The Minnesota Daily

GOP leaders try to centralize power at RNC

by Jonathan Morris
Published September 6, 2012

Republican leadership attempted to strip states of power to select delegates.

Breaking bonds: The chemistry of “Breaking Bad”

by Joe Kleinschmidt
Published September 6, 2012

With the help of a chemistry professor, A&E investigates the realistic properties of “Breaking Bad.”

Movies that will trick you into loving education

by Annie Hiner
Published September 6, 2012

Just don’t expect song and dance during syllabi week.

U prof leads part of NASA probing mission

by Rebecca Harrington
Published September 6, 2012

The University physics professor first pitched the project to NASA nine years ago.

In our own backyard

by Joe Kleinschmidt
Published September 6, 2012

The Summit Backyard Bash benefits the Minnesota Music Coalition, a nonprofit that supports local acts like Doomtree with an upcoming concert series called the Caravan du Nord.

Gophers seek to end FCS struggles

by Dane Mizutani
Published September 6, 2012

Minnesota has lost its last two games against FCS teams.

In faculty hiring spree, U looks to fill spots in STEM fields first

by Emma Nelson
Published September 6, 2012

About 100 new faculty members are expected in the next several years.

Pawning off stardom

by Spencer Doar
Published September 6, 2012

Viewers have been loving pawnbrokers on TV, but what’s the real deal?

Gophers open season with Oz Memorial

by Drew Claussen
Published September 6, 2012

Both the men’s and women’s teams will compete at Les Bolstad Golf Course.

Burrito Battle

by Lucy Nieboer
Published September 6, 2012

A&E has been on a wild foodventure to campus burrito joints to find out who throws killer flavor punches and who swings and misses.