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The Minnesota Daily

Levine tests numerous jobs after graduation

by Matthew Cross
Published July 31, 1996

Since former Gophers slotback Tony Levine graduated from the University on June 3, he has been like a newborn puppy, sniffing out every opportunity that comes his way. And, for Levine, who by December...

U-Fairview deal approvedby regents

by Joel Sawyer
Published July 31, 1996

In a move aimed at preserving the education and research mission of the University's Academic Health Center, the Board of Regents agreed Monday to sell University Hospital to Fairview Health System for...

Former dean testifies against U

by Kamariea Forcier
Published July 31, 1996

A week has passed since a trial brought against the University by two former professors began in federal court July 23, and some people believe it won't end any time soon. Dr. Patricia Olson and Dr. Shirley...

U chief leads new women’s police group

by Jessica Steeno
Published July 29, 1996

Police work has often been called the ultimate men's club, and though women are now allowed full membership, they lag behind in gaining leadership positions. University Police Chief Joy Rikala is one...

Student finds spirituality in paganism

by Joshua Zuckerman
Published July 29, 1996

Lu Vail, now a senior honors student in family social science, remembers, as a young girl, mysterious jars filled with "barky and pickled stuff" sitting on top of a shelf in her grandmother's pantry. Vail's...

Burundi’s troubles require intervention

Published July 29, 1996

The ongoing tribal warfare between rebel Hutu fighters and their Tutsi rivals in Burundi exploded last week, leading to the collapse of the democratically-elected coalition government. On Thursday, Burundi's...

Writer says bowl alliance is start, but not the answer

by Richard Rosenblatt
Published July 29, 1996

(AP) -- It's Saturday, Nov. 28, 1998. Three teams -- let's say Nebraska, Penn State and Tennessee -- are undefeated and ranked 1-2-3. The Cornhuskers are playing in the Big 12 title game, the Volunteers...

U’s payroll conversion not the root of evil

by By Ramona
Published July 29, 1996

This is an institution of higher learning? Even now, in my 22nd year at the University, it never ceases to amaze me how many ignorant people are employed here. The latest discourse on the changeover from...

‘Very good leads’ found in Olympic bombing

Published July 29, 1996

ATLANTA (AP) -- Federal investigators reported "very good leads" Sunday in the hunt for the Olympic bomber, and the Georgia National Guard mobilized fresh troops to add muscle to the force protecting against...

Camp arouses girls’ interest in sciences

by Jennifer Franklin
Published July 29, 1996

Many studies done on girls just entering puberty find that girls' participation in science courses drops off severely as they enter their teens. Susan Marino, head of the Program for Women in the Institute...

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