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The Reflector

Scooter talking to a customer while fiddling with his trusty Fant Memorial Library pen.

Scott “Scooter” Thomas: How a childhood dream of opening a record store was fulfilled in retirement

Natalie Staggers, Queue Magazine March 18, 2025

It is a typical Wednesday morning, and Scott “Scooter” Thomas is sitting behind the desk of the record store he opened over seven years ago. He cleans his glasses as Jeff Tweedy’s voice croons over...

Technical Fowl - Episode 2

Technical Fowl – Episode 2

Technical Fowl March 8, 2025

In this episode of Technical Fowl, the guys discuss national player of the year predictions, recent MSU sports updates, conference championship predictions and more.

Technical Fowl - Episode 1

Technical Fowl – Episode 1

Technical Fowl March 5, 2025

In this episode, JP Pucylowski tells us about the previous week in Mississippi State sports and then looks forward to what the conference and NCAA tournaments could look like for both teams. Then we hear...

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

Federal directive gives MSU until Friday to cut all ‘race-based’ programs

Ivy Rose Ball, Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2025

"The Department will no longer tolerate the overt and covert racial discrimination that has become widespread in this Nation’s educational institutions," the Feb. 14 U.S. Department of Education letter...

Student Association presidential tickets in 150 words

Student Association presidential tickets in 150 words

February 12, 2025

Tanner Marlow and Ben Harvey My name is Tanner Marlow, and I want to be your next SA president. My running mate, Ben Harvey, and I are dedicated to doing everything in our power to tell your...

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...

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