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War has long history of wreaking havoc on environment

Published April 25, 2003

As the battle in Iraq draws to a close, environmentalists and scientists warn war historically has taken its toll on the environment. "Long after hostilities cease and peace is achieved, the lingering...

States’ bills could threaten foreign students’ aid, enrollment

by Elizabeth Dunbar
Published April 24, 2003

A bill in Florida would restrict financial aid; one in Texas would cap enrollment.

SARS concerns trigger U-issued Hong Kong, China travel warning

by Geoffrey Ziezulewicz
Published April 9, 2003

In response to U.S. State Department and World Health Organization advisories, the University provost's office sent an e-mail to its directors, department heads and deans Monday recommending that no one...

Austin, Texas gives mixed reviews of Bush administration

by Nathan Hall
Published April 9, 2003

Although the majority of Texas residents support their adopted son, President George W. Bush, the capital city of Austin is another story entirely. Last month, Austin city officials passed a nonbinding...

Social, economic impacts of epidemic intertwine

by Dylan Thomas
Published April 9, 2003

According to one French researcher, countries with a higher incidence of AIDS have lower GDPs.

North of border, mixed feelings on war

by Dan Haugen
Published April 7, 2003

Forty-five percent of Canadians favor joining the war in Iraq.

Court hears arguments on Michigan admissions

by Josh Linehan
Published April 2, 2003

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case involving admissions practices at the University of Michigan that could affect how all public universities consider race in student admissions. The...

Opposition to war remains strong in France

Published April 1, 2003

Eighty-seven percent oppose the use of force, and some fear the war could destabilize the region.

Troop deployments hit home for U

by Libby George
Published March 31, 2003

The battle rages on in Iraq, and each deployment uproots more lives throughout Minnesota and in the University community. On Sunday morning the 134th Signal Battalion deployed from Inver Grove Heights...