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The Reflector

The Humphrey Coliseum was packed with sororities and fraternities ready to cheer on their performers as they performed to songs such as "Bad guy" and "Holding out for a Hero"

Chi Omega’s Limelight raises money for Make-A-Wish Foundation

Michael Cassidy, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Applause filled Humphrey Coliseum on Sept. 26 as Sigma Phi Epsilon and Phi Mu won Chi Omega's annual dance competition, Limelight, which is expected to raise over $40,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Twenty-five...

Face-off: No more SNL cowbell

Face-off: No more SNL cowbell

Michael Cassidy, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

There is nothing more enjoyable than the pre-game hype-ups at a football game. The enthusiasm from the crowd builds up in excitement for their beloved team to charge the field and take on their foes. It's...

The Campus Autonomous Bus (C.A.B) is the first self-driving shuttle in the SEC. The route will run on Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m

MSU launches first autonomous shuttle service in Mississippi; SEC

Michael Cassidy and Aubrey Carter September 24, 2024

Mississippi State University unveiled its new all-electric, autonomous shuttle service last Friday. MSU President Mark Keenum and a Mississippi Department of Transportation representative, who chose...

Cassidy: Never meet your heroes

Cassidy: Never meet your heroes

Michael Cassidy, Staff Writer September 17, 2024

Throughout our lives, we have heard a number of different expressions or sayings, from "treat others the way that you want to be treated," to "if you make that face it will freeze like that." However,...

Former residence hall Rice Hall is now home to the psychology clinic, which offers services to students and the community.

Department of Psychology opens new clinic in Rice Hall

Michael Cassidy, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

On Aug. 30, Mississippi State University's Department of Psychology cut the ribbon on its new non-profit mental health clinic and training center in Rice Hall. The MSU Psychology Clinic will provide...

"Inside Out 2" reminds adults to accept their true self

“Inside Out 2” reminds adults to accept their true self

Michael Cassidy, Staff Writer July 2, 2024

Nine years after the Pixar film "Inside Out" took the world by storm, it's sequel, "Inside Out 2" was released on June 14. "Inside Out 2" continues on the "Inside Out" story of emotional growth with...

Face-off: Honorlock tests allow students to completely focus

Face-off: Honorlock tests allow students to completely focus

Michael Cassidy, Staff Writer May 2, 2024

There is nothing more uncomfortable at school than sitting in a classroom for three hours in silence, tilting your head down at an awkward angle until your neck is sore and aching. Constantly filling in...

The Division of Student Affairs awarded 29 outstanding students the Spirit of State Award.

MSU celebrates 19th annual Spirit of State Awards

Michael Cassidy, Staff Writer May 2, 2024

Every year, Mississippi State University's Spirit of State Awards honor students who have gone above and beyond in service to their school, peers and the community of Starkville. To qualify for the...

Ethan Hoover is a believer in the myths, largely driven by the beauty of what is not known.

Bigfoot, Yeti, Sasquatch: Humans need to believe in something

Michael Cassidy, Staff Writer April 23, 2024

He lumbers beside the rushing creek, trampling the foliage and treading the rocky path without a break in his pace. He does not care about the two men on horseback who are recording him. Towering over...

God Restores Publishing LLC. comes to Starkville

God Restores Publishing LLC. comes to Starkville

Michael Cassidy, Staff Writer April 16, 2024

Last month, the Greater Starkville Development Partnership held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new Christian publishing company, God Restores Publishing LLC. Owned by Veronica Outlaw, God Restores...

Attendance should not be mandatory in classes where students teach themselves

Attendance should not be mandatory in classes where students teach themselves

Michael Cassidy, Staff Writer April 16, 2024

A couple of semesters ago, I took a class where I taught myself more of the course material than I learned in the classroom. The teacher often discussed random topics which never appeared in the coursework,...

Michael Cassidy is a senior at MSU who wants to share the realities of living with autism.

‘Know that you are not alone’: Cassidy details living with autism

Michael Cassidy, Staff Writer April 9, 2024

I always felt like I was different growing up. Nobody else seemed to struggle with socializing or fixating on certain topics to the extent that I did. Nobody else seemed challenged by maintaining eye contact...

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