Sunday, November 22, 2009

University of Minnesota

Minnesota Group Pushes 'Good Samaritan' Rule

Under new rule, students could call emergency services if a friend is drunk and not get in trouble. more >>

10 Tips for Dealing With Parents

College is where you learn responsibility. Here's how Mom and Dad can help. more >>

Kent State, Minnesota Police Quell Weekend Riots

Police from both schools resort to antiriot measures, but critics complain about the officers' actions. more >>

YouTube Launches Education Site

For the collegebound or those who are just curious, university-produced videos in one spot. more >>

N.D. and Minn. Students Drive Hours to Aid in Flood Efforts

At least four colleges cancel class to aid in sandbagging. more >>

Minnesota College Cuts Hockey

Anticipating budget cuts, officials determine the hockey program is unsustainable. more >>

More Schools End Russell Contract

At least 7 more schools cut ties, including Michigan, Penn State, Washington, and Harvard. more >>

Minnesota Restructures Grad School

Move will reduce cost and give more responsibility to individual deans. more >>

Draft of Ethics Reform at Minnesota Medical School Criticized

Critics say dean's plan is significantly less stringent than changes recommended by task force. more >>

Minnesota Asks State for $74.5 Million

Official says money used for construction will help the economy. more >>

Students Vote, Then Party for Obama

Midnight revelry sprouts on campuses in Michigan, California, D.C., Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Wisconsin. more >>

College Newspapers Endorse Obama Over McCain, 63 to 1

The only student paper to pick McCain as of October 31 was from the University of Mississippi. more >>

Minnesota Breaks One-Day Flu Shot Record

With the help of some Vikings, the school administered 11,538 shots. more >>

Big Ten Spends $1.39 Billion Plus on Sports Facilities Since 2000

Minnesota has spent 22.6 percent of that amount. more >>

Kansas Sues Retailer Over Unlicensed Gear

Store is major seller of controversial "Muck Fizzou" shirts. more >>

Minnesota Backs Out of New Victoria’s Secret Clothing Line

School says company is not “in step” with its “values and focus.” more >>

Ron Paul to Hold Rally at Minnesota During RNC

Ron Paul has booked the University of Minnesota's basketball arena for a gathering to coincide with the Republican National Convention. more >>

Could Drownings—Including a Minnesota Student's—Be Related?

Two former detectives say that 40 deaths might be connected. more >>

TV in the Bedroom? Bad Idea

Together, two new studies point to a heightened chance of early heart disease and diabetes. more >>

Minnesota Protest Results in 16 Arrests

A handful of students were among those charged in the somewhat tardy protests. more >>

Super Tuesday on Campus

Students got their voting shoes on Tuesday—a day filled with trials, tribulations, brawls, and celebrity. more >>

Trail Mix: 3,000 Crosses at Oregon State, and Minnesota’s ‘Kinky U’

Crosses were installed on the Oregon State campus quad to represent daily abortions; University of Minnesota will soon offer a student group that encourages students to explore sexual endeavors more >>

Trail Mix

University of Minnesota suffers from frequent bomb threats; Ball State celebrates Prohibition Repeal Day; University of Utah holds a Samba Drum and Dance class; Notre Dame clubs/bars are selling well; University of Texas expands its Hungry for Justice program; a musket causes panic at Colorado State more >>

Trail Mix

Ambitious Harvard student downloads more than 5 million Factiva articles; North Carolina fire killed seven UNC and Clemson students; A mouse causes a power outage at University of Minnesota more >>

Six Hours Later, Bomb Threat Causes Canceled Class

University of Minnesota officials cancel class six hours after receiving bomb threat. more >>

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