The Minnesota Daily

Gabler, Hjarrand to take swing at the pro circuit

by Aaron Kirscht
Published May 23, 1997

On the outskirts of professional tennis -- far away from the glitz and glamour and Grand Slams -- lie the satellite circuits. And while it's not pretty out there, it's where a career in the pros begins. Success...

Employees speak up about future food service

by Nancy Ngo
Published May 23, 1997

University food service workers gave the ARAMARK corporation a taste of what they expect from a contract with the private food vendor at a meeting Thursday. The company's representatives explored potential...

Study examines toxins’ effects on children’s health

by Lynne Kozarek
Published May 23, 1997

Thousands of Minnesota children are affected every day by harmful contaminants, such as lead, arsenic and benzene. Simply breathing or absorbing deadly chemicals into their skin can affect children's...

New laws affect international study

Published May 23, 1997

The U.S. government's crack-down on illegal immigration resulted in the passage last September of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act. This comprehensive act addresses such...

Rising temperatures give rise to crime

by Tom Lopez
Published May 23, 1997

Although University police handle about the same number of calls during the summer as they do the rest of the year, the nature of some serious crimes changes with the temperature. One particular change...

Women’s track to aim for top half

by Allison Younge
Published May 23, 1997

The young Gophers women's track and field team will enter the Big Ten championships this weekend with a collective mission. Minnesota's focus will be to heighten performances to achieve personal bests. "Our...

Dienhart, Boston defend conduct code

by Jim Martyka
Published May 23, 1997

and Joel SawyerAmid reports of violations of the University's student-athlete conduct code, top athletics administrators stood by the code in a statement issued Thursday. But both McKinley Boston, vice...

Very different opponents race for Iranian presidency

Published May 23, 1997

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Slapping posters on passing cars and pressing leaflets on passers-by, campaign workers filled the streets of Tehran early Thursday in the closing hours of Iran's toughest presidential...

Newborn gives Heath extra edge at the finish line

by Susan Filkins
Published May 22, 1997

Two years ago, the future looked promising for sophomore sprinter Kim Heath. She set a school record in the 100-meter dash, she was part of the 4x100 relay that placed third in the Big Ten championships...

Obleman follows family trail for U

by Allison Younge
Published May 22, 1997

Gophers senior distance runner Rick Obleman had no problem explaining where he acquired his knack for competitive running -- it was natural. His mother, father and grandmother were all aspiring sprinters...