As the room erupted into cheers, two young renegades in the mob craned their necks to watch Illinois Sen. Barack Obama enter the crowd of all ages and races. Hopkins High School student Zoe Illies, 17,...

Whether it is obsessing over Facebook or reading news, the Internet is a part of everyday life for most University students. With Election Day just a week away, many students are turning to the Web for...

When someone celebrates his or her own birthday in many American Indian communities, the celebrant gives presents to friends and family. The redistribution of wealth goes beyond holidays as American Indians...

Beneath the glare of lights and in front of television cameras, three candidates for the 6th Congressional District debated issues and bashed their competitors' policies. The Center for the Study of Politics...

Midterm elections in Minnesota are gaining national attention this year. Minnesota has several congressional seats that could be a toss-up this year, and the outcomes could play a role in the larger picture...

Taking a spur-of-the-moment fishing trip to Canada or a spring break excursion to Mexico may require more planning as early as next year. U.S. citizens are currently required to present a birth certificate...

The cost of college for Minnesota students is rising faster than the national average, according to a report published Tuesday by the College Board. The report showed the average tuition and fees for Minnesota...

For more than 50 years, University physics faculty have been looking to the stars and studying them, said Keith Goetz, associate programs director in the School of Physics and Astronomy. "NASA itself was...