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NEWS

Building own computer easy, rewarding

Ever wondered how to build a computer? It's not that hard. Building a personal computer is neither a dork's pastime or too complicated.With the proper understanding of technical jargon and some good sources to find parts from, anyone can do it.Building a PC can save money and be a rewarding experience."I've built several computers for different family members," said computer engineering junior Royce Cole.

BASKETBALL

Spartans 3-1 with latest lineup

Patrick Walters
February 4, 2003

In the thick of the Big Ten season, the MSU men's basketball team finds itself living an anomaly - downtime during conference play. The Spartans (12-8 overall, 4-4 Big Ten) knocked off two ranked opponents (now-unranked Indiana and No.

COMMENTARY

Holland wrestles with allowance of Mexican ID

Producing white-out conditions, the lake-effect snow persists in its steady slant, rendering what appear to be historic landmarks - schools, businesses and a small number of pedestrians indiscernible from one another.

MSU

Trustee's ring back on eBay

The ring has returned. Angelo DiMeo, the Lansing jeweler who tried to auction two bowl game rings belonging to MSU Trustee Joel Ferguson, has placed one of them back up for sale on the Internet auction site eBay. DiMeo is now asking $1,999 for a 1990 gold John Hancock Bowl ring formerly owned by Ferguson.

FEATURES

'Biker Boyz' not worth your money

Collaborations are an interesting topic in music. Sometimes they can be a dimensional can opener which takes music to places never thought possible - other times it sounds just like the new soundtrack for the crotch-rocket blockbuster "Biker Boyz." With tracks by big names such as Ja Rule, Metallica and Redman, one might expect a more solid effort on some commercial pop level. Instead, a combination of R&B, metal, electronic, hip-hop and rap creates an album which often sounds misguided and noisy. Metallica rears its other face with an interesting collaboration with Ja Rule and Swizz Beatz.

MSU

Security in question after dorm incident

Eric Morath
February 4, 2003

The early closing of Case Hall may only be a temporary measure to assess dorm security following an attempted armed robbery Thursday, officials said.As of Sunday, night receptionists will go on duty at 9 p.m.

NEWS

Matter of war

Sarah Frank
February 4, 2003

Melanie Grooms always wondered if she could be "that type of person who could join the military." "I can't picture myself doing something like that," the general management senior said.

ICE HOCKEY

Maloney playing 'possessed'

James Jahnke
February 4, 2003

Nobody on the MSU hockey team has played with more intensity since the semester break than senior left wing Brian Maloney. Overall, the 6-foot-1, 207-pounder has skated faster, hit harder and forechecked more fiercely and consistently than any of his counterparts.

NEWS

Student balances possible deployment with school

For the past month, Mark St. Louis has been gearing up for what might be ahead. He spent three days last week at Fort Custer in Augusta, Mich., joining in Michigan Army National Guard mobilization exercises in preparation for possible wartime service.

COMMENTARY

Beyond safe

Welcome to the real world - and we're not talking about the MTV supposed reality program. This is the place were life is usually safe and peaceful while the threat of danger sometimes lurks around the corners.

MICHIGAN

President resigns after scandal

Brian Charlton
February 4, 2003

Capital Area United Way President Bob Berning resigned Monday as the Board of Directors voted to change leadership in the aftermath of the $1.88 million embezzlement scandal."The board of directors voted to accept Bob Berning's resignation," Board Chairman Tom Chirgwin said.

MICHIGAN

School board talks budget

"We are meeting to figure out where we go from here," she said. The closing of Spartan Village Elementary School, eliminating the East Lansing high school alternative program and the restructuring of the district will be discussed at 7 p.m.

COMMENTARY

Shady source

MSU Internet use has been increasing with 1.817 billion megabytes of Internet traffic used last year compared to 38 million megabytes used in the 1997-98 fiscal year.