay H. Matts-Benson, instructional designer for University Libraries, said she thinks students sometimes face stigmas about asking for help with counseling services. “You don’t have to go into an office to get advice on this,” Matts-Benson said. Williams said Effective U’s online-specific platform was created in part as a response to the way the current generation prefers to obtain information through technology. Each module finishes with a customized plan aimed at helping students improve their skills, such as a weekly schedule or financial budget. The program now includes a “boost your study habits” module, released on Nov. 3. Developers say they will complete a new module, “final exam prep,” by the end of this semester. Andrew Palahniuk, academic technologist at Walter Library who helped design the program, said Effective U helps introduce general ideas to help students move forward with how to pursue in-person counseling. “Acknowledging that you need help is a vulnerable state,” Palahniuk said. “That’s not a sign of weakness, that’s a sign of strength, to go talk with someone.”

senior Ka Yang said in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, most of her professors have been male, and her female professors are predominantly white. But Ka said having a professor of a different ethnicity or gender doesn’t necessarily mean she’ll learn better. “It’s nice to see that there would be a more diverse faulty, but it’s more the quality of the professors that we’re getting than the quantity,” she said. Annalynn Alt, a first-year graduate student in speech language pathology, said out of the small set of professors within her department, the program is dominated by white women. Alt, who earned her undergraduate degree at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, said her field has been

female dominated. Given past experiences, she was surprised by a higher number of male professors in the program at the University of Minnesota, she said. Fellow speech language pathology first-year graduate student Kelyn Gress said in her female-dominated program, it’s helpful to have a male professor’s perspective. Gress also said she enjoys learning from faculty with different cultural backgrounds, something she feels isn’t wellrepresented. Anthropology sophomore Sophie Taylor said as a white, female student, she hadn’t thought much about whether her professors represented minorities well. “I’d had a good array of genders,” Taylor said, but added that a majority of her professors have been white

and middle-aged. The lack of diversity never bothered her, although Taylor did say she felt more comfortable asking questions to a female professor than their male colleagues. Garrick said one advantage of implementing the program at the University specifically is that it has programs that UC system schools don’t, like agricultural sciences. This allows the University to hire candidates from a pool that other schools aren’t recruiting from. He also mentioned that while the Twin Cities are a vibrant city environment, it’s more affordable than major cities like Chicago or Los Angeles. “I think we can leverage all of those things to compete on a national level for the few candidates that we have,” Garrick said.

Research could inform better classes Special education teachers in Osseo have adopted the new method. BY HELEN SABROWSKY hsabrowsky@mndaily.com

When LeAnne Johnson was partnered with a child with special needs for a college practicum course, they clicked immediately. While the boy was nonverbal, they quickly formed a bond during the time Johnson spent working with him on motor development. “It was a really eye-opening experience to interact with him,” she said. “There were moments when you could tell you were making a connection.” This experience motivated Johnson, now a researcher and assistant professor with the University’s College of Education and Human Development, to pursue a career in special education. In 2016, Johnson launched a program that aims to help special education teachers use behavioral and demographic student data to create goals and changes in their classrooms. Today, the program is expanding to include mainstream classes. “Back when I was teaching, teachers just got together and talked,” said Kandi Larson, early childhood special education coordinator for Osseo Area Schools. “This program is giving the discussion some structure

and putting some specifics into the discussion.” Project LEAD is designed to help improve the quality of structured early learning environments, like daycares and early child care offered through school districts, Johnson said. The program focuses on these settings because they are better equipped to identify students who may not succeed independently in a traditional classroom and, as a result, need additional support. Additionally, Project LEAD targets children with invisible disabilities — like those with some developmental delays — as these conditions often go unnoticed until kindergarten. “We lose tremendous opportunities by not finding those children sooner,” she said. With Johnson’s guidance, four Osseo classrooms implemented Project LEAD — Learning to Use Educational Data for Active Decision Making — last year. Johnson studied how these teachers used classroom data during teaming time, a meeting where educators problem-solve together. Data can be collected through developmental screenings and behavioral reporting systems or through a teacher-created form, like a checklist or selfassessment, Johnson said. Analyzing behavioral data allows educators to understand whether disproportionate numbers

of kids from racial, gender, disability status or English language-learner groups are engaging in troubling behaviors, she said. Using data also enables teachers to determine when they should make classroom changes or alter their teaching styles, Johnson said. This year, all Osseo early childhood teachers are making use of the program and the district hopes to fully implement it within the next five years. While researchers haven’t yet analyzed the overall success of wider implementation, Osseo early childhood special education teacher Liz Stuprich said she expects to see results within the next few years. Using data to problem solve during teaming time not only increases weekly success of students, but also enables teachers to better communicate with families of children with special needs. “We’re able to bring information to teaming that we can then bring to families,” Stuprich said. “We can share the progress and success of each child.” Johnson said the stigma that surrounds special education is a huge barrier in assisting students. “It’s a big deal for us to change the messaging around what special education looks like, to that parents don’t feel threatened by it,” Johnson said. “[My work] tries to break down those barriers.”

