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The Reflector

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The Reflector

"Consumerism final boss": Social media elevates materialism over saving

“Consumerism final boss”: Social media elevates materialism over saving

Elena Harman, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

In an era where social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram dominate our daily lives, the art of saving and budgeting seems to be fading into obscurity. The relentless push for consumerism, amplified...

Disability-focused ride service needed at MSU

Disability-focused ride service needed at MSU

Erin Erter, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

Traversing around Mississippi State University's large campus can be hard for even the fittest of people, but it causes a particular struggle for those with disabilities and those who rely on mobility...

Ivy Rose Ball

Student Association election changes do more harm than good

John Baladi, Life&Entertainment Editor February 11, 2025

Despite election season graphics covering students’ Instagram pages, the Drill Field remains empty of any and all future Mississippi State University Student Association officers. From senators to president...

Banning freshman from bringing vehicles to campus could fix MSU's parking problems

Banning freshman from bringing vehicles to campus could fix MSU’s parking problems

Yash Rebala, Contributing Writer February 4, 2025

During the past few years, the growth in student enrollment has allowed for improvements to campus infrastructure, a stronger student body and economic growth in Starkville. According to a press release...

Failing and trying again builds confidence

Failing and trying again builds confidence

John Baladi, Life&Entertainment Editor February 4, 2025

“You are now owner of the party” my Play Station 4 read as I watched two other players disappear from my Fortnite lobby in 2018. Fortnite was the top game in the world, and somehow, I could not get...

Haylee Morman creates ultimate graduation bucket list

Haylee Morman creates ultimate graduation bucket list

Haylee Morman, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

As I approach graduation in May, I have done a lot of thinking about how best to spend the time I have left at Mississippi State University. I have thought so much about it, in fact, that I have created...

An ode to beaten up Nikes: Romanticize things more often

An ode to beaten up Nikes: Romanticize things more often

John Baladi, Life&Entertainment Editor January 28, 2025

“There’s something about beaten-up Nikes,” I said to my friend, Nick Ambio. He had chuckled at my mention of how I enjoyed that the hoodie I was wearing had the statement “Take care of urself”...

More than a month: Cancer fighters need support year round

More than a month: Cancer fighters need support year round

Rowan Feasel, Staff Writer January 28, 2025

When people think of October, they probably picture pumpkin spice lattes or Halloween costumes. However, pink ribbons have also become an October norm as people remember Breast Cancer Awareness Month....

Reveille could come back with modifications

Reveille could come back with modifications

Grace Goff, Contributing Writer January 28, 2025

A few weeks ago, I found an old edition of the "Reveille," Mississippi State University's yearbook. It was first published in 1898 when Mississippi State University was still called Mississippi Agricultural...

Administrative Assistant Kathryn Pratt advises Courtney Eddy at the Career Center.

There is no such thing as a “bad” major

Erin Erter, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

Every prospective college student has heard it before — “you should pick a major that will make you the most money” — insinuating that not all majors can make a livable wage. It is a phrase so...

Tailgating in the Junction now includes a stage and vendors.

Changes in the Junction make tailgating a chore

Grace Goff, Contributing Writer November 19, 2024

Mississippi State University football and tailgating have been a massive part of my time for 20 years — my entire life — but recently, it has not been as enjoyable. My family and I have always tailgated...

Bully deserves more recognition

Bully deserves more recognition

Michael Cassidy, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

The only thing more important than having a team at a sports game is having the spirit squads to lead the fans in cheers. From cheerleaders and dance squads to music playlists and crowd interactivity,...

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