The Minnesota Daily

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...

Scientists find evidence of dinosaur killer

Published February 17, 1997

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Scientists who drilled core samples from the ocean bed said Sunday they have found "smoking gun" evidence that a huge asteroid smashed into the Earth 65 millions years ago and probably...

Romance-free relationships wanted

by Amy Becker
Published February 17, 1997

Valentine's Day is over and many couples are beginning to drift down from cloud nine, throwing away the wilted remains of bouquets and eating the last box of candy hearts. And James Park said he hopes...

DeBus’ pleas answered in blowout

by Michael Rand
Published February 17, 1997

Steve DeBus' outburst after the Gophers 6-4 loss at North Dakota two weekends ago is well documented by now. After facing 51 shots, the Gophers goalie questioned his team's attitude, desire and heart...