The week in photos: August 5–11, 2024

Early morning sunlight illuminates the path across the Beal Street Bridge to The Spartan. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A sunbeam makes its way across the sculpture garden at the MSU Broad Art Museum. To kick off the fall semester, the museum will host a Fall Opening Party on Sep. 13. All ages are invited to explore the museum’s newest exhibitions while enjoying food, music, special guests, artmaking activities and more. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The sun rises to sit atop a flagpole in Hannah Plaza on a cloudless day. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

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A classic MSU lantern gives off a faint glow as dawn breaks on campus. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

New shelves eagerly wait to be filled with books and media on the third floor of the MSU Main Library. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Golden sunlight illuminates the ornamental molding atop Marshall-Adams Hall. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The first light of early morning flickers through gaps in trees near Mason-Abbot Hall, signaling the beginning of a new day on campus. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Erickson Hall reflects in the mirror-like surface of the Red Cedar River. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Snyder-Phillips Hall peeks out from among shadows as the sun rises. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.