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Betsy Hodge speaks giving thanks to her parents at her Election Day party at Gandhi Mahal restaurant on Nov. 7.

After initial voting tallies, Hodges’ prospects wane The incumbent has presided over a number of scandals, but she isn’t out of this ranked-choice race yet. BY CARTER BLOCHWITZ & ALLISON CRAMER cblochwitz@mndaily.com & acramer1@mndaily.com MAX OSTENSO, DAILY

Nekima Levy-Pounds prepares to address the crowd with her daughter during her Election Day party at her campaign headquarters on Nov. 7.

Frey leads in mayor’s race Mayoral election u from Page 1

work in her speech. “And here’s another thing we know — that the people of Minneapolis and this city is an extraordinary city, and we have done some extraordinary things together in the last four years and that we have the hearts and the minds of the people in Minneapolis,” she said. Hodges departed the party after her speech. As the night wore on, a projector displaying live election results was taken down. Rep. Raymond Dehn finished fourth in first-choice votes on Tuesday night — a disappointing finish for a candidate who gained the most support at the city’s DFL convention in July. More than 50 people showed up to Dehn’s election party at Du Nord Craft Spirits. As election results trickled in, the mood in the room quickly grew somber, though Dehn and supporters still had hope for the remaining results.

“We’re looking at the numbers, and there’s still a path for victory,” Dehn said. Because no candidate gained a first-round majority, election officials will begin redistributing votes over a series of rounds on Wednesday. After each round, the candidate with the smallest number of votes is eliminated. University of Minnesota student Adi Penagonda, a member of Dehn’s campaign, voiced disappointment over the early results, but said the election brought more students out to vote. “We’re getting record turnouts in student precincts, and that’s something that had never happened before,” Penagonda said. “It feels good to see people in these precincts getting involved.” This year’s election saw high overall voter turnout, along with record early voter turnout in the city. As many as 100,000 people turned out to polling places in Minneapolis Tuesday.

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Tom Hoch’s supporters applaud after hearing him speak during his election night party at his campaign office on Nov. 7.

Frey, 36, first took office as Ward 3 City Council member in 2013. Ward 3 encompasses part of Marcy-Holmes, Dinkytown and downtown neighborhoods. While on the council, Frey’s focus on development brought rapid growth to his ward — drawing praise but also concerns of gentrification. Frey, alongside other council members, passed a citywide minimum wage

increase ordinance over the summer. He also co-authored the city’s sick and safe time ordinance that passed in May 2016. Throughout Hodges’ first term as mayor, she faced criticism over policecommunity relationships — including the high-profile shootings of Jamar Clark and Justine Damond. In the days leading up to the election, Damond’s husband endorsed Frey.

Around 50 people made up the group waiting on election results at Gandhi Mahal Restaurant on East Lake Street Tuesday, where incumbent Mayor Betsy Hodges acknowledged her initial prospects weren’t promising. Hodges finished third in first-choice votes when all precincts had reported with 18.08 percent, behind Tom Hoch and Jacob Frey. Frey secured the most first-choice votes of the race with just over 25 percent. Those at the loud, guitar-filled venue watched as a projector showed live polling results on a wall and focused on Hodges’ path to victory. The only area where she won an edge in the rankedchoice ballot was from voters’ third-choices. She won 21.57 percent of third-choice votes, the most in the category. After the vote has been reshuffled through rounds of rankedchoice eliminations, the thirdchoice route leaves her a chance for re-election. “The thing we know right now is that the numbers don’t look great for me,” Hodges said at the event. “The other thing we know is that we have ranked-choice voting.” The crowd answered with

cheers. After her address, Hodges left. The energy dwindled, and people moved for their coats. Attendees at the event spoke of her accomplishments in office and maintained a quiet hope for the current race. “I think Betsy has a great record over the last 4 years — a strong record to run on,” said Jeremy Reicheberger, 26, of Northeast Minneapolis. “I believe she will be able to pull on those second and third rankchoice votes.” Hodges’ father, Morrison Hodges, said he still believes his daughter will win re-election. But things are different than before, he said, and it won’t be as easy this time. Hodges served two terms on the city council before taking over as mayor in 2013. Hodges held the office for a number of police reforms and workplace ordinances, like paid sick and safe leave in 2016 and a $15 minimum wage hike in June. A set of high-profile controversies also marked her tenure as mayor so far. Her office faced turbulence after the Nov. 15, 2014 fatal police shooting of Jamar Clark, which brought national press coverage and Black Lives Matter protests that lasted about two weeks. The protest took the form of a round-the-clock encampment outside the Minneapolis Police Department’s Fourth Precinct.

