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Gholston suspended for one game by Big Ten

Sophomore defensive end William Gholston is suspended for one game for violating the Big Ten Sportslike Conduct Agreement during MSU’s 28-14 win over Michigan, the Big Ten announced Thursday. Gholston will miss Saturday’s game against No. 4 Wisconsin.

Matt Hallowell ·
NEWS

Welding a warrior

Every once in a while, scrap metal artist Tom Sheerin stops what he is working on and a blank look overcomes his face as he stares in thought at his latest challenge — creating a Sparty statue made out of recycled metal for the MSU Homecoming Parade.

NEWS

Secretary of State moves business online

For many Michigan residents and MSU students, the average experience at any one of the 131 Secretary of State, or SOS, branches consists of long, winding lines and several hours of waiting to complete routine transactions.

NEWS

MSU Board of Trustees to vote on renovations

Millions of dollars worth of updates and renovations to campus cafeterias could continue next year if the MSU Board of Trustees votes to authorize a May construction start for upgrades to Shaw Hall’s cafeteria at its Friday meeting.

NEWS

LBGT bills pass Senate committee

A bill that would strip public institutions’, including MSU, right to offer benefits to employees in same-sex partnerships was passed by a Senate committee Wednesday and is one vote from passing the legislature.

MSU

Expo educates men on fitness, health

Finance freshman Alexander Fyolek didn’t plan to attend the Men’s Health, Wellness & Fitness Expo on Wednesday, but when the rain forced him into the Union, he began to check out the different booths.

Julia Nagy ·
MSU

Flash mob begins protest against coal plant

Yesterday afternoon, about 60 people danced at the plaza of the Administration Building. Although the dancers began their flash mob on a positive note, the performance took a serious turn when participants put on surgical masks and held up signs with statistics about the danger of coal plants.