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The Reflector

MSU hosts Southeast Journalism Conference

MSU hosts Southeast Journalism Conference

Kate Myers, News Editor February 4, 2025

Mississippi State University hosted the 2024 Southeast Journalism Conference last weekend, welcoming student journalists from 27 universities across the Southeast. The event brought together approximately...

Amy Dapper is the first MSU faculty member to be recognized for this prestigious award.

MSU professor receives prestigious award

Zoe Arnold, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

Mississippi State University researcher and associate professor Amy Dapper recently received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers for her research lab that focuses on computational...

Ford smiles for a headshot

“I hope to leave it in a better place than when I started” : David Ford to become new Bagley College of Engineering dean

Noah McCord, Sports Editor February 4, 2025

Mississippi State University has named David Ford as the new dean of the James Worth Bagley College of Engineering. Starting in the position on March 1, Ford will also hold the Earnest W. and Mary Ann...

Although the testing period is over, the sheep will return to graze in early spring.

MSU turns to sheep for solar farm upkeep

Kate Myers, News Editor February 4, 2025

Mississippi State University is exploring a greener approach to maintaining its on-campus solar facility — swapping the lawnmowers for sheep. In a research trial led by the Mississippi Agricultural...

Rumie was started in 2022 at the University of Mississippi.

Rumie brings safer student marketplace to campus

Zoe Arnold, Staff Writer January 28, 2025

On Jan. 16, the Mississippi State University Student Association announced a partnership with the marketplace app, "Rumie," to bring a student-exclusive marketplace to campus. Rumie is a startup company...

Student Association passes election changes

Kate Myers, News Editor January 28, 2025

Mississippi State University’s Student Association passed three bills during its Senate business meeting at 6 p.m. on Jan. 21 that change student campaign rules for the fall and spring elections. These...

UWiB officers work to organize sisterhood events and service.

UWiB to host inaugural DARE conference

Kate Myers, News Editor January 28, 2025

The Undergraduate Women in Business is set to host its inaugural Dare Conference in April, which is designed to inspire and empower students from all majors. The conference will have speakers, panels...

"I was kind of in shock:" MSU students react to the (brief) TikTok ban

“I was kind of in shock:” MSU students react to the (brief) TikTok ban

Kate Myers, News Editor January 28, 2025

Katrina Sanford was in bed, scrolling through TikTok, when the app went dark. "We knew it was going out, but we thought it was going to go out at 11," the senior biochemistry major said. "When it...

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...

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