Candidates debate U trustee posts

Not only are the four major-party candidates for the MSU Board of Trustees holding nearly the same number of supporters in the polls, they seem to hold the same opinion on various university issues. Democrats incumbent Dorothy Gonzales and Cal Rapson and Republicans incumbent Scott Romney and Connie Binsfeld provided their impressions on enrollment limitations, keeping the tuition guarantee, campus beautification and other issues during a State News-sponsored debate Monday night at the Kellogg Center. The four candidates vying for two eight-year seats on the board are in a statistical dead heat according to a recent poll by the Lansing-based newsletter Inside Michigan Politics. Once the foursome completed opening statements in the 90-minute forum, they answered questions posed by a panel of State News campus editor Tony Paul, administration reporter Pamela E.

Ticket letter made weak argument

This letter is in response to the letter written by Tim Vanecek in Tuesday’s State News (“Basketball ticket sales bother ‘U’,” SN 10/24). Your comment that you hope the girl who was injured “recovers quickly, then finds a good lawyer” is an example of everything that is wrong with America today.

Absolute law

A bill signed by President Clinton last week is a small step toward the prevention of alcohol-related traffic deaths.

Housing assistance deadline approaches

The federal government is looking to make your rent payments a little easier to swallow, but the deadline is coming up for those who wish to apply. The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance Program will be giving out applications for those who qualify for rental assistance in Ingham County.

SN should have endorsed Rogers

I was troubled recently to read of the State News endorsement of U.S. House of Representatives candidate Dianne Byrum (SN10/24). I think that if the paper had really investigated Mike Rogers, it would have immediately known that he was the man for the job. While Byrum’s every policy follows the Democratic Party’s platform down to the very letter, Roger’s ideas show his qualifications to be this district’s representative. Rogers is not a career politician.

E.L. sides with tenants in dispute

Citing horrendous living conditions, the former tenants of 442 Grove St. have been looking for a new place to live after moving out of their house Sunday.But while breaking a lease with a landlord isn’t always easy, having the support of the city of East Lansing may make the process a little easier for the five housemates.Former tenant Mike Gallavin said the city helped get the five out of their house, located within an historic district, without repercussions from their landlord.

Assault, head injuries leave man hospitalized

A 19-year-old Lansing man is at Sparrow Hospital following an assault late Saturday night. The unidentified man is suffering from multiple injuries, including head injuries, said Meridian Township police Lt.

Writer missed police presence

I am responding to Charles McHugh’s letter on the MSU police (“Police presence was offensive,” SN 10/25). I am disappointed that such a high ranking member of this fine university should be so blind as to miss the police officers that were all around the Auditorium for both the Ralph Nader rally and the MSNBC television show “Hardball with Chris Matthews.” They were present at both events just as they are for all major events that occur at the Auditorium or any other major meeting place for students, faculty and the general public. I am also saddened by his implying that MSU police are racist, which is unfounded, especially in light that the Department of Police and Public Safety is one of the most diverse and friendliest departments I have ever had the pleasure to interact with in my time in the Lansing area or any other community I have lived in.

Cross country teams end fall season

Men’s cross country Freshman Steve Padgett paced the 16th-ranked Spartans to a fourth-place finish at the Big Ten Championships in Madison, Wis.

New poll shows Byrum leads Rogers by slim margin

Presidential candidates George W. Bush and Al Gore aren’t the only ones running neck-and-neck for the Nov.

K-12, higher education issues top Byrums congressional platform

A guitar player for a local band reminded the audience to vote for local Democrats in November at Vice President Al Gore’s rally on Sunday.While reading a list of candidates, he stumbled over state Sen.

Police briefs 10/31/00

Month later, still no answers in fatal assault

East Lansing police officials remain optimistic, but time might be running out for tracking down the person responsible for the Oct.

Candidates push for votes in tight House race

Sometimes when state Sen. Mike Rogers gets into his car and turns on the radio, he hears his own voice.And that means he’s not the only one hearing what he has to say - voters are hearing the state Senate majority leader as well.“More and more people around the district are starting to know who we are,” said Rogers, R-Brighton.Getting the word out about a candidate is key when running for elected office - especially when it’s a race as tight as Rogers’ push for the 8th Congressional District seat against state Sen.

Debate between state House candidates canceled

A State News-sponsored debate between 70th District state House candidates Gretchen Whitmer and Bill Hollister has been canceled. The forum was slated to take place Monday night following a debate between the four major candidates vying for two seats on the MSU Board of Trustees.

Activists address genetics

Is the corn in breakfast cereal safe to eat? What about the shell wrapping that taco?Students, professors, scientists and interested citizens alike gathered to discuss genetically engineered food and medicine Monday night in Wells Hall.The event was planned by the ASMSU Programming Board and featured discussion led by Georgina, the co-founder of Primal Seeds, an activist group from the United Kingdom, and Dee Dee of the Bioengineering Action Network.

Specialty films pass by areas smaller market

“Bamboozled”: Now playing at a theater not so near you. Spike Lee’s controversial new film, which screened two weeks ago on campus, isn’t showing anywhere in or around East Lansing.

Duckett looks ready for Buckeyes

Bobby Williams’ decision to play it safe and limit sophomore tailback T.J. Duckett’s playing time against Illinois should pay off this weekend. “T.J.

Amid its successes, U must reflect on failures

I always hear about MSU priding itself in all of its great accomplishments, which I might add, are numerous and noteworthy.

Mens soccer faces Bowling Green in last game of the regular season

Today’s game at Bowling Green will give the MSU men’s soccer team a chance to ride the coattails of a six-game winning streak into next week’s Big Ten Tournament in Columbus, Ohio.Sunday’s 2-0 shutout versus Wisconsin gave MSU its longest winning streak since 1998, when they also won five straight.MSU head coach Joe Baum said he wants to end the season with a win so the team can contain its level of confidence going into the Big Ten Tournament.“I think we got a little momentum going now,” Baum said.