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Arora: Why Ava Ziegler’s competitive retirement should be seen as a celebration, not a loss
In EAST LANSING– The figure skating community was rocked by the announcement of Ava Marie Ziegler’s retirement from the sport on January 8th, 2026. At just 19 years old, many people are shocked and saddened by her retirement, given her youth. While the medals and scores that Ava earned over the years will forever be a part of her legacy, the unique way that Ava represented herself in the sport will be her true legacy. Instead of measuring Ava’s skating career by the amount of time she skated, we should measure her legacy based on what she accomplished during the time she skated. Her achievement in winning the 2023 NHK Trophy, her first Grand Prix title in just her second attempt at an international event, created a huge impression around the world. Ava showed not only that she was a fearless athlete, but also that she could execute technical elements under extreme pressure. Ava proved to the world that an American girl, who is younger than most of her competitors and has the heart of a champion, can overcome the odds and make a lasting impression on her sport.
MSU hosts events for MLK Day celebration
MSU will host a variety of different events to celebrate MLK Day on Jan. 19, including a community dinner, discussions and a pop-up exhibition showcasing the legacy and lasting impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Every year we pick a theme, and this year the committee chose ‘Justice for All: A Legacy of Courage and Commitment,'” MSU Outreach and Engagement Manager of Inclusive Excellence and Impact Florensio Hernandez said. “This theme really resonated with people. They loved it.” Hernandez said the theme’s importance this year is unity and bringing the campus together.
“It’s really about acknowledging and learning from one another, and also revisiting the past, but also looking at things differently, seeing how things have evolved, and sort of just being within the community,” Hernandez said. For information on specific events, visit the Office for Inclusive Excellence and Impact website.
MSU men’s basketball dominates Indiana 81-60 in a late-game showing
In college basketball, it’s never a sprint to the finish; it’s more of a slow jog. By taking your time, using your depth, and conserving your energy, you ultimately win the game. This is what Michigan State men’s basketball did in its 81-60 victory over Indiana on Tuesday night. The Spartans didn’t sprint; instead, they carefully battled, sticking to their brand of basketball and relying on physicality and depth to wear down a Hoosier team that did sprint — and, in the process, exhausted itself. MSU proved it with a 28-7 run to end the game. All night, the Spartans and Hoosiers battled toe to toe, fighting like boxers in a ring. With strong offense, stellar defense, and consistent, traditional play, MSU outlasted Indiana — and if you blinked, you might have missed it. “We’re a funny team, I said to my staff while on the bench,” MSU head coach Tom Izzo said. “I don’t know why we weren’t consistent early in the game … but it was a good win. That’s a very good basketball team we beat, a very well-coached one.”
MSU boasts $6.8B economic impact, calls for more state funding
Michigan State University contributed $6.8 billion to Michigan’s economy during the fiscal year in 2024 through spending on research, employee salaries and alumni earnings, according to a report released Tuesday morning. The report, commissioned by an advocacy group representing Michigan public universities, comes after state funding for those institutions was challenged by state Republicans last year. Now, as the state Legislature begins drafting next year’s budget, MSU and its public peers are making the case for the state’s continued financial support.
The report found that Michigan’s 15 public universities collectively contributed $45 billion dollars to the state’s economy during fiscal year 2024. MSU’s share of that contribution was $6.8 billion, or roughly 15%. The public institutions’ collective economic impact included over $7 billion in tax revenue for the state, $1.7 billion generated by students in local economies and 63,801 new jobs, according to the study conducted by Anderson Economic Group. The study also credited public universities with driving $15 billion in higher salaries for their graduates.
