The Reflector

08/31/2024

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08/28/2024

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07/17/2024

Reflector alumna and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Anna Wolfe may face time behind bars as former Governor Phil Bryant sues for defamation.

Wolfe exposed the misuse of $77 million of federal welfare funds in a multi-part investigative piece for Mississippi Today, earning her the Pulitzer Prize in 2023.

Read more in Managing Editor Aubrey Carter’s piece on our website.

https://reflector-online.com/29930/news/crooked-governing-challenges-confidential-reporting/

07/15/2024

Turn-based role-playing game “Darkest Dungeon 2” releases tomorrow, July 16.

Life editor John Baladi’s early access review of the game is out now on our website. Read his thoughts at the link in our bio!

05/05/2024

OPINION:
The small businesses in Starkville play a significant role in creating the sense of community that makes the town so great. The Starkville students and residents need to recognize the support made by local small businesses!
https://reflector-online.com/29601/opinion/students-should-make-an-effort-to-support-starkvilles-small-businesses/

05/05/2024

OPINION:

In the aftermath of Starkville being named Best Small Town in the South by USA Today, many questioned whether the title was deserved.

This week in the opinion section, John Baladi shares his point of view - that the people that live here make Starkville the Best Small Town in the South.

Starkville was recently named Best Small Town in the South by USA Today. In the aftermath, I heard many say that they were shocked to hear this, but I feel this quaint town is deserving of the title. As Starkville is a college town, I often spend my time here feeling a sense of oncoming...

05/04/2024

"I do not quite know where I would be right now if I had not joined the Reflector sports staff at the very beginning of my sophomore year at MSU," Keen says. "My senior year has come to an end, and it is a bittersweet feeling."
https://reflector-online.com/29789/sports/keen-mississippi-state-encourages-students-to-find-their-passion/

05/04/2024

MSU’s cowbell is the long-standing auditory symbol of our athletics. From the massive cowbell seen around campus to the iconic ring at the football games, it is natural to question how they ended up being used as much as they are today.
https://reflector-online.com/29675/sports/the-history-of-mississippi-states-cowbell/

05/04/2024

Every year, MSU’s Spirit of State Awards honor students who have gone above and beyond in service to their school, peers and the community of Starkville. This year counts as the 19th annual awards ceremony, recognizing 29 students' accomplishments.
https://reflector-online.com/29606/news/msu-celebrates-19th-annual-spirit-of-state-awards/

05/04/2024

The East Oktibbeha Volunteer Fire Department have an average of 500 calls a year, saving people and assisting with medical emergencies.
“I’d just say the fire department is more like a family,” Maheu said.
https://reflector-online.com/29616/news/volunteer-firefighters-balance-their-lives-between-calls-and-classes/

05/03/2024

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05/03/2024

The latest issue of The Reflector is available across campus now! Read our online edition here:

04/28/2024

OPINION:
Fables are an accessible source of timeless lessons!
A forgotten genre of texts in today's world!
“A fable is one of several genres of wisdom literature," Peter Corrigan said.
Corrigan has been teaching classic literature for seven years at MSU.

At the beginning of the semester, I started my Latin IV class by reading Latin fables – little stories about peacocks and panthers, donkeys and dogs. After studying these fables, Peter Corrigan, my professor, and I challenged ourselves to write a fable of our own in English each week. As I wrote m...

04/28/2024

OPINION: Bigfoot, Yeti, Sasquatch: Humans need to believe in something! “I think the the concept of not knowing everything there is to know makes the world a more exciting place for me.” - Hoover, a junior agricultural science major at MSU.

He lumbers beside the rushing creek, trampling the foliage and treading the rocky path without a break in his pace. He does not care about the two men on horseback who are recording him. Towering over 9 feet tall and weighing about 12,000 pounds, he could crush those men without breaking a sweat if....

04/25/2024

MSU Baseball run-ruled Alcorn State 11-0 in Tuesday night’s game at Dudy Noble Field!
The Bulldogs remained defensive throughout the matchup, not allowing Alcorn State to score a single run through the seven-inning game while MSU racked up 11 runs.

Mississippi State University baseball run-ruled Alcorn State 11-0 in Tuesday night’s game at Dudy Noble Field. The Bulldogs remained defensively tough throughout the matchup, not allowing Alcorn State to score a single run through the seven-inning game while Mississippi State racked up 11 runs. In...

04/24/2024

The T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability hosted the third annual Express Yourself! Art Auction on Saturday, April 20th.

The auction raised $3,000 to benefit the Art Program, which allows people with disabilities an outlet to express themselves via creative works. Kasee Stratton-Gadke, the T.K. Martin Center director, stated that half the artwork proceeds go to the artist, and the other half goes to the Art Program.

