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The Minnesota Daily

Police commend threesome for

Published May 14, 1998

Derek "Duck" Washington had to save a life. Though he planned to see a playwright speak at the Ted Mann Concert Hall April 14, his schedule abruptly changed on his walk to the West Bank. Washington joined...

Bomb threat forces Coffman to close early

by Andrew Donohue
Published May 14, 1998

and Scott M. Larson Arab Student Association members moved their peace signs outside Wednesday after a bomb threat forced the evacuation of Coffman Union. At 9:36 a.m. Wednesday, the Minneapolis Bomb...

Twins’ hopes smolder in tobacco deal

Published May 14, 1998

Add smokers to Minnesota's list of endangered species. When smokers are paying four bucks a pack, they will become as rare as the wild bison. As a result of the recent tobacco settlement, Attorney General...

Texas university to appeal

Published May 14, 1998

ODESSA, Texas (AP) -- The University of Texas will appeal a federal court ruling that ended affirmative action programs at Texas state colleges. "The long-term social, cultural and economic vitality of...

Student groups

by Brian Close
Published May 14, 1998

With their financial futures in limbo, the three student groups named in a fees lawsuit await a ruling by a federal magistrate judge on whether they can become a separate party in the suit. The Queer...

Student finds man in room, alerts police

Published May 13, 1998

University Police found a man sleeping in a Sanford Hall room with a .22-caliber handgun. According to police reports, night manager Erik Bantly received a complaint from a resident who said a man with...

U greeks gather for awareness

Published May 13, 1998

Mike Green doesn't preach, and he doesn't pull punches. Nearly 1,000 University greeks gathered in a Willey Hall auditorium to hear Green's message: It's OK to drink -- responsibly. Before Green's interactive...

Paraguay’s new leader

Published May 13, 1998

ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) -- A 54-year-old engineer who entered the presidential campaign late has vowed to unite Paraguayans after winning a weekend election for the ruling Colorado Party. Originally the...

Utah cowboys work to stop the spread of deadly disease

Published May 13, 1998

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- In response to a serious outbreak of a highly contagious and deadly horse disease, hundreds of wild horses will be rounded up this week in a campaign to prevent it from spreading. Under...

Net: We begin today…

Published May 13, 1998

Net: We begin today with an entry ... FROM OUR COMPLAINT DEPARTMENT From Hint! Hint!: After reading the squirrel entry today, I realized how much I hate them and how stupid they really are. Who are these...

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