The Every Spartan Stories Collection
Preserving the Stories That Define the Spartan Community
Every Spartan has a story worth remembering.
The Every Spartan Collection is a growing archive of the people, memories, traditions, and experiences that make the Michigan State community unlike any other. Each story offers a unique perspective on what it means to be a Spartan—from students and alumni to faculty, staff, athletes, parents, fans, and everyone whose life has been shaped by Michigan State.
Some stories will make you smile.
Some may inspire you.
Others may remind you of your own journey.
Together, they tell the story of a community built on resilience, opportunity, friendship, and a shared love for the Green and White.
Take your time, explore the collection, and discover the stories that connect generations of Spartans.
Every Story Matters. Every Voice Belongs. Every Spartan.
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Story #002
NAME: David Roberts
Location: Battle Creek, MI
MSU AFFILIATION: Fan, Brother and Sister Alumni
Favorite Campus Spot:
Spartan Stadium
I am an every Spartan because: even though I graduated from GVSU, every time I return to the MSU campus I always feel like I'm coming home.
"I have an unusual angle to being an MSU fan as it coincides with my being an admirer of the historical Spartans of ancient Greece.
Over the past 20+ yrs I have been writing a commentary on the Greeks. It includes but is not limited to the Spartans. Over the years I have sent coaches of the football, men's basketball, women's basketball, volleyball & hockey teams books on the historical Spartans as well as historical fiction novels. The best of the latter would be the novel GATES OF FIRE by Stephen Pressfield. It centers around the 300 Spartans who fought to a last man @ the battle of Thermopylae in 480 BCE.
Normally when I send books I don't hear anything back. The exception to the rule was both Bobby Williams & Mark Dantonio. Both of them were gracious and appreciated my gesture of goodwill. I also sent coach Dantonio a shirt with a Spartan helmet with the words MOLON LABE & told him the backstory. He liked it so much that it was inscribed on the bronze helmets the yr they wore their "combat" uniforms for the Grudge Match against Michigan. It was also put on the center screen of the football coaching room. In addition, a back-up Tight End (Chase Gianacakos) had the Spartan Lambda tattooed on his upper arm.
I will take credit for that as well as I informed coach D of why it was imprinted on the Spartan shields. As such, in a small way I feel I have contributed to Michigan State football."
Story #001
NAME: Jennifer Dibble
MSU AFFILIATION: MOM
"I'd like to share my story as a Parent. My Son goes to Michigan State. He was in the middle of the mass shooting on February 13th, 2023. I was flipping the channels and turned it to the news. MSU was in lockdown. We lost Brian Fraser, Alexandria Verner, Arielle Anderson. R.I.P.
I still pray every February 13th. The mass shooter also shot 5 other students. They all spent some time at Sparrow Hospital. I paced all night and blew up my son's phone. I called his twin in California. I panicked. My Story is... MICHIGAN STATE COMMUNITY IS STRONG AND WE SUPPORT AND LOVE EACH OTHER THROUGH THIS ADVERSITY"
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About You
- Name
- Email Address
- Graduation Year (if applicable)
- Relationship to Michigan State
- Current City & State
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Tell Us Your Story
- How would you describe your Spartan journey?
- What does being a Spartan mean to you?
- What's one Michigan State memory you'll never forget?
- Has Michigan State changed your life? If so, how?
- Is there another Spartan whose story deserves to be shared?
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"I Am Every Spartan Because..."
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