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FOOTBALL

Disciplining of athletes not always balanced

Kris Turner
November 22, 2006

Assaulting someone off the field hasn't always led to a suspension from the MSU football team. But this year was a whole new game. Six players were suspended indefinitely for their involvement in fights or violent incidents. In previous years, players, such as former senior running back Jason Teague and former starting bandit Cole Corey — both of whom were involved in criminal incidents, were allowed to play and practice with the team. MSU head football coach John L.

SPORTS

After injuries to shoulder, knee, Jefferson working to regain form

Matt Bishop
November 22, 2006

As a freshman, Aisha Jefferson battled a shoulder injury that forced her to play with a large wrap. Then, with the shoulder finally healed this past summer, Jefferson ran into another injury: A torn meniscus in her left knee. Jefferson underwent scope surgery that left her in a brace as she tried to regain her timing on the court and get back into game shape. "I had just come back from my shoulder surgery, (was) going full-strength, and then my knee set me back," Jefferson said.

NEWS

Lansing ordinance prompts protest

Alex Altman
November 21, 2006

Lansing — During the Transgender Day of Remembrance, some MSU conservatives protested the "sexual orientation" and "gender identification or expression" sections of an anti-discrimination ordinance put forth by the Lansing City Council on Monday night. Lansing city officials discussed the ordinance, which would prohibit the harassment of and discrimination against an individual based on 20 protected criteria including race, religion, ancestry, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity. Ten years ago, Lansing city officials tried to pass a similar anti-discrimination ordinance but were unsuccessful. Several Lansing residents gave their opinions of the ordinance during the hearing.

COMMENTARY

Everyone must work to see past race, gender

There has been a lot of commentary recently about Proposal 2. Let me just say that while I support affirmative action as a means to provide needed opportunities and combat inequalities, I am not here to defend it.

FEATURES

SN Style: Turkey day travel

Elizabeth Swanson
November 21, 2006

Traveling for Thanksgiving? Don't sacrifice style for comfort while sitting in a plane or car. Greet your family and friends looking fresh and fashionable with the following tips. Ensemble ideas: A basic style rule for traveling is to dress classic and simple.

MICHIGAN

Polls, campaigns analyzed at post-election event

Lindsey Poisson
November 21, 2006

Proposal 2 had no chance of passing, despite some polls that showed the contrary, and voters lied in pre-election surveys to escape being "shamed and called racist, bigots and prejudiced," said one political analyst at a post-election discussion on Friday. The election wrap-up event at Kellogg Center featured three panels of pollsters, analysts and campaign representatives who discussed events leading up to the election.

ICE HOCKEY

Pass on the turkey: MSU will be busy during holiday break

Eric Fish
November 21, 2006

The No. 6 MSU hockey team can forget about heading home for the Thanksgiving holiday to enjoy a home-cooked meal with the family. Instead, the Spartans will be playing three road games in six days and will be spending the holiday weekend with their relatives on the ice. "We consider this our family, too," senior captain Chris Lawrence said.

MSU

Bike service hopes to expand

Tara Thoel
November 21, 2006

Bike owners on campus could have more service options if a plan to expand MSU Bikes Service Center gains momentum. The center is located in Bessey Hall.

NEWS

The 100 million dollar project

Fredricka Paul
November 21, 2006

MSU houses one of the world's few atom smashers, but few people have ever visited it or even know where it is. The Cyclotron, which is located next to the Chemistry Building on Shaw Lane, houses the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory, or NSCL.

FEATURES

Buy Nothing Day tries to balance Black Friday frenzy

I've seen things get ugly on Black Friday. I've seen mothers, with the fluffy faux fur of their winter jackets cascading behind them, break into a sprint and leap over the weak — all in the name of a discounted product. I've seen disgruntled employees get in shouting matches when the last stereo system was given to a persistent customer, even though it was being held for another. I've seen children tell their mothers, while waiting in line, that they don't care if Santa comes anymore as long as they can leave Best Buy.

FEATURES

Homemade merriment

Steve Eder
November 21, 2006

A battle ax, a massage chair, a piece of rice with a name engraved on it — no one can deny the impressive selection of gifts at the mall. Pre-law senior Danielle Dunn has one specific mall gift in mind. "If my boyfriend doesn't give me a Build-A-Bear this Christmas, I'll be mad," she said.

COMMENTARY

Blair right; war in Iraq needs plan

At a conference Sunday, British Prime Minister Tony Blair finally began to talk some sense. After years of being little more than President Bush's cheerleader on the Iraq war, the "war on terror" and all of the fallout associated with both of those failures, Blair has begun to change his tune and announced a wiser and more considerate plan for the Middle East.

FEATURES

Don't be targeted by burglars this season

By Stacy Downs McClatchy Newspapers Kansas City, Mo. (MCT) — Apartments are easy targets for burglars. "You have a lot of people coming and going, and you also have a lot of residences close together," said Sgt.

MICHIGAN

Budget might cut education funding

Lindsey Poisson
November 21, 2006

Michigan schools might face unexpected cuts in this year's state budget. The state's House and Senate fiscal agencies' returns from 2006 tax receipts are about $130 million less than what was expected by lawmakers who created the 2007 budget. The 2007 fiscal budget went into effect Oct.

MSU

MSU hosts LEGO robotics competition

By Lauren Talley For The State News IM-Sports Circle buzzed with students and adults carrying out "missions" using LEGO robots early Saturday morning during the Spartan FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League Challenge. Elementary and middle school students from Mid-Michigan tried to best each other in specific tasks, such as lifting a toy truck by using LEGO robots they built themselves. "The motivation (for the competition) is very simple," said Satish Udpa, dean of the College of Engineering.