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for his campaign and holds the DFL endorsement and endorsements from U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, DMinnesota and state Sens. Kari Dziedzic, DFL- Minneapolis and Jeff Hayden, DFL-Minneapolis. Mohamud Noor is currently the executive director of the Confederation for Somali Community in Minneapolis. The candidate’s goals included increased access to home ownership and transforming the prison system. Noor served as a Minneapolis School Board director in 2013. He ran as the DFL candidate for the state senate’s District 59 and ran twice for the state House of Representatives for Senate District 60B. Noor was endorsed by state Rep. Ilhan Omar, DFL-Minneapolis, and Mayor Betsy Hodges. As of Oct. 26, Noor had raised $23,472.60 in campaign funds.

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Steve Fletcher speaks with the Minnesota Daily during his Election Day party at Mac’s Industrial Sports Bar on Nov. 7.

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candidate Steve Fletcher received 28.24 percent of firstchoice votes, the second-most of the candidates. For secondchoice votes, Fletcher finished first with 38.22 percent, while Jentzen finished last in secondchoice votes with 13.65 percent. Tuesday night, about 200 supporters talked and danced at a high-energy Jentzen election party. “Regardless of the result of the election, the fight isn’t over,” Jentzen told a cheering crowd at the Ukrainian American Community Center. “Tonight, Minneapolis voted socialist.” Jentzen set a record for Minneapolis city council candidate fundraising, raising $156,688.52 as of Oct. 26. She pushed for rent control and police reform during her campaign and was endorsed by the Minnesota Nurses Association and Democratic Socialists of America, among other groups. DFL-endorsed candidate Steve Fletcher received 28.24 percent of first-choice votes, the second-most of the candidates. He also won endorsements from U.S. Rep.

Keith Ellison, D-Minnesota and State Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minneapolis, among others. Fletcher — whose platform centered on affordable housing and social justice issues — raised about $42,900 as of Oct. 26. Supporters were enthusiastic at Fletcher’s election party late Tuesday. Many remained cautiously optimistic about the election results. “I’m pretty sure we won this race,” Fletcher said to a cheering crowd of about 30 people at Mac’s Industrial Sports Bar Tuesday night. Wells Fargo insurance manager and former Plymouth city council member Tim Bildsoe won nearly 27 percent of firstchoice votes. His platform focused on affordable housing, support for small business and city infrastructure. As of Oct. 26, the North Loop Neighborhood Association president raised nearly $40,000. Bildsoe was endorsed by the Star Tribune. Green Party candidate Samantha Pree-Stinson, who received about 10 percent of first-choice votes, campaigned on addressing inequities and affordable housing. The U.S. Army veteran and former educator raised nearly $22,000 as

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of Oct. 26. She won endorsements from mayoral candidate Nekima Levy-Pounds and Ward 2 City Council Member Cam Gordon, among others. At an election party co-hosted by Levy-Pounds, energy levels remained high through Tuesday night. Pree-Stinson said she got more support than she could have imagined during the race. “Regardless of outcome, this is a win tonight,” she said. Frey was elected as Ward 3’s city council member in 2013, when he unseated the ward’s two-term incumbent. As a council member, he focused on constituent involvement and economic development.

BY MAX CHAO & KELLY BUSCHE mchao@mndaily.com & kbusche@mndaily.com Around 50 attendees at DFL Rep. Raymond Dehn’s election party watched the Minneapolis mayoral candidate take in about 17 percent of first-choice votes on Tuesday night. “We’re looking at the numbers, and there’s still a path for victory,” Dehn said in an interview with the Minnesota Daily as election results came in. By 10:30 p.m., the crowd had thinned at Du Nord Craft Spirits in southeast Minneapolis. Candidates Jacob Frey, Tom Hoch and incumbent Betsy Hodges beat out Dehn for first-choice votes. Dehn, who has been a state representative since 2012 for District 59B, campaigned on affordable housing, police accountability and establishing Minneapolis as a sanctuary city. In an interview Tuesday night, Dehn said he also felt it was important to have students working on his campaign over the last 10 months. Dehn’s campaign manager, Joelle Stangler, was the University of Minnesota’s student body president from 2014 to 2016. “We need to look to young people a whole lot more than we currently do,” he said. “Evidently, we’ve quadrupled turnout in student precincts from 2013. I mentioned earlier that

that’s one of the things that we thought was important to do, and we did it.” Raquel Sidie-Wagner, Dehn’s volunteer coordinator, said she is proud of Dehn’s campaign because people initially said it “wasn’t viable.” “No matter what happens ... his team was scrappy and creative and worked their tails off, and I’m really proud to have been a part of it,” SidieWagner said. Adi Penagonda, a University of Minnesota student and campaign worker for Dehn, said the numbers did not look great for a Dehn victory, but was optimistic about election outcomes. “It’s important that new voices are heard. We’re getting record turnouts in student precincts and that’s something that had never happened before,” Penagonda said. “I’ve been organizing at the U for elections for the past couple of years, and this is something that takes multiple years. It feels good to see people in these precincts getting involved.” Dehn was endorsed by the Minnesota Nurses Association, Minnesota Young DFL, Our Revolution National and state Rep. Ilhan Omar, DFLMinneapolis. In his three years as a representative, Dehn has focused on affordable housing and policing in Minneapolis. He also serves on a public safety committee and passed a 2014 bonding bill to help developers build low-cost housing, according to past Minnesota Daily coverage.

