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FOOTBALL

Stanton questionable for Saturday's final game

Steve Highfield
November 14, 2006

In the last home game of his career, senior quarterback Drew Stanton was forced to watch most of the action from the sideline after a hit he took in the first quarter led to dizziness. Because of the injury, Stanton might be forced to the sideline again for his final game as a Spartan on Saturday at Penn State. "We'll prepare (sophomore Brian) Hoyer at this point as the starter and see what transpires as the week goes by," head coach John L.

COMMENTARY

Prop. 2's passing hurts MSU's diversity

The Michigan Civil Rights Initiative, or MCRI, has nothing to do with civil rights. With a misleading name and a suspected illegal ballot placement, the proposal, which sadly passed in Michigan last week, bans affirmative action in certain cases.

ICE HOCKEY

Spartans regain legs, pound Ferris State, 6-0

Eric Fish
November 13, 2006

Big Rapids — It's amazing what a few days of rest can do. Only three days after a fatigued Spartans team squandered a two-goal third-period lead to settle for a tie against Ferris State, a rejuvenated MSU squad skated into Ewigleben Ice Arena on Friday and dominated the Bulldogs, 6-0. "Tuesday, I think you could see how much fatigue was a factor," MSU head coach Rick Comley said.

NEWS

MSU board approves property

Holly Klaft
November 13, 2006

One and a half acres of land in Grand Rapids should be in the hands of university officials by the end of the year. The MSU Board of Trustees unanimously approved the purchase of the property Friday at its monthly meeting. The acquisition of the land is another step toward expanding the College of Human Medicine's campus to West Michigan.

NEWS

MIDDAY UPDATE: Deer takes up residency in North Wonders Hall

As Wonders Hall desk receptionist Matt Sutika handed a patron change Thursday morning, he heard a crashing sound comparable to a gunshot. But when the marketing and premedical junior peeked in the direction of the noise, he found a deer staring right at him. "It didn't make any noise at all.

MSU

Innovations: Mite zapper

Fredricka Paul
November 13, 2006

Name: Zachary Huang, associate professor Department: Entomology Type of research: Entomology Date of research: Huang has worked with bees since 1982, after he received a scholarship to conduct research in Canada.

MICHIGAN

House hesitant to pass new bills until '07

Lindsey Poisson
November 13, 2006

Michigan legislators have only three weeks of scheduled sessions left before January brings a changing of the guard in the Senate and House, and Republicans say they don't have plans to approve any last-minute bills before they lose a majority in the House. Although Michigan politicians are hoping to pass a replacement for the Single Business Tax, health insurance reform and a $4,000 merit scholarship, analysts doubt such legislation will pass in time before Democrats assume control of the House. There's also doubt Republicans will spend time on bills likely to be vetoed by Democratic Gov.

SPORTS

Give these seniors their props

When Drew Stanton and the rest of the fifth-year seniors came to MSU in 2002, I don't think any of them expected college careers quite like they've had.

NEWS

Trustees' Prop. 2 response upsets students

Lindsay Machak
November 13, 2006

More than 125 students erupted in outrage when MSU Trustee Joel Ferguson answered his cell phone Friday while a student was expressing concern to the board about Michigan's newly passed affirmative action ban. "(Answering the phone) just shows the lack of respect that the administration shows toward their students," said Claudia Gonzalez, an interdisciplinary studies in community relations senior. Ferguson did not return The State News' calls Sunday night. Students with black cloth covering their mouths protested at the MSU Board of Trustees meeting, holding signs that read "Listen to the Students!" and "Simon Says … NOTHING," in regard to Proposal 2's passage. On Nov.

SPORTS

Monday musings

Tom Keller
November 13, 2006

The Detroit Tigers traded three pitching prospects to the New York Yankees last week for disgruntled power hitter Gary Sheffield. The Tigers then traded another minor-leaguer to get a muzzle for Sheffield. Several tennis players at this weekend's WTA Championships reportedly were upset that models were used as ball retrievers. Event officials counter that it's the only way they can get Anna Kournikova on the court for the finals of a tournament. Three different Johnsons — Jeremi, Rudi and Chad — scored the Cincinnati Bengals' first three touchdowns Sunday. It was the first time three players with the same name scored in one game since Huey, Dewey and Louie Duck. Two-time major champion John Daly filed for divorce last month with his fourth wife. Tabloids are already predicting how long it will take for Daly and fellow recent single Britney Spears to become Hollywood's new power couple. Rasheed Wallace has been called for a league-leading four technical fouls in the Detroit Pistons' first seven games, part of a league-wide crackdown on in-game complaints by players. NBA commissioner David Stern said if Wallace doesn't stop complaining to the referees soon, the league will have no choice but to send him to his room and put him in timeout.

NEWS

MIDDAY UPDATE: Stanton questionable against Penn State

Steve Highfield
November 13, 2006

After leaving Saturday's game against Minnesota due to a head injury, senior quarterback Drew Stanton's status for the Penn State game — the final game of his MSU career — is uncertain. Stanton was replaced by sophomore Brian Hoyer in the first quarter after attempting just two passes. "We'll prepare Hoyer at this point as the starter and see what transpires as the week goes by," head coach John L.