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Liam Jackson

Liam Jackson

Liam is a senior journalism student and the sports editor for the Impact. He has previously covered men's and women's basketball, football and baseball.

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MSU forward Max Christie attempts a floater in the lane during the Spartans 68-65 win over Purdue on Feb. 26, 2022/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Max Christie staying in 2022 NBA Draft

May 16, 2022
MSU coach Jacquie Joseph walks during the Spartans 2-1 loss to Ohio State on April 3, 2022/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Michigan State softball head coach Jacquie Joseph steps down after 29 seasons

May 12, 2022
MSU quarterback Katin Houser throws the ball during spring practice on April 12, 2022/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Spring football provides some insight on toughest position battles

April 16, 2022
Courtside Convo - 4/15/22 - Playoff Time

Courtside Convo – 4/15/22 – Playoff Time

April 15, 2022
Rally held to show solidarity with Ukraine held at Michigan State

Rally held to show solidarity with Ukraine held at Michigan State

March 11, 2022
Professor Natalie Phillips sitting on the ground at a disability art exhibition / Photo credit: Natalie Phillips

TEACHER FEATURE: Professor Natalie Phillips conducts groundbreaking research under unique circumstances

March 8, 2022
Courtside Convo - 2/25/22 - Post-All-Star Break

Courtside Convo – 2/25/22 – Post-All-Star Break

February 25, 2022
Michigan State campus in autumn/ Photo credit: MSU

Michigan State law student receives Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Endowed Scholarship

January 28, 2022
Courtside Convo - 1/14/22 - Trade Talk

Courtside Convo – 1/14/22 – Trade Talk

January 14, 2022
MSU head coach Mel Tucker supervises practice during the second week of 2021 fall camp/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Previewing MSU’s Peach Bowl showdown with No. 13 Pittsburgh

December 30, 2021
MSU guard Jaden Akins cans a 3-pointer during the Spartans 81-68 win over Toledo on Dec. 4, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Positive point guard play propels Michigan State past Penn State

December 11, 2021
MSU running back Harold Joiner (2) jogs out onto the field during the Spartans 59-7 loss to No. 5 Ohio State on Nov. 20, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Takeaways from Michigan State’s win over Penn State

November 27, 2021
MSU running back Kenneth Walker runs the ball in the Spartans 23-20 overtime win over Nebraska on Sept. 25, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Previewing Michigan State football at Ohio State

November 18, 2021
MSU head coach Mel Tucker prepares to lead him team out of the tunnel before the Spartans take on No 6. Michigan on Oct. 30, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Takeaways from Michigan State’s 40-21 victory over Maryland

November 13, 2021
Courtside Convo - 11/12/21 - Cunningham vs. Green

Courtside Convo – 11/12/21 – Cunningham vs. Green

November 12, 2021
MSU tight end Maliq Carr rumbles for a 28-yard catch in the Spartans 40-29 loss to Purdue on Nov. 6, 2021/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Previewing No. 8 MSU’s home contest with Maryland

November 12, 2021
MSU linebacker Cal Haladay (27) celebrates after making a pick-six interception in the Spartans 20-15 win over Indiana on Oct. 16, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

PREVIEW: No. 8 Michigan State and No. 6 Michigan will face off in undefeated showdown

October 29, 2021
MSU guard/forward Gabe Brown grabs a rebound against Maryland on Feb. 28, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU dominates Ferris State 92-58 in exhibition

October 27, 2021
MSU quarterback Payton Thorne winds up for a deep throw in the Spartans 48-31 win over Western Kentucky on Oct. 2, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Previewing MSU’s Game 7 matchup with Indiana

October 15, 2021
MSU wide receiver Jayden Reed warms up before MSU takes on Rutgers on Oct. 21, 2020/ Photo Credit: Ian Gilmour/ WDBM

Previewing No. 11 MSU’s conference matchup with Rutgers

October 8, 2021
MSU head coach Mel Tucker jogs out to practice in preparation for Nebraska in 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Key takeaways from Michigan State’s Week Five win

October 3, 2021
Courtside Convo - 10/1/21 - 2021-22 Season Preview

Courtside Convo – 10/1/21 – 2021-22 Season Preview

October 1, 2021
MSU wide receiver Jayden Reed returns a punt for a 62-yard touchdown against Nebraska on Sept. 25, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Previewing MSU’s home contest with Western Kentucky

October 1, 2021
MSU head coach Tom Izzo claps while watching his team practice in 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Jackson: Key moments from Izzo’s season-opening press conference

September 28, 2021
MSU running back Kenneth Walker celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the Spartans 38-17 win over No. 24 Miami on Sept. 18, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Breaking down MSU’s first conference home game of 2021

September 23, 2021
MSU running back Jordon Simmons hits the hole and runs for a big gain in the Spartans 42-14 home win over Youngstown State on Sept. 11, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU looks to upset No. 24 Miami on Saturday

September 17, 2021
Bib for the Frances 5K and Festival/ Photo Credit: Delaney Rogers

First annual Frances 5K and Festival held at Hawk Island Park

September 16, 2021
MSU quarterback Payton Thorne practices during the first day of 2021 fall camp/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Three observations from MSU’s dominant 42-14 win over Youngstown State

September 11, 2021
MSU running back Kenneth Walker lines up in the backfield in MSUs 38-21 season-opening win over Northwestern/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Previewing MSU’s Saturday home showdown with Youngstown State

September 9, 2021
Courtside Convo - 7/29/21 - 2021 NBA Draft Exclusive

Courtside Convo – 7/29/21 – 2021 NBA Draft Exclusive

July 29, 2021
Courtside Convo - 6/25/21 - Devin Booker or Trae Young?

