From the Editor - Winter 2025

EVERYTHING COUNTS

March 15, 2025

 

It’s true in sports, science and everyday life: The little things matter. But the little things aren’t just part of the bigger picture, they do the actual painting.

Jan Alleman knows firsthand. As a Spartan hoops superfan, MSU professor emeritus and supporter of the arts, her enduring devotion to the university has added more vibrancy to the Michigan State canvas than I can do justice on this page.

Each and every Spartan has added something to that canvas, and I hope the stories in this edition compel you to continue to make your mark.

Be well, Spartans,

Tim Cerullo, ’08

EDITOR, SPARTAN MAGAZINE

 

LETTERS

ANOTHER HONOR FOR GREEN
The Fall 2024 article, “A Difference Maker,” about Ernest Green was both informative and inspirational. Mr. Green faced a huge hurdle with dignity and grace at a young age. I wish the article had also mentioned another significant accomplishment he achieved, also at a young age: On September 25, 1957, Ernest Green became an Eagle Scout — one of the first African Americans to do so in the state of Arkansas. Well worth celebrating.

Charles Bates, ’75, MLIR ’77, M.A. ’14
BREMERTON, WA

 

HIGH FIVE!
Thanks for the very entertaining — and informative — issue of Spartan. I especially enjoyed the newly outspoken Sparty! Give him a high five from me. 

Gayle Stephenson, ’61
KALAMAZOO, MI

 

GUEST EDITOR KUDOS
Sparty, honey – ya outdid yourself! Bravo Zulu!! I kid you not, I started with page one and went page for page until I reluctantly had to close the back cover. Fall ’24 is the BEST Spartan Magazine I’ve read; and there have been a lot since March of 1977. Great work, awesome subjects & layout! Thanks for a pleasurable read and walk down memory lane!

Kathleen E. M. Melville-Hall, YNC, USNR, Retired, ’77
ALPENA, MI