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Michigan State University Student Radio

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM
Michigan State University Student Radio

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM
Michigan State University Student Radio

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM
Aidan Champion

Aidan Champion, Sports Editorial Assistant

Aidan is a senior journalism major who serves as a football beat reporter for Impact 89FM. He has covered wrestling, women’s basketball, men’s basketball, football and baseball while at Michigan State.

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MSU forward Julius Marble/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Julius Marble enters transfer portal

Aidan Champion, Sports Editorial Assistant
April 19, 2022
Courtside Convo - 1/28/22 - All-Star Starters

Courtside Convo – 1/28/22 – All-Star Starters

Carter Landis, Manit Patel, and Aidan Champion
January 28, 2022
Spartan Red Zone - 01/13/22 - Callin' Baton Rouge

Spartan Red Zone – 01/13/22 – Callin’ Baton Rouge

Nathan Stearns, Zach Surdenik, and Aidan Champion
January 13, 2022
MSU quarterback Payton Thorne warms up in the snow before the Spartans take on Penn State on Nov. 27, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State caps off its season as Peach Bowl champions

Aidan Champion, Football Beat Reporter
December 31, 2021
Spartan Red Zone - 12/09/21 - Just Peachy

Spartan Red Zone – 12/09/21 – Just Peachy

Nathan Stearns and Aidan Champion
December 9, 2021
MSU wide receiver Keon Coleman runs out of the tunnel before the Spartans' 40-21 win over Maryland on Nov. 13, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: No. 12 Spartans conclude regular season on a high note in 30-27 victory over Penn State

Aidan Champion, Football Beat Reporter
November 27, 2021
MSU quarterback Payton Thorne scrambles for a first down during the Spartans' 40-21 win over Maryland on Nov. 13, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Previewing Penn State at No. 12 Michigan State

Aidan Champion, Sports Editorial Assistant
November 26, 2021
MSU quarterback Payton Thorne looks for an open receiver during the Spartans' 40-21 win over Maryland on Nov. 13, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State’s Big Ten title hopes are crushed in 56-7 blowout loss to Ohio State

Aidan Champion, Football Beat Reporter
November 20, 2021
Spartan Red Zone - 11/18/21 - Hogzilla

Spartan Red Zone – 11/18/21 – Hogzilla

Nathan Stearns, Zach Surdenik, and Aidan Champion
November 18, 2021
MSU quarterback Payton Thorne congratulates running back Kenneth Walker after Walker runs for a touchdown against Purdue on Nov. 6, 2021/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Michigan State takes care of business in 40-21 triumph over Maryland at home

Aidan Champion, Football Beat Reporter
November 13, 2021
Spartan Red Zone - 11/11/2021 - Life Without Stearns

Spartan Red Zone – 11/11/2021 – Life Without Stearns

Zach Surdenik, Aidan Champion, and Zac Slowik
November 11, 2021
MSU quarterback Payton Thorne looks for an open receiver in the Spartans' 40-29 loss to Purdue on Nov. 6, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State defense is exposed, resulting in first loss of the season

Aidan Champion, Football Beat Reporter
November 6, 2021
MSU head coach Mel Tucker supervises a 2021 fall practice/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State adds 3-star edge rusher James Schott

Aidan Champion, Football Beat Reporter
November 5, 2021
Spartan Red Zone - 11/04/21 - Boiler Pete is still creepy

Spartan Red Zone – 11/04/21 – Boiler Pete is still creepy

Nathan Stearns and Aidan Champion
November 4, 2021
MSU running back Kenneth Walker dives for the pylon in the Spartans' 48-31 win over Western Kentucky on Oct. 2, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Kenneth Walker III has his “Heisman Game” in win over Michigan

Aidan Champion, Football Beat Reporter
October 30, 2021
Courtside Convo - 10/22/21 - Opening Week

Courtside Convo – 10/22/21 – Opening Week

Carter Landis, Manit Patel, and Aidan Champion
October 22, 2021
Spartan Red Zone - 10/20/21 - Why is Braylon Edwards employed?

Spartan Red Zone – 10/20/21 – Why is Braylon Edwards employed?

