The week in photos: Oct. 9–15, 2023

MSU employees asked questions and got help making their benefit elections at the MSU Benefits Fair, hosted by MSU Human Resources, at the Breslin Student Event Center on Oct. 12. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A classic MSU lantern provides a warm glow to campus just before sunrise. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The blue light of dawn paints the white trim of Linton Hall in an azure hue. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The men’s and women’s basketball teams officially started their seasons at the annual MSU Madness event on Oct. 13. The first game for the men’s team will take place at the Breslin Student Events Center in an exhibition match against Hillsdale College on Oct. 25, and the women’s team will open with an exhibition match against Davenport University on Nov. 2. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The MSU basketball teams were joined at MSU Madness by the Spartan dance and cheer teams, MSU Drumline, the Spartan Marching Band and, of course, lots of fans — all ready to show support for their favorite teams. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.