The Minnesota Daily

GLBT’s Pride Week events begin Thursday

by Michelle Kibiger
Published April 23, 1997

From hate crimes to pop culture's portrayal of coming out, Spring Pride Week organizers strive to shed light on various issues in the University gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual communities. Spring...

Buckeyes’ football coach gets $100,000 pay increase

Published April 23, 1997

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Buckeyes football coach John Cooper, in charge of the biggest athletic money-maker at Ohio State, now makes more money than any other coach at the school. Cooper, who is paid a base...

U to take hitting woes out on Iowa

by Michael Rand
Published April 23, 1997

Gophers softball coaches and players pride themselves on being able to stay loose and focused at the same time, no matter if the club is playing well or not. The juxtaposition that defines the team was...

U plans for Take Our Daughters to Work Day

by Chris Vetter
Published April 23, 1997

The University campus will be flooded with girls and young women on Thursday as the fifth annual Take Our Daughters to Work Day is celebrated. All students, staff and faculty members are invited to bring...

Office harvests fruits of research

by Peter Kauffner
Published April 23, 1997

When microbiology professor Russell Johnson developed a vaccine for Lyme disease in 1985, he had no idea that the invention could put money in his pocket. "I would not have even thought of taking out...

Colleges struggle to balance men’s and women’s sports

Published April 23, 1997

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- If you attended college and haven't received a solicitation to help your school's athletic department, check the mail. With money tight, many schools are asking for donations or...

Bacteria reveal long-held secret

by Lynne Kozarek
Published April 23, 1997

Buried in the sunless muck beneath the oceans, tiny bacteria concealed the secret to converting a harmful pollutant into a useful product. Two University researchers collaborated to unlock the secret,...

Report: Michigan gave tickets to three convicted drug dealers

Published April 23, 1997

DETROIT (AP) -- At least three convicted drug dealers received free tickets from coaches for Michigan basketball games, a newspaper reported. University records cited by the Detroit Free Press showed the...

Citadel deals with aftermath of allegations in daylong training

Published April 23, 1997

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) The Citadel canceled classes on Tuesday so its 1,700 cadets could learn how to get along with the women among them, everything from avoiding demeaning language to not barging in on...

MSA campaign supporters speak out

Published April 23, 1997

Three tickets have each asked the University to select them as their leaders for next year. Only one ticket has illustrated the respect, concern and accountability that merit student support. Jigar Madia...