The Minnesota Daily

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...

U2000 report targets unfinished business

by Jim Martyka
Published May 22, 1997

Ever since University President Nils Hasselmo unveiled his University 2000 agenda, he has faced constant pressure from the University community to live up to the plan's promise. But perhaps nobody has...

Report: Big Ten hoops tourney to be in Chicago

Published May 22, 1997

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Big Ten has all but decided on the United Center as the site for its inaugural men's basketball tournament, the Chicago Tribune reported Tuesday. Big Ten spokesman Dennis LaBissoniere...

Undergraduates display their research

by Tracy Ellingson
Published May 22, 1997

Undergraduates majoring in science-related fields proved Wednesday that faculty and graduate students aren't the only members of the University community making important contributions to research. The...

Computer jobs have health hazards, too

Published May 22, 1997

Jobs requiring heavy computer use are not usually considered dangerous. However, computer-related injuries such as repetitive strain injury, carpal tunnel syndrome and cumulative trauma are on the rise,...

Textbook-exchange websites give other options

by Nancy Ngo
Published May 22, 1997

Students who make the quarterly bookstore run to buy and sell books can now trade that trip for a different exchange option. Internet book exchanges popping up on University World Wide Web page accounts...

U is responsible for public transportation

by By Wendy
Published May 22, 1997

The University has a plan. In order to attract more students to living on campus, the University's long-term master plan, to be implemented in the next 10 years, envisions a campus where necessary goods...

Information good; vigilantism bad

Published May 22, 1997

About 700 people showed up for a meeting in St. Paul this week to get information about two sex offenders who are about to be released from prison. It's part of the state's new community notification law...

Dining service hungry for answers to missing cash

by Tom Lopez
Published May 22, 1997

Police are currently investigating the March disappearance of $1,890 from Sanford Hall Dining Services. "We're trying to find the location of the money and we are employing the University Police Department...