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State Senator, District 66

by JP Leider
Published November 1, 2006

.Ellen Anderson, DFL, incumbent What are two or three of the most important issues to you in the election? One of the key issues that I am extremely focused on is clean, sustainable energy policy for our...

Users profit from finding online deals

by JP Leider
Published October 25, 2006
Some Web sites offer users a cut of the profit for finding a good deal online.

Advisory board for new institute announced

by JP Leider
Published October 19, 2006

While the University's realignment process has already created some high-profile changes - like the closure of the General College and the transformation of many others - many more are underway. In an...

Changing campus gun policy would face resistance from U

by JP Leider
Published October 18, 2006
The Minnesota Student Association's resolution's chances in the Forum are slim, if recent violence is any indicator.

Wiki and the U student

by JP Leider
Published October 17, 2006
Wikipedia creates controversy over accuracy.

Key parties absent from MSA’s forum on Coca-Cola

by JP Leider
Published October 12, 2006

There were three tables on the Coffman Union Theater stage Wednesday evening. On one side sat Coca-Cola representatives, who came to defend their corporation from alleged violations abroad. In the middle...

Net gambling no more?

by JP Leider
Published October 9, 2006
A bill outlawing online gambling is awaiting approval by the president.

MSA passes resolution allowing candidate endorsement on ballots

by JP Leider
Published October 4, 2006

By jp leider [email protected] While the idea of political endorsements for nonpartisan positions is not new, it has been a consistent and hotly debated reality at the University. For years, the Minnesota...

New service takes textbooks online

by JP Leider
Published September 29, 2006

It's no secret that textbook costs are an issue for students, faculty member and the University administration. After numerous committee meetings and inquests, stakeholders generally agree: Textbook costs...

Google Wants Your Gadgets

by JP Leider
Published September 28, 2006

Google wants your gadgets. Until Nov. 1, the Mountain View, Calif.-based corporation is seeking submissions from students at colleges and universities nationwide in an effort to find the brightest ideas...

New software available for data backup

by JP Leider
Published September 27, 2006

When computers crash, students are forced to place a dollar value on their photos, music and term papers. Luckily, in non-virus-related crashes, hard drives can escape damage, leaving data intact and relatively...

GAPSA president resigns position

by JP Leider
Published September 26, 2006

For the second time in five months, the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly experienced a presidential resignation. As of Monday, Executive Vice President Suzanne Sobotka replaced Dmitry Zhdanov...

Minnesota Student Association holds first meeting of the year

by JP Leider
Published September 20, 2006
During the meeting, MSA approved its budget, cutting from some areas.

Politicians battle over network neutrality

by JP Leider
Published September 18, 2006

Network neutrality is the latest rallying cry for politicians and special interest groups on both sides of the aisle. While net neutrality is inherently technology-oriented, the basic idea behind it is...

Postdoc proposes hydrogen-powered car

by JP Leider
Published September 14, 2006
The University newcomer proposed that cars produce hydrogen from water.

Student gov’t officials discuss goals, plans for upcoming year

by JP Leider
Published September 13, 2006

For some years, the University's student government has been engaged in a war with apathy. All-campus elections, in which undergraduates select student leaders for the upcoming year, historically draw...

U warns about stolen records

by JP Leider
Published September 11, 2006

Sometime during the night of Aug. 14 or early Aug. 15, two desktop computers were stolen from locked offices in Lind Hall, which houses the Institute of Technology and Student Support Services. The computers...

More options for cheap books on campus

by JP Leider
Published September 7, 2006
New bookstore on campus might help drive competitive pricing for textbooks.

Internet privacy not as private as some might think

by JP Leider
Published September 5, 2006
Internet surfers can take extra precautions, such as installing a firewall, to increase safety.

Online classifieds to target U students

by JP Leider
Published August 16, 2006
Two new online classifieds systems are vying to compete against Craigslist.org.

Panel discusses possible repercussions for a Cuba post-Fidel Castro

by JP Leider
Published August 16, 2006
With little known about the status of the longtime Cuban leader, many speculations about what will happen next are surfacing.

Future of peer-to-peer file sharing networks remains uncertain

by JP Leider
Published August 9, 2006
Many developers might be moving toward providing content legally for a fee.

Grant funds Asian studies

by JP Leider
Published August 2, 2006

A new grant from the U.S. Department of Education will bring the study of South Asia into the limelight alongside already prominent East Asian studies. The four-year grant will provide about $2 million...

Online videos garner large audiences

by JP Leider
Published August 2, 2006
Broadband Internet has led to a proliferation of homemade media.

