The Minnesota Daily

U community already plans events, activism for spring

by Chelsie Hanstad
Published December 11, 2003

With most students focused on finishing this semester's classes, many might not be thinking about what is scheduled at the University next semester. After winter break, University officials said, students...

Will the real Goldy Gopher please stand up?

by Chelsie Hanstad
Published December 4, 2003

Two University departments field Goldy mascots - and try to remember which does what.

Alums plan U’s first disability scholarship

by Chelsie Hanstad
Published December 1, 2003

Students with disabilities in the 1930s and 1940s attended a high school in Dinkytown and often took U classes.

Vegetarians plan turkeyless holiday

by Chelsie Hanstad
Published November 26, 2003

When University sophomore Gilbert Schwartz was in seventh grade, he decided to become a vegetarian. And he decided to start on Thanksgiving. Now Schwartz - like millions of other vegans and vegetarians...

Coffman rally targets GLBT hatred

by Chelsie Hanstad
Published November 25, 2003

The event was held in response to recent campus intolerance cases.

Risking lives to find beauty in the mysterious

by Chelsie Hanstad
Published November 20, 2003

Urban explorers have seen beneath the city streets and behind the doors of abandoned buildings.

Marine delays graduation to serve

by Chelsie Hanstad
Published November 18, 2003

Technically, University student Jake Aldean did not have to go back. Not yet, anyway. But he did. As a sergeant in the Marine Corps Reserve, Aldean could have waited until he graduated in May to return...

Many meditate to stay focused

by Chelsie Hanstad
Published November 12, 2003

Seated on small black cushions on the floor of a small Coffman Union room, the Diamond Way Buddhist Meditation group settles in for its weekly meeting at the University. Some sit with legs akimbo. Others...

One year later, family still seeks answers

by Chelsie Hanstad
Published October 31, 2003

A year after his disappearance, and seven months after his body was found in the Mississippi River, Chris Jenkins' family still hopes for answers. "They still strongly feel someone is out there that knows...

Homecoming traditions are the stuff of legends – or at least fairy tales

by Chelsie Hanstad
Published October 27, 2003

Homecoming week begins Monday, and organizers hope several changes will boost event participation. Twin Cities Student Unions Homecoming week coordinator Jay Arcuri said increased campus and community...

Musicians mark 1 year since tragic deaths

by Chelsie Hanstad
Published October 24, 2003

Hundreds of musicians at dozens of venues will pay tribute to the late Sen. Paul Wellstone on Saturday, one year after a fatal plane crash killed him, his wife, daughter, three staff members and the plane's...

Making an impression

by Chelsie Hanstad
Published October 17, 2003

Tattoos use outside to express what's inside

Students explore grad school options at U fair

by Chelsie Hanstad
Published October 16, 2003

Anyone who has been through it can tell you that the road to graduate school is not an easy one. There are interviews, applications and entrance exams, not to mention decisions about which school to choose...

Populist Moore’s talk draws diverse audience

by Chelsie Hanstad
Published October 13, 2003

The event sold out shortly before it began.

Lecture examines religion’s role at public universities

by Chelsie Hanstad
Published October 8, 2003

The MacLaurin Institute held a public lecture Tuesday at Mondale Hall to discuss the role of religion in a public university. Michael Stokes Paulsen, lawyer and University law professor, said the exclusion...

Radio K marks 10 years of student-run music

by Chelsie Hanstad
Published September 30, 2003

Radio K, the University's student-run radio station, will celebrate its 10th anniversary in October. Over its 10 years in existence, Radio K has helped build a sense of community, both in the University...

U groups raise money for fire victims

by Chelsie Hanstad
Published September 24, 2003

S tudent government leaders began a fund-raising effort Tuesday to benefit students displaced by Saturday's Dinkytown house fire. Minnesota Student Association President Eric Dyer said MSA will contribute...

Advocates work to end domestic violence

by Chelsie Hanstad
Published September 23, 2003

To date, seventeen women and one child have died from domestic violence in Minnesota this year.

University Alumni Association pledges $1 million toward new stadium

by Chelsie Hanstad
Published September 19, 2003

The University Alumni Association's national board passed a resolution Saturday to donate $1 million toward a new football stadium and another $500,000 toward scholarships. "A lot of alumni feel there...

Involvement fair attracts students interested in volunteering

by Chelsie Hanstad
Published September 18, 2003

Seventy-five community organizations converged on Coffman Union on Wednesday, aiming to recruit new student volunteers. In its first year in Coffman Union, the Career and Community Learning Center's 10th...

Students flood meeting to fight property rules

by Chelsie Hanstad
Published September 17, 2003

Fraternity and sorority members changed the neighborhood group's agenda to get their perspective heard.

U gives bridge its annual coat of paint

by Chelsie Hanstad
Published September 12, 2003

The Washington Avenue Bridge is getting its annual facelift this week as student groups and University departments paint panels advertising their existence and their school spirit. Artists descended on...

Second annual Sept. 11 blood drive adds staff, hours

by Chelsie Hanstad
Published September 10, 2003

The blood drive will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday in the McNamara alumni center.

Regis Center completes Arts Quarter

by Chelsie Hanstad
Published September 9, 2003

University art students started class for the first time last week in what University administrators said is the most advanced art building in the country. "This is a major thing," project manager Kelly...