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Make room

A new Multicultural Center would be a welcome addition to MSU - everybody agrees. Students could use the space for conferences and events, while the university as a whole could continue to market MSU as an accepting, multicultural environment. While the idea is great in theory, the MSU Board of Trustees needs a cohesive and, most importantly, feasible plan from the students to get the building construction under way. The struggle for a new center has been going on for years with no results, and right now is a bleak time for students to try and propose a new building on campus.

NEWS

DCL dean: Name change positive

Amy Bartner
March 18, 2004

As the proposal to further mesh MSU with the Detroit College of Law heads to both schools' boards, many law school community members say the shift would upgrade the college's presence in university decisions as well as its prestige nationwide. "The college has experienced enormous growth in quality since the affiliation with Michigan State," MSU-DCL College of Law Dean Terence Blackburn said.

MICHIGAN

New whiskey targets college crowd with local promotions

Don Jordan
March 18, 2004

A new 100-proof liquor is making its way to local shot glasses this week as the product is unveiled in various Midwestern college towns. The Cutty Black whiskey, distributed by Skyy Spirits LLC, is being geared toward a college-age demographic with a "dedication to American male culture and the timeless feeling of American rock n' roll." Promotional parties at East Lansing and Lansing bars and restaurants include Michigan's "100 Proof Girls," nine scantily clad women tying into the liquor's advertisements that feature medieval, fantasy-themed women. "Cutty Black is an edgy, irreverent brand targeting consumers in these high-energy markets who are on the cutting edge of music and trends and enjoy a pleasure-seeking lifestyle," said Marc Bromfeld, a brand manager at Skyy Spirits LLC., in an e-mail to The State News.

MSU

Turkey could be fast-food item

Agnes Soriano
March 18, 2004

Hoping to go beyond the traditional Thanksgiving dinner table, turkey enthusiasts plan to make the meat a staple on fast-food menus through a federally funded project at MSU. Wyoming, Mich.-based Michigan Turkey Producers Cooperative recently received a $55,574 federal grant to research new turkey products that U.S.

NEWS

Kryza at the movies

"50 First Dates" Drew Barrymore captures veterinarian Adam Sandler's heart, only to reveal she has severe short-term memory loss.

BASKETBALL

Izzo: Spartans capable of run

Chris Mackinder
March 18, 2004

Seattle - Heading into the NCAA Tournament, the Spartans know they could win the whole thing. They also know they could be knocked out in the first round against Nevada on Thursday night. In MSU's seventh straight NCAA Tournament appearance, the No.

NEWS

Artist turns scraps of paper into works of art

In the eyes of Edee Joppich, a spiral notebook is a work of art. That's the theme running through Joppich's "The Spiral Series," an abstract art collection currently on display in the East Lansing Public Library's North Foyer Gallery.

MICHIGAN

Professor to be honored in ceremony

Sarah Mcevilly
March 18, 2004

Colleagues and friends of Ruth Simms Hamilton have planned a memorial service and symposium to honor the former MSU professor's life and work. "This memorial service will be an opportunity for the campus community to celebrate the life of one of its most distinguished colleagues," said David Campbell, associate dean of the College of Social Science. Hamilton, 66, was found dead in her Meridian Township home on Nov.

NEWS

Officials say riot behavior not expected

Sarah Mcevilly
March 18, 2004

While MSU and East Lansing officials say they don't anticipate disorderly behavior in the coming weeks, they are preparing for any celebrations that could get out of hand as MSU begins its appearance in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. "We're presupposing good behavior on the part of our students," university spokesman Terry Denbow said.

BASKETBALL

Student, former coach torn during NCAA tournament time

Scott Bartosiewicz
March 18, 2004

Masters student Matthew Wood completed his undergraduate studies at Nevada and never saw the Wolf Pack make it to the NCAA Basketball Tournament - until now. He sat anxiously watching the CBS Selection Sunday breakdown, happily knowing that both of his universities would be in the Big Dance. "I finally had two teams I could root for," Wood said.

NEWS

Temple of Sound

Megan Frye
March 18, 2004

Few people would be able to hold a straight face if they heard a song titled "Lansing Rock City." Though not entirely justified, the Capital City has never been known for the live musical talent that flourishes within its city limits.

MSU

Student government revises internal code

On Tuesday night, ASMSU's Academic Assembly modified its internal code, and one additional change might be discussed at its last meeting of the session. The assembly passed seven modifications by consent, without a vote.