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The Minnesota Daily

It’s hard to find romance in a crystal ball

by By Heather
Published May 15, 1997

It seems I have been playing amateur psychologist lately. Friends, neighbors and people I don't even know have been bombarding me with their dating woes. A typical conversation goes something like this:Friend:...

Voting on union begins today

by Jennifer Niemela
Published May 14, 1997

Voting begins today for former University employees at Fairview-University Medical Center to determine whether a union will survive the hospital's privatization. About 1,300 former American Federation...

Stopped-up & bitter

Published May 14, 1997

"Curse these bowels!" Similar sentiments echoed off the pasty white tiles of the dim West Bank bathroom. "If only this spring were warmer, instead of cloudy, with highs around 50, and a 40 percent chance...

Conflicts addressed in relationship policy

Published May 14, 1997

The University Senate policy on consensual relationships is slated for revision at Thursday's Senate meeting. At present, the existing policy warns against "the possible costs of an apparently consenting...

Committee agrees on U funding

by Chris Vetter
Published May 14, 1997

After nearly two weeks of deliberations, the Legislature's higher education conference committee finally delivered its verdict on Tuesday night. The University will receive a $1.076 billion budget for...

Smith has big plans for UK basketball

Published May 14, 1997

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- Tubby Smith expects to carry on the winning tradition at Kentucky. "There's no reason we can't be as successful and to maintain this level of excellence that has already been established...

Eggum named to rookie team

by Allison Younge
Published May 14, 1997

Gophers freshman wrestler Brandon Eggum captured national recognition for his efforts as Minnesota's 177-pounder this season. And his honors keep coming. The team announced on Monday that Eggum, a native...

Debate tacklesCities’ expansion

by Sascha Matuszak
Published May 14, 1997

The free market is eating the past when it comes to development in the Twin Cities, said a panel of experts Tuesday night. The question was whether the future can afford the diet. The debate, titled "Must...

I was there when computers revolted

Published May 14, 1997

I'll never forget the day they rose against us. I was checking my bank account balance ("For account inquiries, press 1"), when the soothing alto voice on the other end took a different tone. "Your assets...

Three Wisconsin coaches get one-year contract extensions

Published May 14, 1997

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The University of Wisconsin athletic board extended by one year the contracts of men's basketball coach Dick Bennett, women's basketball coach Jane Albright-Dieterle and hockey coach...

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