When her support system broke down here in Michigan, ... she was faced with some tough decisions.

The petition is in no way signing away to one particular mascot. The petition is only to show support for getting a mascot. We are trying to get at least half of the student body [to sign] so that we can show the alumni and the Board of Managers that there is a want on campus.

We couldn't have done without the support of LTCC and Barton and I'd really like to be able to offer it again up there in the spring.

I still support the boards decision (to opt out),

During the fourth quarter we successfully increased production in our existing factories as well as our newer operations to support strong demand in several end markets, including wireless communications and consumer electronics. Our leadership in wafer bumping, wafer level processing, flip chip, 3D packaging and other advanced package and test solutions has created what we believe is a strong pipeline of business. We are focused on optimizing our business opportunities, leveraging our strategic alliance with IBM, and laying the groundwork for expansion in Singapore and China.

He's extremely concerned about public support.