Joelle & Abeer in the News
Senator Al Franken announces Joelle Stangler as State of the Union Guest
via franken.senate.gov
"I'm honored to join Sen. Franken for the State of the Union Address and represent my fellow students and the University of Minnesota at the event," said Joelle Stangler, University of Minnesota Student Body President. "
What You Don't Know About Financial Aid (But Should)
via the New York Times
“I never really understood what it meant when they said they meet 90 percent of need or 97 percent of need,” said Ms. Syedah, who grew up in the Twin Cities, the daughter of Pakistani immigrants."
At U, is 'no' enough to ensure sex isn't forced?
via MPR News
"It's fundamentally shifting how we think about sexual assault, and that itself is a pretty big hurdle to overcome," said student body president Joelle Stangler, who's pushing for a study of the matter."
U students seek 'trigger warnings' before disturbing topics taught
via MPR News
"A university is supposed to be a safe space," said the resolution's author, political science sophomore Abeer Syedah. "Our conduct codes — and most conduct codes for universities — guarantee a safe and comfortable environment for students."