The Minnesota Daily

Union will be better than Faculty Senate

Published February 7, 1997

As faculty members, most of us have had the experience of being asked whether what we took to be the most exciting and important stuff in the course was going to be on the exam. Our dismay is tempered...

Students pay for excessive Internet use

by Lynne Kozarek
Published February 7, 1997

The University expects to gain $20,000 in user fees from its first month of charging for Internet modem access. Under the new rules, people who dial into the University network from home are allowed 30...

$20 fee hike for buses unfair to the majority

Published February 7, 1997

The Student Services Fees Committee is considering a $20 to $22 hike in fees that would pay for the "U-Pass." The pass would allow unlimited rides on Metropolitan Council Transit Operations bus lines as...

Sauska takes lead role for Gophers

by Tim Klobuchar
Published February 7, 1997

A pattern is starting to develop on the Gophers women's tennis team. Last year, Alice Rangsithienchai had an impressive Minnesota debut, staking a claim to the No. 2 singles spot with a strong fall season....

South Africans riot against discrimination

Published February 7, 1997

ELDORADO PARK, South Africa (AP) -- Images reminiscent of South Africa's bitter past reappeared Thursday when mixed-race rioters looted, burned tires and fought police to protest alleged discrimination...

Ex-Chaska standout is Gophers’ complete package

by Aaron Kirscht
Published February 7, 1997

In Chaska, Minn., population 16,000 and change, high school volleyball rules. The Hawks have made trips to the state tournament almost routine, and more often than not, come home with the championship...

Chinese celebrate the beginning of new year

by Kamariea Forcier
Published February 7, 1997

Goodbye Rat. Hello Ox. Today begins the Lunar New Year, commonly known as the Chinese New Year -- but many other Asian countries also celebrate the holiday. The Chinese Emperor Huang Ti established the...

Badgers upset No. 13 Michigan

Published February 7, 1997

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Paul Grant scored 19 points, including a key basket in the final minute, to lead Wisconsin over No. 13 Michigan, 58-53, Thursday night. The Badgers' victory evens out their Big Ten...

GAPSA: We’ll pass on U-Pass

by Tom Lopez
Published February 7, 1997

U-Pass representatives who sought the endorsement of the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly will have to look elsewhere for student allies. GAPSA has declared its opposition to the proposed U-Pass...

U’s Knaeble shows perfect capability in floor exercise

by Susan Filkins
Published February 7, 1997

No women's gymnast in Minnesota history has come close to reaching the status former Gopher Marie Roethlisberger established seven years ago. Maybe no one will. But junior Mindy Knaeble is definitely...