Gunson Street: Sept. 7, 1997

On Sept. 7, 1997 a disturbance occurred on Gunson Street in East Lansing. The following stories are from The State News' archives: Sept.

Low sign-up cancels trip

Angel Salinas said his parents are glad he's not going to Ecuador this summer.Salinas was one of nine students planning to study abroad in Ecuador this summer, but was notified via e-mail Wednesday the education and society program didn't fill its quota of students and was canceled."That might have been the reason the program was canceled, because my family was praying," the Spanish sophomore said.

NCAA Championship celebration, April 3-4, 2000

On April 3-4, 2000, a celebration occurred at in East Lansing and on MSU's campus after the Spartans won the NCAA men's basketball championship.

State gas prices drop despite war with Iraq

While oil fields in Iraq remain safe, gas prices in Michigan have dropped nearly 16 cents per gallon in the past two weeks.AAA spokesman Jim Rink said war fears have not come forth and have allowed for the decrease in gas prices."Initial fears that the oil fields in Iraq would be sabotaged have not taken place," Rink said.

Police briefs 04/02/03

E.L. School Board approves budget cuts

After about two months of listening to public comment, reviewing programs and buildings' uses, the East Lansing School Board unanimously approved the districts 2003-04 budget recommendations. The budget prepares for a projected $4.2-million shortfall.

Temporary extension keeps Amtrak running

After weeks of negotiations, Amtrak and the Michigan Department of Transportation have reached a temporary deal allowing the railway to continue operating its two state-funded train lines for at least the next three months.Amtrak officials and department representatives settled the deal in a conference call Monday, with both sides agreeing to a three-month contract setting Amtrak's funding level at $1.425 million through July 1.Department spokeswoman Stephanie Litaker said the deal provides the Legislature more time to pass a bill lifting a $5.7-million cap in state funding Amtrak annually receives, while still securing Michigan's passenger rail service."This deal is somewhere in between," Litaker said.

Faculty member voice for diversity

Colleagues of Gilbert Williams knew the telecommunication professor as a strong voice for minority issues.Known as Gil to his friends, he died March 26 at age 51 after a battle with Lou Gehrig's disease."There have been very few people of color in the telecom department," said Professor Bella Mody, who worked with Williams for 17 years.

Conference dispels Asian stereotypes

For Maggie Chen Hernandez, Asian Pacific American women are more than the media makes them out to be.And the Asian Pacific American Women's Conference, titled "Real Faces Banishing the Doll," held in the Union on Saturday, reinforced positive images of Asian Pacific American women's identity through a variety of workshops.

Officials try to avoid public service cuts

Residents of East Lansing might face increased sewer and water rates and higher parking prices as city officials attempt to spare public services and still adjust for a $1.4-million shortfall in the city's nearly $53.5-million budget. Officials will present the 2003-2004 budget to the city council at 7:30 p.m.

Volunteers continue to listen at a new location

The Listening Ear Crisis Intervention Center moved to its new location Monday without missing a phone call.

Applications due for ASMSU jobs

Applications are now available for the office of the chairperson for ASMSU.MSU's undergraduate student government is looking for qualified students to fill the positions of the chairperson, vice-chair for internal affairs and vice-chair for external affairs for both Student and Academic assemblies.Applicants must provide prior experience and qualities which would qualify them for the jobs as well as answer other questions on the application.Job descriptions for each position are detailed on the application.Applications can be picked up at 307 Student Services.Applications for Academic Assembly jobs are due back to the ASMSU business office by 5 p.m.

Student leaders speak out about riots

Student leaders met Monday to condemn the actions taken by a disorderly crowd after the MSU men's basketball team lost to Texas on Sunday night and address future plans to maintain the reputation of the university."When noise levels and behavior go beyond the limits of reasonable and cause destruction and harm, the learning process ceases," ASMSU Director of Community Affairs Kevin Glandon said.

Police briefs 04/01/03

Forum to highlight undergraduate research

MSU's University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on April 4 in the Union.More than 120 students participate each year in presenting either research or arts work they have completed for the forum, which is sponsored by General Electric.

Granholm, Kilpatrick, Stabenow seek more federal security funds

Gov. Jennifer Granholm joined U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Lansing, and Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick in Detroit on Monday to ask Congress for more money to better prepare Michigan for threats to homeland security.Stabenow spokesman Dave Lemmon said Michigan's location on the U.S.-Canadian border, along with other factors, require more money than local governments can afford, especially with the state's budget crisis."Whether it's money for additional training or additional equipment, local and state governments need the assistance for homeland security," he said.The Bush administration has outlined a supplemental appropriations bill to spend $4.25 billion for states' homeland security efforts.

School to host etiquette dinner

The School of Hospitality Business plans to host an etiquette dinner at 6:30 p.m. Monday in Room Big Ten C in the Kellogg Center.

E.L. Public School Board to continue discussing budget adoption, cuts

The East Lansing Public School Board will continue adopting parts of its 2003-04 budget, which will make up for a nearly $4.2-million shortfall, at 7:30 p.m.

Horticulture Club takes honors in competition

The MSU Horticulture Club "kicked butt" at a national competition in Mississippi, said club president Dru Bernthal. MSU was one of the 51 colleges represented in the competition, which included interior landscape design and maintenance equipment operation.

Bowling night to benefit mentoring organization

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Lansing will host a bowling night starting at 6 p.m. on April 9 at Spartan Lanes in the basement of the Union. The 2003 Meijer Bowl For Kids' Sake College Night will put together bowling teams with a goal of raising at least $100 for the organization. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Lansing pairs children from single-parent homes with adult mentors.