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Immigrants face detention, few rights

Published March 15, 2009

America's detention system for immigrants has mushroomed in the last decade, a costly building boom that was supposed to sweep up criminals and ensure that undocumented immigrants were quickly shown the...

Judge rejects Dominic Jones’ request to leave state

Published March 12, 2009

The former Gopher football player wanted to try out for the NFL.

Spring break: To splurge, or not to splurge

Published March 12, 2009

With spring break approaching, students’ plans are affected by the economy.

DFL releases budget recomendations

Published March 12, 2009

Senate DFL leadership released their proposals for the state budget on Thursday, calling for a 7 percent across-the-board cut in state spending each of the next two bienniums. The state faces a nearly...

Students expect high grades

Published March 12, 2009

Professors admit to pressure from students for higher grades.

U receives award for internationalization efforts

Published March 11, 2009

The U is one of five schools given the award named after the late Sen. Paul Simon.

Gray wolf no longer considered endangered

Published March 10, 2009

They were first listed as an endangered species in 1974.

RNC 8 tours colleges to raise awareness, funds

Published March 10, 2009

Schools set aside honorarium dollars for student groups to invite speakers — like the RNC 8.

Carbon cap, trades could become reality for U.S.

Published March 10, 2009

The U has been participating in a voluntary trading system since 2004.

Dance-a-thon raises $52,000 for HIV

Published March 8, 2009

Various student groups collaborated on Saturday to raise money for kids with HIV.