The T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability hosted the third annual Express Yourself! Art Auction on Saturday, April 20. The auction raised $3,000 to benefit the Express Yourself! Art Program, which provides people with disabilities an outlet to express themselves through creative works. Ka...

04/24/2024

The latest issue of The Reflector is available across campus now! Read our online edition here:

04/21/2024

OPINION: Social dancing promotes social connection.

Social dancing is a lost art that needs to be recovered. I believe it is the treatment we need for the social epidemic of people who do not know how to talk to each other. I am not referring to dancing at parties or bars, so put the image of high school prom out of...

04/21/2024

OPINION: Letter writing is a lost art.

In a world of text messages, emails and hurried social media direct messages, communicating with one another has become quicker and easier than ever before. However, it can be hard to create a sense of love or respect in words off-screen. One medium of communication, dismissed by many as old-fashion...

04/20/2024

Last month, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for God Restores Publishing LLC. Owned by Veronica Outlaw, its mission is to “help represent unrepresented voices, help with promoting missions and causes, and help share pain to purpose experiences.”

Last month, the Greater Starkville Development Partnership held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new Christian publishing company, God Restores Publishing LLC. Owned by Veronica Outlaw, God Restores Publishing’s mission, as stated by their website, is to “help represent unrepresented voices, help...

04/20/2024

Alberta Ebeheakey beckons wood identification tool advancements.

Clusters of red and yellow umbrellas catch the sunlight along the bustling streets of Ghana’s capital city of Accra. Beneath them, vendors toting wooden baskets are shielded from the glaring sun. The crowded sidewalks force people to spill out into the roads and walk alongside miles of cars. Peopl...

04/19/2024

‘He’s never met a stranger’: Willie “Sunshine” Coleman spreads kindness at MSU.

Willie “Sunshine” Coleman leans on the front desk of Hathorn Hall on a cool Wednesday afternoon. He says “hello” to every passerby, sparking quick conversations with each. A coworker of his is among those walking through. He asks Coleman about work for the day. Coleman tells him about a few ...

04/19/2024

MSU’s College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) is undergoing a $50 million set of renovations with developments focused around Howell Hall.

Mississippi State University’s College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) is undergoing a $50 million set of renovations with developments focused around Howell Hall. These changes aim to enhance CAAD’s infrastructure, foster a more cohesive environment and improve the overall experience for...

04/18/2024

This past weekend, the MSU softball team lost two-of-three games against Tennessee. Despite the series loss, the Bulldogs saw new attendance records, with 4,042 total fans, the largest crowd for a three-game series in program history.

The Mississippi State University softball team lost two-of-three games against No. 5 Tennessee over the weekend. In Game 1 the Bulldogs run-ruled the Volunteers, marking the highest ranked victory in Starkville since 2016 as well as their first run rule over a top five team in school history. Despit...

04/18/2024

Starkville has been named the 2024 Best Small Town in the South by USA Today. The award was given after a four-week voting process that required a nomination from a panel of travel writers and editors from USA Today.

Starkville has been named the 2024 Best Small Town in the South by USA Today. The award was given after a four-week voting process that required a nomination from a panel of travel writers and editors from USA Today. Starkville went up against 20 towns with a population of less than 25,000. Paige Hu...

04/17/2024

From British Columbia to Mississippi, freshman soccer forward Sierra Bergen brings her skills to MSU's team. Despite initial cultural adjustments, she finds a home in Starkville's tight-knit community and looks forward to making her mark on the field.

Soccer is woven into the DNA of Mississippi State University’s freshman forward Sierra Bergen. Growing up in the cold-weathered conditions of Cultus Lake, British Columbia she was an excellent wing player, cruising past defenders and launching that ball past the goalie and into the net of various ...

04/17/2024

From Kazan to Mississippi, Alina Nigmatullina's journey embodies resilience and cultural exchange. Through challenges and triumphs, her story illuminates the diverse experiences of international students.

Sunday mornings were carefree for a little girl who stayed in her grandmother’s summer home in Kazan, Russia. For breakfast, she ate pancakes and hot cereals served with coffee drowned in milk. Breakfast was accompanied by chats with her grandmother. The little girl enjoyed these long summer days ...

04/17/2024

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04/14/2024

OPINION: Organizations should consider students with strong ‘failure resume’

The greatest lie college students tell themselves is that they simply “do not have enough time” to get involved on campus. I told myself this exact excuse for the first year and a half of my college career. Halfway through my sophomore year, however, I threw this thought out the window and decid...

04/14/2024

‘Know that you are not alone’: Cassidy details living with autism

I always felt like I was different growing up. Nobody else seemed to struggle with socializing or fixating on certain topics to the extent that I did. Nobody else seemed challenged by maintaining eye contact or appeared unsure of the appropriate facial expressions and body language to use at that mo...