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MICHIGAN

Expert: January was most frigid month in 15 years

The first two days of February have been a winter heat wave, but last month was the coldest January in recent history. William Marino, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service station in Grand Rapids, said last month was the coldest January in 15 years and snowiest since 2005.

MICHIGAN

Outbreak linked to peanut butter

The nationwide outbreak of salmonella has reached Ingham County, local health officials said Friday. Laboratory tests confirmed that one of two salmonella cases reported in the county Jan. 21 is tied to a nationwide outbreak caused by tainted peanut butter products.

MSU

MSU celebrates Darwin's 200th

As February began, MSU kicked off a monthlong 200th birthday party for famed biologist Charles Darwin. The university will host events throughout the month to commemorate Darwin’s work involving evolution.

NEWS

Police Brief 01/30/09

A Charlotte man’s jeans and boxer shorts were stolen Tuesday afternoon from a South Hubbard Hall washing machine, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

MSU

Vying for veggies

MSU is turning a darker shade of green. It’s not because of energy-efficient light bulbs shining in the Brody Complex. It’s not because of recycling receptacles that line the sidewalk near Adams Field. And it’s not because of the Smart Car that occasionally rolls down Farm Lane. MSU is getting greener in its diet, thanks to a continuing increase of vegetarians and vegans on campus.

MSU

RHA president gives final address

MSU Residence Halls Association president Mark Dobson gave his third and final State of the Organization address Wednesday night, calling for positive change. Dobson, who will step down in April, said RHA can always strive to do better.

MSU

Vegas Night turns Breslin into a casino

Students looking to gamble this weekend won’t need to leave the East Lansing city limits to visit a casino. The Hospitality Association of the School of Hospitality Business is bringing Vegas Night to Breslin Center tonight.

MSU

Disabled vets to get free education

Paying for school no longer will be a concern for disabled Michigan veterans if they take advantage of a new MSU tuition assistance program. MSU’s Disabled Veterans Assistance Program, which was unveiled Thursday and will begin next fall, will cover all education-related costs for disabled veterans, including tuition, fees, books and room and board.

NEWS

Getting into the swing of things

Where there was once desolate solitude on the Forest Akers East Golf Course, there is now the sound of hope. The ping of titanium drivers and crack of soundly struck irons is audible from the course’s new heated, covered driving range, reminding golfers of the promise of spring days spent on the links.