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The Reflector

The Student Newspaper of Mississippi State University

The Reflector

MSU archaeology students explore site of humanity’s oldest jewelry

MSU archaeology students explore site of humanity’s oldest jewelry

Samuel Hughes, Staff Writer May 2, 2024

A dry desert wind blew into the mouth of Bizmoune Cave on the flank of a limestone mountain in western Morocco. Last November, two students from Mississippi State University’s Cobb Institute of Archaeology,...

Alina Nigmatullina recounts cross-cultural journey

Alina Nigmatullina recounts cross-cultural journey

Teirrah Tidwell, Contributing Writer April 16, 2024

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...

Saddiq Dzukogi frequents the Veterans Memorial Rose Garden, one of his favorite places in Starkville.

Saddiq Dzukogi explores identity through poetry

Samuel Hughes, News Editor March 27, 2024

Saddiq Dzukogi walked, images of the world making lines of poetry on the pages of his notebook. Vague memories of Minna, Nigeria, float back – roasted yam with palm oil, farmers threshing rice husk...

In recent weeks, MDWFP and MSU researchers have been visiting black bear dens across the state to study the reproductive success of female bears.

Mississippi black bear population expands as state intensifies monitoring efforts

Samuel Hughes, News Editor March 20, 2024

On a cool morning in March, Black Bear Program Leader for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks Anthony Ballard, hung from a rope 50 feet up an old cypress tree. He braced himself...

Last year was the worst production year in recent memory for Mississippi beekeeping.

Beekeepers pressured by high rates of colony collapse, MSU researches solutions

Samuel Hughes, News Editor March 20, 2024

Mississippi beekeepers make between $2.1 and $3.1 million annually from the sale of honey and beeswax, starter colonies, queens and fees to pollinate farmers’ crops. According to Jeffrey Harris, an associate...

Cliffe Knechtle, a pastor who travels to college campuses, is at MSU this week to answer hard questions surrounding Christianity.

Cliffe Knechtle answers MSU’s religious uncertainties

Samuel Hughes, News Editor March 6, 2024

An audience of nearly a hundred students congregated outside Mississippi State University’s Colvard Student Union. The voice of Cliffe Knechtle, a pastor who travels to college campuses to create open...

Left to Right: Robert Barnes, Harvest Collier, Doug Milton, Linda Milton and Vernon White, some of MSU’s first Black alumni. They spoke of their experiences on MSU’s campus after integration.

‘We would not accept being second-class citizens;’ First Black MSU graduates discuss desegregation

Samuel Hughes, News Editor February 21, 2024

“I was born and raised in Starkville, right over the hill,” native of the Needmore community, Harvest Collier, said. “In fact, on Spring Street, I sit on the front porch of my mom's house. I can...

Obamas Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, 14 years later

Obama’s Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, 14 years later

Teirrah Tidwell, Contributing Writer February 21, 2024

Turkey and ham club sandwich, hamburger or grilled chicken salad, potato wedges, steamed broccoli florets and fresh or chilled fruit, white, chocolate or strawberry milk — these are typical lunch options...

The number of small flower farms is increasing in Mississippi. These producers cater to their surrounding community, offering specialized products that the international market cannot replicate.

Local flower farmers overlook Valentine’s Day, focus on specialty markets

Samuel Hughes, News Editor February 13, 2024

Mary Dowell, Starkville resident and owner of Petal Row flower farm, stepped outside on a warm summer morning. Her small farm – an area of about 2,600 square feet in her backyard – was filled with...

Many Starkville businesses offer Valentine’s Day specials.

Starkville businesses respond to Valentine’s excitement, demands

Anne Louise Phillips, Staff Writer February 13, 2024

Valentine’s Day is a day associated with friendship, romance and pink glitter that spreads everywhere. Starkville businesses have been getting involved with the spirit of the holiday by offering unique...

The Coffee Depot rolls coffee cart into Starkville

The Coffee Depot rolls coffee cart into Starkville

Anne Louise Phillips, Staff Writer February 7, 2024

The Coffee Depot, located on South Jackson Street, is in the process of launching their new full-service coffee cart for catering and events. Sarah Morgan, owner of The Coffee Depot, opened the shop...

The S.M.A.R.T. bus system faces a driver shortage, limiting the number of buses on route.

SMART bus ridership increases despite reports of unreliability

Lizzie Tomlin, Staff Writer February 7, 2024

In the cold months that ended the fall semester, Jenna Sutherland layered up for her commute to campus. Two sweatshirts, a puffer jacket and an extra pair of socks were not Sutherland’s usual attire...

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