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Why colleges can punish sexual assault better than the courts

Why colleges can punish sexual assault better than the courts

When the University of Minnesota suspended 10 football players after investigating alleged sexual assaults that a prosecutor declined to charge, it illustrated how colleges can be better equipped to punish sexual violence on campus than the justice system.
by Cody Nelson

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Communication issues surround the U of M football team boycott

Communication issues surround the U of M football team boycott

Ten U of M football players were suspended following the investigation of an alleged sexual assault. The University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs Tuesday hosted a forum about the school's response to the football team threatening a bowl game boycott.
by MPR News Staff

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Big dreams, big hurdles for Hispanic students seeking college

Big dreams, big hurdles for Hispanic students seeking college

Many students of color struggle to achieve their dreams of enrolling in college. When they do, they often struggle with cultural, financial and academic challenges that make it hard to graduate. Oscar Corral's story shows why.
by Hannah Weikel

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Trump's immigration plan could undermine promise to boost economy

Trump's immigration plan could undermine promise to boost economy

Donald Trump says he will double the U.S. growth rate; that requires getting more people into the workforce. The president-elect also plans to limit immigration, the biggest source of new workers.

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At U of M, questions remain on sex assault and campus culture

At U of M, questions remain on sex assault and campus culture

After Gopher football players announced and later rescinded a boycott over the suspension of 10 players following a sexual assault investigation, the campus reaction was varied.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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This mostly white city wants to leave its mostly black school district

This mostly white city wants to leave its mostly black school district

Jefferson County, Ala., schools have been under a desegregation order for decades. Now that a majority-white city wants to form its own district, a judge must decide if it's violating civil rights.
by Sherrel Stewart

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Minnesota coach Claeys says he risked job by backing players

Minnesota coach Claeys says he risked job by backing players

Before the boycott, Claeys says he told the team "about all the different fallouts" including losing his job, not playing in the bowl game and being viewed by some as "pro sexual assault."
by Tim Nelson and Associated Press

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U football team will play in bowl game, pledges to bring more exposure to issue of sexual violence

U football team will play in bowl game, pledges to bring more exposure to issue of sexual violence

The team has ended its boycott and will return to the practice field to prepare for the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27. Ten teammates remain suspended in connection with a sexual assault investigation.
by Peter Cox

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U football players end boycott, will play in upcoming bowl game

U football players end boycott, will play in upcoming bowl game

The University of Minnesota football team will play in the Holiday Bowl, reversing a threat to boycott the game because of the suspension of 10 players accused of sexual assault.
by Associated Press

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U officials and players meet, but no agreement to end boycott

U officials and players meet, but no agreement to end boycott

The university's president and athletic director met with a group of football players Friday night, the university said, as they tried to find common ground. But there were no decisions immediately announced when the meeting concluded.
by Associated Press

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