The Minnesota Daily

Haskins: Bluegrass no greener than U

by Todd Zolecki
Published May 8, 1997

Clem Haskins will return to his native state of Kentucky today, but it's not to interview for the head coaching vacancy at the University of Kentucky. There is speculation the Gophers men's basketball...

Abortion drug may not come to Boynton

by Max Rust
Published May 8, 1997

Although the Federal Drug Administration recommended the approval of the controversial drug RU-486, the outlook for getting the abortion pill on campus looks doubtful. The Student Health Advisory Committee...

Mama said there’d be weeks like this

Published May 8, 1997

It's been a crazy week, and four things of particular interest are on my mind. Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world. First, let's look at how Arne Carlson is trying to force Native Americans into paying for...

Rain washes away the Gophers baseball game

Published May 8, 1997

The Gophers baseball team's game with St. Thomas at Siebert Field on Wednesday night was rained out. Minnesota plays St. John's at 6:30 tonight at Siebert. The team closes its regular season at home this...

Gophers deal with harsh reality

by Michael Rand
Published May 8, 1997

Something didn't feel right to Rene Sbrocco on Monday afternoon. It's wasn't the kind of feeling you get when you think you're in danger or have a nagging suspicion that you forgot to turn your iron off. It...

Historic buildings must be preserved

Published May 7, 1997

The Board of Regents took a vote a few weeks ago that should be of great concern to all individuals regarding the systematic loss of architectural history in our state through the loss of buildings and...

Lewd exposure clouds crime in warm weather

by Tom Lopez
Published May 7, 1997

University Police investigated nine separate incidents of disorderly conduct this week, up from previous weeks. A wide range of criminal activity falls under the label of disorderly conduct, from wild...

U budget issues still unresolved

by Chris Vetter
Published May 7, 1997

The state higher education conference committee failed to tackle any important issues on Tuesday as members met for less than one minute. "This process is like observing continental drift," said Ruth...

Hasselmo honored with orchestra’s ‘showpiece’

by Michelle Kibiger
Published May 7, 1997

A sea of black tuxedos, dresses, music stands and even sunglasses greeted University President Nils Hasselmo last night at the Ted Mann Concert Hall. More than 200 musicians in nine groups, and 300 audience...

Unskinny Bop Elmo

Published May 7, 1997

"I can't believe it," Elmo said. "Rock 'n Roll just hasn't been the same since the '80s. Poison, Def Leppard, Slaughter, Winger, White Snake and Cinderella really rocked our worlds. I mean, seriously,...