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Conley's Top 10: Troy Smith, BCS should stick around awhile

With the impending probability that the Ohio State-Michigan game will be a de facto national championship and the increasing likelihood a Big East team will run the table without facing a worthy opponent, the outcry for a college football playoff is louder than ever. I hope it doesn't happen anytime soon. Keep in mind that there will always be a team that gets the short end of the stick.

NEWS

Heisman watch

No. 1 — Troy Smith Senior quarterback, Ohio State The injury to Oklahoma's Adrian Peterson means Smith must implode to lose the Heisman Trophy. No.

SPORTS

Word on the street

"I've been a Tigers fan since I can remember — I'd do whatever it takes, as long as it isn't life threatening.

MSU

Trustees to vote on electronic upgrades

Justin Kroll
October 20, 2006

The MSU Board of Trustees will decide whether to authorize a $100-million plan to electronically replace systems in several departments, which would take place over the next five years. The systems that would be replaced are the financial, research administration and human resources.

MICHIGAN

Awareness hits Capitol steps

Lindsey Poisson
October 20, 2006

Awareness advocates and survivors plan to rally almost all day Saturday in front of the Capitol for what is expected to be the largest Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraiser event to come to Lansing. The goal for this 8th annual walking event, which will start at the Capitol building and loop around the Lansing Hall of Justice, is to raise $230,000 this weekend — which is $30,000 more than last year, said Steve Konsdorf, American Cancer Society executive director for the greater Lansing area.

MICHIGAN

Job rate stagnates as elections draw nearer

Gabrielle Russon
October 20, 2006

The state's unemployment rate stayed fixed at 7.1 percent from August to September, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth announced this week. With November elections approaching, the economy has dominated political television advertisements and the recent gubernatorial debates, students said. The economy plays a huge role in Chelsea Levin's vote for governor. "My family experienced job loss," the studio art and advertising freshman said.

MICHIGAN

Crime suspects to appear in court

Below are updates for ongoing court cases involving individuals with East Lansing and MSU ties: The following three men were charged in connection to an alleged Feb.

NEWS

3 up 3 down

Ethan Conley
October 20, 2006

The "U" Sure, the Miami-FIU brawl was a horrible, disgraceful scene, and it doesn't have any place in sports.

NEWS

Board candidates talk cost of education

Cash Kruth
October 19, 2006

Issues ranged from student safety to coaching tenure as MSU students and East Lansing residents questioned candidates participating in the MSU Board of Trustees forum Wednesday night. The forum was held by the League of Women Voters of the Lansing Area and was sponsored by ASMSU — MSU's undergraduate student government — the Women's Resource Center and the University Activities Board. The League of Women Voters invited all nine candidates running for two open seats on the board in the Nov.

COMMENTARY

Bush's 'interrogation' act takes away rights of every U.S. citizen

Guantanamo Bay just got a whole lot more controversial. Signed into existence Tuesday, a new bill called the Military Commissions Act of 2006 would allow the government to hold suspected terrorists without the rights of habeas corpus. Habeas corpus is the right to petition the government for unlawful imprisonment — leaving detainees in places, such as Gitmo, in a legal black hole.

SOCCER

MSU blanks Valparaiso, 2-0

Matt Bishop
October 19, 2006

With a Big Ten showdown against Northwestern looming on the horizon, the MSU men's soccer team could easily have looked past its Wednesday opponent, Valparaiso. Instead, the Spartans came out and played suffocating defense from the first whistle to the last, crushing the Crusaders, 2-0, at Old College Field. "Today was what we call a Spartan effort," MSU head coach Joe Baum said.

MSU

Students discuss opposing abortion views

Tara Thoel
October 19, 2006

Correction: The story should have said Roe vs. Wade made abortion legal, not illegal. Construction paper signs with the handwritten message "What women choose when there is no choice" dangled off wire hangers from trees and fences across campus Monday. This week is Young Women's Week of Action for U.S.

MICHIGAN

Gov. gains Kerry's support

Kristyn Peterson  and  Lindsey Poisson
October 19, 2006

Lansing — U.S. Sen. John Kerry endorsed Gov. Jennifer Granholm Wednesday afternoon at a memorial dedication for fallen law enforcement officers in Lansing as part of his monthlong campaigning effort for Democratic candidates across the country. At the Lansing event, Kerry emphasized sacrifices law enforcement officers make daily during the dedication of the Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Monument. "The very least we can do is honor the sacrifice, honor the fallen heroes.

MSU

Students believe doctors over Web on health issues

Gabrielle Russon
October 19, 2006

Danielle Perkins wondered if vitamin B could do magic for her hair and skin. But instead of asking her doctor, she headed for the Internet. "That's what I heard, so I looked it up," the economics senior said. Now, more students go online to get answers for their health concerns instead of asking a doctor, friend or parent, according to a 2006 Olin Health Center survey. But the survey also showed students don't always believe what they read online — only 22.8 percent found online health information to be credible. Most believed what their doctors said.