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"I Didn't Choose To Be Homeless." Voices From Duluth's CHUM

There are 45 beds at Churches United in Ministry (CHUM) homeless shelter and they are almost always full. Five beds were open in the shelter on Thursday, but manager Kim Randolph said it wouldn’t last long.

Under Pressure: The Struggle of First Generation UMD Students

Nile Sky Hammelman is an optimist. “I’m big on self love,” she said. “I tell myself, I deserve this - everyone deserves greatness.” But her optimism was born of necessity, an intentional defense against the pressure that comes with being a first generation student.

Here's Lookin' At You! The police body cam debate

It was one of those ideal autumn days—clear-blue sky, the fair 60-degree weather a welcome change after days of fog and rain. It was against this backdrop that the man decided to end his life. He sat on top of a six-level parking garage, a faint breeze rustling his shirt.

Reader Duluth • 21st September 2020

Fighting for racial justice in Duluth

“An event happened, upon which it’s difficult to speak and impossible to remain silent.” The Edmund Burke quotes lines the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial in downtown Duluth, one of those quotes that’s unsettling in its continued relevance. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the lynching of three black men in Duluth.

The Statesman • 22nd January 2016

UMD goes bananas for the Guerrilla Girls

It began with Frida Kahlo throwing bananas to the audience seated in Weber Music Hall. “Who wants bananas?” she asked as she entered the auditorium, wearing black pants, a black blazer and a giant black gorilla mask. Kahlo (not her real name; anonymity is necessary for this work) is one part of the feminist activist group Guerilla Girls.

The Statesman • 11th December 2015

UMD Education School makes moves

As of November 13, all fall 2015 graduates of education programs will be eligible for full licensure. This news comes after months of highly publicized stress within the College of Education and Human Service Professions (CEHSP) department.

The Statesman • 15th October 2015

13 students file lawsuit against UMD for fraud

Students are the ultimate voice for or against UMD. Recently some ex-faculty have spoken loud, sharing their complaints through lawsuits. Others are vocalizing their support for or disappointment with UMD through testimonies. As of Thursday, Oct. 15, 13 former education majors are suing the university.