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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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Amateur Radio Club operates the waves

Michael Kransz

March 23, 2014

For most, radio is a way of listening to tunes, newscasts and eccentric personalities, for others, it’s a conversation.

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RCAH students bring middle schoolers to MSU's campus

Ben Stram

March 23, 2014

Education is the goal of the My Brother’s Keeper program, a social group within the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities, or RCAH.

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Masquerade ball brings mystery, entertainment

Olivia Dimmer

March 23, 2014

Students clad in mysterious, colorful masks flocked to the MSU Union ballroom on Friday night for an evening of dancing and masquerade merriment.

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Extra fees necessary for some colleges, officials say

Olivia Dimmer

March 23, 2014

In terms of MSU tuition and fees, not all majors are created equally. In addition to university-standard tuition rates charged per credit, some students in technology and science-intensive majors are slapped with an additional fee per semester — which can be anywhere from $50 to upwards of $500.

NEWS

Ingham County Clerk issues marriage licenses following same-sex marriage ruling, appeals court issues stay

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

March 22, 2014

The Ingham County Courthouse in Mason opened its doors to a line of same-sex couples on Saturday, issuing each one their marriage license.

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Fresh off the runway

Betsy Agosta

March 21, 2014

Every year, preparing the most avant-garde garments for the

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.

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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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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.

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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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"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.

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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.

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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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Chess club gives students chance to challenge, acquire new skills

Ben Stram

March 19, 2014

After a stressful week, many students resort to games to take their mind off anxiety.

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ASMSU town hall meeting doesn't bring desired student turnout

Olivia Dimmer  and  Meagan Beck

March 19, 2014

ASMSU’s attempt at holding its first ever campus-wide town hall meetings fell flat Wednesday as students showed little to no interest in learning about their undergraduate student government and what it does.

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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.