2A - Monday, November 5, 2012 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 2A - Monday, November 5, 2012 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom BIG HOUSE HEROINE Contribute to the Daily's election coverage 420 Maynard St. Ann Arber, MI.48109-1327 www.michigandaily.eom JOSEPH LICHTERMAN RACHIIL GREINETZ Editor in Chief Easiness Manager 734-41a-4115 ext. 1202 734-418-4115 exn. t24t tichterman@michigandaiy.com rmngrein@michigandailycom You've heard it a lot, but this election is important. The outcome of Tuesday's election - from the race for the White House to Ann Arbor's local ballot initiatives regard- ing a new downtown library and funding for public art - will likely affect your community in some capacity. It should come as no surprise that we're encouraging you to -vote. It's one- of your most basic right as an American citizen. You can turn back to page 1A for a guide on everything you'll need to know before you go to the polls. 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Officers did not find any other fixures that appeared broken and there are currently no suspects. Research Building 01 WHEN: Friday at about 9:35 a.m. WHAT: Platinum wire was reportedly missing from a piece of equipment, University Police reported. The wire was allegedly taken between Oct. 30 and Nov. 2. Smoke and It's a sign mirrors WHERE: 600 Block Oxford WHEN: Saturday at about WHERE: School of Public 2:20 a.m. Health WHAT: A suspect was seen WHEN: Friday at 5:40 p.m. carrying an Oxford Housing WHAT: A caller informed sign into the backyard of a police of a smoky smell random house, University emanating from the Public Police reported. After Health Building, University further investigation, the Police reported. No source suspect and the sign are still was discovered, missing. WHAT: Georgetown University Prof. Kathleen McNamara will speak on the viability of the European Union amid the financial crisis. Admission to the event is free. WHO: Center for European Studies WHEN: Today at 4 p.m. WHERE: School of Social Work Building Potluck and critique WHAT: Ann Arbor Botanical Society members will hold a potluck and critique ofthe botanical gardens and AABS trees. WHO: Matthaei Botanical Gardens WHEN: Today at 6 p.m. WHERE: Matthaei Botanical Gardens WHAT: Pledge to fast from sunrise to sunset and help raise money for Forgotten Harvest, a nonprofit that collects leftover food to feed those in need. WHO: Muslim Students' Association WHEN: Today from 4:45 p.m. to 8 P.m. WHERE: Rackham Graduate School, 4th floot See the stars WHAT: The public is invited to view the sky through the Fitz telescope, weather permitting. Participants must be able to climb stairs. WHO: Department of Astronomy WHEN: Tonight at 7 p.m. WHERE: Detroit Observatory, on Observatory and Ann streets THE _HIG O SHUDKNO OA 1Spike TY, a men's interest television channel, is offering a $10 million reward for irrefutable proof of Bigfoot's existence, the Huffington Post reported. The prize is insured, but it's notcyet clear whether Bigfoot must be found dead or alive. 2Junior quarterback Devin Gardner scored three times in Michigan's 35-13 win, while Denard watched from the sidelines. >FOR MORE, SEE SPORTSMONDAY, INSIDE 3 A Polish casket manufacturer has gained significiant attention for using topless modelsato advertise its coffins, MSNBC reported. The risque photos, which appear in a bonus calendar gift, have angered the Catholic Church. 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