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The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Survey says faculty worried about future

by Jim Martyka
Published September 26, 1996

As University faculty members and the Board of Regents continue to take opposite stands on the issue of tenure, a survey conducted by the American Association of University Professors shows that tension...

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....

Students advised to check out U’s cultural centers

by Nancy Ngo
Published September 24, 1996

Students at the University may not only lose their way geographically, but lacking knowledge of the numerous educational and cultural resources available in a diverse campus they may feel lost academically...

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...

Without permit, plans for steam plant stall

by Bei Hu
Published September 24, 1996

The chance that University officials will jump-start renovation on the Southeast Steam Plant by the end of this year grew less likely when the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Citizens Board convened...

Parking areas get a safety boost

by Andrew Tellijohn
Published September 24, 1996

Officials from Parking and Transportation Services say their top priorities are to make the University not only accessible, but safe as well. Bob Baker, director of Parking and Transportation Services,...

Freshman fights jitters to help U beat Syracuse

by Michael Rand
Published September 24, 1996

Tyrone Carter was a little nervous. The Gophers freshman, who averaged three touchdowns per game as a high school senior in Pompano Beach, Fla., was preparing for his first start as a college player and...

Lee thrives in Walek’s wake

by Aaron Kirscht
Published September 24, 1996

Heading into the 1996 season, the defending Big Ten champion Gophers women's soccer team hoped to follow up their accomplishments with another title and perhaps advance beyond the first round of the NCAA...

Obleman leads U to wins

by Ryan Schuster
Published September 24, 1996

The Gophers men's cross country squad faces a tough challenge this season as it tries to improve on last year's ninth-place finish in the Big Ten. However, Minnesota has the components to have a successful...

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...

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