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MSU’s Esports Club Association brings gamers together at MSU
When most students think of campus clubs, esports might not immediately come to mind. But at Michigan State University, the Esports Club Association (ECA) is redefining what it means to be part of a student organization by building both casual and competitive gaming communities and connecting students across campus. Sophomore Zach Feger, director of public relations for the ECA, described the organization as more than just an umbrella for competitive gaming. “Contrary to the name, we mainly focus on casual gaming here at Michigan State,” Feger said. “We oversee the leadership of about 19 different gaming clubs, each focusing on a separate game or genre. There’s something for everyone—from fighting games and Smash Bros. to Mario Kart, Minecraft, League of Legends, Halo, and even Valorant.” The association’s work culminates in one of the most anticipated events on campus: The LAN. Held this year on March 21, the daylong event transforms the first floor of Commerce Hall into a sprawling hub for gaming. From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., clubs host tournaments, collaborative events and casual play areas.
Women’s club water polo team finds success in togetherness
If someone told you about a club team that plays a sport where athletes constantly tread water while opponents dunk, tug and punch each other, you might think they were crazy. But for the MSU women’s club water polo team, the game brings them together — and despite its physical nature, they have become a family. Water Polo is a competitive sport with similarities to soccer, ice hockey and handball where two teams of seven players are constantly treading water in a deep pool while attempting to score by throwing the ball into the other team’s goal. MSU has earned top-three finishes in each of its last three seasons in the Big Ten Conference and consistently competes for the top spot and national rankings. The Spartans’ most recent ranked season came in 2024, when they were No. 9 and earned a trip to Texas to compete at nationals. Though success is always the goal, for this team it’s not the only focus. This team’s mission, above all else, is creating an inclusive environment, welcoming players of any level to join their team and the community they have built.
The seniors who shaped the MSU basketball program
In the ever-changing landscape of college basketball, the four-year, one-program senior has become a rare commodity. Attributable to the transfer portal, NIL and sports agents, many players leave one program for another without gaining the necessary skills to further their development. It’s a trend that has hindered not only players’ talent but also the programs they leave. For Michigan State men’s basketball, it has found success in retaining and developing players, and despite this changing landscape, the four-year, one-program senior still exists within the program. This was evident two years ago with Malik Hall. It was seen last year with Jaden Akins. Now, it is present this year with forward Jaxon Kohler, center Carson Cooper and guard Nick Sanders — three seniors who have given everything to an MSU program that has grown alongside their development. With MSU’s 67-63 Sweet 16 loss to UConn on Friday, Kohler, Cooper and Sanders will graduate onto bigger and better things, but their legacy will always be remembered as Spartans who never quit on the green and white.