Courtside Convo – 6/25/21 – Devin Booker or Trae Young?

June 25, 2021
Health Officer Linda Vail shares latest updates regarding COVID-19 in Ingham County

Health Officer Linda Vail shares latest updates regarding COVID-19 in Ingham County

April 21, 2021
The campus of Michigan State/ Photo Credit: MSU University Communications

Lansing councilman Peter Spadafore announces re-election campaign

April 16, 2021
A view of the Hannah Administration building from the Red Cedar River/ Photo Credit: MSU University Communications

MSU Board of Trustees lambasted for decision to not release documents related to the Larry Nassar case in latest meeting

April 16, 2021
McLane Baseball Stadium/ Photo Credit: Zach Surdenik/ WDBM

Michigan State starts weekend series with narrow 7-6 win over Minnesota

April 2, 2021
Courtside Convo - 4/2/21 - Good Friday!

Courtside Convo – 4/2/21 – Good Friday!

April 2, 2021
A view of the Hannah Administration building from the Red Cedar River/ Photo Credit: MSU University Communications

Stanley tabbs Lisa Frace as senior Vice President/CFO of MSU

April 1, 2021
An MSU COVID-19 detection kit/ Photo Credit: MSU University Communications

COVID-19 cases on the rise in Ingham County

March 31, 2021
Lansing Mayor Andy Schor during a Zoom call/ Photo Credit: Nathan Stearns/WDBM

Prominent Lansing restaurant owner endorses mayor Andy Schor for reelection

March 30, 2021
MSU first baseman/ pitcher Zach Iverson swings at a pitch/ Photo Credit: Jeremy Fleming/MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: Spartans drop second straight to Hoosiers, 10-4

March 27, 2021
MSU pitcher Mason Erla delivers a pitch during a game/Photo Credit: Jeremy Fleming/ MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: Michigan State shuts out Illinois 11-0 in pod play

March 20, 2021
MSU head coach Jake Boss Jr./Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU falls to Northwestern 7-5 after blowing late lead

March 14, 2021
Courtside Convo - 3/12/21 - Tough Stuff and Regular Stuff

Courtside Convo – 3/12/21 – Tough Stuff and Regular Stuff

March 13, 2021
The MSU museum/ Photo Credit: MSU University Communications

MSU gearing up for annual science festival

March 10, 2021
Courtside Convo - 3/5/21 - Its time for a break!

Courtside Convo – 3/5/21 – It’s time for a break!

March 5, 2021
MSU pitcher Mason Erla delivers a pitch/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Previewing MSU’s season-opening series against Maryland

March 5, 2021
Lansing Mayor Andy Schor during a Zoom call/ Photo Credit: Nathan Stearns/WDBM

Lansing Mayor Andy Schor to run for second term in 2021

March 3, 2021
The Olin Health Center at MSU/ Photo Credit: MSU University Communications

Lansing Urgent Care opens up eighth location

February 16, 2021
The Hannah Administration Building/Photo Credit: MSU University Communications

MSU Board of Trustees hears pleas to reinstate swimming and diving program at Feb. 12 meeting

February 12, 2021
Nia Clouden dribbles in the Spartans 79-67 loss to No. 16 Indiana/ Photo Credit: Indiana Athletics

Spartans look to snap two-game skid, welcome in Fighting Illini

February 3, 2021
Mardekia Cook attempts a shot over Nebraska forward Isabelle Bourne/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State prepares for road challenge against Indiana

January 31, 2021
Mardekia Cook attempts a shot over Nebraska forward Isabelle Bourne/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Previewing Sunday’s matchup between MSU and Wisconsin

January 22, 2021
Alyza Winston goes up for a layup against Detroit Mercy/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Examining which players stepped up in the Spartans’ 86-82 victory over Iowa

December 12, 2020
Rocket Watts attempts a jump shot over Notre Dame guard Cormac Ryan/Photo credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Watts leads Spartans past Detroit

December 4, 2020
Aaron Henry brings the ball up the floor against Eastern Michigan/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

No. 8 Spartans make history, beat No. 6 Duke 75-69

December 2, 2020
Nia Clouden sprints up the court against Eastern Michigan/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State defeats St. Francis 77-44 for first win of year

November 27, 2020
MSU head coach Jake Boss Jr./Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State baseball adds four to 2021 class

November 16, 2020
Xavier Henderson wraps up Iowa TE Sam LaPorta/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Jackson: Uncertainty in 2020 season doesn’t yield to Spartans

November 7, 2020
Cornerbacks coach Harlon Barnett (Photo: MSU Athletic Communications)

Barnett thrilled to return to MSU coaching staff

October 8, 2020
Warning Track - 10/1/20 - Playoff SZN

Warning Track – 10/1/20 – Playoff SZN

October 1, 2020
Tom Izzo/Photo: MSU Athletic Communications

Izzo joins other notable Division I coaches as ambassador for The McLendon Foundation

July 13, 2020
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