The Minnesota Daily

Baseball sweeps Northern Illinois

by Tim Klobuchar
Published March 10, 1997

Northern Illinois baseball coach Joe "Spanky" McFarland proved this weekend that the phrase "It's good to be king," or more precisely, "The King," isn't always true. McFarland is a self-professed "Elvis...

U will renovate steam plant, despite city

by Lynne Kozarek
Published March 10, 1997

In a last-ditch effort to force the University to move its Southeast Steam Plant off the Mississippi River, the Minneapolis City Council voted Friday to block the renovation of the plant at its current...

Do a little Dance: No. 1-seeded Gophers see sunshine in KC

by Todd Zolecki
Published March 10, 1997

His heart didn't beat quite as fast this time. Unlike a year ago, Gophers men's basketball player Courtney James knew his team had a spot in the NCAA tournament. Only one question needed to be answered:...

Creating a U that students can use

Published March 10, 1997

Editor's Note: This is the sixth in an eight-day series on the U2000 initiative. Tracy EllingsonWhen they first arrive on campus, people often see the University as a dizzying array of buildings, sidewalks,...

Hawkeyes win Big Ten title

by Allison Younge
Published March 10, 1997

Even though the Gophers wrestling team finished second to Iowa in last weekend's Big Ten Tournament, Minnesota caused the highly respected Hawkeyes coach Dan Gable to think twice. "Minnesota is a strong...

Hartung takes Big Ten crown at 190

by Allison Younge
Published March 10, 1997

After scoring a single-leg takedown to win a Big Ten title at 190 pounds, sophomore wrestler Tim Hartung bounded towards Gophers Coach J Robinson and picked him up for a bear-hug, nearly knocking Robinson...

Ayers on the hot seat, future will be decided soon

Published March 10, 1997

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio State President Gordon Gee said Sunday that Randy Ayers' future as the school's men's basketball coach will be decided in the next few days by athletics director Andy Geiger. "I...

Faculty may see pay raises

by Kelly Wittman
Published March 7, 1997

Some outstanding faculty members might receive raises next year, should the Board of Regents pass the University's proposed 1997-98 budget this June. University President Nils Hasselmo released the details...

U strengthens ties with state

Published March 7, 1997

Editor's note: This is the fifth in an eight-part series examining the University 2000 initiative. Joe Carlson and Jessica SteenoWhen legislators chartered the University, they did so with the assumption...

Wall fights adversity with his passion for gymnastics

by Susan Filkins
Published March 7, 1997

Unless it is plausible to read his mind, it is merely impossible to tell what Gophers gymnast Heath Wall is thinking. The senior co-captain is expressionless. He hardly ever cheers. In fact, he rarely...