November 08, 2007 (vol. 118, iss. 46)

…Wolverines anonymous You've probably never heard of these three, but they're the key to a successful start to the John Beilein era. Tipoff 2007 N U E EH N YE j EIT1111IA FEM Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, November 8, 2007 michigandaily.com ENV1RONMENTALE A degree Ingreen at engin school New masters program to teach sustainable engineering By LISA PAUL For the Daily Next fall, students will be able to get a dual masters degree that will comb...…

… I 2A - Thursday, November 8, 21407 ISRAEL AWARENESS DAY The real animal house A pair of black bears once called campus home. From 1930 until 1963, a col- lection of creatures - including two bears - called the University Museum's Zoological Park home. The park sat on a small plot of land in what was then a courtyard between the two wings of the University Museums Building fac- ing Wasbtenaw Avenue, directly across the street from where th...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, November 8, 2007 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS PRIMARY From page LANSING Senate votes to The state might also kill service tax political par es or nomi As expected, the Michigan Sen- instead. Prim ate voted 23-15 yesterday to repeal broader parti a much-maligned tax on services Michigan such as business consulting, tan- Chairman S ning and graphic design before it terday he sti takes effect Dec. 1. primary...…

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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, November 8, 2007 - 5A Smiles all around for Chris Graham By KEVIN WRIGHT Daily Sports Editor Standinginthe hallway outside of the Crisler Arena media room, line- backer Chris Graham smiled as he recalled the hit he put on Michigan State running back Javon Ringer in the first half of Saturday's 28-24 win in East Lansing. "I was making sure he didn't turn around and hit the 'L' button (a juke m...…

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… I 8A - Thursday, November 8, 2007 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Showtime for Borseth Ball' as ichigan opens season Third line excels on ice for Blue 0 By ANTHONY OLIVEIRA Daily Sports Writer Ladies and gentlemen, your attention please. Borseth Basketball is about to begin. As the eighth coach in the 35- year history of Michigan women's basketball, Kevin Borseth will lead the Wolverines into their season premiere against Akron S...…

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… E 4B - Thursday, November 8, 2007 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com INTERNET TV From page 1B from CBS and other smaller outlets. Joost's interface is quick and eye-catching, but its content leaves something to be desired. I try and catch up on the last two weeks of "Kid Nation," but I have to abandon the program when I realize the most recent episode is only available on CBS's own inadver- tently-Joost-killing website. DAY 5: I have b...…

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…w V U V V w w V w w- -- -W --IV W 0 v w w w w w 4 Thursday, November 8, 2007 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, November 8, 2007 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Emerging from teshadow.,-s, This year's Michigan squad isn't a cast of also-rans, but it's not exactly full of household names. The Wolverines will need production from some unlikely places. Here are three returning players who could make an impact ...…