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All content by Lacey Crisp

Class aids int’l students in taxes

by Lacey Crisp
Published March 2, 2005
Class members will also volunteer their time after the class is done Tuesday.

Most grads extend school

by Lacey Crisp
Published February 25, 2005
A survey found most high school graduates in Minnesota go to college.

U prof joins U.N. board on slavery

by Lacey Crisp
Published February 22, 2005
The United Nations broadened the term "slavery" to include child-labor practices.

Visa changes aid foreign students

by Lacey Crisp
Published February 21, 2005
The changes will allow foreign students to retain a visa quicker.

U student votes in historic Iraqi elections from the U.S.

by Lacey Crisp
Published February 15, 2005
Alia Aladawi had to travel to Chicago to register and vote by absentee ballot for the Iraqi elections.

Coleman to speak about international-student decline

by Lacey Crisp
Published February 11, 2005
Sen. Norm Coleman will speak at the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs.

U.S. dollar hits all-time low compared with the euro

by Lacey Crisp
Published February 3, 2005

University student Paul Ruder said he has a lot of memories and pictures to remind him of his semester in Ireland, but for now, he also has bills. The U.S. dollar is at an all-time low compared to the...

Pollution agency deems Twin Cities’ air unsafe

by Lacey Crisp
Published February 2, 2005
The air-quality level reached 152 Tuesday in the Twin Cities - an unhealthy level for everyone.

Turnout in Iraqi elections exceeds some predictions

by Lacey Crisp
Published February 1, 2005

Although the results are not in yet, many consider the Iraqi elections a success. Ragui Assaad, a Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs professor, said the election's results will be known in the next 10...

Survey: Schools lack GLBT services

by Lacey Crisp
Published January 31, 2005

A recent survey said approximately 95 percent of high school and college counseling services had little or no gay, lesbian or bisexual resources. Approximately 99 percent of school counseling services...

Fewer international students attend U

by Lacey Crisp
Published January 27, 2005

Marion Pejaire is one of the declining number of foreign students studying in the United States. While some blame the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, as one reason for fewer foreign students, others...

Spike Lee speaks in honor of MLK Day

by Lacey Crisp
Published January 18, 2005

The Basilica of St. Mary was so packed Saturday that ushers moved people to overflow rooms. All were there to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday with keynote speaker filmmaker Spike Lee. Lee's...

Locals help in relief effort

by Lacey Crisp
Published January 18, 2005
The Red Cross estimates the tsunami has claimed more than 155,000 lives.

Students celebrate for a variety of occasions during winter break

by Lacey Crisp
Published December 15, 2004
With classes out of session, students have time to celebrate, travel or just rest.

Students, public celebrate season with Holidazzle

by Lacey Crisp
Published December 10, 2004
There are 15 floats and more than 250 lit characters in the parade every night.

Grant cuts cause concern

by Lacey Crisp
Published December 8, 2004
Approximately 4,500 University students received Pell Grants last year.

Survey: Students happy with Coffman

by Lacey Crisp
Published December 6, 2004

The data is in, and students seem to be happy with postrenovation Coffman Union. The Office of Student Affairs conducts a survey every five or six years to determine what changes it would like to make...

U seniors jump-start job searches

by Lacey Crisp
Published November 19, 2004

The unemployment rate decreased both nationally and in Minnesota during October, but that is not reassuring to some University seniors who are about to enter the job market. To help get them started...

U alumna joins Mpls. School Board

by Lacey Crisp
Published November 11, 2004
Two other members were elected to the board Nov. 2.

Higher education a critical election issue for students

by Lacey Crisp
Published November 1, 2004

On a college campus, the presidential candidates' higher-education goals can be a deciding factor in an election. In a Minnesota Daily poll taken in September, 82 percent of students who responded said...

Betty McCollum, Democratic incumbent

by Lacey Crisp
Published October 28, 2004
Betty McCollum is running as the Democratic Party candidate for the Congressional 4th District.

State officials discuss higher-ed issues on campus

by Lacey Crisp
Published October 22, 2004
Sen. Sandy Pappas, DFL-St. Paul, said the state needs to increase funding for the University.

Students take time out of homecoming to give blood

by Lacey Crisp
Published October 20, 2004

While homecoming activities kicked off this week, some University students sat back and gave blood as part of the events. The University homecoming committee and the Minneapolis chapter of the American...

U students clap, laugh at candidates

by Lacey Crisp
Published October 15, 2004
Approximately 200 people were on hand at Coffman Union to view the third debate.