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Outside hitter Jasmyn Martin prepares to hit the ball against Purdue on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Maturi Pavilion.

Gophers rely on deep freshman class

First-year Stephanie Samedy leads the Gophers in kills with 340 on the season. BY OWEN MAGEAU omageau@mndaily.com

Minnesota heads in to its match against Purdue as No. 2 in the country and a 23-2 record to boot. Many of the team’s key contributors have come from their freshman class. Stephanie Samedy, Lauren Barnes, and Jasmyn Martin have all played extensively for the Gophers this season with 22 starts or more by each of them. “We would be struggling to play without them because there is a lot of

them,” said head coach Hugh McCutcheon. “They are critical. They’ve all come in and contributed in lots of different ways and are adding a ton of value.” The class is headlined by Samedy, who’s been outstanding this year. She leads the Gophers with 340 kills and 3.95 kills per set. Samedy has also piled up 258 digs and 65 total blocks this season. She has been an integral part of the starting lineup since day one. Barnes has also been a key piece to the Gophers starting unit. She has been a defensive specialist this year, while playing in all 86 sets, Barnes is fourth on the team with 173 digs. Martin and fellow freshman Sydney Klienman have received their fair share of

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playing time as well this season. Martin has played in 67 of the team’s 86 sets this season. She has made the most of that time on the court by racking up 147 kills and 36 blocks. Klienman has played in 25 sets. She has produced 35 kills for a 1.4 kill per set average. “As a [freshman] class, I think we’re doing a pretty good job,” Samedy said. “We’re just trying to take on whatever role we have on the team and giving the most that we can for our teammates.” Going into the season, McCutcheon didn’t know how much he would rely on his freshmen to contribute. “It was hard to say,” McCutcheon said. “We knew [the freshmen] were talented, but we didn’t know if they would be any good or not. It turns out

that they are doing well.” One thing that makes this freshmen class’ performance more impressive is that they’re doing it in their first semester as a college student. They have a lot going on in their lives in addition to volleyball. They’re adjusting to life as a college student, which can be difficult for some. “There are challenges, but my teammates always give great advice,” Samedy said. “They always help us out, just making sure we know what we should be doing. They tell us we should front load everything in terms of school, so it hasn’t been too bad.” If this freshman class can continue to perform, a playoff run could be around corner for the Gophers. They just can’t get too far ahead

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of themselves. “We don’t look too far ahead,” Samedy said. “We just take it point by point, focus

on the things we need to do within each point, to make sure that we get the result that we want.”

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Returners help Gophers for season Minnesota has 10 players from its roster returning to the team this season. BY ANTHONY BRYANT abryant@mndaily.com

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Forward Sydney Squires hustles to beat her opponents down the field at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Friday, Oct. 20.

U misses NCAA Tournament Last year, Gophers made the tourney after winning the two Big Ten titles. BY ERIK NELSON enelson@mndaily.com

The Gophers (11-5-3, 7-3-1 Big Ten) failed to qualify for the NCAA tournament Monday, ending their season. The Gophers’ 2017 season ended on Oct. 29 when they lost to Wisconsin (135-2, 6-3-2 Big Ten) 2-0 in the Big Ten quarterfinal at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie

Stadium. Wisconsin lost in the Big Ten semifinal to Northwestern on Nov. 3 but qualified for the NCAA tournament. During the season, forward Sydney Squires scored a team-leading 14 goals, and forward April Bockin led the team with 12 assists. Last season, North Carolina State eliminated Minnesota in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Nov. 12, 2016. The 2017 women’s soccer NCAA final will be on Dec. 3 at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando, Florida.

For the the Minnesota women’s basketball team, the 2017-2018 season will be the accumulation of lessons learned. Minnesota finished with a 15-17 record last year, landing 10th in the Big Ten. With 10 players returning, the Gophers have a team built off of experience to showcase what they’ve learned. The Gophers face Lehigh to start the season Nov. 11, where that experience will be in full display. “I think we got a great schedule and the fact that we have a lot more upperclassmen this year and we’re not so young, and everyone has a year of experience under their belts is going to really help us a lot,” said senior guard Carly Wagner. “They know what to expect, they know what the Big Ten’s like, and I think we’re ready to rock and roll now. We know what it’s all about.” Wagner, who led the team in scoring last year with 19.1 points per game and was recently named to the Preseason All Big Ten Team. She is looking to elevate her game even more for the upcoming season. After earning two Big Ten Second Team selections, and currently sitting eighth on the all-time scoring list for the Gophers, Wagner’s has put together quite the career. However, for head coach Marlene Stollings, the

