TREMONT, Maine (AP) -- Lamenting that society would never forgive him for his crimes, Thomas Varnum shot himself to death -- just two days after authorities told his neighbors he was a convicted sex offender. Varnum's...

Alcohol consumption violation 340A.503 might be a law with little meaning to some, but it is becoming familiar on campus as University Police cite more and more students each year for underage drinking. Although...

More than 7,000 University students checking their e-mail this week learned they can't get messages in the same way for much longer. Before March 1, all students who use the Telnet application to view...

The 1984 Summer Olympics can best be remembered for Mary Slaney's crash with Zola Budd, which caused Slaney, the overwhelming favorite in the 3000 meters, her chance at a gold medal. Slaney, who is now...

Not even a full year into his term, University President Mark Yudof is cutting his own budget in favor of academic funding. By March 6, 10 administrative departments, including the Board of Regents, must...

The expected approval of planning for a new dance building at the Board of Regents' meeting Thursday didn't happen. Neither did a rejection. In fact, the building wasn't voted on at all. "We decided to...

As the Gophers wrestling team prepares for its final weekend of competition at home, two-time All-American Jason Davids has a definite idea about how he'd like to exit center stage at the Sports Pavilion. "I'd...

Alleged rapist Antonio Burton's defense team might have suffered its first major setback Thursday when Judge Andrew Danielson source and decided to allow DNA evidence in the case. Despite efforts by the...

Board of Regents briefs Leaders might get class credit Officials unveiled on Thursday plans for a new undergraduate minor in leadership studies. Offered by the College of Education and Human Development,...

Male humans, fruit flies and worms have something in common. No, not that. According to a recent report from University biologists, all three share a common gene that makes them male. A three-year collaborative...