The week in photos: Jan 21–27, 2025

The curved blue form of the Wharton Center for Performing Arts rises up like a glacier on MSU’s snowy landscape. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A section of MSU’s nearly 60 miles of roads, almost 20 miles of bike lanes and more than 120 miles of crisscrossing pedestrian walkways and sidewalks stands out clearly against white fields of snow on a winter day, showcasing the many ways Spartans traverse campus. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Spartans line up to enter busses at the MSU-CATA Transportation Center. Students, faculty, staff and visitors can ride Capital Area Transportation Authority, or CATA, bus routes numbered 30-39 on campus without paying a fare. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A 3D-printed Spartan helmet is nestled in the snow outside Cowles House, the traditional home of MSU’s president and the oldest standing building on campus. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Michigan State forward Tanner Kelly celebrates with the crowd after scoring the Spartan’s first goal of the game against Minnesota on Jan. 24 in Munn Ice Arena. Photo by Gregory Kohuth.

Karsen Dorwart, Michigan State forward, brings the puck up ice against the Minnesota defense during their Jan. 24 game. The Spartans achieved a 9-3 victory, becoming the first college hockey team to reach 20 wins this season. Photo by Gregory Kohuth.

Amber hues glow through layers of fallen leaves nestled in the window grates of the Grand River parking ramp. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

While footprints and snow angels are common sights across winter landscapes, only at MSU can you come across a Spartan helmet imprinted in the snow. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Accumulating snow adds epaulets to adorn The Spartan on a winter day. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A friendly squirrel goes out on a limb to say hello from a campus tree branch. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.