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The Minnesota Daily

Bonfire sparks Homecoming spirit

by Tom Lopez
Published October 21, 1996

A traditional Homecoming bonfire lit up the night sky and the St. Paul campus as more than 2,200 students met in a field to hear the marching band and to crown the Homecoming king and queen Friday night. Seniors...

U.S. readyfor three-party system

Published October 21, 1996

Could a third-party candidate win the presidential election? To be honest, this is the major question surrounding third-party politics. The most popular argument against electing a major third-party candidate...

Spartans walk all over U football

by Jeff Sherry
Published October 21, 1996

Assorted players, media members and coaches took turns Saturday trying to describe the magnitude of the Gophers Homecoming game against Michigan State. A number of catch phrases were used, which is good,...

Rest helps men’s cross country team

by Ryan Schuster
Published October 21, 1996

Sometimes you just need a break. Minnesota's men's cross country squad has been idle since Sept. 28, and has apparently benefitted from the extra time to prepare. They placed third on Saturday at the...

The University’…

by Tracy Ellingson
Published October 21, 1996

The University's tenure troubles have caused a commotion among college faculties nationwide, leaving the school's reputation in an indefinite limbo. "The effect of the proposed (tenure) changes ... will...

Patrons bid farewell to local bar

by Jessica Steeno
Published October 21, 1996

It was the last trip down the dark and musty cave. Patrons of Lower Landing Grill & Tap, the last non-sports bar in campus neighborhoods, descended the stairs to the dimly lit, cramped bar Thursday...

Gophers hockey splits with CC

by Michael Rand
Published October 21, 1996

In terms of intensity and skill level, this weekend's hockey series between the University and Colorado College looked more like a clash in late January than a season-opening get-together. As far as styles...

Home sweep ties U for second place

by Tim Klobuchar
Published October 21, 1996

The pivotal fourth game of Saturday's match against Purdue was down to its last few points when Gophers coach Mike Hebert called timeout. Up two games to one but trailing 13-12 in this game, Hebert outlined...

U, NCAA investigate alleged rules violations

Published October 21, 1996

Gophers athletics director Mark Dienhart on Sunday confirmed that the NCAA and the men's athletics department are investigating possible rules violations against Minnesota's hockey program. The investigation...

Unconditional Support

by Jeff Sherry
Published October 21, 1996

One day about four years ago, when Noah Reedy was 10, he scrawled some thoughts in a notebook. "I wish I could do something," he wrote, "but I can't do anything." Everything seemed difficult to Noah back...

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