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The Minnesota Daily

Opinion

Dorm food

Published October 1, 2002

The services provided by the University Dining Services are great; however, there are many issues at UDS that are not student-friendly. I live in Sanford Hall, which has just built a new dining center....

Foreign students left out in the cold

Published October 1, 2002

As the first month of school comes to a close, many foreign students have yet to arrive on campus, their visa status complicated by heightened security concerns. New government regulations aimed at improving...

In search of Ray Tricomo

Published October 1, 2002

Since winning the primary on Sept. 8, Green Party U.S. Senate candidate Ray Tricomo has been as publicly visible as D.B. Cooper and Amelia Earhart. Tricomo, by all appearances, is nothing more than a spoiler...

Mount Graham threatens science without humanity

Published October 1, 2002

O By Sraddha P. Helfrich n Oct. 10, just two days before Columbus Day, the University Board of Regents will ponder whether to participate in one of the most culturally and socially divisive programs that...

Telescope logic is faulty

Published October 1, 2002

The University ought to remove its funding support from the Mount Graham telescope and in doing so, reject the faulty logic imbedded in interim University President Robert Bruininks' "it will be built...

Bias is against American ideals

Published October 1, 2002

I am an international student who has been in the United States for the past year. There are so many things about this country that make me wonder about the years and efforts that have gone into making...

Freshmen: get a head start, define study habits

Published September 30, 2002

CBy Harlan S. Hansen ollege entrance brings new experiences: more free time, less parental control, new friends, a great variety in choices of things to do, roommate adjustments and financial decisions....

Mall preachers bring brimstone, dates to campus

by John Troyer
Published September 30, 2002

While walking across campus last week, I came across a rather provocative bit of spray-painted graffiti bearing an urgent message: "(Screw) fascist pro-lifers." I paused for several minutes to contemplate...

On campus it’s pedalers versus pedestrians

Published September 30, 2002

While walking to class every day, the same thought crosses my mind. Am I going to be run over today? My worst fear is crossing the street by the Northrop mall area and being struck by a bicyclist. I can...

International court lacks checks and balances

Published September 30, 2002

Anthony Sanders is absolutely right when he warns of the possible ramifications of U.S. submission to an international court in "International court will restrict liberties," (Sept. 26). Such a court has...

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