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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Noted activists visit the Cities

by Tracy Ellingson
Published October 24, 1996

Michelle KibigerNationally-known feminists Gloria Steinem and Candace Gingrich spent Wednesday in the Twin Cities, asking Minnesotans to get out the vote for Senator Paul Wellstone. Gingrich, the sister...

Experience equals demands on Harris

by Todd Zolecki
Published October 24, 1996

Soon after the final horn echoed through Williams Arena in the Gophers' NIT loss to Tulane last spring, Minnesota point guard Eric Harris began looking toward this season. He had a lot to prove to himself,...

Speakers denounce land mine production

by Tom Lopez
Published October 24, 1996

Land mines kill unexpectedly and indiscriminately, and longtime activists Phillip Berrigan and his wife Liz McAlister said they won't rest until land mines are literally off the face of the earth. The...

Baynes fights back after injury threatens her U volleyball career

by Tim Klobuchar
Published October 24, 1996

It all began innocently enough, with a bump on the head in a high school basketball game. Tara Baynes, now a sophomore volleyball player at Minnesota, fell backwards over another player and hit her head...

Career Day puts ‘resources at fingertips’

by Joe Carlson
Published October 24, 1996

Despite the fact that few of the companies present were hiring, hundreds of University students showed up to shake hands, trade phone numbers and network with possible employers. The 1996 Agricultural...

Alvarez takes heat for decision to run

by Todd Zolecki
Published October 23, 1996

Wisconsin coach Barry Alvarez hasn't heard the final bit of criticism surrounding the Badgers' 34-30 loss to Northwestern on Saturday. His call to have his offense run the ball instead of kneel has put...

Voelz must wake up to basketball woes

Published October 23, 1996

Chris Voelz is a gambler. The University's women's athletics director would make Kenny Rogers proud. She knows when to hold 'em and fold 'em, boy. Take Stephanie Schleuder. The volleyball coach wasn't...

Floating zones offer protection for all

by The Michigan
Published October 23, 1996

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court reopened an issue from the very front lines of the abortion debate. The case in question deals with an injunction placed on anti-abortion protesters...

Portrait sparks MSA debate

by Tracy Ellingson
Published October 23, 1996

Minnesota Student Association members decided Tuesday that they need more information in order to support the removal of a portrait from Wilson Library. The group sent a controversial resolution regarding...

Graduate School considers revamping assistant pay

by Sam Black
Published October 23, 1996

Tuition remission benefits, which are offered to graduate students who assist in teaching and research, assures students they won't have to worry about paying school bills. Mark Brenner, dean of the Graduate...

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