The Minnesota Daily

U computers need upgrade

by Brett Martin
Published May 14, 1996

The University is gearing up to spend nearly $8 million to upgrade a computer system that currently cannot recognize the coming millennium or the impending conversion from quarters to semesters. "The...

U sponsors Nobel winner’s lecture

by Kaana Smith
Published May 14, 1996

Amid laughter and applause, Nobel laureate Toni Morrison spoke Monday at Northrop Memorial Auditorium about the connections and divisions between literature and history. "Recorded history is insufficient...

Doyle is Big Ten freshman of year

Published May 14, 1996

The Big Ten named Gophers golfer Matt Doyle freshman of the year on Sunday at the conference championships in University Park, Pa. Doyle, an All-Big Ten selection, is the only conference freshman who won...

AmeriCorps offers tuition alternative

by Angie Ness
Published May 14, 1996

University junior Robert Hobot found a method of paying for college other than savings accounts or loans. Along with a full load of classes, Hobot works 40 hours a week teaching job-training skills to...

Resigning VP looks forward to life outside work

by Jessica Burke
Published May 14, 1996

Sue Markham, the associate vice president for Facilities Management, announced her resignation Monday. She will step down June 14. "It's like leaving family," said Markham of her decision to resign and...

Murphy’s Elmo

Published May 14, 1996

Elmo woke up on the floor next to the bed. Not a good way to start the morning. After hauling himself through the usual morning routine, he paused as he turned the deadbolt on the door. He looked up and...

U’s national Internet link broken

by Allison Schlesinger
Published May 14, 1996

University Internet users couldn't connect to sites outside the state Monday after a connection between the Twin Cities and Chicago failed at about 4 p.m. Tom Barron, supervisor of the University's Networking...

U.S. to import nuclear waste from 41 nations

Published May 14, 1996

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Energy Department said Monday it will import about 20 tons of nuclear waste from research reactors in 41 countries to prevent the weapons-grade material from being used for bombs. "The...

Terminally ill child deserves his last wish

Published May 14, 1996

With the end of his life in sight, a cancer-stricken Minnesota teen-ager hoped for the opportunity to write a fitting conclusion to his all-too-short life story. The Minnesota chapter of the Make-A-Wish...

U beats Iowa to close season

by Matthew Cross
Published May 14, 1996

The Gophers baseball team ended its season Monday with a crescendo, winning 3-2 at Siebert Field against Iowa. Minnesota (15-12 in the Big Ten, 30-26 overall) won its last three games to finish the conference...