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The Minnesota Daily

Gophers look to pull another upset

by Murali Balaji
Published October 30, 1998

They entered the season as defending national champions. Within the first two weeks, they were dethroned and left for dead. But Michigan's football team has since been resurrected. The Wolverines are keeping...

Dear Dr. Date,I…

Published October 30, 1998

Dear Dr. Date,I have a crush on five different women, and I can't decide which will get the good stuff. How do I prioritize these women? I don't want to pick the wrong one for obvious reasons. Thank...

Low-profile candidates voice issues

by Michelle Moriarity
Published October 30, 1998

As this year's major-party candidates fight public battles over hot-button issues such as crime and taxes, a host of lesser-known candidates are struggling to make their voices heard on issues left by...

Northwestern (2-6) at

Published October 30, 1998

Northwestern coach Gary Barnett is losing sleep over how he can improve his team. Rest easy, Gary. Your team has no shot to win, no matter what you do. A lot has to do with the Wildcats' nonexistent running...

HMOs add complications to medical school programs

by Melanie Evans
Published October 30, 1998

Editor's note: This is the final article in a series examining who pays for medical education and the economic changes in Minnesota's medical community that impact the University's Medical School. In...

Author pens book

by Douglas Rojas
Published October 30, 1998

Reading all the accounts of the women raped and tortured during the Japanese occupation of China during World War II was the hardest part for writer Iris Chang. Not only did Chang lose weight and some...

Women’s swim team welcomes infusion of talent

by Mark Heller
Published October 30, 1998

For most teams it would be a nightmare to start a season with almost one-half of its roster being newcomers. But at least one team doesn't think so. Gopher women's swimming coach Jean Freeman lost five...

Sensitivity is as important as truth

Published October 30, 1998

In August I attended the annual national convention of journalism educators in Baltimore. One evening, I had dinner with several journalism professors and students from around the country. During dinner,...

Low-cost health care options showcased at employee fair

by Nichol Nelson
Published October 29, 1998

Nobody was complaining about the line for the free massages at Wednesday's Employee Health and Benefits Fair. The line for the free service was more than six people deep, but the faculty and staff in attendance...

America comes easily to Posthuma

by Sarah Mitchell
Published October 29, 1998

Little more than a year has passed since Sonja Posthuma arrived in the United States, but the Gophers volleyball outside hitter already has an Americanized composure. As the Netherlands native discussed...

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