The Minnesota Daily

Marriage is a right for all U.S. citizens

by By Eric
Published October 30, 1996

There are currently many arguments in vogue concerning the rights of gays and lesbians to marry. It is anathema to a democracy to even have such dialogue. The rights of gays and lesbians to marry should,...

Union continues merger resistance

by Lynne Kozarek
Published October 30, 1996

A rally at the Diehl Hall plaza was fraught with anger and concern Tuesday afternoon when hospital union employees gathered to protest the Fairview-University Hospital merger. About 80 American Federation...

Turtle finds niche in cross country

by Ryan Schuster
Published October 30, 1996

"Turtle!" the members of the women's cross country team call out. The shy, quiet runner obliges by pushing her nose to one side, making a strange face and imitating turtle noises. Everyone on the team...

Sioux fighting back in WCHA, start 4-0

by Michael Rand
Published October 30, 1996

Before the WCHA season began, several coaches around the league were preaching the same message: Watch out for North Dakota. After four games, the Sioux are making those coaches look pretty smart. UND...

Conference football teams smell Roses

by Todd Zolecki
Published October 30, 1996

Five football teams remain in contention for the Big Ten championship with Northwestern and Ohio State on the inside track. The two teams are undefeated in the conference. Iowa, Michigan State and Michigan...

Administration size is stable, sane

Published October 30, 1996

The University community is ripe with critics of the administration. Supporters of the traditional land-grant college bemoan the ubiquitous U2000 plan and groan every time admission hurdles are raised...

Fans go as Sid goes with U football

Published October 30, 1996

Being greedy has become a cliche in our sports world. Everywhere you turn, money is being swapped for happiness. In New York, money brought George Steinbrenner a World Series title. In Minneapolis, greed...

U.S. House endorsements:

Published October 30, 1996

In 1994, Democratic incumbent Bruce Vento ran against Republican Dennis Newinski in St. Paul's 4th Congressional District. The voters returned Vento to office in 1994 and in 1996 he deserves the same. Vento's...

District 5: Martin Sabo

Published October 30, 1996

Rep. Martin Sabo, DFL, and his opponent Jack Uldrich, who is endorsed by both the Republican and Reform parties, approach politics from remarkably similar positions. In keeping with the 5th District's...

Ohio State football sets pacefor rest of Big Ten, country

by Jeff Sherry
Published October 30, 1996

Late Saturday night, immediately after Gophers coach Jim Wacker ended his post-game press conference, a reporter approached him for a final question. "Coach, what do you think about the Ohio State game...