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Dayglow's lead singer Sloan Struble smiles while playing the guitar at the MSU amphitheater.

Dayglow leaves Starkville ‘Fuzzybrained’ after Old Main Music Festival

Erin Erter, Opinion Editor April 15, 2025

As the sky cleared for an event-filled day at 2 p.m. on April 11, music fans from across Starkville began gathering around the Mississippi State University Amphitheater for this year’s Old Main Music...

Taylor Jernigan's dachshund, Levi, poses in the grass.

Wiener takes it all: Dachshunds prepare for Starkville Derby

Elena Harman, Staff Writer April 15, 2025

Starkville's Cotton District will once again play host to an unusual sight — dozens of dachshunds dashing down a racetrack to the cheers of a growing crowd. The Starkville Derby, which supports the...

'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.,...

MSU choral ensemble sings message of hope honoring Anne Frank

MSU choral ensemble sings message of hope honoring Anne Frank

Anne Louise Phillips, Staff Writer April 6, 2025

On April 3, the lights in Mississippi State University’s Music Building Recital Hall dimmed. Two screens on either side of the room lit up, a slideshow of Holocaust images appearing.  Phillip Stockton,...

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...

Dawgs After Dark hosts after-hours book fair

Dawgs After Dark hosts after-hours book fair

Emma Nisbet, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

On March 1 from 7-10 p.m., the Center for Student Activities transformed the Barnes & Noble at Mississippi State University into an after-hours book fair as part of its Dawgs After Dark event series...

MSU history professor Christopher Snyder will speak at Umble Coffee Co. on Industrial Park Road.

History professor to give talk on Tolkien and sub-creation

Elena Harman, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

Mississippi State University's Inklings Club is hosting a talk by history professor Christopher Snyder about J.R.R. Tolkien's concept of sub-creation at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday at Umble Coffee Co. on Industrial...

Theatre MSU to bring ancient greek tragedy ‘Medea’ to life

Theatre MSU to bring ancient greek tragedy ‘Medea’ to life

Rowan Feasel, Staff Writer February 18, 2025

Theatre MSU students will perform an adaptation of “Medea,” the classical Greek tragedy at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26-28 and March 1 in McComas Hall Theatre. The show is about a woman’s passionate and...

The Moss to open, Dayglow to headline Old Main Music Festival

The Moss to open, Dayglow to headline Old Main Music Festival

John Baladi, Life&Entertainment Editor February 14, 2025

Dayglow will headline the Old Main Music Festival on Friday, April 11. The local stage will feature performances from local artists throughout the day, with The Moss to open the night on the main stage. The...

A winner will be announced for each of the 23 categories during the Academy Awards on March 2.

Oscar predictions: “Conclave” for Best Picture

Reed Lindsey, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

Oscar season is here. With the ceremony less than a month away, I have watched every Best Picture nominee and will now tell you my predictions for who will take home Academy Awards in the top three categories. Best...

Indian Student Association hosts Diwali Festival

Indian Student Association hosts Diwali Festival

Haylee Morman, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

On Nov. 10, the Indian Student Association (ISA) hosted a Diwali celebration in the Colvard Student Union’s Foster Ballroom for members of the Starkville community. The night was chock full of performances...

After the show ended rapper BabyFace Ray performed.

NPHC step show and concert held in Humphrey Colliseum

Taylor Davis, Writer November 5, 2024

Mississippi State University’s National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) hosted its 2024 NPHC Step Show on Nov. 1. Both winning groups, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, were awarded...

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