BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) -- The European single currency became a reality this weekend, a turning point in the arduous march toward a unified Europe. But fierce nationalisms still lurk beneath the surface. Hopes...

As the relatively young disciplines that compose ethnic studies near the millennium, officials debated whether to make programs that defy traditional academic definitions more conventional. More than...

CUERNAVACA, Mexico As the rising ivory sun ignites the dusty sky, Neely Brumfield's lightly freckled cheeks glint with sweat. Even the locals complain. "­QuÇ calor!" How hot! Walking to school in...

What began as a fledgling club program 30 years ago is now a full-fledged member of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. Despite rumors in recent weeks that Mankato State's bid for WCHA membership...

Minnesota's women's golf team started the postseason portion of its schedule by finishing seventh at the Big Ten Championships in State College, Pa. The Gophers shot a collective 1,247 over the four-round...

Home run heroics, because they're rare, are things players and fans keep stored in their memories for years. At the Bierman Softball Complex this weekend, the Gophers spoiled their fans with three separate...

Although it occurred three days early, thousands of people converged Saturday in West St. Paul for an all-day Cinco de Mayo celebration. More than 20 University students, mostly members of the La Raza...

The number of college students being busted for drinking offenses is increasing across the nation, and University students are no exception; in fact, statistically, they are leaders. The University is...

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- The weekend weather report for East Lansing predicted unending rain, downpours that would last until Monday night. Despite the dismal forecast and a postponed Friday night game,...

Last Thursday, Congress considered a proposal that would bar colleges and universities from receiving federal aid if they considered race when granting admission. The latest proposal shows how the Texas...