Reciprocity might undergo changes

by JP Leider
Published July 26, 2006

Although the Minnesota-Wisconsin reciprocity agreement saw its annual reapproval come without much noise this year, next year Wisconsin-native students might be in for a potentially expensive change. In...

MSA picks new executive board

by JP Leider
Published May 3, 2006
Seven of the nine available positions went to candidates who ran unopposed.

New MSA, GAPSA leaders share their plans

by JP Leider
Published May 2, 2006

As students prepare for a week of finals and begin looking ahead, newly elected leaders in student government are preparing for fall semester by setting their agendas for the upcoming year. Leaders of...

GAPSA elects new leaders

by JP Leider
Published April 27, 2006
The new president emphasized what his outside perspective will bring the group.

MSA mullsoptional lecture attendance

by JP Leider
Published April 25, 2006

In the final Forum meeting of the year, members of the Minnesota Student Association are to consider resolutions and position statements that run the gamut of how they affect student life. One resolution...

GAPSA leader resigns

by JP Leider
Published April 24, 2006

With a little more than a month left in her term, Karen Buhr resigned as president from the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly early last week. Buhr said her position in GAPSA did not allow her...

Study rethinks uranium danger

by JP Leider
Published April 21, 2006

U.article {border:4px solid #ccc;} ranium, in its many forms, might be best for powering nuclear plants, shielding soldiers from harm's way and busting enemy bunkers. But in the scientific community, uranium...

Rinehart keeps fees suggestions intact

by JP Leider
Published April 20, 2006
The vice provost for Student Affairs didn't overturn recommendations, as he has done before.

Leaders take on voter apathy

by JP Leider
Published April 17, 2006

D.article {border:2px solid #ccc;} espite experiencing the lowest voter turnout in the all-campus elections since 2002, student-leaders are holding fast to their belief that student government remains...

Page, Heth win MSA leader posts

by JP Leider
Published April 13, 2006

Amid low voter turnout Max Page and Monica Heth won their bid to become the next Minnesota Student Association president and vice president. Page and Heth beat their opponents, Anthony Dew and Jeff Tate,...

Today’s U elections seek more voters

by JP Leider
Published April 11, 2006
Elections organizers will have rallies today and Wednesday with food and laptops for voting.

VP candidates for MSA profiled

by JP Leider
Published April 5, 2006
As a preview to tonight's debate, the Daily spoke with the two candidates.

A look at bids to lead MSA

by JP Leider
Published April 4, 2006

In general elections citizens sometimes vote for the party instead of the candidate. But in all-campus elections, in which students select representatives to the Minnesota Student Association among other...

Sexual-assault statement stalls

by JP Leider
Published March 29, 2006

The joint meeting of the campus undergraduate and graduate student governments saw its first filibuster Tuesday. The statement withdrawn because of the filibuster would have called for the University to...

Housing summit stresses dialogue

by JP Leider
Published March 28, 2006

Despite long-held tension caused, in part, by thousands of students living in rental housing surrounding the Minneapolis campus, students, neighbors and community members seem to agree on one thing: Communication...

Few file for MSA posts

by JP Leider
Published March 27, 2006

Filing closed for this year's all-campus election Friday, with results showing moderate interest in student-government positions compared with years past. While 26 students applied for 16 at-large positions...

Singer’s views on disability protested

by JP Leider
Published March 24, 2006
Demonstrators protested Peter Singer's visit to campus because he advocates letting parents euthanize their disabled infants.

Animal-rights activist Peter Singer explains his views

by JP Leider
Published March 23, 2006

Earlier this week activist Peter Singer spoke with the Daily about his views on animal ethics. He will be presenting these views and others at 7 tonight in Ted Mann Concert Hall. How does your idea of...

Bid for cage-free eggs in residence halls stalled

by JP Leider
Published March 21, 2006
The Residence Hall Association said it is too expensive to make the change.

Student fees suggestions set

by JP Leider
Published March 6, 2006

Students should expect to foot a $40 increase in Student Services Fees next year. Based on recommendations released today by the Student Services Fees Committee, students taking six or more credits would...

Groups claim fees committee unfair

by JP Leider
Published March 3, 2006
Some self-described conservative student groups say the fees process is shortchanging them.

GAPSA calls for shared ruling

by JP Leider
Published March 2, 2006

At Wednesday's Graduate and Professional Student Assembly meeting members officially called for more student involvement in University decision-making policy. The Minnesota Student Association and the...

MSA hopefuls seek U-DFL nod

by JP Leider
Published February 27, 2006

Students debating a presidential run for the Minnesota Student Association inevitably must decide what's in a name. Or, more specifically, an acronym. For at-large representative candidates, an endorsement...

