The Minnesota Daily

U scraps troublesome accounting systems

by Kelly Wittman
Published May 10, 1996

At their Thursday meeting, members of the regents' Audit Committee discussed disbanding two computerized financial management systems at the University. The first system, the Grants Application and Management...

U hopes pitching brings Big Ten title

by Jeff Sherry
Published May 10, 1996

A strong pitcher can dominate a softball game like potent garlic that takes over a pasta dish -- they can both be overpowering and leave a bad taste in someone's mouth. Just ask the Minnesota softball...

Scuffle at hospital leads to man’s arrest

Published May 10, 1996

A University Police officer and a University Hospital employee struggled to restrain a man after a brief scuffle at the hospital. According to a University Police report, the man was sleeping in the lobby...

Tuition change faces hurdles

by Jessica Burke
Published May 10, 1996

The Faculty, Staff and Student Affairs Committee voted Thursday to change the tuition reciprocity agreement for Wisconsin students who wish to attend the University's Law School or College of Pharmacy. The...

Students prep for annual powwow

Published May 10, 1996

Students from the American Indian Student Association are preparing for their 10th annual powwow this weekend at East Phillips Park in south Minneapolis. The traditional-style powwow will draw Native American...

Foxy Elmo

Published May 9, 1996

"Freak!" an overweight woman shouted. "Mommy, what is it? I'm scared," a girl said. Elmo dropped his head and continued forward. "Oh my God!" a man shouted. Elmo decided to turn into the next alley. When...

ALG scientist ‘relieved’ at light sentence

by Allison Schlesinger
Published May 9, 1996

Richard Condie, who pleaded guilty eight months ago to three charges related to the illegal sale of the transplant drug ALG, received a sentence Wednesday of a $50,000 fine, two years probation and 200...

Amendment could foil U steam plant renovation

by Kamariea Forcier
Published May 9, 1996

The Minneapolis City Planning Commission approved a zoning code amendment Wednesday that could affect plans to renovate the University's southeast steam plant. The amendment would prohibit construction...

Hindu nationalists lead in India’s elections

Published May 9, 1996

NEW DELHI, India (AP) -- Wax seals and locks were removed from ballot boxes across India today as officials began counting votes in an election that could unseat the governing party and step up India's...

Politicians make hay in oil patch

Published May 9, 1996

People crush together in a tight knot. They scream, yell, wave their arms and gesture frantically. Papers fly, people run back and forth and phones ring incessantly. A bystander is hard-pressed to make...