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The Reflector

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...

Mississippi State baseball faces a defensive 'slump'

Mississippi State baseball faces a defensive ‘slump’

Abby Miller, Contributing Writer April 8, 2025

Although the Mississippi State University baseball team took a series win over South Carolina in Starkville this past weekend, they are still facing a defensive slump. The first game of the series...

Starkville officials respond to rise in illegal Glock switches

Starkville officials respond to rise in illegal Glock switches

Caitlin Morrow, Contributing Writer April 8, 2025

Two Starkville men were recently sentenced on federal charges related to illegal machine gun conversion devices, commonly known as “glock switches.” Austin Hudson, also known as "Mop Sossa," age 23, was...

'Sounds like the radio': Zach Top plays at Rick's Cafe

‘Sounds like the radio’: Zach Top plays at Rick’s Cafe

Caitlin Morrow, Contributing Writer April 8, 2025

On Thursday, a huge stage stood in the parking lot of Rick’s Cafe, which had been gated off to prepare for the arrival of country music star Zach Top and his opener Lauren Watkins.   By 5 p.m.,...

Alpha Chi Omega to receive long-awaited chapter house by fall 2026

Alpha Chi Omega to receive long-awaited chapter house by fall 2026

Kate Myers, News Editor April 8, 2025

Alpha Chi Omega, Mississippi State University's youngest Panhellenic chapter, is officially set to start construction on its house, effective immediately. The announcement, made April 3 during a chapter...

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...

Infielder Morgan Stiles bats during the game on Sunday while wearing a teal-accented uniform in honor of former Bulldog Alex Wilcox

Mississippi State and Texas honor Wilcox; Texas takes series 2-1

Noah McCord, Online Editor April 1, 2025

Mississippi State University softball joined the rest of the Southeastern Conference over the weekend in honoring the legacy of Alex Wilcox, a former Bulldog player who captured the heart of college softball...

Fiesta includes live music, dance performances and different cultural foods throughout the day.

International Fiesta is back in vibrant fashion for 33rd year

Samata Luintel, Contributing Writer April 1, 2025

What could unite children, adults, elders and people of different cultures and societies in the Mississippi State University community? An annual event at MSU, coming up soon, checks all these boxes. International...

S.P.A.R.K. participants pose for a photo.

‘Nobody’s working with us:’ S.P.A.R.K.’s future remains uncertain with MSU’s new DEI policies

Kate Myers, News Editor April 1, 2025

Mississippi State University’s S.P.A.R.K. has been paused indefinitely due to unclear federal compliance concerns and possible changes to the state law, according to a statement posted to their Instagram...

State Board of Education recommends MSMS relocation to MSU

State Board of Education recommends MSMS relocation to MSU

Kate Myers, News Editor March 25, 2025

The Mississippi State Board of Education voted unanimously on March 20 to recommend that the Mississippi Legislature relocate the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science to the Mississippi State...

Green Man spreads joy, lifts spirits of MSU students

Green Man spreads joy, lifts spirits of MSU students

Samata Luintel, Contributing Writer March 25, 2025

First seen supporting the Philadelphia Eagles around Super Bowl season, a man in a head-to-toe green bodysuit made himself known at Mississippi State University as he lingered through the Drill Field,...

McCord: A breakdown of "the science" that plagues Mississippi State

McCord: A breakdown of “the science” that plagues Mississippi State

Noah McCord, Sports Editor March 25, 2025

Mississippi State University is a college rooted in tradition: cowbells, Maroon Fridays and now what burner accounts and beat writers alike are calling “the science.” It started with a tweet. The...

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