Virus infects DTN network

For students living in apartments owned by DTN Management, logging onto the Internet has been anything but easy.DTN-owned properties were no exception to one of the latest computer viruses to hit the nation - the Msblast worm, also known as "blaster." On Tuesday, it caused a complete shutdown of DTN's computer network, affecting about 14 complexes and 1,200 students. The virus had slowed down the MSU campus computer network, which is still experiencing minor problems.

Mich. Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off Sept. 15

Michigan Hispanic Heritage Month will take place from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, according to Gov. Jennifer Granholm and the Michigan Legislature.

Alien Ant Farm fails to impress on 'truANT'

Believe it or not, a little violin, organ and trumpet music makes its way onto Alien Ant Farm's latest album, "truANT." Although not entirely awful, the variety in instrumentals isn't enough to save the album from mediocrity.

Tigers nearing wrong history

Lend me your ears, baseball fans - your hometown team is about to make history.It's definitely not in the way most people would find anything to cheer about, but with the Tigers, I'm sure you've learned to take what you can get.Yes, I'm talking about the losingest season in modern baseball history.

Returning Smoker, team look to future

The swagger is gone and the expectations went with it.So is his favorite target and his pristine image.As well as the complete coaching staff, his two top running backs and his whole comfort zone.The passing records seem a forgone conclusion, but for MSU quarterback Jeff Smoker, there is so much more to prove.What's real is the nervous twitch of his eye and a no-name receiving corps that could easily let him down.As Smoker addressed reporters for the second time since being reinstated to the football team, he tried to emphasize that he was concentrating only on this week's game.When the Spartans take the field against Western Michigan at 3:40 p.m.

Police briefs 08/27/03

Police adjust to cutbacks

The budget crunch impacting nearly all university departments this fall is forcing the MSU Department of Police and Public Safety to condense its campus and community outreach programs. Police officials, though, believe the change will help maximize attendance and the effectiveness of programs. The department offers programs each year to campus groups, community organizations and dormitory floors on such topics as alcohol responsibility and personal safety.

'Godfrey' stands test of time as quintessential screwball comedy

Screwball comedies have long disappeared, along with pencil-thin mustaches and families gathered around a radio for home entertainment. Today's movie-going public should make an effort to watch these classics.

West Nile concern lessens

With his sandals off and his backpack propped like a pillow under his head near the Red Cedar River Monday evening, Dan Peltier risked a West Nile infection.

Student faces SARS scare

Patcharaporn "Nok" Buranakul's flight back to Michigan was easier than her flight home to Thailand. Buranakul, a teaching as a second language graduate student, boarded her plane home to Bangkok in May during the height of the SARS epidemic. Armed with a face mask, she returned to a now quiet city.

Reciptions for minority students all this week

Welcome receptions for students of color are taking place this week. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

Mass destruction deals with people, not high-tech weapons

I saw an interesting cartoon the other day that had a soldier facing a large group of angry Iraqis. Both he and the group were armed, and the soldier was saying to himself, "Well, I've found the weapons of mass destruction!" It really got me thinking about our single-minded focus on large-scale bombs and biological devices.

The Fear of the Freshman Fifteen

You've heard the horror stories. Normal teenagers - good citizens from regular, everyday towns - move away to college and pack on pound after pound until they get so big, they are no longer able to fit onto their twin extra-long sized bed

MIDDAY UPDATE: Hundreds turn out for MSU Playmates' autographs

Three of the four MSU students featured in the October issue of Playboy's "Girls of the Big Ten" edition spent today autographing copies of the issue today at Community Newscenters in Frandor Shopping Center and Big Ten Party Stores East, 1108 E.

Theatre Department open house kicks off fall season

The crowd was anxiously buzzing with noise and energy as it waited for the opening of The MSU Department of Theatre's Open House Monday night in the Arena Theater.

Young's 'Greendale' a surprisingly potent concept album

Listening to Neil Young & Crazy Horse's "Greendale" is a unique experience in that it does something many modern, commercialized CDs cannot - it transports the listeners to the musician's world and makes them develop an affinity for the work. Though long-winded at times, listening to "Greendale" is essentially like watching a good movie: detailed, with complex plots, characters and supporting roles. Most of the tracks fly by, even though six of the songs are longer than 7 minutes, with three coming in at a whopping 10-plus minutes.

MIDDAY UPDATE: Student who filed false police report pleads guilty to misdemenaor

The MSU student who said she was sexually assaulted in East Lansing last month has pleaded guilty to filing a false police report.Jenna King, 19, could face a maximum penalty of 93 days in jail and $500 in fines when she is sentenced on Sept.

More shops to open at Chandler Crossing

East Lansing residents who live miles from downtown will soon be able to enjoy the services of a Laundromat, grocery store and many other businesses just around the corner. The Chandler Crossing Retail Center, 16800 S.

ASMSU to recruit more

ASMSU is busy making new plans for the fall semester, despite a debilitating computer virus. The viruses affected computers campus-wide and ASMSU's weren't safe from the worm."All of our computers have been hit," Student Assembly Chairperson Missy Kushlak said.

Spartans' depth chart released

Tyrell Dortch has seen plenty of adversity in the past two seasons, but MSU football head coach John L.