best has yet to come for the senior. “We challenged [Wagner] to become better at reading off of screens and to be better at ball handling in general,” Stollings said. “She’s been very receptive and she worked really hard this summer, so we have high expectations for her senior year.” Wagner doesn’t brag about her skills. Instead, she talked about how she wants to assist the team in areas where putting up shots couldn’t help. “Leadership and experience are a couple things I’ll bring to the table this year,” Wagner said. With a new season comes new challenges, but maybe just as important, a new identity. With the team gaining an extra year of experience, the Gophers are starting to figure out what kind of team they are. Senior center Jessie Edwards will start the season eighth all-time on Minnesota’s block list. She will look to rise up the leaderboard during this season. “We’re planning on having a really diverse team,” Edwards said. “In previous seasons, we’ve been more guard centered, but this year we’re focusing on having a really diverse offense. From posting up inside, three-point shooting, and attacking the drive as well.” Outside of Edwards, the team will bring back senior Bryanna Fernstrom and sophomore Taiye Bello, two centers that played major minutes last season. Together, the trio started a total of 32 games combined. Alongside Wagner

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Senior center Jessie Edwards goes up to shoot at Williams Arena on Dec. 14, 2016.

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in the backcourt, Kenisha Bell, who averaged 16.1 points per game and Gadiva Hubbard, who averaged 12.5 points, make their returns, as the Gophers focus on one area on the court in particular. “Our team’s definitely focusing more on defense,” Edwards said. “We’re putting in a lot of work. We’re just going back to work, focusing on our footwork, and I think that’s really going to show during the season.” Edwards said the team’s gelling together even better than last, a sentiment that Stollings knows will play a major factor going forward.

“I think what we’re going to see is a more mature team,” Stollings said. “They know what it’s like now. Last year, it was brand new to them going into those environments, playing at Maryland, and Ohio State, and Michigan State, three of the top teams in our conference last year. They know what to expect now.” With her last season coming up soon, Wagner wants the team to understand one thing before she leaves. “Don’t take anything for granted,” Wagner said. “You never know when your last game might come.”

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CULTURE to CONSUME By Maddy Folstein

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“Reply All” This Gimlet-produced podcast shares fascinating stories about the Internet. Recent episodes have covered Facebook surveillance, phishing and Internet bounty hunters. The podcast is like an Internet-focused “This American Life” for the meme-obsessed generation.

Watch this: “Abstract: The Art of Design” This Netflix series is like “Chef’s Table” for artists. Each episode follows a different world-renowned designer, from German illustrator Christoph Niemann to Nike shoe designer Tinker Hatfield. The show might spark your own creative impulses, and at the very least give you new accounts to follow on Instagram.

Host this: Friendsgiving With midterms wrapping up and Thanksgiving break just around the corner, invite your closest friends over for a night of food and fun. Break out the apple cider, mashed potatoes and, if you’re brave, the classic Thanksgiving turkey to celebrate friendship and gratitude. Encourage guests to bring their favorite side dish, and you’re likely to have leftovers that will last you through the rest of the month.

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Friday Campus Night: Future Classics — Emerging Composers Spotlight Presented by the Minnesota Orchestra’s Student Ambassadors, this night of classical music will showcase seven up-and-coming composers. Not only will students get discounted tickets, but they’ll be able to arrive early and enjoy coffee and cookies while interacting with musicians and composers. Where Minnesota Orchestra, 1111 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis Hours 6:30-10 P.M. Cost $12 for students

Saturday 15th Annual Vegan Thanksgiving Potluck Looking to switch over to a vegan diet? This potluck, hosted by the activist group Compassionate Action for Animals, will bring together Minneapolis vegans to enjoy an array of sustainable, animal-friendly cuisine. Guests are encouraged to bring a dish to share and reusable utensils. Where Matthews Park, 2318 29th Ave S, Minneapolis Hours 12 P.M.-2:30 P.M. Cost a dish to share

Sunday Art on my Sleeve Join the Twin Cities’ vintage experts to learn how to customize your own recycled clothing. Art on My Sleeve lets local artists showcase their work, with a focus on customized upcycled clothing. Shops like Pacify MPLS will be hand-painting thrifted attire, while fashion and fashion expert Ashley Schulzetenberg will teach you how to incorporate trendy, sustainable clothing in your winter wardrobe. Where Schmidt Artist Lofts, 900 7th St W, Saint Paul Hours 12 P.M.-4 P.M. Cost Free

A&E sat down with the dean to discuss her new position and student concerns. BY KATE DRAKULIC kdrakulic@mndaily.com

he College of Design recently hired Carol Strohecker as the dean, a role that hasn’t been permanently filled for the past two academic years. Previously the vice provost at Rhode Island School of Design, Strohecker’s goal is to bring stability and prosperity to the college. What interested you about the University of Minnesota? I’m the graduate of two land-grant universities: The University of Maryland and MIT. I like that land-grant mission, where working with the community is an important way to find interesting problems that members of the university community can work on. We incorporate it into academic curriculum, and that becomes part of the teaching and learning experiences for the students. Especially as designers, we always want to be involved with people for and with whom we are designing. I feel that a land-grant university is especially well-situated for that kind of work. Looking at the College of Design, it’s really quite unique. Design is typically bundled with a broader spectrum of disciplines in the fine arts… It’s unusual and I think it gives us special opportunities to make a difference in the world. What is your vision for the college? A lot of it happens in collaboration with the faculty and students. I wouldn’t come in with only my own vision, but I’m doing a lot of listening in these early days. I want to work collaboratively to come up with a very crisp statement of what that mission should be. Even though we’re on two campuses and we encompass a range of disciplines, we want to come together and have an identity as a

