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The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Badgers’ 0-2 Big Ten start not same as U’s

by Jeff Sherry
Published October 16, 1996

Much has been made of how close the Gophers football team was this year to starting the Big Ten season 2-0. Minnesota's two losses have come by a combined five points, and the Gophers had late chances...

Men’s hoops starts with high hopes

by Todd Zolecki
Published October 16, 1996

Bobby Jackson sat by his team's bench at Williams Arena on Tuesday and couldn't help but let the memory pop into his mind. The Gophers men's basketball player recalled his first real practice in a Minnesota...

Hussey shines in new role as U’s top scorer

by Aaron Kirscht
Published October 16, 1996

Some people play soccer for the strategy, some for the camaraderie. Others play because they like to make their opponents kiss the turf. But Erin Hussey, senior midfielder for the Gophers, just plays...

Relationship abuse reports on the rise

by Nancy Ngo
Published October 16, 1996

As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a brown bag discussion series held today at the Minnesota Women's Center will address healthy relationships. Relationship abuse is the use of violent and...

Law professors meet to discuss tenure

by Jim Martyka
Published October 16, 1996

University Law School faculty members met privately Tuesday to consider action they might take regarding tenure proposals. The gathering was one of several closed meetings recently held by various groups...

Madonna and child

Published October 16, 1996

Elmo Ciccone Leon, pressed close to a studded black leather nursing bra, swayed to a lullaby of "Don't cry for me, Argentina." It wasn't Julie Andrews, mind you, but what attitude! Outside, flashbulbs...

Leaks mar reporting and investigations

Published October 16, 1996

Relying heavily on leaks from law enforcement, summer headlines were dominated by the bombing at the Olympics and the crash of TWA Flight 800. Although the media occasionally lapsed into rationality, most...

Candidate survey aimed at educating student voters

by Chris Vetter
Published October 16, 1996

Students have been accused of political apathy and cynicism for years. There is truth to the charge. Voter turnout by Minnesotans ages 20-24 was less than 35 percent in 1994, compared to 53 percent for...

Three left for U hockey vacancy

by Matthew Cross
Published October 16, 1996

The University's women's athletics department announced earlier this week the names of three finalists who could be the first Gophers women's hockey coach when the inaugural season opens next fall. Bill...

Candidate forum lets voters voice their concerns

by Chris Vetter
Published October 16, 1996

For once, the public chose the topics of politicians' discussions. Tuesday night at the downtown Minneapolis Public Library, about 30 people were given the chance to question candidates for University-area...

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