The week in photos: August 26–September 2, 2024

The seal of Michigan State University is proudly displayed above the entrance to Linton Hall, one of the oldest buildings on campus. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Peeking out from the arch of the Marshall-Adams Hall entrance reveals a timeless view of an early autumn day on campus. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Students depart from classes in Olds Hall after a long day of learning. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

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A planter filled with green and white is perfectly dressed for game day as it welcomes passersby on the bridge near Spartan Stadium. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The Spartan Marching Band brings talent, power and a sense of tradition to the field as they perform their first halftime show of the season. Photo by Nick Schrader.

The Spartan gazes out at campus, watching over students as they embrace the new semester head-on. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Sparty takes the field at the first football game of the year on Aug. 30. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Spartan Stadium becomes a world of its own on game day. Photo by Nick Schrader.

With new Head Coach Jonathan Smith making his debut, a standard of victory was set for the rest of the season, with the Spartans winning 16-10 against Florida Atlantic. With a little luck and a lot of Spartan Spirit, the team will start a streak next week as they hit the road to face Maryland on Sept. 7. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The Strolling Spartans join MSU President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., and family at a tailgate before the Aug. 30 football game. The small pep band, which consists of MSU Alumni Band members, brings music and cheer to campus before every home football game. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.