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Newly appointed dean of the University’s College of Design Carol Strohecker poses for portraits on Sept. 22.

coherent college of design. Have students and faculty raised any other hopes or concer ns about the college? One of the big things has to do with diversity, both within the college and throughout the University. We want to acknowledge that we’re living in a global culture. We want to make sure that we have representation of diverse perspectives. It’s very important as we’re designing for people to understand how the population of the Twin Cities and the state is changing and how we anticipate that will continue to change. But also, how we can partner with people across the nation and across the globe so that we’re coming up with problem formulations and also solutions that are going to benefit people on a large scale. I would say diversity is a large part of that. In preparation for this inter view, I talked with current design students from dif ferent majors. Many felt overlooked and isolated on the St. Paul campus and felt that CDES isn’t receiving the same recognition as other colleges. Another issue raised

was the cost of printing. Can you talk a little bit about both of these issues? We have a communications team, which has been growing. I think as the team continues to congeal as a working force … not only will we see those voices represented in our own internal college communications, but we’ll have good links to the University-wide communications. I would encourage students to think of themselves as active participants in that process. We all need to work together to promote the college. Sending an email to someone in the communications group or knocking on the door … I hope they’ll feel welcome to do that. Printing is an ongoing project. We recognize that this is only one of many expenses students have, some of which might be higher for design students just because of the nature of the work. More and more of that work happens both in the creation and presentation through digital media, but not only. We do still need to print. We do have some stats from the studies that we’ve done about the printing costs and what students are spending overall.

I would also hope that wherever we continue to do the printing, we’re using recycled paper so that we can bring the consciousness of the environment into the process, which we need to have in all of our design processes. I personally was really encouraged to arrive as a new dean and see that work well underway. I think over the past two or three years we can show that the numbers of prints are going down and therefore the total cost to students. Let me back up and come to that big question again, about the CDES students sometimes feeling like they don’t get the prominence or priority or respect, perhaps, that other students get. Where that is something they feel in the context of the University, it may actually be a reflection of things happening in the larger world. It helps to take a historical perspective in looking at these things. Those immersed in history would know that we’ve come through a very particular moment historically… we’ve been through the 20th century with so many technological innovations, and then, as we enter the 21st century, the computer technologies in particular

have really taken off. I think the engineering, the STEM professions, ended up taking on a priority because people were putting their hopes in them. What we’re realizing now, and design especially calls attention to this point, is that you can’t just have technology independent of people. People are using technology, and policy shapes how technology can be distributed and used. It’s working best when we have an equitable society where a number of perspectives can be equally considered. So, we need those human perspectives and they are the humanities … I would hope that our students would be tuned into all of that and realize that they have a lot to offer, not only through their particular design discipline, but as designers in general. What’s the best way for students to reach out and become active? It’s important for students to know their faculty advisors. They can go to their department administrator or department head. Another way is the Communications Office — helping us connect to each other and to the University and the broader world. I would hope also that students are talking to each other. Is there anything else you would like students to know about you or your administration? We really have a great group of administrators and staff and faculty all working in the interests of the students. We’re an educational institution. That is why we’re here. I would hope the students wouldn’t feel shy — we feel that if we said yes to your application that means you’re part of the community and we want to hear from you. So, knock on the door, send an email. We really need the input. Editor’s note: This Q&A has been edited for length and clarity.

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Art across cultures at Small World Coffee Hour at Weisman Art Museum Hosting their “Art” day at the Weisman Art Museum, the organization brought students together to celebrate cultural differences through art. BY KATE DRAKULIC kdrakulic@mndaily.com

enna, Bollywood, ink paintings and jazz — the theme of Friday afternoon was art. As part of their weekly meetings, Small World Coffee Hour hosted a special event in collaboration with the Weisman Art Museum and a handful of student groups to celebrate what art represents across cultures. The University of Minnesota Jazz Club, looking sharp in suits and ties, blared their horns as people trickled in. Students wrote their names and favorite colors on a name tag, a SWCH meeting norm, and sipped on hot tea and coffee while they greeted each other. Participating student g ro u p s i n c l u d e d

Indian Bollywood group Jazba Entertainment, the Pakistani Student Association and the Russian Speaking Student Association. Each of the groups occupied a table and gave small, informational presentations about art in their cultures. “I try to learn about different cultures and tell people about my culture and where I came from,” said Valeria Voloshyna, senior finance and management information systems major at Carlson. Voloshyna joined the Russian Speaking Student Association when she was a freshman. She’s currently the president of the group. “We do things like watch movies, play card games and share what Russian culture is like. We [also] have weekly meetings and bigger events where we celebrate the holidays,” Voloshyna said.

