I gasped for breath and placed one hand on my chest, whispering to myself that everything would be okay. My other hand kept fumbling to stop the alarm — my fingers slipping over my phone screen. As much...
Gaming can be a fun pastime for many students. After a long day of classes and life-draining exams, having the chance to chill and play any of the big titles such as Minecraft, Animal Crossing or the new...
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...
Celebrity deaths are a frequent and often monumental event each year. This year, we have already lost celebrities such as director David Lynch and actor Val Kilmer. While many agree celebrity deaths affect...
As a college student, getting involved in student-led organizations can be overwhelming. At Mississippi State University alone, there are 374 student-led organizations registered on Cowbell Connect, including...
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...
In modern media, the influence celebrities and public figures have on the general public is controversial. Some emphasize the risks of idolizing influencers, while others focus on the positive messages...
As a former high-school tennis player, I have recently observed that pickleball and tennis players have major issues with each other. Some pickleball players feel that their sport is superior, so they...
On May 4, 2022, my mom frosted a bundt cake designed to look like the character Sarlacc as I pulled our BB-8 pizza out of the oven in preparation for a Star Wars movie marathon complete with themed food....
John Baladi, Life&Entertainment Editor
• March 25, 2025
Fifteen months ago, the Reflector published an article I wrote titled "Energy drink reviews: Reign reigns supreme, Bucked Up disappoints." Due to the popularity of that article, this has become a three-part...
Many worries about finding a job after graduation begin while searching for internships during their junior year.
As a senior, I, too, experienced this dread last year before securing an internship...
Could Artificial Intelligence (AI) have written this article? Considering the trailblazing work that machine-learning companies have done, it is becoming more difficult to answer that question, and one...
