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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...

New species of parasitoid wasp discovered in Starkville

New species of parasitoid wasp discovered in Starkville

Zoe Arnold, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Mississippi State University research was featured on the cover of the British scientific journal Nature this week after researchers discovered a new parasitoid wasp species while studying fruit flies...

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 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...

Butler hall, home of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, now houses a new concentration in artificial intelligence that teaches students about machine learning.

Bagley College of Engineering introduces new AI degree program

Kaitlin Mapp, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

The James Worth Bagley College of Engineering launched one of the country's first artificial intelligence degree programs in August. Modeled after Carnegie Mellon University's AI program, the coursework...

The new Ai program is popular among freshmen and transfer students. 20 students have been admitted to the program.

Concerns over AI use in coursework spark debate on academic integrity

Charles Swanson, Contributing Writer September 24, 2024

Over the past two and a half years, artificial intelligence has slowly evolved from a mere science fiction concept into something accessible by anyone at almost any time. AI websites serve to do a multitude...

Mississippi's population has declined in the last five years, but in 2023, it slightly increased.

Mississippi population sees increase for the first time since 2017

Reed Lindsey, Staff Writer September 17, 2024

In 2023, Mississippi's population increased for the first time since 2017, according to data collected by the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. Mississippi's population grew by 762 people...

Local restaurants are more likely to close within the first five years of business.

Inflation raises Starkville restaurant prices

Lizzie Tomlin, Staff Writer September 17, 2024

This summer, Moe’s Original BBQ in downtown Starkville shut its doors, a casualty of rising costs that are forcing local restaurants to rethink how they do business. As the price of goods rises in the...

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...

The new rooftop bar will neighbor Bulldog Burger and is scheduled to be fully operational by January 2025.

Cotton District nightlife reaches new heights with rooftop bar

Lizzie Tomlin, Staff Writer September 11, 2024

Starkville’s Cotton District is welcoming a new addition to student nightlife with the construction of The Landing, a rooftop bar on University Drive, expected to open early next year. The Landing,...

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...

The Steinway model Spirio r has the capability to record and perform live performances.

MSU achieves prestigious All-Steinway School status after $3.5 million donation initiative

Kate Myers, News Editor September 10, 2024

The Mississippi State University Department of Music recently achieved Steinway & Sons' prestigious designation of being an All-Steinway School after acquiring 50 new Steinway pianos over the last...

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