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NEWS

Federal judge strikes down Michigan's gay marriage ban

Simon Schuster

March 21, 2014

Michigan’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage was struck down in a federal court ruling on Friday.“The Court finds that the MMA impermissibly discriminates against same-sex couples in violation of the Equal Protection Clause because the provision does not advance any conceivable legitimate state interest,” Judge Bernard Friedman said in a written opinion, echoing rulings of other states.

SPORTS

McClure has shot at third place, Rizqallah falls in consolation round at wrestling championships

Mayara Sanches

March 21, 2014

Senior heavyweight Mike McClure advanced to the quarterfinals in the session two of the NCAA Wrestling Championships Thursday night at the Chesapeke Energy Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., and is set to continue wrestling on Friday evening.

MICHIGAN

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.

MICHIGAN

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.

ICE HOCKEY

Hockey loses in OT in Big Ten tourney, ending season

Robert Bondy

March 20, 2014

It appeared the hockey gods were shining bright on MSU hockey on Thursday night against Ohio State.

MSU

State funding dipped 15 percent in last decade, says official

Kary Askew Garcia

March 20, 2014

David Byelich, director of MSU’s Office of Planning and Budgets, gave a presentation at MSU’s undergraduate student government ASMSU’s Finance Committee meeting Thursday evening.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Amaker and Harvard up next for Spartans

Matt Sheehan

March 20, 2014

SPOKANE, Wash. — The madness of March struck early in Spokane, Wash., as No. 12 Harvard topped No.

COMMENTARY

I thought this was ‘Murica

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

March 20, 2014

My name is Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, and I speak Spanish.Yes, I know many people speak Spanish; the only difference is that Spanish is my native language.

COMMENTARY

Being on campus makes breaking up easier

Emily Jenks

March 20, 2014

Everyone says not to continue dating your high school boyfriend when you go to college.“But we’re in love,” I would protest.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

And So It Begins

Zach Smith

March 20, 2014

SPOKANE, Wash. — It was a night that Adreian Payne could only dream of.He scored a career-high 41 points en route to a 93-78 win against No. 13 seed Delaware in the NCAA Tournament.

MICHIGAN

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.

MICHIGAN

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.

MSU

"The Beehive" brings collective art to MSU

Meagan Beck

March 20, 2014

Three large banners hung down from the ceiling in a large Snyder Hall classroom. Each banner had a unique series of drawings with the theme of environmental and social justice issues.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU up on Delaware at halftime in NCAA Tournament

Zach Smith

March 20, 2014

SPOKANE, Wash., — Adreian Payne scored 23 points as the fourth-seeded MSU men’s basketball team jumped out to a 44-33 lead over Delaware at the half.

MSU

Students celebrate Persian New Year on campus with food, music

Michael Kransz

March 20, 2014

The cuisine, attire, music and decorations at Holmes Dining Hall were distinct from any other typical Thursday dinner.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Spartan women's basketball hoping to find tourney magic

Omari Sankofa II

March 20, 2014

Klarissa Bell hasn't necessarily made great NCAA Tournament memories during her four-year career as a Spartan.

FEATURES

Conference for music educators to last until Saturday afternoon

April Jones

March 20, 2014

The years when kids bought CDs are long gone, and music educators are trying to keep up with the times. MSU College of Music is hosting a national music educators’ conference to explore current trends and ideas within the music industry.

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