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Gas prices decrease, future prices weigh on Middle East

Karalee Miller
February 21, 2001

For the first time this year, Michigan motorists are paying less for a gallon of gasoline than they did in 2000.The cost of self-serve regular gasoline plummeted 7.1 cents to $1.47 - nearly three cents a gallon less than during this week of last year, according to a AAA Michigan gas study released this week.AAA spokesman Jim Rink said a slowing economy is helping motorists save at the pump.“If the economy continues to slow down as it has been, then the overall world oil market will probably feel that and respond by lowering prices,” he said.However, there is evidence indicating that gas prices could rise again, he said.“The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries will be meeting in March to talk about production cuts, and if that happens, that will increase gas prices,” Rink said.

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Greeks to lip-sync in support of Sparrow

Members of the greek community will be lip-synching their hearts out for Lansing’s Sparrow Hospital Coaches for Kids as part of the “MTV Fundraising Night” tonight at the Auditorium. The money raised from the event will be given to the hospital for its effort to construct a new children’s wing. Jackie Kim, co-chairwoman of greek week, said she’s hoping the annual event will attract the community’s interest. “Everyone’s going to be performing, hoping that their friends and the community will want to come watch them,” the nutritional science senior said. The event is open to the public with admission costing $3 or $2 with a canned good.

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Racial profiling analysis entails more than data

Jeremy W. Steele
February 21, 2001

A newspaper analysis of Michigan State Police traffic stop data fails to tell the entire story of why minorities are more likely to be searched by troopers, a department official said. According to a Detroit Free Press study of 2000 police data, black and Hispanic men were about 2 1/2 times more likely than white men to be searched involuntarily.

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Levin addresses taxes, students

Drew Harmon
February 21, 2001

LANSING -U.S. Senator and Detroit Democrat Carl Levin made his way to several Michigan colleges Tuesday, including a stop at Lansing Community College. “I thought we’d talk a bit about the economy,” Levin told the audience of about 40, which filled up a college classroom.

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City looks to protect diminishing wetlands

Shannon Murphy
February 20, 2001

Protecting East Lansing’s wetlands is a top priority for East Lansing’s Commission on the Environment.More than a year ago the East Lansing Planning Commission asked the environment commission to write up a wetlands ordinance for the city.

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Bridges need repair, report says

Drew Harmon
February 20, 2001

Michigan bridges are considered less sound than the national average, according to a national study released Monday. Almost one-third of Michigan bridges are less than adequate, compared to the national rate of 29 percent, according to data from the U.S.

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Event looks at city past

Jamie Gumbrecht
February 19, 2001

When the city of East Lansing was acquired in 1907, its borders - near Gunson Street and Harrison Avenue - were covered with farmland, orchards and swampland.Today, each street is lined by businesses, single-family homes and student housing.A presentation by Richard Wright, former East Lansing Historic District Commission member and architect, sought to help residents understand the development and architecture in the city.The event, which was held Saturday at the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbott Road, was sponsored by the East Lansing Historical Society, is the first of a few programs the society holds each year to help inform residents about different aspects of the city’s past and how it will affect the future.“Everybody knows we have a diverse group of people in East Lansing, both attitudes and taste, not to mention that everything was developed at different times,” Wright said.

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Levin to run again

Drew Harmon
February 19, 2001

U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, D-Detroit, announced Saturday in a written statement that he intends to run again for the position in 2002.

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Michigan lawmaker faces charges

Eric Morath
February 19, 2001

After state Rep. Keith Stallworth, D-Detroit, was charged for allegedly using his brother’s name to illegally obtain a driver’s license and voter’s registration, he pleaded innocent Friday to the charges in the 36th District Court in Detroit and the 22nd District Court in Inkster, Mich.

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State to give $4 million to improve roads

Michigan roads will undergo $4 million in improvements that will allow road commissions in 10 counties to create all-season routes, on which seasonal weight restrictions limit shipping operations, to link manufacturers to state roads. Gov.

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Bird watchers get online for annual species count

Shannon Murphy
February 16, 2001

Bird enthusiasts around the nation will come together online today through Sunday as part of the National Audubon Society and Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology’s fourth annual Great Backyard Bird Count. In an attempt to track birds, the society’s e-event will host an online survey that allows participants to let researchers know what types of birds were seen during the three days.

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LCC board to debate possible program cuts

Brandi Lewandowski
February 16, 2001

Cody Masalkoski will attempt to tell Lansing Community College’s Board of Trustees that he’s against a proposal to cut six of the college’s programs. “They’re all excellent programs,” the LCC criminal justice sophomore said about the jeopardized programs.

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Engler announces plan for identification of fathers

Aaron M. Miller
February 16, 2001

A new pilot project, announced this week by Gov. John Engler, seeks to raise the number of fathers identified when children are born to 100 percent in Michigan.Engler said in a written statement that “immediate establishment of paternity at birth provides a child with many benefits, including access to a complete medical history, inheritance rights, insurance, social security, veteran’s and other benefits.”The one-year, $300,000 pilot program will include Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey, Lakeland Medical Center in Niles and Genesys Health Park in Grand Blanc.The three hospitals, which were chosen for the pilot because of geographical variances in the number of unwed births, designed their own plans to implement the program.

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Event will kick off reconstruction of Hannah Middle School

Jamie Gumbrecht
February 15, 2001

The City of East Lansing will mark the beginning of Hannah Middle School’s shift into a community center tomorrow with a Reconstruction Kick-off. The event will include speeches by several city officials and a slide presentation by construction officials from The Christman Co. and architects from Mitchell and Mouat.

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Eatery brings culture to Old Town

Shannon Murphy
February 15, 2001

LANSING - Cuban Bullets are joining the Cuban and American cultures in Old Town Lansing.The sandwich of pull pork and a special sauce is the signature item of Lansing’s new Cuban Restaurant.The 3 Dames Big Little Havana, 311 E.

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U funding remains low despite state guidelines

Brandi Lewandowski
February 15, 2001

LANSING - MSU President M. Peter McPherson encouraged a state subcommittee to continue to close the funding gap between Michigan’s three research universities during testimony before a House Appropriations subcommittee Wednesday.McPherson asked the Appropriations Higher Education Subcommittee to follow the funding guidelines approved last year.

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State lawmakers look at pay process

Drew Harmon
February 14, 2001

The state House finds itself with the responsibility of debating the process of pay raises after the state Senate passed a resolution changing the way raises would take place in the future.“It’s in the oversight committee, and we have a couple resolutions here,” said House Speaker Rick Johnson, R-LeRoy.