Many don’t apply for aid

by Lacey Crisp
Published October 14, 2004
A study shows many students eligible for financial aid are not applying for it.

Higher-education groups ask Bush, Kerry to address college issues

by Lacey Crisp
Published October 8, 2004

The presidential debate today will not sway Jodi Goldman's vote, but she still wants to see the candidates talk about issues such as tuition and other student expenses, she said. Goldman isn't alone. On...

Statistics find textbook costs are up

by Lacey Crisp
Published October 6, 2004

The excitement of a new semester can turn into a disappointment when students go to the bookstore to get course materials. That's because textbook prices have increased in the last year, according to National...

House looks to fix loan process

by Lacey Crisp
Published October 1, 2004
The proposed legislation would cut student-loan excess subsidies to lenders.

Minn. is third in college costs

by Lacey Crisp
Published September 28, 2004

If U.S. higher-education institutions were students, a "C-" on their report cards would put them near the top of the class in some subjects. That's the grade Minnesota received for college affordability...

Student loan default rates hit all-time low

by Lacey Crisp
Published September 21, 2004

Default rates on student loans have hit an all-time low, the U.S. Department of Education reported last week. The department released the information for 2002 and said default rates on federal student...

Senate committee passes funding bill

by Lacey Crisp
Published September 21, 2004

A bill that funds federal student-aid programs and other aspects of higher education passed in the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee last week. One part of the bill included an additional $823.3 million...

Renewal date approaches for Higher Education Act

by Lacey Crisp
Published September 15, 2004

Time is running out for Congress to renew a bill that governs many aspects of higher education, including student financial aid and federal funding. The Higher Education Act regulates federal funding and...

St. Paul mayor vetoes ban

by Lacey Crisp
Published September 14, 2004
Ramsey County commissioners might vote on a limited county ban today.

U research survives satellite crash

by Lacey Crisp
Published September 13, 2004
The experiment was aboard the Genesis spacecraft that crashed in Utah.

U offers smaller class sizes in seminars

by Lacey Crisp
Published September 9, 2004
Freshman seminars are a way for new students to get to know professors.

UDS offers new meal options for residence halls

by Lacey Crisp
Published September 7, 2004

Krispy Kreme donuts, organic coffee and kosher foods are three new items served by the University Dining Services this year. Each year, thousands of students move into the dorms and one major concern is...

U students volunteer at Olympics in Athens

by Lacey Crisp
Published September 7, 2004

Julie Schmitz would like to work for the International Olympic Committee some day, but this summer she settled with volunteering at the games. Schmitz, a fifth-year student at the University, and her sister...

St. Paul council to consider smoking ban

by Lacey Crisp
Published August 18, 2004
The St. Paul City Council will hold a hearing on the issue today.

Minneapolis open to diversity

by Lacey Crisp
Published August 11, 2004

When Sarah Miller came out of the closet a year ago, she wanted to meet other bisexual people and better understand her lifestyle. Miller got that chance when she attended the 8th International Conference...

U grads, Minneapolis group petition to legalize medicinal marijuana

by Lacey Crisp
Published August 4, 2004
The group needs about 8,000 signatures to get the issue on the city council ballot.

Minneapolis OKs smoking ban

by Lacey Crisp
Published July 28, 2004
All Minneapolis bars and restaurants will have to be smoke free by March 31.

Rejected students appeal to Office of Admissions for second chance

by Lacey Crisp
Published July 14, 2004
The University's appeals process reviews a more detailed, second application.

Congressmen promote higher education bill

by Lacey Crisp
Published July 14, 2004

To gain support for part of the Higher Education Reauthorization bill, two Republican House members sent a letter late last month to approximately 6,700 colleges and universities. Although the University...

Higher education bill still under review in House

by Lacey Crisp
Published July 6, 2004

With 20 working days left in the legislative session, federal lawmakers are still debating a higher-education bill that expires Sept. 30. The renewal of the Higher Education Act would increase loan limits,...

U professor returns from Arctic trek, raises awareness of global issues

by Lacey Crisp
Published June 30, 2004
Doering spent six months in the Arctic, teaching students via by Web site.

Celebration honors former Gov., U donor

by Lacey Crisp
Published June 23, 2004

In a room in the University library that bears his name, former Minnesota Gov. Elmer L. Andersen celebrated his 95th birthday amid admirers, former colleagues, friends and family Friday. "Governor Andersen...

U vet program gives pet owners options

by Lacey Crisp
Published June 16, 2004
A recent veterinary convention in Minneapolis showcased pets that have undergone complicated medical treatment.

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