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MICHIGAN

MSU student assaulted with pistol Wednesday

Correction: The map accompanying the story mistakenly switched the locations of where the incident occurred and where the suspects were found. Friends of an MSU student assaulted with a handgun Wednesday morning were able to help police track down the three suspects within minutes of the incident, East Lansing police said. The man who allegedly brandished the Highpoint .380 caliber semiautomatic handgun used in the assault was charged Wednesday with multiple felony counts, including felony firearm and carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent. Lansing resident Anthony Derek Richard, 20, was arraigned Wednesday at East Lansing's 54-B District Court and charged with a total of five counts stemming from the incident that occurred at 1:30 a.m.

NEWS

People behind the podium

GOV. JENNIFER GRANHOLM — D was elected to office in 2002, leaving her former position as the state's attorney general.

NEWS

Election facts

• The Michigan Secretary of State's Office expects about 3.4 million voters to turn out for this year's midterm elections. • Anyone with a valid voter registration card can ride Capitol Area Transportation Authority buses for free on Election Day (Nov.

NEWS

Running game has come to a halt

In a 4-5 season filled with disappointing losses and off-the-field distractions, it's tough to find a lot of positives in the MSU football team. But early in the season — before the upset losses to Indiana and Illinois and before the uninspired losses to Michigan and Ohio State — the Spartans had life. After starting 2-0, MSU went into Pittsburgh and recovered from a 10-point first-quarter deficit to win.

NEWS

Assuming the burden

Getting blown out by the conference doormat is tough for any player to swallow. After the Spartans suffered a 46-21 loss at the hands of Indiana last Saturday, fifth-year seniors Kyle Cook and Drew Stanton struggled to find answers for why the team was misfiring.

FEATURES

Using these guidelines can lead to great head of hair

Before rushing to the salon to replicate actress Kate Bosworth's new bobbed haircut, take into consideration your face shape, hair texture, personality and maintenance — Bosworth's cute 'do may turn out differently on those with thick, curly manes. Face shape Round faces have wide foreheads and cheeks, said Jade Duquette, a limited instructor at Douglas J Aveda Institute.

ICE HOCKEY

U-M rivalry has been dead heat

Just how even have MSU and Michigan matched up on the ice lately? For starters, seven of the last eight games between the intrastate rivals have been decided by two goals or less, including five ties. The MSU media guide lists 14 former Spartans playing in the NHL.

MSU

Trustees: Smith fired for record

As university officials ask MSU's head football coach to leave one week before elections, political analysts and election candidates say they believe the decision to relieve John L.

NEWS

Heisman watch

Troy Smith Senior quarterback, Ohio State Mr. Efficient added some flash to his Heisman résumé when he raced in for a 21-yard touchdown run against Minnesota last week. Brady Quinn Senior quarterback, Notre Dame As his numbers continue to add up, more voters are forgetting his three interceptions against Michigan. Steve Slaton Sophomore running back, West Virginia Not playing since Oct.

NEWS

Prognosticators

Purdue at MSU 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Spartan Stadium, ESPNU SH — Can someone please explain to me how MSU is the favorite in this game?

MICHIGAN

Young and ambitious

Some MSU students have very ambitious extracurricular activities this semester. From Michigan's House of Representatives to the MSU Board of Trustees, students and local young politicians are campaigning for public office to make needed changes, they say.

NEWS

3 up 3 down

Up — Cal The Golden Bears didn't do anything on their own to warrant an "up" designation, but thanks to Oregon State, they've got a great chance at winning the Pac-10. Up — West Virginia or Louisville Assuming the BCS doesn't hold a grudge against Big East teams (which it should), the winner of these teams' matchup this week will likely run the table and play for the national championship. Up — Lou Anna K.

COMMENTARY

SN mentor article was badly reported, sourced

Congratulations to staff writers Alex Altman and Ashley A. Smith for their brilliant article depicting a freshman's version of what recently took place in Wonders Hall, entitled "Student: 6 mentors terminated for drinking" (SN 11/1). Altman and Smith are well on their way to becoming excellent writers … unfortunately, I don't keep up with US Weekly or The National Enquirer.