As the afternoon commenced, students snacked on Chinese food and toured WAM’s recently installed exhibition, “Jizi: Journey of the Spirit.” The exhibit, which comprises large ink paintings that resemble landscapes, speaks to religion and traditional Chinese culture. The grand size of the works question and suggest the presence of a universal spirit. Friday’s event and activities were coordinated by senior chemistry major Mazen Elsaid. Born in Egypt, he initially joined SWCH because of the comfortable interactions and welcoming environment of group meetings. “[Cultural learning] is very important because it helps people build intercultural experience,” he said. “We’re trying to build tolerance for different opinions and backgrounds

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that people are going to be experiencing in the future.” Not only does SWCH work to build tolerance, it also creates a space for both international and domestic students to have safe conversations and experiences. SWCH meets every week on Friday afternoons. “From the data that we’re collecting in [International Student and Scholar Services], we noticed that international students come

here and identify that it’s a challenge meeting friends that aren’t international students,” said Alex Cleberg, intercultural trainer and SWCH staff advisor. “We strive for consistency because consistency creates safety … students [at SWCH] can go outside their bubble, meet someone new and have an authentic conversation about differences and how those differences matter.”

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Aries (3/21 - 4/19): Today is a 6 — Focus on short-term household goals. Clean up an unexpected mess. Reality conflicts with a preconceived notion. Dig for a clue.

Libra (9/23 - 10/22): Today is a 7 — Distractions abound at work. Don’t take things personally. Keep to your schedule rigorously, and communicate changes immediately. Let bygones be bygones.

Taurus (4/20 - 5/20): Today is a 7 — Miscommunications could spark without warning. Take time to nip them in the bud. Consider the long-term impacts of your words.

Scorpio (10/23 - 11/21): Today is an 8 — Expect traffic, confusion or delays along the road. Stick to the budget, and choose simple options. Stop to enjoy the view.

Gemini (5/21 - 6/21): Today is a 7 — Hold out for the best deal. Don’t get intimidated. A bargain is within reach. Use your persuasive arts. You get more with honey than vinegar.

Sagittarius (11/22 - 12/21): Today is a 7 — Sort through unnecessary data to get to the truth. Get rigorous with numbers. Work with a perfectionist.

Cancer (6/22 - 7/22): Today is an 8 — Your personal routine could get disrupted. Priorities change, and so do your plans. Slow down to avoid mistakes. Shift perspectives for insight.

Capricorn (12/22 - 1/19): Today is a 6 — Listen closely to your partner. If you find yourself heating up, take a timeout. New ideas don’t always work; stick to tested routines.

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Virgo (8/23 - 9/22): Today is a 7 — Demands for your attention may increase. Keep your feet on the ground, and delegate what you can to your team. Provide a stabilizing influence.

Pisces (2/19 - 3/20): Today is a 5 — Family comes first. Stay out of someone else’s argument. Take care with kitchen tools and sharp objects.

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DOWN 1 Georgetown hoopster 2 On the road 3 “These are the reasons” 4 “Go on ... “ 5 Place for a hoop 6 Musk of Tesla Motors 7 Kid’s drawing tablet 8 Pose a question 9 Bakery-café chain 10 “8 Mile” rapper 11 Orange juice specification 13 Customerdrawing sign word 14 Waste conduit 17 Supreme being 21 Road grooves 23 “Miracle on Ice” team, for short 25 Yoga position 26 “Masterpiece” network 27 “There’s a mouse in our house!” 29 Sleep study subject 30 Ewe guy 32 Low-calorie brews 33 Place for big headlines 37 Hooting bird

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SUDOKU

DR. DATE Dr. Date,

I met this really cute guy in class, and we’ve gone out on two coffee “dates.” The problem is that on our second one, I saw him smoking a cigarette while he was waiting for me. I couldn’t get it out of my head throughout the entire date, and I could easily smell it after we had gone inside. He seems nice otherwise, but I think smoking is just so gross and unattractive. I can’t date a smoker! My friends think I should cut things off. What would you do?

—Sick Of Cigs

Get Ciggy With It,

I must ask, what good qualities does this chimney sweep have? Is he kind? Is he cool? Does he have cute dimples? I say that if you can stand to be around him or enjoy his company, putting up with some secondhand is a small price to pay for true love. Sure, Carrie gave up smoking for Aidan, but remember how that worked out — not so great. He’s not going to change for you, and you shouldn’t ask him to.

—Dr. Date

Dr. Date,

I’m actually an incoming freshman at the U. I’m moving into my dorm in a few weeks, and honestly, I’m a little nervous. I didn’t have much success with girls in high school. And by much, I mean none. It feels like most college girls will want somebody with experience. Have any tips for a freshman looking for love or something a little less permanent?