Forum form mirrors campus

by JP Leider
Published February 22, 2006

AEditor's note: This article is the last of a three-part series that looks at issues affecting student government. Today's article examines racial and sex diversity in MSA. t the highest levels of government,...

A vision for more student power

by JP Leider
Published February 21, 2006

UEditorís note: This article is the second in a three-part series that looks at issues affecting student government. The methodology for the survey in Mondayís article is available at www.mndaily.com. niversity...

Committee now awaits fees pleas

by JP Leider
Published February 20, 2006

Student Services Fees are the lifeblood of many student organizations on campus. Each year groups requesting fees demonstrate to the Student Services Fees Committee the rhyme and reason behind their requests. On...

Survey: Students dont know MSA

by JP Leider
Published February 20, 2006

CEditorís note: This article is the first in a three-part series that looks at issues affecting the Minnesota Student Association. Todayís article examines MSAís effectiveness and influence. ome finals,...

New fines for parties

by JP Leider
Published February 13, 2006
Hosts, attendees and landlords now can be fined as much as $2,000 for unruly parties in Minneapolis.

MSA remains neutral on proposed “unruly’ ordinance

by JP Leider
Published February 8, 2006
The City Council's noise ordinance could have partygoers paying $2,000.

GAPSA: Fees, please

by JP Leider
Published February 6, 2006

For a student organization requesting almost three times as much as any other student group, members of the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly seemed relatively confident going into Sunday's fees...

GAPSA discusses attracting graduate students to U

by JP Leider
Published February 2, 2006
The group also focused on increasing public engagement at the University.

Student fees battle begins

by JP Leider
Published January 30, 2006

By the end of this academic year, students taking more than six credits will have paid $581.64 each in Student Services Fees. The fees help fund a host of student organizations and administrative units,...

MSA OKs endorsements

by JP Leider
Published January 25, 2006
MSA will keep allowing student-group endorsements on ballots for its elections.

MSA to address rental-housing issues

by JP Leider
Published January 24, 2006

Even as spring semester begins, students quickly realize that fall eventually will come again " and that means seeking a place to live. Whether it's renewing a contract, sticking with a residence hall...

Student runs for state Senate

by JP Leider
Published January 19, 2006

To an audience in a small Edina restaurant with standing-room only, University law student Andrew Borene announced his candidacy for state Senate District 41. The district covers Edina and West Bloomington. Borene,...

MSA pushes for U to investigate Coca-Cola’s business practices

by JP Leider
Published January 19, 2006

For many students at the University of Minnesota and other universities around the world, it's a Coke thing. With allegations it has violated of human and environmental rights abroad, Atlanta-based Coca-Cola...

Student-group endorsements on ballots fuel debate in MSA

by JP Leider
Published January 17, 2006
Some argue endorsements overshadow other, more important aspects of candidates' backgrounds.

GAPSA to talk about grad housing

by JP Leider
Published December 14, 2005
GAPSA also will discuss the possible ordinance concerning "unruly" parties.

MSA urges action on Coca-Cola

by JP Leider
Published December 14, 2005

After considerable debate, members of the Minnesota Student Association voted Tuesday to encourage the University to inquire into Coca-Cola's business practices in India. The resolution alleges the Coca-Cola...

MSA looks to boost presence, name recognition on campus

by JP Leider
Published December 9, 2005

To increase name recognition and mend misconceptions about the Minnesota Student Association, the MSA Campus Relations Committee will reach out to the campus community next week, said Kelly Kubacki, campus...

U student leaders fight party rule

by JP Leider
Published December 7, 2005

University student governmental bodies' efforts this week might lead to changes in a proposed Minneapolis city ordinance. Members of the Minnesota Student Association and the Graduate and Professional...

U senates support displaced workers

by JP Leider
Published December 5, 2005

Come July 1 of next year, six colleges will become three. While no estimates yet exist as to how many employees will be displaced because of the University's realignment, administrators already are planning...

Student Senate opposes limits on electronics

by JP Leider
Published December 2, 2005
At issue is a policy about students' use of electronics in the classroom and instructors' power to limit it.

Bruininks, MSA talk to rid “unruly’ parties

by JP Leider
Published November 30, 2005
Another meeting will be next week, possibly to make changes to the ordinance.

Proposal would fine “unruly’ partying

by JP Leider
Published November 28, 2005
Student government members said they will prepare for the Dec. 14 ordinance hearing by speaking with students.

MSA lacks votes to act on GC

by JP Leider
Published November 23, 2005
The resolution called for keeping current enrollment levels and program length.

