Taking the Polar Plunge

Jumpers dressed in pirate costumes, MSU gear and a bevy of other outfits braved temperatures in the teens Sunday for the fifth-annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge at Hawk Hollow Golf Course, 15101 Chandler Road, in Bath, Mich. About 250 jumpers and a few hundred spectators took part in the event, where people dove into frigid waters for a few seconds. About $63,000 was raised for Special Olympics Michigan operations in the Greater Lansing area.

• Polar Plunge raises funds for charity

Secondary Ready for Season

Junior safety Trenton Robinson, sophomore cornerback Johnny Adams, and senior cornerback Chris L. Rucker talk about their excitement for the season to get underway. After the secondary received criticism for their play last season, the players said that they are ready for the challenge of improving from last season.

A degree in finance

Brianna Gardner, a senior who’s double majoring in finance and telecommunication, information studies and media, explains why she’ll have an edge on the competition in Hollywood.

Hanging out with Drew Barrymoore

Senior Brianna Gardner, who’s double majoring in finance and telecommunication, information studies and media, describes her experiences while being an extra on the set of “Whip It” and hanging out with Drew Barrymore.

Conference Realignment

Athletic Director Mark Hollis spoke about the Big Ten conference realignment.

Pushing for more change

Michigan State astrophysics senior Amir Ouyed (left) talks with Bill Roberts of the LaRouche political action committee. Roberts and others were on campus talking with students about their plans to change the country after President Barack Obama is out of office, largely through the North American Water and Power Alliance. Through NAWAPA, the group plans to reroute water from northwestern Canada and Alaska to northern Mexico in hopes of making the land less arid and more easily farmed.

First Year Experience

Tony Frewen, director of marketing communications for Residential and Hospitality Services, explains Holden Hall’s First Year Experience pilot last year and how students have benefited after the year long program.

Spirit at Sparticipation

Members of the underwater hockey club and triathlon team talk about the highlights of their clubs during Sparticipation from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Munn field. About 350 student organizations set up booths during the event as part of the Fall Welcome Spartan Spectacular, which also featured a cook-out dinner, pep rally and fireworks display.

Dance Studio Fun

Spartan Dance Center, 217 Ann St., held an open house Tuesday, Aug. 31. Spartan Dance Center owner Tiffany Russell discusses the kinds of dance styles that the studio will offer. Dance instructors Stephanie Carrier and Leah Seery discuss their roles at Spartan Dance Center and how they got into dancing in the first place.