The Minnesota Daily

4th District sees close endorsement race

by Jessica Steeno
Published February 17, 1997

Persistence paid off for Board of Regents' candidate David Metzen when he gained the recommendation of 4th Congressional District legislators Friday. This is the third time Metzen submitted his resumÇ...

End of his top rope

Published February 17, 1997

Elmo couldn't believe it. After years of watching those crazy stars of All-Star wrasslin' on the tube, he had been clued in for the first time. "Guess what?" poked Elmo's buddy, The Hit Man, "those fights...

Professors simulate nuclear explosions

by Peter Kauffner
Published February 17, 1997

Forbidden by treaty from exploding any more actual nuclear bombs, the U.S. Department of Energy plans to begin simulating nuclear explosions on computer with the assistance of several University professors. The...

New Year’s as diverse as cultures

by Nancy Ngo
Published February 17, 1997

The distinctions among different Asian New Year celebrations occurring this month are not always recognized by University members. That is just one example of the loss of individual and national identity...

U-Fairview union in the works

by Kelly Wittman
Published February 17, 1997

Hot on the heels of University professors' rejection of a union, staff members of the University-Fairview Medical Center might soon find themselves with a union election of their own. Not only did the...

U women’s tennis sweeps Purdue in Big Ten opener

by Matthew Cross
Published February 17, 1997

The Gophers women's tennis team began is Big Ten season Friday with a 7-0 sweep of Purdue at the 98th Street Racquet Club in Bloomington. The sweep was Minnesota's first during the regular season since...

U freshman breaks all-around record

by Susan Filkins
Published February 17, 1997

She has lived in Minnesota for just two months and competed in only six Gophers women's gymnastics meets. But freshman Judith Cavazos has already landed a spot in the Minnesota history books. Cavazos...

Wrestlers take down two Michigan schools

by Allison Younge
Published February 17, 1997

The No. 3 Gophers cruised through a two-match Big Ten weekend in Michigan, dominating Michigan State and Michigan. Minnesota's victories, however, were bittersweet. Saturday's 23-12 win against the Spartans...

Correction: In a…

Published February 17, 1997

Correction:In a graphic that appeared in Friday's Daily, the person pictured was incorrectly identified. The man's name is Daniel Copher.In Friday's story "Memorial service planned for IT student,"...

U takes advantage of crucial road series

Published February 17, 1997

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Normally, the worst way to gauge the importance of any sporting event is to listen to coaches and players. For instance, the Gophers men's basketball team could be playing a team of...