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The Minnesota Daily

Atheism requires conscious moral thought

by Michael Crawford, University student
Published April 30, 2012

A common assertion I have encountered is that one cannot have a moral code without a god. I would actually assert the opposite: You cannot have true morality with a god. This is not to say that religious...

Men, women await NCAA fate after second-round losses

by Charlie Armitz
Published April 30, 2012
Both teams are expected to make the NCAA tournament despite disappointments at the Big Ten tournament. The men lost to Indiana and the women lost to Illinois.
The Eastern redbud is one of thirty-four different species of trees the University of Minnesota arboriculture class has fitted with a QR code in St. Paul, Minn.  The QR codes share interactive information about each tree when scanned by a smart phone.

U forestry class uses QR codes on trees to connect with public

by Aaron DuBois
Published April 30, 2012
Students attached the codes to trees on the St. Paul campus last week.

The 1% of U employees

by Daily Editorial Board
Published April 30, 2012
Top administrators are treated differently than everyone else.
Minnesota's first varsity four rows against Wisconsin on Sunday morning on Lake Phalen in St. Paul, Minn.  The boat finished four seconds ahead of Wisconsin.

Badgers devour Gophers at Lake Phalen over the weekend

by Dane Mizutani
Published April 30, 2012
Minnesota lost all but one race Sunday to rival Wisconsin at home.

Student’s story comes full circle at Relay for Life

by Claire Bramel
Published April 30, 2012
In the ninth year the University of Minnesota has hosted the fundraiser, groups raised more than $155,000.
Minnesota infielder Dan Olinger slides into second base as Iowa's Jake Mangler throws the ball to first base Friday at the Metrodome.

Minnesota takes two of three close games from Iowa

by Samuel Gordon
Published April 30, 2012
The Gophers lost in extra innings Sunday but won the series to improve to 26-20.

Men’s distance medley relay breaks school record at Drake Relays

by Megan Ryan
Published April 30, 2012
The record had stood since 1977, when head coach Steve Plasencia helped set it.

Committee reviews executive pay

by Dina Elrashidy
Published April 30, 2012
The committee will make its recommendation to the board in June.
Minnesota freshman Tony Nelson wrestles against a Michigan opponent Jan. 27 at the Sports Pavilion. Nelson was honored at the banquet Sunday after winning the NCAA Wrestling championship in March.

Nelson’s title season ends with honors

by Drew Claussen
Published April 30, 2012
The sophomore heavyweight won 25 straight matches to end the season.

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