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'U' looks to make new residential arts school

Rebecca Mcnulty
September 3, 2004

The university is looking to create a new liberal arts residential school tentatively called the Nelson Mandela College in the north campus area. The residential college committee, composed of professors, students and department chairs, was led by retired MSU English Professor Marcellette Williams and worked during the summer to develop the new college. If approved by the Board of Trustees, the college could be open for enrollment in the fall 2005 semester.

MICHIGAN

Reps debate restaurant lawsuits

Evan Rondeau
September 3, 2004

Customers who sue restaurants claiming the food they ate contributed to weight problems may face an uphill battle on winning lawsuits. A recent trend by many states passing similar laws could get the ball rolling for Michigan's version of the bill, but some lawmakers say they shouldn't be the ones who regulate. A bill designed to keep fast food restaurants from paying damages for weight gain, obesity, or health conditions.

NEWS

Davis returns for Badgers after loss of Smith

No. 8 Michigan vs.Miami (Ohio) As last year's Big Ten champions, the Wolverines ended the season with 10-3 record and an appearance in the Rose Bowl. Yet while the team lost key offensive players like former quarterback John Navarre and running back Chris Perry, there are 13 overall returning starters.

COMMENTARY

Kobe's lesson

The sexual assault charges brought against Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant were dismissed Wednesday afternoon, but left in their wake a larger issue - how rape and rape victims should be treated. Bryant is one of the most famous defendants in a rape trial in years.

MICHIGAN

Local police enforce seat belts for holiday

Police will increase safety belt enforcement on Michigan roadways during the Labor Day weekend as part of the Click It or Ticket program. It is the first time there has been a statewide enforcement effort during the Labor Day weekend since 2001.

MICHIGAN

Four-legged officer retires from police

Oliver, a Lansing police dog, retired Thursday after eight years of service to the department. The dog has received several community awards for his service. While working with Officer Norm Naimy, Oliver was used to find armed suspects in two homicides.

VOLLEYBALL

Spartans host weekend invite

The MSU volleyball team is hungry to make some kills on home court heading into this weekend's season opener - the Coca-Cola/MSU Classic at Jenison Field House. "We're ready for any competition you throw at us," junior setter Mickey Davis said.

MICHIGAN

Students struggle to find work

Shawn Smith
September 3, 2004

Sharla Schryer wants a job now. But like other MSU students, the geography senior faces the problem of finding work in an area flooded with prospective employees. "I've been looking for something probably since the beginning of the summer," Schryer said.

MSU

GEU hopes to make impact with T-shirts

Lauren Phillips
September 3, 2004

A table full of paint supplies was set up for veteran and potential Graduate Employees Union members Thursday at the GEU's open house held at their office, 420 Albert Ave. The GEU members painted their own designs on black T-shirts with "g.e.u.

MICHIGAN

Off-campus meal plan opens new options

Spartan Off-Campus Meal Plan customers are now being offered more off-campus dining opportunities, after the plan's coordinating company recently merged with a second, similar company. Off-Campus Dining Network and Off-Campus Access merged to form one larger company, Off-Campus Dining Network, LLC, this summer, increasing the number of universities served around the country to 33. Purchasers of the plan can now use their meal plan cards at businesses in any of the participating cities. "There were a lot of synergies in the two companies," said Cade Lemcke, vice president of marketing for Off-Campus Dining Network, LLC.

NEWS

Recognize Rutgers or pay the price

In the past 11 seasons, Rutgers has won 11 games. In a three-season span, from 2000-02, the Scarlet Knights didn't win a single conference game. So it's no surprise that the average fan isn't thinking twice about the Spartans rolling over Rutgers.

NEWS

Q&A

Senior bandit Tyrell Dortch talks about switching from running back to the defense, the leadership of MSU's defensive unit, heading home for the Spartans' season opener against Rutgers and becoming a captain in his final season with the Green and White. The State News: Will making the transition from offense to defense be tough? Tyrell Dortch: No, not for me.

COMMENTARY

Cheatin' hearts

Academic dishonesty in any shape or form is in all ways - morally, ethically or socially - wrong. Any justification notwithstanding, it's an act comparable to stealing grades away from every student around you in a class. And standing by while cheating happens around you is just as insulting to your intelligence as it is for the rest of your peers. Recently, MSU forum Web site allmsu.com has been shoved into the limelight because a few individuals among us chose to utilize it in the name of academic dishonesty.