The Minnesota Daily

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...

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...

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...

All mapped out: New master’splan could be first of its kind

by Jacqueline Couillard
Published January 15, 1997

Rooftops, like red currants, dot a computer screen. With a swift mouse click, Howard Veregin, a University assistant professor of geography, changes the aerial city scene into a crayon-colored map. The...

Driver beware: Towing costs can vary

by Lynne Kozarek
Published January 15, 1997

Jennifer Aulwes is a professional when it comes to being towed. Her car was impounded six times last year by Gopher Towing. While she doesn't question the justice of the towings, Aulwes doesn't understand...

Professor integrates music and art in her teaching, writing

by Jacqueline Couillard
Published January 15, 1997

Associate professor of music education Claire Wehr McCoy rolled her chair over to the piano in her Ferguson Hall office and played a few bars of Bach while describing the similar structure between the...

Israeli and Palestinian negotiators sign peace-agreement

Published January 15, 1997

EREZ CROSSING, Israel (AP) -- Israeli and Palestinian negotiators signed a long-awaited agreement on Israel's long-delayed pullout from Hebron and parts of the West Bank on Wednesday, ending a dangerous...

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...

Gender isn’t the same thing as sexuality

by By Patrick
Published January 15, 1997

Fag. Dyke. Sissy. Lesbian. Bisexual. Homosexual. Does wearing an earring make me something other than heterosexual? What about going to a gay club? Men putting mousse in their hair? Women wearing high-top...

MSA to request increase in funds

by Tracy Ellingson
Published January 15, 1997

The Minnesota Student Association voted Tuesday to ask the Student Services Fees Committee for more money in the 1997-98 school year. If the committee grants the group's request for a 13 percent increase...