Nathan Stearns and Aidan Champion
October 20, 2021
MSU defensive end Jeff Pietrowski in the Spartans' 31-13 win over Rutgers on Oct. 9, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Spartans survive Hoosiers 20-15 after poor offensive performance

Aidan Champion, Football Beat Reporter
October 16, 2021
Spartan Red Zone - 10/13/21 - 'Lil Johnny Hackysack

Spartan Red Zone – 10/13/21 – ‘Lil Johnny Hackysack

Nathan Stearns, Aidan Champion, and Zach Surdenik
October 13, 2021
MSU head coach Mel Tucker cheers on his team before the Spartans take on Western Kentucky on Oct. 2, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Evaluating the current state of Spartan football ahead of Game 7

Aidan Champion, Football Beat Reporter
October 11, 2021
MSU running back Kenneth Walker (9) accompanies wide receiver Jalen Nailor (8) in the end zone during the Spartans' 38-17 victory over No. 24 Miami on Sept. 18, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State has historic day in 31-13 win at Rutgers

Aidan Champion, Football Beat Reporter
October 9, 2021
Spartan Red Zone - 10/06/21 - The Correct Way to Spell Stearns

Spartan Red Zone – 10/06/21 – The Correct Way to Spell Stearns

Nathan Stearns, Aidan Champion, and Zach Surdenik
October 6, 2021
MSU head coach Mel Tucker leads his team out of the tunnel before the Spartans take on Nebraska on Sept. 25, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Spartan offense dominates in 48-31 victory over Western Kentucky

Aidan Champion, Football Beat Reporter
October 2, 2021
Spartan Red Zone - 9/29/21 - Happy Dillon Tatum Day

Spartan Red Zone – 9/29/21 – Happy Dillon Tatum Day

Nathan Stearns, Zach Surdenik, and Aidan Champion
September 29, 2021
MSU defensive end Jeff Pietrowski celebrates with his teammates after MSU's 23-20 overtime win over Nebraska on Sept. 25, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State improves to 4-0 after overtime thriller against Nebraska

Aidan Champion, Football Beat Reporter
September 25, 2021
Spartan Red Zone - 9/21/21 - Second Degree Burns, First Degree Fun

Spartan Red Zone – 9/21/21 – Second Degree Burns, First Degree Fun

Nathan Stearns, Aidan Champion, Zach Surdenik, and Brendan Schabath
September 22, 2021
MSU wide receiver Jayden Reed smiles as the Spartans' take on Youngstown State on Sept. 11/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: Michigan State upsets No. 24 Miami in 38-17 victory

Aidan Champion, Football Beat Reporter
September 18, 2021
MSU wide receiver Jayden Reed breaks free during a fall scrimmage/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU marches to 42-14 home-opening victory

Aidan Champion, Football Beat Reporter
September 11, 2021
MSU running back Kenneth Walker during fall practice/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Kenneth Walker III shines in MSU’s 38-21 season-opening victory

Aidan Champion, Football Beat Reporter
September 4, 2021
MSU head coach Mel Tucker supervises the Spartans' second 2021 falll scrimmage/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Previewing Michigan State’s season opener against Northwestern

Aidan Champion, Football Beat Reporter
September 2, 2021
Spartan Red Zone - 8/23/21 - Almost There!

Spartan Red Zone – 8/23/21 – Almost There!

Nathan Stearns, Zach Surdenik, and Aidan Champion
August 23, 2021
Spartan Red Zone - 7/23/21 - Coachspeak

Spartan Red Zone – 7/23/21 – Coachspeak

Nathan Stearns, Aidan Champion, and Zach Surdenik
July 23, 2021
MSU head coach Mel Tucker/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Four takeaways from MSU’s time at Big Ten Media Days

Aidan Champion, Football Beat Reporter
July 23, 2021
MSU running back Jordon Simmons catches a pass during spring practice/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State football transfers acclimate to program as spring ball progresses

Aidan Champion, Sports Editorial Assistant
March 30, 2021
MSU head coach Suzy Merchant/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: Michigan State eliminated in first round of NCAA Tournament against Iowa State, 79-75

Aidan Champion, Sports Editorial Assistant
March 22, 2021
MSU guard Nia Clouden drives against Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall in 2019/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU exits Indianapolis after exceeding Big Ten tournament expectations

Aidan Champion, Sports Editorial Assistant
March 12, 2021

The biggest takeaways from MSU’s thrilling upset over Indiana

Aidan Champion, Sports Editorial Assistant
March 11, 2021

FINAL: Second-half switch helps MSU beat Penn State 75-66

Aidan Champion, Sports Editorial Assistant
March 10, 2021
MSU guard Tory Ozment holds the ball against No. 25 Rutgers/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: Spartans go cold in second half, fall to No. 25 Rutgers 63-53

Aidan Champion, Sports Editorial Assistant
February 24, 2021
Nia Clouden attempts a contested layup in the Spartans' 76-73 home win over Purdue/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Previewing Wednesday’s matchup between MSU and No. 25 Rutgers

Aidan Champion, Sports Editorial Assistant
February 23, 2021
Nia Clouden attempts a floater against Illinois/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State prepares for its regular season concluding stretch against Purdue

