The Minnesota Daily

High time to kill high tuition, high aid

Published February 5, 1997

In the political hubris of the last legislative season, Gov. Arne Carlson banded together with both a former legislator and a former representative and proposed the high tuition-high aid policy for higher...

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...

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...

Higher education tax credit urged

by Chris Vetter
Published February 5, 1997

University of Minnesota Foundation President Gerald Fischer said a proposed tax credit would bring about 20,000 new private donors to the school. The credit, introduced last week at a press conference,...

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...

Snow removal costs exceed budget

by Chris Vetter
Published February 5, 1997

The high volume of snow this winter has caused both the University and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to spend much more than they anticipated on snow removal. Paul Tschida, the assistant...

Internship fair to be held at St Paul campus

by Kamariea Forcier
Published February 4, 1997

Students who missed last month's community service fair at Coffman Memorial Union will have a second chance today to find out about volunteer and internship opportunities in the Twin Cities. Several community...

Plants help scholars understand DNA

by Peter Kauffner
Published February 4, 1997

Mustard weed may be an annoyance for farmers, but a group of University researchers hope to use the plant to unravel genetic mysteries. Its fast rate of growth makes the weed, known scientifically as...

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...

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...