The Minnesota Daily

Parachute technology at all-time high

by Patrick Casey
Published January 16, 1997

Using a supercomputer one thousand times faster than a personal computer, researchers at the University are trying to create the perfect parachute drop. Researchers from the University's Department of...

Newsflash: It’s wintertime in Minnesota

by By Mike
Published January 16, 1997

There were two plane crashes, the Legislature was starting up, two people were murdered and two were killed in accidents, one involving a busload of kids. But what do you suppose led the Twin Cities news...

Hasselmo touts U’s successes

by Chris Vetter
Published January 16, 1997

While University President-elect Mark Yudof spent the day being briefed on University affairs, the current president, Nils Hasselmo, briefed legislators on the University's achievements. Hasselmo presented...

Crushed dreams

Published January 15, 1997

Elmo gazed up from his cup of hot chocolate in the school cafeteria. He never thought he'd hear the words ... a double date... 'a chance with you ....' 'know you like me ...' "Oh, Heather, I'd love go...

Alaska coach alternates his goalies each score vs. Huskies

by Michael Rand
Published January 15, 1997

Had he gone into commercials instead of hockey, Alaska-Anchorage hockey coach Dean Talafous might have been typecast in Reese's Peanut Butter Cup commercials. The mid-1980s advertising campaign for the...

Public hearing about bus routes to be held

Published January 15, 1997

The Metropolitan Council will hold a public hearing Feb. 12 to discuss replacement of University-operated Route 52 bus service. Bob Gibbons, director of customer services at the council, said the replacement...

Yudof begins orientation in 2nd visit

by Joel Sawyer
Published January 15, 1997

Mark Yudof returns for his second tour of the tundra today, as he begins a week-long series of briefings aimed at bringing the president-elect up to speed on University matters. Yudof, the executive vice...

After winning the silver, Paulson eyes national title at 118 pounds

by Allison Younge
Published January 15, 1997

In this new year, Gophers wrestler Brandon Paulson could sit back with his Olympic silver medal in hand, a grin of satisfaction on his face and say, "I've reached my goal." Competing in the Olympic games...

Police respond to football fans’ scuffle

by Jim Martyka
Published January 15, 1997

As the National Football League's best teams battled each other in the playoffs over the weekend, emotions ran high for at least two Minnesota Vikings fans. Two men were charged with assault Friday night...

Renovated riverfront dorm is a great idea

Published January 15, 1997

The University has announced its intentions to renovate the current Mineral Resources Research Center and convert the space into apartment-style student housing. Opened in 1911, the building sits on the...