MSU Homecoming has been reduced to a rather dull weekend.
At one point, Homecoming was a week full of events. Yes, there was the Shinedown concert on Wednesday and other activities in the week. However, these weren’t specifically for Homecoming.
The week should have a theme for every day, and all campus organizations and departments should plan special events. Students need to change their attitudes as well if we want a more exciting week. There is a lack of student connection in general at MSU.
Why do students seemingly not care? Perhaps it’s bad public relations. There has been relatively little talk about Homecoming this year.
Of course, one disappointing football season after another has probably taken its toll on student morale. People have been discontent and in the dumps, and a good football program might alleviate these feelings. However, this may not happen soon if students and campus organizations don’t come together first.
We don’t believe Homecoming shouldn’t only hold interest to alumni. It’s fairly common to schedule Homecoming after a couple of road games in football, so Homecoming week could be the student body-the entire campus-celebrating the return of its team.
The boring week can’t be blamed on one thing or group. And we don’t necessarily have all the answers. But we think that students should at least try to become excited about their alma mater, to care about their college experience.
President Robert Foglesong wants to ignite a fire at MSU. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like it will be easy. We hope that Foglesong can get something going in this apathetic atmosphere.
Better attitudes, planning, athletics, PR and involvement-these are the things we need for an excellent Homecoming week.
The Reflector editorial board is made up of opinion editor Jed Pressgrove, news editor C.J. LeMaster, entertainment editor Aaron Burdette, sports editor R.J. Morgan, online editor Sara McAdory, managing editor Ross Dellenger and editor in chief Tyler Stewart.