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STUDENTS

Inside the Suit: Sparty lives double-life as mascot and student

The mascot who pranks Michigan State University students in the library and runs out on the football field just might be your current classmate. Noah Vermeulen and John Morrison, recent graduates of MSU and the Sparty Mascot Program, lived double-lives during their time in East Lansing, keeping their Sparty identity hidden until graduation. The secret brought challenges and meaningful moments that only Sparty can experience.

ICE HOCKEY

Munnsters adopt membership model for upcoming MSU hockey season

The Michigan State hockey team’s student section — more affectionately known as the Munnsters — is adopting a new membership model for the upcoming season, akin to current Izzone memberships. Memberships allow students to purchase Munnsters tickets on a single-game basis during a selection period in September. MSU Athletics said the system is meant to include more students in the hockey student section, which has become a hot ticket due to the program's success in recent years.

ICE HOCKEY

MSU hockey fills Klepov's spot with Diego Johnson

Michigan State hockey has added forward Diego Johnson to its roster to replace former commit Nikita Klepov, who signed a professional contract in July and forfeited his NCAA eligibility. Johnson brings the roster back to 26 players, entering off a 46-point season in the Western Hockey League.