The Minnesota Daily

Carlson signs U’s 1997-98 budget

by Chris Vetter
Published May 22, 1997

After months of campaigning, lobbying and petitioning for more funding, the University finally found out how much money it will receive for the 1998-99 biennium. Gov. Arne Carlson signed the state's two-year...

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...

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...

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,...

Gandhi’s widow encouraged to lead Congress Party

Published May 22, 1997

NEW DELHI, India (AP) -- She seldom speaks in public. When she does, every word is carefully analyzed. So when Sonia Gandhi put down her fee of 1 rupee -- about 3 cents -- to renew her membership in the...

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...

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...

Cafe provides artistic outlet for disabled

by Douglas Rojas
Published May 22, 1997

Wendy Harbour, a graduate student in higher education, gradually became deaf six years ago. However, being deaf didn't stop her from doing what she loves to do -- playing the piano. "Even after I became...

Cuba native gives new insight to race relations

by Colleen Winters
Published May 22, 1997

When Ruth Behar left Cuba, she was a few months shy of her 5th birthday. In the airport, her 2-year-old brother clung to their nanny and cried. The nanny, whom everybody called Caro, would stay behind. That...