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The Reflector

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The Reflector

MSU unveils $2.5 million renovation to Sanderson Center

MSU unveils $2.5 million renovation to Sanderson Center

Michael Cassidy, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

On Nov. 13, the Joe Frank Sanderson Center hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its $2.5 million student-funded renovation project. The renovations, which began in March 2024 and were funded by the...

MSU brainstorms ideas to implement scooter policies on campus

MSU brainstorms ideas to implement scooter policies on campus

Zoe Arnold, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

The Mississippi State University Parking and Traffic Regulation Committee is working on new regulations for electric scooters and bicycles that might be enforced on campus in the coming semesters. MSU's...

A revamped Butler Hall provides labs and study areas for computer science students

A revamped Butler Hall provides labs and study areas for computer science students

Kaitlin Mapp, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

Mississippi State University had a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. on Oct. 29 to celebrate the new renovations and lab spaces in Butler Hall. MSU President Mark Keenum was present to cut the ribbon and...

Some students complain the increases in security measures are inconvenient.

MSU implements 16-character password requirement for students, staff

Michael Cassidy, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

For the second time since March, Mississippi State University has increased its security measures for student and staff accounts. On October 30, MSU began slowly rolling out a new policy that mandates...

Campus recycling bins are often contaminated with trash, making it difficult to recycle

Behind the bin: is recycling at MSU truly effective?

Lizzie Tomlin, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

Despite recycling bins scattered across Mississippi State University’s campus, students question whether the collected items are genuinely recycled. Concerns have risen over city regulations and logistical...

Khaoula Kamal is this year's Miss MSU.

Miss MSU: Khaoula Kamal

Michael Cassidy, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

Khaoula Kamal is this year's Miss MSU. "I think Khaoula represents everything that MSU values: integrity, excellence, service and humility, and that her dedication to making the community around her...

Abigail Henderson is MSU's 2024 Homecoming Queen.

Homecoming Queen: Abigail Henderson

Zoe Arnold, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

The smell of pancakes being cooked wafted through the Drill Field on a Monday morning. These reminders of childhood were thanks to Abigail Henderson, Mississippi State University's 2024 Homecoming Queen. Henderson...

Robby Skelton is this year's Mr. MSU.

Mr. MSU: Robby Skelton

John Baladi, Life&Entertainment Editor October 29, 2024

From the steps of Lee Hall on Oct. 8, the night of homecoming elections, the Student Association Executive Board passes to each other a folder holding the results to be announced to the crowd below. Lewis...

Hayden Cherry is MSU's 2024 Homecoming King.

Homecoming King: Hayden Cherry

Noah McCord, Sports Editor October 29, 2024

Hayden Cherry is Mississippi State University’s 2024 homecoming king. Throughout his time at MSU, Cherry has focused on family, involvement and service, which have defined his journey and ultimately...

Starkville startup Hush! Puppy aims to make silencing cowbells easier.

Starkville startup Hush! Puppy makes silencing cowbells easier

Matthew Reeves, Contributing Writer October 22, 2024

Hush! Puppy, a startup based in Starkville that uses a 3D-printed attachment to make silencing your cowbell simple, is back on campus after a two-year hiatus. Garrison Walker is the CEO and founder of...

Canine Companions, an organization that provides dogs free of charge, raised Angus.

MSU hosts office hours with new facility dog

Hayden Pilkinton, Contributing Writer October 22, 2024

This year, Mississippi State University welcomed its first-ever facility dog, Angus, to campus. With help from his owner, Meg Gustafson, 5-year-old Angus is available for office hours to offer companionship...

SSC hosts Green Week events and works toward Bee City USA

SSC hosts Green Week events and works toward Bee City USA

Ivy Rose Ball and Kate Myers October 15, 2024

This week, the Mississippi State University Students for a Sustainable Campus (SSC) club is hosting their annual week of sustainability events known as "Green Week." SSC President Claire Green, a senior...

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