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Kerry stumps for college-age voters

by Josh Verges
Published April 14, 2004

While touring four of the nation's colleges, Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., hopes to convince students they will be better off next year with a Democrat in the White House. On the heels of a negative Minnesota...

Bush proposes Pell Grant time limits

by Emily Ayshford
Published April 8, 2004

President George W. Bush proposed Tuesday a time limit that would restrict the number of years students can receive Pell Grants. The money saved from the time limit would go toward low-income grants for...

Pawlenty expected to sign bill lowering blood alcohol limit

by Stephanie Kudrle
Published April 7, 2004

Next fall, students might have to be more conscious of the number of drinks they consume if they are going to get behind the wheel. A recent bill passed in the State Legislature lowers the blood alcohol...

Campaigns seek students online

by Josh Verges
Published March 31, 2004

The political revolution won't be televised but it might be on a webcast. With Howard Dean out of the presidential race, President George W. Bush and his challenger Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., are vying...

Group to review state higher ed

by Molly Moker
Published March 31, 2004
Gov. Tim Pawlenty asked the nonpartisan Citizens League to conduct the evaluation.

Proposed state bill ups minimum wages

by Stephanie Kudrle
Published March 30, 2004

University student Elizabeth Cook is applying for a waitress job that pays $5.15 an hour, or minimum wage. "But with tips I hope I don't end up making $5.15 an hour," Cook said. Cook, and many other students...

Senate approves more low-income college aid

by Amy Horst
Published March 24, 2004

Low-income students might be able to receive more Pell Grant money under a U.S. Senate proposal that passed March 11. Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., sponsored the plan - part of a larger Senate budget bill...

Democrats discuss potential VPs

by Josh Verges
Published March 11, 2004
Former vice presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro said the 2004 election offers a good chance to break racial and gender barriers.

PR, free speech entangled

by Hayley Odom
Published March 10, 2004
University Relations works as a central point from which the U's information flows.

Some veterans say military restricts free speech

by Amy Horst
Published March 10, 2004

When Sharon Haller enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, she traveled across the world representing her base on a volleyball team, and trained to become an air traffic controller. But Haller, a program associate...

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