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The Reflector

The Student Newspaper of Mississippi State University

The Reflector

Results from the DEI survey.

Reflector survey highlights MSU’s role in DEI debates

Ivy Rose Ball, Editor-in-Chief November 5, 2024

Mississippi State University students and faculty are divided over the future of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at MSU, according to a recent survey distributed by The Reflector. As DEI...

Members of the 2022 Latino Student Association walk on the MSU campus.

At State, DEI focuses on retaining and supporting students

Ivy Rose Ball, Editor-in-Chief October 15, 2024

Diversity, equity and inclusion programs in Mississippi public universities have faced increasing criticism over the last two years. Attacks from prominent Mississippi politicians specifically targeting...

Brian Pfeiffer of Hinton Sales sets up the map on one of the new CenoBots.

MSU tests AI-powered cleaning robots in Colvard Student Union

Ivy Rose Ball, Editor-in-Chief October 1, 2024

Mississippi State University and Lann Chemical of Aberdeen are partnering to demo two new AI-powered autonomous cleaning robots on the first floor of the Colvard Student Union. The CenoBots SP50 and...

The Holmes Cultural Diversity Center is located on the second floor of the Colvard Student Union.

DEI restrictions gain ground nationally — Could Mississippi follow suit?

Ivy Rose Ball, Editor-in-Chief September 17, 2024

As more states pass laws to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in public universities, a question arises:  Will Mississippi follow suit?  Since 2023, more than 30 states across the...

MSU revamps campus dining

MSU revamps campus dining

Ivy Rose Ball, Editor-in-Chief August 27, 2024

Mississippi State University and its dining contractor, Aramark, spent the summer revamping existing dining locations and introducing a fresh lineup of dining options as part of their $30 million project...

Welcome from Ivy Rose Ball, Reflector Editor-in-Chief

Welcome from Ivy Rose Ball, Reflector Editor-in-Chief

Ivy Rose Ball, Editor-In-Chief May 2, 2024

Hello, new bulldogs,  I am so happy to welcome you to Mississippi State University, and I am excited to see what is in store for you. In your time at MSU, you will grow and learn more than you can...

Welcome from Carson McFatridge, student body president

Welcome from Carson McFatridge, student body president

Carson McFatridge, Student Association President May 2, 2024

Welcome home, Bulldogs!! My name is Carson McFatridge and I have the privilege of serving as the Mississippi State University Student Association President this upcoming year. I have loved meeting...

Dear New Bulldogs, welcome to Mississippi State University!

Welcome from MSU President Mark Keenum

Mark Keenum, President May 2, 2024

Dear New Bulldogs, Welcome to Mississippi State University! This moment marks the beginning of a truly special time in your life, and I want you to know you are on a campus where you can achieve...

Horticulture major Wesley Rainey worked through the season to bring plants to market.

Spring plant sale rewards season of student efforts

Ivy Rose Ball, Photography Editor April 9, 2024

The sun broke through a layer of clouds above the greenhouses at Dorman Hall early Saturday morning. A soft glow was cast onto an array of plants cultivated by the Mississippi State University Horticulture...

Professor premieres free film: 'Steve Holland: Jesus Was a Democrat'

Professor premieres free film: ‘Steve Holland: Jesus Was a Democrat’

Ivy Rose Ball, Photography Editor March 20, 2024

The Mississippi State University Department of Communication will host the award-winning film “Steve Holland: Jesus Was a Democrat” in the McComas Hall Theatre Wednesday at 3 p.m. This will be the...

Mississippi University for Women plans to continue branding itself as "The W."

MUW’s ‘Wynbridge’ name change fails under alumni pressure

Ivy Rose Ball, Photography Editor February 28, 2024

The Mississippi University for Women, commonly known as “The W," announced last Wednesday in a letter to alumni, faculty and students that it will keep its current name until the next legislative session...

MSU installs SEC's largest on-campus solar facility

MSU installs SEC’s largest on-campus solar facility

Ivy Rose Ball, Photography Editor February 21, 2024

Mississippi State University is achieving two significant milestones with the construction of the largest on-campus solar facility in the SEC and the nearly completed transition from fluorescent to LED...

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