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The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Accreditation team gives University high marks

by Kelly Wittman
Published September 26, 1996

The University of Minnesota -- Twin Cities is a great institution, but might have more on the table right now than it can handle. That's what a team from the North Central Association of Colleges and...

Transfer leads U with record pace

by Ryan Schuster
Published September 26, 1996

The task of replacing Lori Townsend, a senior on last year's women's cross country team seemed like a daunting one for coach Gary Wilson. After all, Townsend was the only Gopher to compete at the NCAA...

No lazy summer break for U Police

by Jessica Steeno
Published September 24, 1996

University Police had a busy summer solving crimes occurring on or near campus. A former University employee was arrested and charged with firing a shot in University President Nils Hasselmo's office...

U2000 goals carry tighter admissions criteria

Published September 24, 1996

Freshmen who enter the University this week have passed some of the most stringent admissions standards in the school's recent history. Attracting freshmen from the top of their high school classes is...

Four injuries d…

by Kristian Pope
Published September 24, 1996

Four injuries didn't prevent the Gophers volleyball team from four victories at the Eagle Classic in Boston this weekend. With Tara Baynes on the bench resting an injured back, and Katrien DeDecker, Becky...

Tenure issues persist at U

by Brian Bakst
Published September 24, 1996

Editor's note: Proposed revisions to the faculty tenure code have been a source of conflict between University regents, administrators and faculty for more than a year. Beginning Thursday, the Daily will...

Legal concerns simmered in summer courts

by Kamariea Forcier
Published September 24, 1996

While students were enjoying long days full of sunshine, many lawyers were putting in overtime fighting legal cases important to the University community. ù Louis Cardona Buggs is awaiting trial...

Transfer helps women run to top

by Ryan Schuster
Published September 24, 1996

After finishing in fifth place in the Big Ten last season and losing their top runner from a year ago, the women's cross country team looked to be in the midst of a rebuilding season. All-District and...

Many Minnesota races likely to prove lively

by Chris Vetter
Published September 24, 1996

This election year is critical to the Democratic and Republican parties. The Democrats hope to regain ground in Congress, while the GOP strives to keep control of both houses as its presidential candidate...

New coach uses experience to teach

by Ryan Schuster
Published September 24, 1996

As Steve Plasencia crossed the finish line at the U.S. men's Olympic Track and Field Trials in the 5,000-meters last June, it marked an important transition in his life. Plasencia didn't win the race....

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