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The Reflector

Vice President of Student Affairs Regina Hyatt attended the Maroon Edition dedication.

MSU partners with Habitat for Humanity to build 75th county home for local woman

Michael Cassidy, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

Officials and residents from Mississippi State University and Starkville's Habitat for Humanity gathered on Nov. 6 to dedicate the newest Maroon Edition Habitat for Humanity home for Twana Hubbard. Hubbard...

MSU unveils $2.5 million renovation to Sanderson Center

MSU unveils $2.5 million renovation to Sanderson Center

Michael Cassidy, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

On Nov. 13, the Joe Frank Sanderson Center hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its $2.5 million student-funded renovation project. The renovations, which began in March 2024 and were funded by the...

MSU brainstorms ideas to implement scooter policies on campus

MSU brainstorms ideas to implement scooter policies on campus

Zoe Arnold, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

The Mississippi State University Parking and Traffic Regulation Committee is working on new regulations for electric scooters and bicycles that might be enforced on campus in the coming semesters. MSU's...

A revamped Butler Hall provides labs and study areas for computer science students

A revamped Butler Hall provides labs and study areas for computer science students

Kaitlin Mapp, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

Mississippi State University had a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. on Oct. 29 to celebrate the new renovations and lab spaces in Butler Hall. MSU President Mark Keenum was present to cut the ribbon and...

Some students complain the increases in security measures are inconvenient.

MSU implements 16-character password requirement for students, staff

Michael Cassidy, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

For the second time since March, Mississippi State University has increased its security measures for student and staff accounts. On October 30, MSU began slowly rolling out a new policy that mandates...

Dancing weatherman Nick Kosir partners with MSU for new social media course

Dancing weatherman Nick Kosir partners with MSU for new social media course

Kate Myers, News Editor November 12, 2024

Nick Kosir, widely known online as “The Dancing Weatherman,” has partnered with Mississippi State University's College of Professional and Continuing Studies to bring students a course called “The...

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...

Locking car doors is one of the steps to the "9 p.m. Routine" posted nightly on social media

Starkville P.D.’s ‘9 p.m. Routine’ campaign contributes to drop in property crimes

Michael Cassidy, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

According to the Mississippi Crime Statistics, there were 337 reported cases of robbery in Mississippi in 2023, with 36.2% of them occurring in a person's place of residence. Of those incidents reported,...

Campus recycling bins are often contaminated with trash, making it difficult to recycle

Behind the bin: is recycling at MSU truly effective?

Lizzie Tomlin, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

Despite recycling bins scattered across Mississippi State University’s campus, students question whether the collected items are genuinely recycled. Concerns have risen over city regulations and logistical...

Robby Skelton is this year's Mr. MSU.

Mr. MSU: Robby Skelton

John Baladi, Life&Entertainment Editor October 29, 2024

From the steps of Lee Hall on Oct. 8, the night of homecoming elections, the Student Association Executive Board passes to each other a folder holding the results to be announced to the crowd below. Lewis...

Hayden Cherry is MSU's 2024 Homecoming King.

Homecoming King: Hayden Cherry

Noah McCord, Sports Editor October 29, 2024

Hayden Cherry is Mississippi State University’s 2024 homecoming king. Throughout his time at MSU, Cherry has focused on family, involvement and service, which have defined his journey and ultimately...

Khaoula Kamal is this year's Miss MSU.

Miss MSU: Khaoula Kamal

Michael Cassidy, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

Khaoula Kamal is this year's Miss MSU. "I think Khaoula represents everything that MSU values: integrity, excellence, service and humility, and that her dedication to making the community around her...

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