The week in photos: Feb. 4-10, 2025

MSU students, administrators and members of the community came together to hold a ribbon cutting to officially celebrate the opening of MSU’s new Multicultural Center. A project 50 years in the making, the center will foster dialogue and serve as a cultural hub for campus by hosting various events, workshops and social activities as well as by providing a platform for engagement, collaboration and learning. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

During the Feb. 8 basketball game against the University of Oregon, MSU President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., joined the 2000 MSU men’s basketball team on the court at halftime to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their championship season. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A flock of ducks line the banks of the Red Cedar on a chilly winter day. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Students attending the Feb. 7 hockey game against the University of Michigan are captivated as they watch the Spartans face off against the Wolverines. Though the Spartans didn’t secure the win at home in Munn Ice Arena, they managed an impressive 6-1 victory the following day against U-M at Little Caesars Arena. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Hockey fans bring stuffed animals to toss during the MSU vs. U-M hockey game at Munn Ice Arena on Feb 7. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Dozens of players appear to fill the rink as an entire hockey game between MSU and Minnesota is captured in a single image. Photo by Nick Schrader and Anthony Siciliano.

Members of the Izzone hold up newspapers with the front page reading “Beat Oregon” at the Feb. 8 men’s basketball game. The Izzone’s encouragement seemed to do the trick, as MSU achieved an 86-74 victory against Oregon and secured Head Coach Tom Izzo his 353rd career Big Ten Conference win, tying former Indiana coach Bob Knight for the most in conference history. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Students perform a rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” to commemorate Black History Month at the Feb. 8 men’s basketball game. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

MSU students, administrators and members of the community came together to hold a ribbon cutting to officially celebrate the opening of MSU’s new Multicultural Center. A project 50 years in the making, the center will foster dialogue and serve as a cultural hub for campus by hosting various events, workshops and social activities as well as by providing a platform for engagement, collaboration and learning. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.