—Young Lust

Wonder Lust,

This is a really sweet letter, and I like you for it. I like you. I have a few single friends who might like you, too. They’d be interested in someone with your conscientious ’tude. Girls like a good thinker. In our University’s fine residence halls, romance tends to be a casual affair, so don’t worry about finding your inner Sinatra. Trysts typically arise out of friendship and casual “group hangs.” College dating is a lot easier than it was in high school because people are much more able to “hang” — no parents! If the lady you’re interested in lives in your dorm, you can ask her if she would like to meet you for breakfast or something fun like that. Regarding sex, college girls are nervous sometimes, too. They might prefer someone who’s willing to explore with them, someone

who’s down for a little trial and error. Here are a few tricks from the Doc: Go slow, pay attention to the sounds your partner is making and never be afraid to talk during a hookup — communicating out loud takes a ton of unnecessary mystery out of any sexual process. Good luck, baby. Don’t be nervous!

—Dr. Date

Dr. Date,

My girlfriend and I have been dating for about nine months and it’s been great. But for the last two weeks, she’s stayed at my house every night. Don’t get me wrong, I love hanging out with her and feel like we’ll last awhile, but I just need some space, and I don’t know how to bring this up without hurting her. What should I do?

—Room To Breathe

Rent Due,

My biggest question here: Why is she all of a sudden staying over? Y’all have been together for a full term, so to speak, but she’s been house-guesting only for the past two weeks? What changed? Examine that and then address it. If there’s nothing to uncover, try taking your girl on more dates! Of course she’s staying over if you’re inviting her over for a “chill hang.” Take her out, and then drop her off! Go to dinner! Go play putt-putt! If she gets wise to your lil’ date tricks, maybe try talking to her like an adult.

—Dr. Date

Dr. Date,

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. 11/8/2017

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I’ve been hooking up with this guy for the past few weeks. I think I really like him, but there’s a problem. He doesn’t ... last too long in the bedroom. It’s the only area we have a problem, everything else is great! But I can’t say I’m not disappointed things aren’t better between the sheets.

—Too Soon

Buuuummmmerrrrrr,

Babe! I’m sorry. Do you think you can teach this new dog old tricks? I think you can! I know you can. If everything else really is great, then it’s worth it to try out a few tricks. Encourage him (through fantasy texting!) to masturbate the day you’re expecting to get down and dirty. Or jack him off the minute you get to his house. Get him to breathe deep during sex and take a few time-outs every time you sense he’s about to blow. You deserve an awesome sex time!

—Dr. Date

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Melvin Carter claims victory in St. Paul mayoral race St. Paul elects the city’s first African American mayor.

5% ELIZABETH A. DICKINSON 4% 12% TOM GOLDSTEIN DAI THAO 51% MELVIN CARTER

BY KEVIN BECKMAN kbeckman@mndaily.com

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Election judge Mikki Murray speaks with sophomore Melissa Riepe at Weisman Art Museum on Tuesday, Nov. 7 in Minneapolis. Reipe voted for Raymond Dehn, saying she liked his platform page and he seemed the most educated.

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However, tabulators can’t process photocopies, meaning election judges will need to duplicate the copies on official ballot forms, according to the Minneapolis Elections and Voter

Services Division. Some wards saw especially heightened voter turnout in advance of the election. Ward 6 — which encompasses Cedar-Riverside, Seward and surrounding neighborhoods — broke its own record for absentee voting by Oct. 19, when 2,607 absentee ballots had been tallied.

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Melvin Carter III is poised to become the next mayor of St. Paul. Carter was at almost 51 percent of votes with all precincts reporting. Ranked-choice voting rules dictate the winner needs more than 50 percent of votes. Pat Harris came in with the second most votes at just under 25 percent. The results were expected much later, with election officials citing the city’s ranked-choice voting system and a high number of candidates as possible reasons for a delay. Carter beat a field of 10 candidates, succeeding Mayor Chris Coleman who chose to run for governor rather than run for re-election. Carter will be the city’s first mayor of color. At 38, Carter currently works as the executive director of Gov. Mark Dayton’s Children’s Cabinet, where he was an adviser on early childhood policy. Prior to Dayton’s cabinet, Carter served a term and a half on the St. Paul City Council, representing Ward 1. As a council member, Carter lobbied the Met Council and the federal government to add additional stops to the Green Line in lower-income neighborhoods.

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Carter also served as an adviser to Dayton during the protests following the police shooting of Philando Castile. Carter has campaigned on building trust between communities and police, investing in health services and affordable housing for families, and supporting small business and economic development. Issues central to the race included gun violence and policing, city minimum wage and funding for St. Paul’s professional soccer stadium. Carter has released a “Community-First Police Reform” initiative to build trust between police and communities. The plan prioritizes investing in communities to prevent crime before it happens. Carter was one of the largest supporters of a $15/hour minimum wage ordinance, which has been adopted in Minneapolis but not in St. Paul. Other candidates endorsed the concept, but worried about its impact on small businesses.

Carter was at almost 51 percent of votes with all precincts reporting. Rankedchoice voting rules dictate the winner needs more than 50 percent of votes.