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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Fans missing at hockey Showcase

by Michael Rand
Published December 3, 1996

The word "Hockeytown," spelled out in all capital letters, is proudly superimposed over the Detroit Red Wings logo in the center circle at Joe Louis Arena. Despite that bold proclamation and the fact...

Men’s hoops earns 16th spot in AP poll

Published December 3, 1996

The Gophers men's basketball team jumped to a No. 16 ranking in Monday's AP Poll. Minnesota (5-0) won the San Juan Shootout championship Sunday in Caguas, Puerto Rico, when it defeated Clemson 75-65. Minnesota...

High schools are also beneficiaries

by Gregg Aamot
Published December 2, 1996

Students in the University's General College are eligible for a range of services: tutoring in math and writing, study skills courses and academic counseling. Such services are expected from a school...

Today’s Viewpoin…

Published December 2, 1996

Today's Viewpoint addresses the impact of recent administrative decisions and proposals on the future of the University.

Men’s hoops beats No. 10 Clemson

by Todd Zolecki
Published December 2, 1996

One reason the Gophers men's basketball team didn't make the NCAA tournament last season was because it lacked wins against quality nonconference opponents. It beat teams like Bethune, Cookman and Mercer,...

Suburbs’ spread threatens quality of city life

by Joe Carlson
Published December 2, 1996

America's cities once teemed with street corner shops and immigrants from every corner of the globe. But the melting-pot cities of old have lost some of their spirit to the sprawling suburbs that now...

V-ball to host first round in NCAAs

by Tim Klobuchar
Published December 2, 1996

The Gophers volleyball team huddled around a large television, while its coach sat at a table closer to the back of the room, removed from the broadcast of his team's NCAA tournament fate. When Minnesota's...

U is hungry for budget leftovers

by Brian Bakst
Published December 2, 1996

Chris VetterWith the announcement of a state surplus of nearly $1.4 billion over the next two years, the University's chances of getting increased funding from the state might have improved. State officials...

Looking toward a new foreign policy

by by Jose
Published December 2, 1996

The collapse of the Soviet Union and the communist countries of Eastern Europe has brought great changes in the balance of power, and has provided the United States with tremendous opportunity to reduce...

Friday win helps Minnesota get home court in NCAAs

by Tim Klobuchar
Published December 2, 1996

The Gophers volleyball team would be hard-pressed to deliver a better message to the NCAA selection committee than it did Friday night. The Gophers' spot in the NCAA tournament was secure, but the site...

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