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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

‘Dinosaur’ professor ends long career at U

by Peter Kauffner
Published June 6, 1997

After 44 years of teaching at the University, geology professor Robert Sloan will deliver his last lecture today. "Some people talk about dinosaurs; some people are dinosaurs," said Sloan, who has taught...

Runners

by Allison Younge
Published June 6, 1997

Gophers wrestling coach J Robinson announced Tuesday that a new maroon and gold banner will adorn an unspecified wall in the Bierman Field Athletic Building. It will be hung in honor of the Gophers' first...

Food partnership needed to curb losses

Published June 6, 1997

For the last five years, University Food Services has operated at a loss because of increased competition and a shrinking customer base. It is expected to lose $1.1 million this year. To save the ailing...

Corrections: In a…

Published June 6, 1997

Corrections: In a graphic accompanying Thursday's story "Tenure armistice may be at hand," an incorrect date was given for the announcement of controversial tenure code revisions at a Morris regents meeting....

Even the losers get lucky sometimes

Published June 5, 1997

So many gripes, so little time. This is my last column of the year, folks, so I've got to get it all off my chest now or forever hold my peace. I obviously can't do justice here to every topic I didn't...

Cowboys’ Irvin contemplates retirement

Published June 5, 1997

FARMERS BRANCH, Texas (AP) -- Embattled Dallas Cowboys receiver Michael Irvin said Wednesday he's unhappy with his life and is considering retiring from football if he can't rekindle his love for the game. "I...

St. Paul is kidding itself with NHL bid

by By Ron
Published June 5, 1997

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- OK, here's the deal. The NHL is not coming to St. Paul. Never. Won't happen. Forget about it. In fact, here's a safe bet you can make with anyone duped by all the rhetoric that has...

Help-line consultants tackle odd computer problems

by Peter Kauffner
Published June 5, 1997

When it comes to computer questions, the consultants at the University computer help line have heard it all. "We get a lot of unusual requests," said Tony Eischens, a junior in the Institute of Technology...

Murals put women’s artwork in new light

by Maggie Overfelt
Published June 5, 1997

The students of this quarter's Women's Image and Images of Women class have something to say. But to hear it, one has to see it. The students' two multi-colored murals, which will be displayed in the...

McVeigh trial shows that system can work

Published June 5, 1997

Many Americans have grown suspicious of the criminal justice system in the past few years. They have watched high-profile cases like the O.J. Simpson murder trial turn into media circuses, where all involved...

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