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The Minnesota Daily

Internet hacker suspected in computer crashes

by David Hyland
Published March 4, 1998

An Internetwide hacker attack struck the University late Monday, but computer specialists chalked it up as a nuisance that will have no lasting effects. University computer specialist Charles Betz discovered...

Clinton faces the force of darkness

Published March 4, 1998

our next appointment is here, Mr. President. "Send them in, Betty." The Horned and Cloven One stepped into the Oval Office. "Please allow me to introduce myself. I'm a man of wealth and taste," he said. This...

Hartung has shot at tying pin record

Published March 4, 1998

Reflecting on his career beginnings, Gophers junior wrestler Tim Hartung chuckled at his newly acquired nickname, admitting that he wasn't exactly a "pinner" before this season. The Gophers' 190-pound...

Witness says Burton committed rapes

Published March 4, 1998

Before resting his case, prosecuting attorney Steve Redding dropped a final bomb Tuesday on the defense of alleged rapist Antonio Burton in Hennepin County District Court. Redding called 19-year-old Jennifer...

Company keeps track of bad check writers

by Ingrid Skjong
Published March 4, 1998

Whether they're being written, cashed or bounced, J.A. Blanchard knows just about everything about checks. And soon Deluxe Corp., the nation's biggest check printer where Blanchard is president and CEO,...

City water smells fishy

by Emily Dalnodar
Published March 4, 1998

When Jennifer Cuff first noticed a fishy smell during choir rehearsal, she thought its presence was unusual. But when she also noticed the lingering odor at home, she realized it was not a freak occurrence. "It...

Irish security forces find, dismantle 600-pound car bomb

Published March 4, 1998

BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) -- Security forces in the Irish Republic found and defused a 600-pound car bomb apparently meant for some target across the border in British-governed Northern Ireland. It...

Precinct caucuses see meager turnout

by Coralie Carlson
Published March 4, 1998

and Brian Close The University community had its first opportunity to participate in this year's state elections at precinct caucuses Tuesday night. While University participation for DFL and Reform parties...

Schools in crisis must relearn the ABCs

Published March 4, 1998

(U-WIRE) GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Reading, riting and rithmetic. This catchy alliteration makes education and learning sound simple and almost fun. Easier said than done. Results from the Third International...

THE BOOK WORMSFr…

Published March 4, 1998

THE BOOK WORMS From Angel of Cynicism: Well, it's about that time again -- time for students to line up at University bookstores and pay out the nose for books we could buy cheaper at just about any bookstore...

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