The week in photos: Nov. 13–19, 2023

Spartans, no matter what challenges lie ahead, know that the MSU community will be here for you. We’re stronger together, and when you’re a Spartan, you’re always part of something bigger. Photo by Nick Schrader.

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As it chimes throughout the day, Beaumont Tower not only keeps time, but serves as a reminder of the care that Spartans feel toward each other and our community. The campus icon was originally conceived by John Beaumont, class of 1882, as a memorial to College Hall, the first building and original classroom on MSU’s campus. During the tower’s cornerstone-laying ceremony, John Beaumont included the 1882 commencement program, giving Beaumont Tower a strong foundation built on the memory of his time at MSU. Photo by Nick Schrader.

Spartans crossing the bridge near the MSU Library can admire a stunning view of the Red Cedar, but a view from above reveals another beautiful perspective — the crisscrossing lines and paths that connect each part of campus to another. Photo by Garret Morgan.

A quartet of skulls sits on a miniature table as part of an ofrenda, or offering, in the RCAH LookOut Gallery. In celebration of Dia de los Muertos, the gallery collaborated with Michigan State University’s Chicanx/Latinx Association to present “A Time to Remember and Honor,” showcasing ofrendas and artwork created by artist Alynn Guerra, on display through Dec. 15. Photo by Nick Schrader.

A fisher, dreaming of schools of fish in the water below, tests his luck along the banks of the Red Cedar. Photo by Nick Schrader.

Students enjoy a peaceful meal in the Gallery at Snyder-Phillips. While there are plenty of dining options on campus, few can boast a view of one of campus’s true hidden gems — the RCAH LookOut Gallery, an art gallery showcasing unique and thoughtful art and exhibits, located on the second floor of Snyder-Phillips Hall in the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities. The LookOut Gallery is free to visitors Monday through Friday from noon to 3 p.m. Photo by Nick Schrader.

There’s no better feeling than coming together with fellow Spartans to create something greater than what can be accomplished alone. For the Symphony Orchestra, one such feat is the upcoming concert “Radiant Romanticism,” which will bring Brahms’ “Symphony No. 2” and Dvořák’s “Othello Overture” to life in the Fairchild Theatre on Dec. 1. Photo by Nick Schrader.

The MSU Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Assistant Director of Orchestras Katherine Kilburn conducting the ensemble, producing beautiful music and a community of players with a strong sense of purpose. Photo by Nick Schrader.

As students made final preparations for midterms last week and begin to study for upcoming finals, many students find there’s no better motivation than to team up with a fellow Spartan to tackle study guides, papers and projects. Photo by Nick Schrader.

A group of students put their heads together to solve complex problems during a study session in the STEM Teaching and Learning Facility. Photo by Nick Schrader.