NEWS
She's back
Detroit — After months of attack ads, back-and-forth accusations and rigorous statewide campaigning, Gov.
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Mich. votes to ban affirmative action
Voters decided Tuesday to ban affirmative action in the state. Proposal 2, or the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative, passed with 59 percent or 1,387,621 people voting "yes" and 41 percent or 978,598 people voting "no" for the initiative to take away preferential treatment to minority groups, such as those based on race, class, gender or ethnicity, in terms of college admissions and government hiring. "We feel kind of disappointed at this point because we feel that we could have done better," said Ezequiel Garcia, co-chairman of Culturas de las Razas Unidas, or CRU.
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Whitmer maintains 23rd District Senate position
Detroit — Gretchen Whitmer reclaimed the state Senate seat for the 23rd District with 70 percent of the votes as of press time Tuesday night. Whitmer, a Democrat, defeated Republican Frank Lambert of Haslett with 135 of 143 precincts reporting.
MSU
Word on the street
"Yes, I voted at 7:29 this morning. I voted for Granholm. I was impressed with how hard she fought for universal health care.
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Rogers secures House seat for 4th time
Brighton — Early morning vote totals indicate incumbent Mike Rogers, R-Brighton, defended his U.S.
MSU
Films to be shown in East Lansing
The film "Shooting Dogs" will show at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the Erickson Hall Kiva. The movie is based on actual events during the Rwandan genocide.
MSU
Fashion show arriving to campus Thursday
The 49th Annual Ebony Fashion Fair presents "Stylishly Hot" a fashion show featuring designs by various artists, including Vivienne Westwood, Carolina Herrera, and Oscar de la Renta.
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MIDDAY UPDATE: Democrats gain majority on MSU Board of Trustees
Voters marked their ballots overwhelmingly in favor of Democrats in races for university governance across the state Tuesday. Democratic candidates George Perles and Faylene Owen took the two open seats on the MSU Board of Trustees from Republican incumbents David Porteous and Dee Cook. Porteous was elected to the board in 1998 and served as board chairman.
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Case of the stolen mummy
The mummy lies atop a white sheet on a countertop in the center of the laboratory. It's impossible to miss, and impossible to forget. Its bones have yellowed and turned dark brown in some places, the combined result of age and preservation.
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Former E.L. mayor defeats former MSU student
The Election Day that led up to Mark Meadows' eventual win was like a movie, he said. "It's like 'The Longest Day'— you, know the movie — the clock doesn't seem to click by," said the new representative of the 69th District. However, he was happy when the first round of votes — those from campus — were counted. "I was particularly pleased because the original numbers were from the Brody Complex," he said.
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WEB UPDATE: No. 6 MSU, Ferris State skate to 2-2 tie
MSU head coach Rick Comley called a midweek CCHA game following an emotional series with Michigan a "recipe for disaster." It almost was a disaster Tuesday night when No.
COMMENTARY
Saddam trial verdict no surprise
"Long live the people! Long live the nation! Down with the occupiers! Down with the spies!" This doesn't exactly scream, "I just got sentenced to death," but those are the exclamations Saddam Hussein shouted after he received his court punishment — death by hanging. After 24 years in power and almost three years after his capture, the Iraqi court has finally found Saddam guilty of crimes against humanity.
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Excessive reading won't cause lasting eye damage
Watch TV up close for as long as you want. Stare at a computer screen for hours. Contrary to what your mother might've said, these actions won't permanently damage eyesight.
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Relationship abuse comes in many forms; options open for victims
Dr. D, I was reading an article in The State News about the candlelight vigil for domestic violence and abuse last month.
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MIDDAY UPDATE: Rumsfeld resigns as secretary of defense
Hours after Democrats gained control of the House of Representatives and possibly the Senate, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld resigned from his position. Rumsfeld, who held the position for almost six years, held the war in Iraq at the center of his resignation. Republican officials questioned the war's management and hinted to President George W.
COMMENTARY
Spartans players partially to blame for bad season
While the MSU football players look for who is to blame for the dismissal of their beloved head coach, I hope they will admit to themselves that they are the reason head coach John L.
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Stabenow reclaims Senate seat with big margin
Detroit — Amid a roar of applause and rally participants chanting "Debbie" on Tuesday night, Democrat Debbie Stabenow celebrated her landslide re-election to the U.S.
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2 Democrats ahead of board incumbents
By Holly Klaft, Lindsay VanHulle and Justin Kroll The State News The MSU Board of Trustees election was too close to call as of press time. Democratic challenger George Perles led the race with 26 percent of the vote.
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Army ROTC honors veterans at chapel
Cadets of the MSU Army ROTC program gathered Tuesday at the Alumni Memorial Chapel to honor the veterans of the U.S.
BASKETBALL
Top priority in tonight's opener: Cut turnovers
Ever wonder where all of Roy Williams' and Jim Boeheim's hair has gone over the years? Maybe it's a pesky gene that caused the tops of their heads to become bare as their coaching victories piled up. Or maybe they've just spent too many years pulling their hair out because of turnovers. And if that's the case, Tom Izzo's hairline might not be far behind. The Spartans committed 38 combined turnovers in their first two exhibition games, including 21 against Northern Michigan on Nov.