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The Reflector

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The Reflector

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The Reflector

 New volunteer firefighters must attend 120 hours of certification classes in order to serve Oktibehha County.

Volunteer firefighters balance their lives between calls and classes

Megan Gordon, Staff Writer May 2, 2024

A familiar page tone wakes them up in their homes in the middle of the night. The loud, high-pitched beep is followed by a long, low tone and 10 siren-like chirps through their radios. They listen to their...

'He's never met a stranger': Sunshine spreads kindness at MSU

‘He’s never met a stranger’: Sunshine spreads kindness at MSU

Megan Gordon, Staff Writer April 16, 2024

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...

Carson McFatridge (left), Lucy Mellen (right) were elected Feb. 12.

McFatridge, Mellen take office as Student Association President, VP

Megan Gordon, Life & Enterainment Editor March 27, 2024

After a long week on the Drill Field campaigning for the Mississippi State University Student Association (SA) presidential election, Carson McFatridge and Lucy Mellen realized it was time to take a break....

Kwame Dawes performed poetry readings and spoke to students and faculty about his literary life.

Writer-in-residence Kwame Dawes reflects on a life of poetry

Megan Gordon, Life Editor March 6, 2024

Kwame Dawes stood at the podium of Mississippi State University's Taylor Auditorium, stroking his beard as he read a poem about his memories tied to purple flowers to an audience of over 60 students, professors...

Lindsey: A flashback and look ahead for this year in film

Lindsey: A flashback and look ahead for this year in film

Reed Lindsey, Staff Writer January 30, 2024

With the Academy Awards on the horizon, I have a reflection on the past year in film and a look ahead for what I believe will be noteworthy releases this year. 2023 pushed the boundaries for filmmaking....

Mississippi State University student Allison Carter tests out Pocket Pair's Palworld on XBox Series S.

‘Palworld’ stirs controversy, makes gaming history

John Baladi, Staff Writer January 30, 2024

Every now and then, a video game hits the market and blows up in popularity, seemingly out of nowhere. Pocket Pair's Palworld is the newest case of a small company creating a game that takes the world...

Mean Girls (2024) released Jan. 12 in theaters nationwide.

The new ‘Mean Girls’ is a hard watch for long time fans

Grace Sullivan, Staff Writer January 30, 2024

Fourteen years after “Mean Girls” debuted and forever altered pop culture, the Broadway musical was created. Four years later, a film adaption of the musical hit theaters. The original 2004 film...

Fennell's 'Saltburn' is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

‘Saltburn’ disturbs, hypnotizes with a humorous thrilling story

Michael Cassidy, Staff Writer January 23, 2024

Emerald Fennell’s sophomore dark comedy “Saltburn” equally enthralls and disturbs its audience with a sinister tale of lust and desire. The story of “Saltburn” focuses on Oliver Quick (Barry...

Gordon: 66th Annual Grammy Awards predictions go to the girls

Gordon: 66th Annual Grammy Awards predictions go to the girls

Megan Gordon, Life Editor January 23, 2024

The 66th Annual Grammy Awards are near, and it is all I have been thinking about well before the nominations were announced in November. Many well-known stars, as well as some of my personal favorites,...

Much of Bluto's Greek Tavern's theming is focused around the colors of Greece.

SPONSORED: Bluto’s Greek Tavern welcomes students, locals to Greek life

Megan Gordon, Life & Entertainment Editor November 28, 2023

Sitting on the edge of the Cotton District in downtown Starkville is a small white building with bright blue trim and a glorious smoldering face in the top window. Bluto’s Greek Tavern is the home...

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