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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Speeches mark program’s end for teens on St. Paul campus

by Heather Owens
Published July 22, 1996

Regardless of race or economic status, students should have the opportunity to fulfill their potentials, said several speakers, including U.S. Rep. Martin Sabo, DFL-Minn, on Saturday at Green Hall on...

Blast win streak hits 14 games

by Matthew Cross
Published July 22, 1996

Former Gophers hockey player and Minnesota Arctic Blast captain Cory Laylin led the team with two goals and two assists Saturday to give the Blast an 8-7 win. The victory extended the squad's winning...

Student rides waves, studies at same time

by Joe Carlson
Published July 22, 1996

During her summer of study abroad, Alex Larson's campus had all of the typical amenities and one additional feature -- it floated. "It's like a floating university," Larson said about the S.S. Universe...

Balanced budget may hamper, not help U.S.

Published July 22, 1996

Cutting the nation's enormous budget deficit is one of the few issues in this presidential election year that isn't provoking rhetorical battles among candidates competing for the nation's highest office....

U teacher trains for Paralympics

by Tris Wykes
Published July 22, 1996

Jim Mastro's workouts can be hit or miss propositions. Like any dedicated athlete, the 47-year old Mastro is a training zealot. Weight-lifting, sprints and technical workouts all hone his abilities as...

Football program, not Daily, to blame

Published July 19, 1996

When running back Rafael Cooper was dismissed from the Gophers football team in May for his involvement in a campus burglary, head coach Jim Wacker told the Daily, "You can't have that type of behavior...

12 to compete in Atlanta Games

Published July 19, 1996

Rene Capo United States Judo The former Gophers noseguard who lettered in 1980 is competing in the Olympics in the 209-pound weight class. Capo was a member of the U.S. Olympic judo team in 1988 and trains...

Alumnus proud of role at U, Aquatennial

by Douglas Rojas
Published July 19, 1996

The end of the Aquatennial Grande Day Parade on Saturday marked the end of a busy time for University employee John Brant. An hour before the Torchlight Parade began Wednesday night, Brant was giving...

Groups opposed to coal plant permit

by Bei Hu
Published July 19, 1996

A draft permit that would allow the University to proceed with its steam plant renovation plan drew opposition during its 30-day public notice period. Seven responses were received from groups and individuals...

Delay of pay change urged

by Brian Bakst
Published July 19, 1996

University Faculty Consultative Committee members passed a resolution Thursday urging administrators to delay conversion to a biweekly pay system. But Marvin Marshak, senior vice president of Academic...

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