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Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025

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December 10, 2025

Today marks a week of me going to sleep at two in the morning. I would not recommend this; however, it is the end of the semester, so I argue that my current sleeping habits are acceptable.

What is less acceptable is my studies slightly distracting me from the world around me. Luckily, the Daily always helps me stay in the loop. So take a scroll to stay in the loop.

Stay golden,

Alexis Letang | Editor-in-Chief | [email protected]

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Michael A. Davis worked previously as Northeastern University’s chief of police and chief of the Brooklyn Park Police Department. | Photo courtesy of University of Minnesota

UMN announces Michael A. Davis as next UMPD chief

by Sara Hussein | Campus Reporter | Published Dec. 9, 2025

The University of Minnesota announced Michael A. Davis as the University’s next assistant vice president and chief of police, effective Jan. 12, 2026, according to a systemwide email on Tuesday. 

The selection concludes a nine-month search for University officials, after former chief Matthew Clark resigned on May 1.

According to a University news release, Davis will oversee the University’s police department and work with all University campuses on policing matters. 

“Davis will coordinate public safety for all University of Minnesota campuses and lead efforts to strengthen collaborative partnerships across the university,” the release read.

 

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News

President Trump’s scrutiny worries the Somali community

By Maya Bell and Jingyuan Liu | City Desk

Somali Minnesotans warn the lack of protected status, along with Trump’s rhetoric, could cause divisions across the state.

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Opinion

Opinion: Print media retains relevance in the digital age

By Andrew Godes | Columnist

UMN students haven’t forgotten the value of paper and ink.

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Arts & Entertainment

Campus reflects on the highs and lows of Spotify Wrapped

By Abbey Mulcahy | Junior A&E Reporter

December heralds the promise of snowy roads, winter break and platefuls of holiday food — and it means Spotify Wrapped season is upon us once again.

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Editorial Cartoon

Save the raptors!

By Nhiache Xiong | Opinion Cartoonist

The UMN Raptor Center, which rehabilitates injured raptors with the goal of releasing them back into the wild, also cares for rescue animals that were bred in captivity, such as its new owl ambassador named Aurora.

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