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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Non-quiet times in the library

Published March 16, 1997

Inside Walter Library, students are frantically searching Lumina and rifling through the microfiches. "Aaah, the madness of finals week," you think as you approach the check-out counter in the main lobby. "Books...

Here’s a little ditty …

Published March 16, 1997

Although you were curious about the shadowy figure, the magnetic presence of Nils on the balcony lures you toward the house. As you stumble toward the radiant Hasselmo, you realize you are not alone. Throngs...

‘Hey you, I’m talkin’ to you’

Published March 16, 1997

"Why's this guy in such a hurry?" you think to yourself, and follow him out to the Mall. The mysterious figure stares up at the trees, transfixed. He is so intent he doesn't notice as you walk up behind...

The infamous T-and-A project

Published March 16, 1997

"Macroeconomics," you say. "Weren't you a photography major last year?" the bartender said. He has a strange half smile and is wearing a "Minnesota Twins -- 1987 World Champions" cap. Now that you think...

The man from Nowhere land

Published March 16, 1997

You decide that the disgruntled students seem to be the best lead you've had so far, so you follow them down Church Street. As the four of you approach Coffman Memorial Union, you hear crazed voices screaming,...

Acting fast, you ho…

Published March 16, 1997

Acting fast, you hop in the truck and hope that no one is looking. You prepare to chase the speeding car, but decide to search the truck first in hopes of finding your ticket. Slinking down in the seat...

Look out for Greased Lightning

Published March 16, 1997

A wave of nausea washes over you as the thick smell of grease inside the Dinkydome enters your nostrils. You quickly round a corner and find the bathrooms before retching your guts out. "I remember why...

He’s got your

Published March 16, 1997

Half-way down the aisle, you notice something odd; your T.A.'s name, Melodie Seibert, is spelled wrong at the top of your test. How likely would it be that your T.A., who wrote the exam, would spell her...

Do the mashed potato; do the mole!

Published March 16, 1997

Dazed and withdrawing into shock, you crawl from the burning wreckage that was your cab and realize that your body is engulfed in flames. You begin to scream and run away from the flaming pit of the cab. Your...

The room is spinning

Published March 16, 1997

Although his story sounds good, you decide to follow the advice your mother gave you. "Don't take rides from strangers!" she yelled as you left for school after last spring break. Maybe this is all a bad...

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