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The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Diving duo makes splash on Big Ten

by Ryan Schuster
Published February 7, 1997

Most of the attention surrounding the No. 8 women's swimming and diving team's 14-0 start has centered around the team's top guns Olga Splichalova, Jenny Hennen, Tanya Schuh and Gretchen Hegener. But...

Second phase of Dinkytown construction begins Feb. 19

Published February 7, 1997

Beginning Feb. 19, local streets will once again be blocked for construction. Hennepin County officials announced Thursday the schedule for this year's University-area construction, which will include...

Wrestlers try to work out of mid-season funk

by Allison Younge
Published February 7, 1997

Gophers wrestling coach J Robinson admits that during the past three weeks his team has dealt with some frustration. A competitive funk, an injury, and lack of momentum have plagued the nation's No. 3-ranked...

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...

Two IU football recruits to play basketball as well

Published February 6, 1997

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) -- Indiana received signed letters Wednesday from 24 football recruits, including a pair whose decision may have been influenced by a promise from basketball coach Bob Knight. Levron...

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