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The U's legal opinion on whether Sviggum faces a conflict

This comes from Mark Rotenberg, the U’s general counsel. He appears to reference the opinion of the outside attorney, and states that he agree with the attorney that regent Steve Sviggum faces a conflict of interest that can’t be managed.
by Alex Friedrich

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How MPIRG students got creative at the Capitol

Who says education beats creativity out of students? Pioneer Press reporter Dennis Lien gives MPIRG students props in the paper for their recent environmental lobbying: Give MPIRG students credit for being the most enthusiastic lobbyists at the Capitol on Tuesday. Dozens of the Minnesota Public Interest Research Group members urged lawmakers to back proposals increasing…
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Ranking: UMN-Duluth has the hottest female students

Ranking: UMN-Duluth has the hottest female students

Folks, I don’t make these things up. Call this post sexist, shallow, whatever you want. An MPR colleague sent this my way, and I’m just putting the news out there. In short: The University of Minnesota – Duluth has the hottest coeds, according to data compiled by DateMySchool.com and reported by The Huffington Post and…
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Notes in the Margins: Zombies, gays and remedial education

Harvard group seeks degrees for expelled gays Students and faculty at Harvard University are calling on the school to award posthumous degrees to seven students expelled nearly a century ago for being gay or perceived as gay, and they’re timing a rally for their cause to coincide with a visit by Lady Gaga. (Associated Press…
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Sartell-St. Stephen sticks with no spring break

The Sartell-St. Stephen school board won't reconsider a decision to cancel spring break, despite mounting pressure from students and parents.

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The written opinion that Sviggum is presenting the board

I’m working on a radio story, so you can read the documents he gave me this morning. First comes an 8-page opinion that Sviggum says was drafted by a practicing attorney who’s “close to the regents.” I believe he said it was a former regent, but when I asked him again, he wouldn’t confirm. Next…
by Alex Friedrich

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Sviggum: I'm bringing my own legal opinion to the board

Sviggum: I'm bringing my own legal opinion to the board

I talked to University of Minnesota regent Steve Sviggum earlier this morning about the conflict-of-interest inquiry he’s facing from an ad-hoc committee on Friday. He said he welcomes the open meeting, calling it “the reasonable thing to do.” Sviggum said he hasn’t yet seen either of the two legal opinions requested by board Chairwoman Linda…
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Notes in the Margins: Graffiti, credit cards and the snob issue

Are Santorum’s comments on higher ed out of step? When Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum calls President Barack Obama “a snob’’ for wanting all Americans to attend college, he may be out of step with the public’s overall view of higher education. (Associated Press via The Boston Globe) Despite improving economy, students still face issues with…
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Will Ohio shooting change school safety measures?

Will Ohio shooting change school safety measures?

The deadly school shooting at Chardon High School in Ohio Monday reminds us that these events are rare, but highly disturbing. Tom Weber talks to a youth violence specialist to find out if this event changes anything in regards to school safety and how schools have adapted since the tragic events at Columbine High School in Colorado.

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