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Michigan same-sex couples in legal limbo as appeal heads to higher court

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

March 23, 2014

After about two weeks of deliberation, U.S. District Judge Bernard Friedman ruled on Friday that Michigan’s ban on gay marriage was unconstitutional. Attorney General Bill Schuette filled a temporary stay to prevent the ruling from going into effect until an appeal is filed. The stay was granted by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Saturday afternoon and will be in effect until Wednesday.

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Shelbyville resident arraigned in connection with two East Lansing robberies

Geoff Preston

March 21, 2014

Shelbyville, Mich., resident Isaac John Peterson was arraigned in East Lansing District 54-B court on March 20 in connection with two robberies that occurred in January, according to a statement from the city of East Lansing.

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Culture shock

Lauren Gibbons  and  Celeste Bott

March 21, 2014

Unassuming by day, a party by night. At least, that’s how the legend goes.Established in 1968, Cedar Village was built as a way to bring students together.

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Suspect charged with open murder in death of Dominique Nolff

Simon Schuster

March 20, 2014

Although a judge implied his responsibility for the murder of MSU student Dominique Nolff, Grand Rapids resident Marquay McCoy denied any involvement in court.

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Trafficking bills pass through state house

Derek Gartee

March 20, 2014

The Michigan house representatives passed a package of bills on Wednesday targeting human trafficking.

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Grand Rapids resident Marquay McCoy charged for murder of Dominique Nolff

Simon Schuster

March 20, 2014

Grand Rapids resident Marquay McCoy has been formally charged with open murder in the Jan. 20 killing of MSU student Dominique Nolff.

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Suspect in Dominique Nolff shooting to be arraigned this afternoon

Geoff Preston

March 20, 2014

A suspect in the fatal shooting of MSU student Dominique Nolff is being arraigned today in 54B district court according to a statement released by the city of East Lansing. 19-year-old Marqua McCoy of Grand Rapids will be charged and arraigned by video at 4:30 p.m.

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CATA begins five-day charrettes for rapid transit idea

Sara Konkel

March 19, 2014

In the process of designing the new Bus Rapid Transit system running between Lansing and East Lansing, Capital Area Transit Authority officials reached out to the public to hear their design plans.

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Female student allegedly sexually assaulted in Williams Hall

Geoff Preston

March 19, 2014

A 19-year-old female student was allegedly sexually assaulted between 8:30 and 8:45 p.m. on Monday in Williams Hall, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

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Venezuelan students worry for their families during turmoil back home

Rafael López Aguilar

March 19, 2014

For mechanical engineering freshman Andres Garcia, the worry whether his family in Venezuela will be able to make a simple trip to the grocery store is a constant one. Inflation in Venezuela has made even basic groceries an unusual expense, and the increasing crime rate also has caused constant tension in the country.

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CATA officials talk bus rapid transit plan at council meeting

Juliana Moxley

March 18, 2014

With the potential development of a rapid transit system on the Michigan and Grand River avenues corridor, Capital Area Transportation Authority, or CATA, representatives hope the change could minimize travel time from East Lansing to downtown Lansing.

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Former student could face 45 days in jail for shaking stop sign

Geoff Preston

March 18, 2014

For many of the nearly 30 students arrested following the civil disturbance in Cedar Village the night of MSU football's Big Ten Championship game, the nightmare of being arrested has yielded few legal consequences.The number of students who can't make that claim, however, is growing.

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Research group discovers new fingerprint matching technology

Sara Konkel

March 18, 2014

Improved security in border crossing, law enforcement and many government background-check programs could potentially be attributed to a new technology developed by a group of MSU computer scientists.

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One tough family

Erin Gray

March 18, 2014

MSU Women’s Rugby is more than just a team, it’s a family.? Young women from a cross campus join together to play the sport that they love with the people they love even more.

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Students protest law requiring insurance rider for abortions

Olivia Dimmer

March 18, 2014

MSU students, professors and Lansing-area residents protested on the steps of the Capitol Tuesday against a new law that requires women to purchase an additional rider if they want abortion procedures covered by insurance.

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BYOB law allows patrons to bring wine to restaurants

Sara Konkel

March 17, 2014

Don’t be surprised if you’re out to dinner and see someone casually pull a bottle of wine out of his or her bag and start drinking it.House Bill 5046 went into effect March 14 giving bars and restaurants with liquor licenses the option of allowing their customers to bring their own wine.

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City could consider ordinance that grants Grand River development

Juliana Moxley

March 17, 2014

A new ordinance could allow property owners to increase the height of their buildings in the district on Grand River Avenue near the Michigan Avenue split. JM

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Ukranian students reflect on Crimean crisis

Michael Kransz

March 17, 2014

There are no yellow school buses in Kharkiv, Ukraine.Instead, the children travel downtown using sidewalks and public transportation, and amid tense political demonstrations sometimes erupting in brawls and shootings, the schools shut down.

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E. Lansing residents encouraged to report illegal solicitors

Juliana Moxley

March 16, 2014

As the spring season rolls around in East Lansing, some residents might have some unexpected solicitors at their door.

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Abortion rider took effect this Thursday

Juliana Moxley

March 13, 2014

Under the new law, women who are looking to have an abortion now have to pay for the procedure on their own.