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Lansing area parks to enjoy fall foliage

Red, yellow and brown leaves are already starting to change the landscape here in Michigan. If you are looking to venture off campus to make the most of the fall colors, there are several options that make for a picturesque fall hike. 

ICE HOCKEY

Spartan hockey players spent the summer working out with NHL Teams

Over the summer, defenseman Zach Osburn, forward Taro Hirose and defenseman Mitch Eliot all participated in NHL development camps. As for sophomore forward Patrick Khodorenko, he represented Team U.S.A in the World Junior Summer Showcase.  “It was fun,” Osburn said. “Going into it I was pretty nervous to be with all those really good players and skilled players. It almost was a little intimidating, but when I was there you kinda realize, you know what these guys are good, but I feel pretty good too.”

FOOTBALL

Dantonio looking for resiliency out of Spartans

One day removed from MSU’s first loss of the season, head coach Mark Dantonio emphasized one word: resiliency.  After MSU’s infamous season last year, the Spartans turned to their youth to step up and play a vital role on the team in 2017.