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The Reflector

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The Reflector

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The Reflector

Guest Essay: Anti-intellectualism will leave you empty, alone, uncertain

David Heson, Guest Essay May 7, 2025

Life is hard. No matter what your field of study is, your week is packed with classes, meetings, chores and then also having to figure out what you will do after crossing the stage at graduation. In the...

Bulldog Bash 2025 takes major risk, moves to The Hump

Bulldog Bash 2025 takes major risk, moves to The Hump

John Baladi, Staff Writer May 7, 2025

On Friday, April 25, Mississippi State University’s Bulldog Bash committee announced that "Mississippi’s largest free outdoor concert" will be moving indoors for 2025. On Oct. 23, 2025, Bulldog Bash...

Five essential lessons for freshman year

Samata Luintel, Staff Writer May 7, 2025

Thirty hours, three countries and one eternally tired student later, I had finally arrived at college.  It was pitch dark when my journey from Kathmandu, Nepal, to Seoul, Korea, to Atlanta, Ga., and...

Cultural Clubs provide all students with growth and perspective

Cultural Clubs provide all students with growth and perspective

Kallen Zhou, Contributing Writer May 7, 2025

Transitioning to college comes with many challenges, but one of the most noticeable is the sheer number of students. Compared to the national average of approximately 850 students per high school, a higher...

The best details and events of Starkville's lore

The best details and events of Starkville’s lore

Erin Erter, Opinion Editor May 7, 2025

Let us face it, navigating a college town like Starkville as a freshman is hard. Really hard. Starkville is a town with a rich history and a close, passionate community. It seems as though everyone...

"Sometimes, the best move forward is a step back:" Mental health is a valid excuse for missing class

“Sometimes, the best move forward is a step back:” Mental health is a valid excuse for missing class

Samata Luintel, Contributing Writer April 15, 2025

I gasped for breath and placed one hand on my chest, whispering to myself that everything would be okay. My other hand kept fumbling to stop the alarm — my fingers slipping over my phone screen. As much...

Implementing games into learning improves student engagement

Implementing games into learning improves student engagement

Kallen Zhou, Contributing Writer April 15, 2025

Gaming can be a fun pastime for many students. After a long day of classes and life-draining exams, having the chance to chill and play any of the big titles such as Minecraft, Animal Crossing or the new...

Physical media consumption at libraries has become obsolete

Physical media consumption at libraries has become obsolete

Kallen Zhou, Contributing Writer April 8, 2025

When I was younger, I used to go to my local library and pick out books like "Harry Potter," "Percy Jackson" and "Diary of A Wimpy Kid." But as time went on, I started going less, as I was packed with...

Mourning the loss of celebrities is a healthy practice

Mourning the loss of celebrities is a healthy practice

Reed Lindsey, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

Celebrity deaths are a frequent and often monumental event each year. This year, we have already lost celebrities such as director David Lynch and actor Val Kilmer. While many agree celebrity deaths affect...

Clubs need passionate members to be effective

Yash Rebala, Contributing Writer April 8, 2025

As a college student, getting involved in student-led organizations can be overwhelming. At Mississippi State University alone, there are 374 student-led organizations registered on Cowbell Connect, including...

Nostalgia for Gaga is behind second wave for queer activism

Nostalgia for Gaga is behind second wave for queer activism

Preston Stallings, Contributing Writer April 1, 2025

As someone who has lived as queer since middle school, I have had my fair share of times where I felt out of place wherever I was, but I always felt welcome in the realm of music. Lady Gaga was one of...

Celebrity-based courses can spark student interest in new topics

Celebrity-based courses can spark student interest in new topics

Erin Erter, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

In modern media, the influence celebrities and public figures have on the general public is controversial. Some emphasize the risks of idolizing influencers, while others focus on the positive messages...

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