Aidan Champion, Sports Editorial Assistant
February 20, 2021
Nia Clouden attempts a jumpshot in the Spartans' road loss to No. 7 Maryland/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State prepares for its regular season concluding stretch against Purdue

Aidan Champion, Sports Editorial Assistant
February 20, 2021
Mardrekia Cook attempts a free throw in the Spartans' 86-82 road loss to No. 11 Michigan/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Despite 34 points from Nia Clouden, Spartans fall to No. 11 Michigan 86-82

Aidan Champion, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
February 16, 2021
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Champion: Who should start in the 2021 NBA All-Star Game

Aidan Champion, Columnist
February 11, 2021
Michigan State coach Suzy Merchant/Photo Credit: Ian Gilmour/WDBM

MSU suffers worst loss of season at the hands of No. 7 Maryland

Aidan Champion, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
January 28, 2021
Suzy Merchant gives instructions to her players in the Spartans' 81-68 road win over Minnesota/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Suzy Merchant, Nia Clouden speak on sudden schedule change ahead of Maryland game

Aidan Champion, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
January 27, 2021
Dominique Long/Photo: Michigan State Athletic Communications

Spartan football’s Dominique Long enters transfer portal

Aidan Champion, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
January 27, 2021
Suzy Merchant gives instructions during a game/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Spartans roll in 94-62 thrashing of Wisconsin

Aidan Champion, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
January 24, 2021
Suzy Merchant gives instructions to her players in the Spartans' 81-68 road win over Minnesota/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Suzy Merchant looks back on consecutive home losses and forward to Illinois

Aidan Champion, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
January 13, 2021
MSU wrestler Rayvon Foley/Photo Credit: Michigan State Athletic Communications

Spartan wrestling’s schedule is set, yet limited to conference matchups only

Aidan Champion, Women's Basketball/Wrestling Beat Reporter
January 4, 2021
Nia Clouden attempts a layup under the net against Central Michigan/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

A closer look at Nia Clouden’s 23-point outburst against Purdue

Aidan Champion, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
January 3, 2021
Nia Clouden attempts a layup under the net against Central Michigan/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: Spartans (6-0) defeat NIU 82-70

Aidan Champion, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
December 20, 2020
Mo Joiner attempts a shot over the outstretched arm of St Francis G Hannah Whitish/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Examining the highs and lows from MSU’s 81-68 win over Minnesota

Aidan Champion, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
December 10, 2020
Joey Hauser attempts a layup vs. Western Michigan/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Transfer Joey Hauser has breakout game in Spartans’ 79-61 victory

Aidan Champion, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
December 6, 2020
Mardrekia Cook attempts a pass against St. Francis/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Six Spartans shine in win over Detroit Mercy

Aidan Champion, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
December 2, 2020
Suzy Merchant gives instructions to her players/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU women’s basketball announces 2020-21 schedule

Aidan Champion, Women's basketball beat reporter
November 23, 2020
Nia Clouden smiles during practice/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Women’s basketball players remain focused despite uncertainty of nearing season

Aidan Champion, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
November 19, 2020
MSU wrestler Cameron Caffey grapples with an opponent/Photo: Michigan State Athletic Communications

MSU wrestling leaves its mark at USA Wrestling National Championships

Aidan Champion, Women's basketball/Wrestling Beat Reporter
November 16, 2020
Nia Clouden dribbles against Ohio State/ Photo Credit: Ian Gilmour/WDBM

Nia Clouden named to preseason All-Big Ten team

Aidan Champion, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
November 11, 2020
Suzy Merchant talks with the media/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Suzy Merchant talks key players for upcoming MSU women’s basketball season

Aidan Champion, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
October 14, 2020
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Five big storylines in the 2020 NBA Finals

Aidan Champion, General Assignment Reporter
September 30, 2020
Nia Clouden attempts a floater against Iowa/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Spartans back on track with win over Minnesota

Aidan Champion, General Assignment Reporter
February 17, 2020
MSU wrestler Drew Hughes/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Spartan wrestlers rally late, fall to Rutgers in Big Ten home opener

Aidan Champion, General Assignment Reporter
January 12, 2020
Cassius Winston/Photo: MSU Athletic Communications

Spartans return to comfortable rhythm at home

Aidan Champion, General Assignment Reporter
November 18, 2019

Players adapt, settle in new roles as season rolls forward for MSU

Aidan Champion, Sports Reporter
November 13, 2019
MSU pitcher Mason Erla delivers a pitch/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Spartans’ bullpen struggles as MSU drops series opener to Indiana

Aidan Champion, General Assignment Reporter
April 19, 2019
Have we entered the golden age of the NBA?

Have we entered the golden age of the NBA?

Aidan Champion, General Assisgnment Reporter
March 23, 2019
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