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The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

CLA languages are valuable

by by Jose
Published January 13, 1997

The CLA foreign language requirement has been a subject of debate for quite some time. There are some people who argue that the 3O quarter credits in foreign languages required by CLA is not enough, that...

New pay schedule is complicated but fair

by By Betsy
Published January 13, 1997

In Professor Richard Horberg's letter to the editor on Tuesday, "October days without pay are unjust," he cites several incorrect statements and assumptions. Administration, in its effort to eliminate...

Gophers grab No. 8 rank with win

by Todd Zolecki
Published January 13, 1997

It's tough to say when it started, but ever since the Gophers men's basketball team began its 10-game winning streak more than a month ago, the team has slowly developed a confidence and swagger thathasn't...

Alumni to test U men’s gymnasts

by Susan Filkins
Published January 10, 1997

Some of the greatest names in Gophers men's gymnastics history will perform on center stage Saturday at the Sports Pavilion at the annual Alumni Meet. While the alumni get a chance to re-live their glory...

Burns turns unfamiliar position into opportunity

by Aaron Kirscht
Published January 10, 1997

Kiauna Burns is a quiet, unassuming sort. She speaks in a near-whisper, seemingly afraid to make too much of herself. Still, every time Burns' name pops up, a few words invariably follow: quick, talented,...

Government cracks down on CFC smuggling

Published January 10, 1997

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A banned chemical linked to destruction of the earth's ozone layer is joining narcotics as the most lucrative contraband for smugglers, feeding a growing black market that law enforcers...

Mexico gymnast follows untraditional path to Gophers

by Susan Filkins
Published January 10, 1997

A package of a red jelly-like substance, resembling something like the inside of a Fig Newton lied on a desk next to Gophers gymnast Judith Cavazos. It's called Tamarindo and though it sounds like a strange...

Gophers to host hot Denver squad

by Michael Rand
Published January 10, 1997

The expectations were clear, and the talent appeared to be in place. This was going to be the year Denver, Minnesota's opponent this weekend at Mariucci Arena, broke through as a legitimate WCHA contender...

U women get back into the swim of things

by Ryan Schuster
Published January 10, 1997

Minnesota's women's swimming program is no stranger to success. The Gophers have posted winning records in dual meets every season for the past 15 years. During that same span the team has finished lower...

Governor unveils plans for Minnesota welfare reform

by Chris Vetter
Published January 10, 1997

The governor took the first step in the state's welfare reform process Thursday. Gov. Carlson's office released its plans for welfare reform in Minnesota to the public during a press conference at the...

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