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MICHIGAN

Seasonal flu appears later this year

Although much of the country has focused its attention during the previous year on combating and preventing the H1N1 influenza virus, it is this time of year when a common variant of the flu makes its appearance.

MICHIGAN

Web voter registration debated

Students attending college away from their hometown might have a more convenient way to register to vote if a bill passed by the Michigan House of Representatives in December is approved by the Senate.

MICHIGAN

Ingham County launches new alert system

In case of emergency, check your cell phone. Ingham County is offering an emergency alert system, called Nixle, which can alert anyone signed up for the service of community events or emergencies in the area via e-mail or cell phone.

MSU

Campus celebrations continue

Students across the nation will join together to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. this Monday, but for MSU, the celebrations are nothing new.

MSU

COGS looks to handle cuts, grad health care

MSU’s graduate student government will continue to address cuts to about 20 graduate programs and specializations, as well as health care issues affecting graduate and professional students this semester, officials said.

MICHIGAN

ELPD turn to 1940s design for new duds

A new year marks a new look for the East Lansing Police Department. Effective Jan. 1, officers with the department began sporting new uniforms, trading the usual light blue outfits for new dark blue slacks and shirts made from microfibers.