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Horror movies teach lessons in managing fear

Horror movies teach lessons in managing fear

Lauren McKay, Graphic Design Editor November 5, 2025

There is something almost ritualistic about turning off the lights, curling up on the couch with friends and pressing play on a horror movie. Within minutes, the soundtrack drops to an eerie hum, the shadows...

Is literacy the miracle Mississippi really needed?

Is literacy the miracle Mississippi really needed?

Sydnie Orgeron, Contributing Writer November 5, 2025

The Mississippi Literacy-Based Promotion Act, otherwise known as the Mississippi Miracle, was passed in 2013 to address Mississippi’s low literacy rates. The adoption of phonics, a system of learning...

Southern hospitality on campus at risk of washing away

Southern hospitality on campus at risk of washing away

Savannah Hill, Contributing Writer October 22, 2025

Mississippi has a long-standing tradition of being the epitome of Southern charm. While our official nickname is the "Magnolia State," many know us as the "Hospitality State." It is nearly impossible to...

Buridan’s Donkey: Overcoming indecision is the best way to reach a positive outcome

Sydnie Orgeron, Contributing Writer October 22, 2025

Indecision and ambivalence have been prevalent issues in today’s society, with around twenty percent of adults today experiencing chronic indecisiveness, which researchers say is almost an entirely learned...

Accommodating disabilities on campus is a long, slow process

Accommodating disabilities on campus is a long, slow process

Evelyn Concannon, Contributing Writer October 15, 2025

In a previous draft of this article, I focused on the negatives of the current state of disability access around campus. There seemed to be many issues that were not being addressed, but the more I looked...

The thing about aging

The thing about aging

Erin Erter, Opinion Editor October 15, 2025

I turned 20 on Monday. That is 7,305 days of being alive, and 175,000 hours of my body’s continual function. In my 7,305 days and 175,000 hours, I have learned to expect absolutely nothing. Although...

Starkville's identity is too dependent on MSU

Starkville’s identity is too dependent on MSU

Swarup Bhattarai, Contributing Writer October 1, 2025

Hollywood makes college summers look magical. Students linger on green lawns with guitars and frisbees, downtowns hum with music and neon, and even when classes end, the town stays alive with festivals,...

Avoiding annoying added costs of college

Avoiding annoying added costs of college

Braden Windham, Contributing Writer September 24, 2025

Have you or someone you love been affected by the annoying added costs of college? They include, but are not limited to: being towed, taking classes that have nothing to do with your major, paying to park...

Learning's inherent value: Finding balance between job training and desire to learn

Learning’s inherent value: Finding balance between job training and desire to learn

Lauren McKay, Graphic Design Editor September 24, 2025

Ask students why they are in college, and the answer usually falls into two categories: to get a job or to learn. According to U.S. News and World Report, for the 2024-2025 school year, average tuition...

Modernization trend kills nostalgic charm

Modernization trend kills nostalgic charm

Savannah Hill, Contributing Writer September 17, 2025

My family has a small tradition when we go on long road trips. After days of cramped riding and gas station snacks, we pull into the nearest Cracker Barrel to sit down around a table together and eat...

Presidents of MSU College Democrats and College Republicans call for healthy conversations, condemn political violence

Presidents of MSU College Democrats and College Republicans call for healthy conversations, condemn political violence

Alex Martin and Walker Lake September 17, 2025

As the newly elected Presidents of the College Democrats and College Republicans, we have been deeply disturbed by the political violence that has gripped our country. On September 10, Charlie Kirk...

Dawg Days program creates deep connections

Evelyn Concannon, Contributing Writer September 10, 2025

Every freshman struggles to find their place. With so many differentiating hobbies and interests, how do you find your people? At Mississippi State University, multiple organizations host "Dawg Days,"...

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