The Minnesota Daily

Regents give Yudof approval to restructure the administration

by Jim Martyka
Published May 9, 1997

DULUTH -- With only supportive comments, the University's Board of Regents on Thursday unanimously passed Univeristy President-elect Mark Yudof's plan for reorganizing central administration during its...

Pulitzer Prize winner gives ‘testimony’ to U

Published May 9, 1997

The American culture is the product of more than just one race, playwright August Wilson said at an event Thursday night. Wilson presented the lecture "Testimony of a Witness" to an audience of about...

Regents consider a redesign of campus housing

by Kamariea Forcier
Published May 9, 1997

DULUTH -- The Board of Regents on Thursday heard discussion of a proposed solution to the annual on-campus housing crunch. A redesign of some residence hall rooms to increase the number of occupants would...

Campus a ‘shopping mall’ for bike thieves

by Tom Lopez
Published May 9, 1997

When Christa Fandrich arrived at the University last fall, she was aware of campus lore surrounding bike thefts. However, since none of her friends had ever had their bikes stolen, she thought hers would...

DeVore hits his first homer in Gophers win

by Todd Zolecki
Published May 9, 1997

All season long Mark DeVore and Mike Arlt, two of the Gophers baseball team's smaller players, jawed back and forth about who might hit the first home run in their young collegiate careers. DeVore had...

Students enjoy learning real stories of DWI patrol

by Tom Lopez
Published May 9, 1997

Officer David St. Cyr of the University Police Department administered several field sobriety tests and a Breathalyzer -- and then he put the cuffs on. "Christy, you are under arrest for driving while...

Identity of body in river confirmed

Published May 9, 1997

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office has positively identified the body found floating under the Franklin Avenue Bridge on Tuesday afternoon. It has been confirmed that the body is indeed the...

Gophers prep for Big Tens with home meet

by Allison Younge
Published May 9, 1997

As the men's and women's Gophers track and field teams close in on the two-week final stretch before Big Tens, coaches and athletes alike are feeling the effects of a tough season. This weekend Minnesota...

Central American immigrants can stay in U.S.

Published May 9, 1997

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) -- Hailing a new era of peace in Central America, President Clinton assured the region's leaders Thursday they need not fear mass deportations of immigrants who sought refuge...

U looks to put it all together at regionals

by yan Schuster
Published May 9, 1997

The 1997 spring season has largely been a disappointment for the Gophers men's golf team. Minnesota has failed to fulfill the promise it showed during the fall season and has been inconsistent during...