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Fleischer: disarmament has begun

Air raid sirens sounded in Baghdad and the anti-aircraft guns fired shortly after 9:30 p.m. eastern time.The word from the White House via spokesman Ari Fleischer was that "The opening stages of the disarmament of the Iraqi regime have begun."President George W.

NEWS

Kryza: 'Chicago', 'Hours' to vie for Oscar supremacy

 Roll out the red carpet and get ready for some bed sores because the Academy Awards, one of the most prestigious (and longest) award ceremony known to man, is scheduled for Sunday night.This years' nominees are quite the grab bag, ranging from musicals, historical epics, fantasies, indies and off-the-wall satire.

MSU

'U' voting is made easy by Internet

ASMSU is urging students to vote in today's election. Here's a look at what's on the ballot and how to make your voice heard. How to vote ASMSU Student Assembly Chairperson Matt Weingarden said the one-day voting process will be quick for students. "It's going to be like boom, boom, boom, excitement, excitement, excitement," he said. The voting process begins at 7 a.m.

FEATURES

Sights and sounds of a world at war

In times of war, few aspects of society remain untouched. From music to movies to prime-time news, the way we view life and how we express ourselves undergo dramatic changes. The evolution of music into a form of political expression was solidified in the Vietnam War era, as artists took up their instruments to inspire and motivate. News coverage of conflict has come a long way from the spotty radio broadcasts of the 1940s, the body counts on the nightly news during the 1960s to the video-gamelike broadcasts during the first Gulf War. As Bush's 48-hour deadline looms ever larger on the horizon, our senses are flooded with sights and sounds of the changing world around us. Thirty-four years ago, musicians, artists, pop culture icons and concerned citizens gathered on a farm in rural New York to speak out against war and promote peace through music.

ICE HOCKEY

Radunske gets passing grade; Lalonde out 4 weeks

After sophomore forward Brock Radunske scored his first career hat trick Friday night, he jokingly said he had the puck on his stick so much because his linemates had owed him a couple passes. It was a valid point. Radunske, a 6-foot-4, 203-pounder, has been the MSU hockey team's most dangerous play-maker during the last month.

FEATURES

Nintendo goes high-tech with new Game Boy

There's a saying on "Good things come in small packages." Although that's not always true, Nintendo makes it certain this time around with its newly redesigned Game Boy Advance SP, which launches in North America Sunday. No bigger than a folded dollar bill when closed (though it is 1 inch thicker), this little gizmo is truly a tiny work of art. Not only does the SP make it the first truly portable Game Boy because of its compact size thanks to a flip-screen design, but Nintendo has also thrown in a number of other new features that really make it "shine" above anything the company - or its competitors has put out before. People can now slip the SP into a pocket and take it anywhere without scratching the screen.

SPORTS

Rogers runs a 4.26 40-yard dash for NFL scouts

With his blazing speed, wide receiver Charles Rogers more than likely cemented his place as a top-three pick in next month's NFL Draft.The Saginaw native was clocked at 4.26 in the 40-yard-dash, and registered a 37" vertical leap."I felt like it was another Saturday afternoon in Spartan Stadium," Rogers said.

SPORTS

Spartans 1 of 6 Big Ten teams in tourney

The NCAA Tournament is once again crowded with Big Ten contenders as more than half of the conference received invitations to the Big Dance. For the second straight year, six squads - Purdue, Ohio State, Penn State, Minnesota, Illinois and MSU - found themselves on the board as the NCAA selection committee unveiled brackets on Sunday.

MSU

Protesters to assist couple's dorm move

Supporters of domestic partner benefits for same-sex student couples plan to gather today to help graduate student domestic partners Rebecca Linz and Carolyn O'Laughlin move out of their residence hall quarters.O'Laughlin resigned from her position as assistant residence hall director Monday after supervisors said her partner was not allowed to live with her.

NEWS

Kuwaitis worry for families at home

As the hours separating the nation from war dwindle, some MSU international students are fearing for the safety of loved ones at home. "I'm worried because we are in the middle of a conflict and some of the Kuwaitis are worried Saddam might attack them," said Khaled Al-Fraih, a computer science sophomore, who has many friends and family remaining in Kuwait.

MICHIGAN

State Senate decides to support Bush's plans

A state Senate resolution supporting President Bush's unilateral military action against Iraq passed Tuesday, but was met with considerable resistance from Democrats.All 21 Republicans in the Senate supported the resolution while 11 Democrats voted against it.Sen.

NEWS

NCAA Tournaments will continue despite conflict

From staff reports Even if the United States engages in war on the eve of college basketball's most anticipated events, the games will continue as planned, officials said Tuesday. NCAA President Miles Brand said in a statement late Monday the Division I men's and women's basketball championships could be postponed if U.S.