The week in photos: March 18–24, 2025

Spectators cheer for the Spartans at the MSU Women’s Club Volleyball’s Red Cedar Invitational. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Tim Potter, sustainable transportation manager for the MSU Bikes Service Center, examines a whimsical sculpture that was donated to the center and built by students. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens’ indoor garden comes alive with colorful plants and interesting sculptures. Beginning April 13, the indoor garden will be open to the public on weekends, 10 a.m–4 p.m., for Butterflies in the Garden, an event that explores the secret world of butterflies and their life cycle. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The MSU Ice Hockey team took to the rink with players and their families to celebrate their second straight Big Ten Tournament crown, defeating Ohio State 4–3 in a double-overtime victory on March 22. Photo courtesy of MSU Athletic Communications.

A member of the MSU Horticulture Gardens prepares for the coming of spring by tending to Silver Falls dichondra seedlings in the Plant and Soil Sciences Building. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The classic story of Cinderella is turned on its head in MSU Opera Theatre’s production of Rossini’s “La Cenerentola,” running March 26-30 in the Fairchild Theatre. Set against a backdrop of the Italian countryside, the opera touches on timeless themes of love, resilience and transformation. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

As the MSU Men’s Basketball team advances to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament, The Spartan dons a jersey to show his support — and of course he’s No. 1. The Spartans face their next tournament matchup on Friday, March 28, squaring off against Ole Miss in Atlanta. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

MSU Women’s Club Volleyball sets the tone at the Red Cedar Invitational on March 22, facing fierce competition from schools across several states. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.