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Sugar Ray not yet on dotted line

WINONA, Minn., Feb. 16, 2002 -- The next step in the process for Sugar Ray to perform at Winona State University is for the rock band to sign a contract binding it to the promised April 12 concert date, said student activities Director Joe Reed. The contract should be signed within the next two weeks, he said. Reed says he has no doubt about the date, which has been confirmed orally by Sugar Ray's agent. Performance contracts can be vexatious for a state university because there are certain things that Minnesota colleges can't legally do. Not uncommon is for a band's requirements for services to include alcohol -- something not possible for a Minnesota state college. Reed said that the most difficult thing to deal with in the upcoming months will be catering for the band and its roadies. Keeping everyone happy can be difficult, he said, noting he's seen a lot of strange requests from both bands and their production crew in the past. Reporter: Shane Hawley Background: Band contracts preclude big profits

Zaza's backs off liquor license change

WINONA, Minn., Feb. 16, 2002 -- Winona State University students employed at the new Huff Street pub and pizzeria, ZaZa's, won't be serving any alcohol other than beer and fruity rum drinks in the near future. Assistant Manager Bill Radde said ZaZa's has no plans as of now to seek a full liquor license. "There is no opportunity right now," said Radde. "If the opportunity arises, then maybe we will." In October, ZaZa's applied for a liquor license and was denied because of City Attorney Richard Blahnik's interpretation of a state law that forbids new liquor licenses near campuses. Zaza's is right across Huff from Winona State. Reporter: Kim O'Donnell Background: Zaza's intent on all-inclusive license

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WSU television students produce training video

WINONA, Minn., Feb. 16, 2002 -- Pleased with a training produced by three Winona State students, TRW Automotive of Winona presented a $250 check to the university's masscom department. The six-minute video, entitled "TRW Safety Protocol", is being used as an orientation tool for new employees. Students Casey Clay, Gayle Gabert and Brooke White produced the video in December as an advanced project under prof Dennis Pack. About the quality of the video, TRW Training Coordinator Dan Groth said: "They exceeded our expectations with their professionalism and with the quality of the video. We will use it as a benchmark for other plants in the area."

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SKIPPING CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY SURVEY A CYBERINDEE SERIES JOHN VIVIAN WSU MASSCOM

WINONA, Minn., Feb. 16, 2002 -- Every campus has a mythic character who aces every course without ever attending class, says masscom prof John Vivian at Winona State University. "But in my 30 years of teaching, I have never met a student who doesn't come to class and who does excellent work," he said. Learning cannot occur at a high level just from reading the textbook, said Vivian, himself a textbook author. He said he encounters occasional students who feel they've paid their tuition and can do what they want with what they've bought, including not going to class. "Tuition buys access to learning but not learning or a grade," Vivian said. "Class participation facilitates learning. Students can't participate if they are not in class." Vivian said. The penalty for missing a Vivian class is to lose points for his frequent quizzes and in-class exercises. Make-ups are possible for nondiscretionary absences. Listed in his syllabuses as nondiscretionary are family emergencies, hospitalization, and being kidnaped by terrorists. Discretionary absences, for which make-ups are not allowed, include extracurricular activities like varsity athletics, Dancescape and Lobby Day. Skipping his evening media law class for a trip to the Cities for a rock concert won't cut it either. Is his policy effective? "I think it is perfect," he said. "It encourages students to attend." Reporter: Sarah Schille Other installments: Jane Carducci, WSU English Dan Eastman, WSU global studies Ahmed El-Afandi, WSU polysci Goldie Johnson, WSU English Bruce Klemz, WSU marketing Sheldon Lee, WSU math Dave Robinson, WSU English