GAPSA asks for cage-free eggs at U

by JP Leider
Published November 22, 2005
The organization is pushing UDS to use eggs that don't come from large hen farms.

MSA takes up GC change

by JP Leider
Published November 15, 2005
If passed, a Forum position statement will denounce General College's realignment.

Committee members’ new stipend brings controversy

by JP Leider
Published November 10, 2005
Some say stipends won't help the process, but could do just the opposite.

Minnesota Student Association encourages voter turnout today

by JP Leider
Published November 8, 2005

At residence halls around campus today, members of the Minnesota Student Association will be tabling in an effort to increase voter turnout among University students. One of the best ways to increase voter...

23 of 74 approved for fees committee

by JP Leider
Published November 2, 2005
Members were chosen based on qualifications and background.

Groups to choose fees committee

by JP Leider
Published November 1, 2005
The Student Services Fees Committee will recommend how to spend $22 million.

Vigil honors lives lost in Iraq

by JP Leider
Published October 27, 2005

AEVENT MARKS 2,000 KNOWN U.S. MILITARY DEATHS IN IRAQ WAR rmed with signs, candlelight and feelings of outrage and sorrow, hundreds gathered at the Lake Street Bridge on Wednesday to protest the Iraq war...

Revamped fees group fills applicant void

by JP Leider
Published October 26, 2005

Bucking recent trends, Student Services Fees Committee applications appeared in record numbers by the Oct. 17 deadline. Seventy-four students applied for 15 committee spots and eight alternate positions. The...

Elections committee struggles for interest

by JP Leider
Published October 24, 2005

Each year, campus student governments confirm five students as all-campus election commissioners. Although the positions offer stipends and officials advertise them as leadership opportunities, only three...

MSA votes to back U’s capital request

by JP Leider
Published October 19, 2005
The majority of the money would improve the Twin Cities campus.

Chance to rule on fees passing

by JP Leider
Published October 17, 2005

Students interested in how $22 million in Student Services Fees will be awarded this year might want to take note - applications to the Student Services Fees Committee are due by 4 p.m. today. When all...

Duluth campus adds a voice

by JP Leider
Published October 14, 2005
A group of Duluth pharmacy students has joined GAPSA by paying fees.

GAPSA nixes proposal on business ethics resolution

by JP Leider
Published October 13, 2005

Even though her resolution was unceremoniously shot down in the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly meeting Wednesday, GAPSA Senator Kris Houlton said she'll keep pushing. Her resolution, which...

U considers task force input

by JP Leider
Published October 11, 2005
MSA and GAPSA leaders said more students need to be part of realignment task forces.

Students can have say in allocation of services fee

by JP Leider
Published October 5, 2005
The Student Services Fee Committee needs unbiased input for the best dispersal of fees.

MSA reaffirms stadium fee support

by JP Leider
Published October 5, 2005
An on-campus stadium would not be academic in nature, but extracurricular.

Student Senate preps for the year

by JP Leider
Published September 29, 2005

It is one of the largest official student voices to the University of Minnesota. It consults with University President Bob Bruininks and other administration about policies that affect students on all...

U students head to D.C. to join anti-war protest

by JP Leider
Published September 26, 2005
Students went to Washington with the Anti-War Organizing League and other local groups.

Portals unify student info

by JP Leider
Published September 23, 2005
The portals integrate One Stop services and student-specific links and headlines.

MSA trims budget, picks reps

by JP Leider
Published September 21, 2005

In its first official meeting of the academic year Tuesday, the Minnesota Student Association approved its annual budget of slightly more than $150,000, down from almost $177,000 last year. MSA President...

GAPSA takes a stand against using student fees for stadium

by JP Leider
Published September 16, 2005

In their first meeting of the academic year, Graduate and Professional Student Assembly representatives reaffirmed their opposition to a University-mandated student fee supporting an on-campus football...

MSA Forum seeks representatives

by JP Leider
Published September 14, 2005

More than 20 prospective, new and current Minnesota Student Association Forum members gathered Tuesday for an informational meeting at MSA headquarters in Coffman Union. The MSA Forum consists of approximately...

Bright idea wins U business contest

by JP Leider
Published September 9, 2005

Chances are most people will have an innovative idea for an invention at some point. But innovation isn't always enough to get the product to market. That's where the Minnesota Cup comes in, said Scott...

U wraps up campus renovations

by JP Leider
Published September 8, 2005
The openings include computer labs, more classrooms and a language center.

Low-level lighting to provide community sense of safety

by JP Leider
Published September 6, 2005
The "U Light Up the Night Block Party" provided prizes and information.

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