The Minnesota Daily

U remains focused during hot streak

by Todd Zolecki
Published February 5, 1997

From California to Europe, the word is getting out about the Gophers men's basketball team. And the more people become aware of the No. 4 team in the country, the more Minnesota players want to stay away...

State of the nation

Published February 5, 1997

Elmo clapped for what seemed like the 100th time as the President proclaimed in glowing terms the state of the nation. He was ready to go out and build that bridge to the future and although Wednesday...

Sioux hockey says, We are the champions’

by Michael Rand
Published February 5, 1997

Although the playing of the song "We are the Champions" at Ralph Engelstad Arena following North Dakota's 6-2 win on Saturday against Minnesota may have been a bit premature, the Sioux are definitely...

Professor’s innovation captures attention

by Peter Kauffner
Published February 5, 1997

Although nearly a dozen reporters have interviewed electrical engineering Professor Stephen Chou since his single-electron transistor was unveiled in Science magazine last week, he insists that his newfound...

U considersbus pass plan

by Lynne Kozarek
Published February 5, 1997

The University wants to trade its current Route 52 bus service for a hike in student service fees and a universal student bus pass. Parking and Transportation Services introduced plans to redesign campus...

Country-wide business scam hits U

by Jim Martyka
Published February 5, 1997

A University instructor reported receiving a letter from a Nigerian doctor soliciting money for a supposed business partnership. The letter, signed by Dr. Jeff Bada from Lagos, Nigeria, read, "We are...

Bargaining unit will protect academic freedom

Published February 5, 1997

Academic freedom -- freedom for unrestricted inquiry and expression in our research and teaching -- is the foundation of our profession and of a free society. Most of us presume that tenure is sufficient...

Ground Haug Day lightens winter woe

Published February 4, 1997

RENVILLE, Minn. (AP) -- Folks in this west-central Minnesota town inundated with snow are rejoicing that spring is around the corner because Renville Paul didn't see his shadow. Renville celebrated Groundhog's...

State’s colleges want to be wired

by Chris Vetter
Published February 4, 1997

New wiring. New computers. Internet access. Online classes. University administrators tout these and other technological needs to legislators every chance they get this year while stumping for increased...

AAUP gives view on tenure reform

by Jennifer Niemela
Published February 4, 1997

With just one week left before a faculty union vote, the American Association of University Professors is bringing its national leadership to bear on the University. AAUP General Secretary Mary Burgan...