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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Coach hopes U can build on three-game setback

by Matthew Cross
Published February 23, 1996

For Gophers baseball coach John Anderson, getting swept in a three-game series at No. 10 Florida State last weekend never felt so good. There were many pluses resulting from the way Minnesota played,...

Forum examines tie between media, politics

by Michael Fibison
Published February 23, 1996

Members of the media have become entirely too close to the politicians they are supposed to be covering, a former U.S. congressman said Wednesday. "The first dilemma at the national level is the incestuous...

Swimmers abuzz for Big Ten meet at Aquatic Center

by Kristian Pope
Published February 22, 1996

Some sported their team logo neatly carved into a haircut, others wore T-shirts painted with inspiring slogans. Nearly 300 Big Ten swimmers practiced Wednesday morning in preparation for the 15th annual...

Judge discusses validity of case against Najarian

Published February 22, 1996

At the conclusion of University surgeon John Najarian's trial, U.S District Court Judge Richard Kyle commented on several aspects of the case. He discussed the trial, the ALG program and the validity of...

Logic in ending the 21-and-up law warped

by By Carolyn
Published February 22, 1996

I would like to respond to Joe Roche's column, "Students worse off from 21-and-up law" (Tuesday). I am a graduate student in the School of Public Health working in alcohol prevention. Roche's arguments...

Wanted: a vacation from innovation

Published February 22, 1996

I woke up this morning to the sound of an electric alarm. The first thing I did was turn on my radio. After shaving with an electric shaver, I quickly got dressed and checked my personal organizer. Minutes...

Najarian acquitted on all counts

by Jodi Compton
Published February 22, 1996

Nearly a year after his indictment, Dr. John Najarian was acquitted Wednesday morning of all criminal charges against him. In the wake of the jury's decision, Najarian made ambitious plans for his future,...

Abrasive Balkan peacemaker exits his post

Published February 22, 1996

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Known for his ego and abrasive style, Richard Holbrooke was the picture of grace Wednesday as he stepped down from government service, his Balkan peacemaker role still unfinished. He...

Finnish connection leads U into Big Tens

by Matthew Cross
Published February 22, 1996

Gophers pole vaulter Vesa Rantanen is known to shoot hoops from time to time during track practice at the east end of the University Field House. His excuse is that basketball is a training regiment,...

Republican dogfight opens door for Clinton

Published February 22, 1996

When the results came in from New Hampshire, you can bet some of the loudest cheers came from inside the White House. Pat Buchanan, a purveyor of fiery, often-extreme rhetoric, narrowly beat out Republican...

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