A giant comet with enormous destructive potential is rapidly approaching the earth -- but it won't be coming any closer than 122 million miles. Comet Hale-Bopp, already hyped in astronomy circles as "the...

In recent years, it has become popular political sport to bash television and the media for exposing children to sex, violence and profanity. During last year's presidential campaign, both President Bill...

College of Liberal Arts sophomore Nikki Hinke feels fortunate that her credit card debts have not led to other problems in her life. "It (a credit card) was so easy to use," Hinke said. "It's not like...

Starting this summer, all University departments will see a change in the way they pay their research and teaching assistants' tuition benefits. Persistent deficit in the graduate tuition benefits pool...

One look at Gophers wrestler Tim Hartung and you'll see he has the physical appearance of a natural athlete. He has the poise of a pitcher, the composure of a quarterback and the confidence of a state...

A memorial service in Coffman Memorial Union's Campus Club this Saturday will honor W. Dixon Ward, professor emeritus of communication disorders and otolaryngology at the University. Ward died of heart...

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...

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,...

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...

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...