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May 24, 2013

MSA

The Minnesota Student Association is the University of Minnesota’s undergraduate student government. Located on the second floor of Coffman Union, the student government advocates for and represents undergraduates at the Twin Cities campus. In April 2011, students elected Lizzy Shay as president. The undergraduate student government hosts open forums throughout the school year and offers grants to student groups.

Medical Amnesty passes House

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May. 16, 2013
The bill, which is expected to be heard in the Senate Friday, protects underage drinkers seeking emergency help.

Students, MSA clash on Facebook

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May. 06, 2013
Some students disagree with how a suggestion page is managed by student government.

Ellison calls for continued Stafford subsidies

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May. 03, 2013
The congressman urged students to take action at a panel Thursday

MSA holds elections and transitions to new term

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May. 01, 2013
The outgoing president reflected on his term and MSA’s success.

MSA pushes for bike lane on Wash. Ave.

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Apr. 22, 2013
The bike lane would connect Stadium Village to downtown Minneapolis.

Edwards, Schmit win campus election

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Apr. 11, 2013
Campus elections have had low student turnout for the past five years.

MSA presidential candidates debate

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Apr. 04, 2013
MSA candidates talked affordability and student involvement.

Apps open for student reps to Board of Regents

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Mar. 27, 2013
Eight students will be chosen to serve a one-year term.

Candidates for MSA president announced

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Mar. 13, 2013
Elections for student body president will be held April 8-10.

Dance Marathon grows in 3rd year

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  • Meghan Holden
Mar. 04, 2013
The University’s 12-hour dance marathon raised $8,000 for children affected by HIV/AIDS.

MSA to increase budget transparency

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Feb. 20, 2013
The annual budget will become more accessible to the public.

Students rally at Capitol

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Feb. 11, 2013
Students directly lobbied for the tuition freeze.

Minnesota Student Association resolves tax situation

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Feb. 06, 2013
Minnesota Student Association was fined more than $10,000 for improperly filing tax returns.

MSA to push for campus cell phone charging stations

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Feb. 05, 2013
A resolution for a new system for student release questions is also expected to pass.

MSA to push tuition freeze, amnesty

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Jan. 23, 2013
It also held elections for several vacant positions.

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