The Minnesota Daily

Faculty union vote: three strikes and out?

by Jennifer Niemela
Published February 10, 1997

Tuesday and Wednesday's faculty union elections mark the decisive battle in a yearlong war between professors and the Board of Regents over the future of tenure at the University. The tenure code the...

IRS provides help with tax filing by phone

by Joel Sawyer
Published February 10, 1997

At the end of life's long road awaits death; and at end of the year awaits the tax collector. Although neither death nor taxes can be avoided, at least the Internal Revenue Service has made preparing...

Improved women’s tennis plays tough

by Tim Klobuchar
Published February 10, 1997

The Gophers women's tennis team improved to 3-0 on the season with two easy home victories this weekend. Minnesota warmed up for the Big Ten season, which starts this weekend, by beating Drake 6-1 Friday...

Super Kipp’ sparks U win

by Allison Younge
Published February 10, 1997

In a stunning display of heroism, junior Kipp Williamson leapt back into the Gophers lineup Sunday, sparking a 28-7 Minnesota triumph over Penn State at the Sports Pavilion. The No. 3 Gophers (13-4) defeated...

Women’s gymnasts add vault to master list in weekend win

by Susan Filkins
Published February 10, 1997

The Gophers women's gymnastics team continues to get better with every performance this season. That trend continued Saturday as Minnesota defeated Iowa State 193.7 to 191.9 at the Hilton Coliseum in...

TWA refuses to aid families’ trip

Published February 10, 1997

SMITHTOWN, N.Y. (AP) -- Investigators, moved by the financial hardship faced by the families of TWA Flight 800 victims, passed the hat to raise money for meals they ate during a weekend trip to look at...

Faculty union will hurt University’s reputation

by by Edson
Published February 10, 1997

Gov. Arne Carlson wants to see the University ranked with the top great research universities in the country. The governor and others concerned about jobs and the economic development of Minnesota are...

Illinois men’s basketball upsets Iowa

Published February 10, 1997

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- Although most eyes were on Kiwane Garris and his 21 points, it was Jarrod Gee's season-high 11 rebounds that got the praise from coach Lon Kruger after the Illini's 66-51 win over...

Med Center staff adjust to changes in pay

by Kelly Wittman
Published February 7, 1997

Ruth Bettendorf was a certified surgical technician for University Hospital up until a month ago. Although she kept her title in the change-over to the new Fairview-University Medical Center, she lost...

Illinois’ Hester will redshirt this season

Published February 7, 1997

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- Illinois forward Jerry Hester, who has missed all but five games after undergoing back surgery, said Wednesday he will sit out the rest of his senior season, redshirt and return...