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New volunteer firefighters must attend 120 hours of certification classes in order to serve Oktibehha County.
Volunteer firefighters balance their lives between calls and classes
May 2, 2024
MSU archaeology students explore site of humanity’s oldest jewelry
MSU archaeology students explore site of humanity’s oldest jewelry
May 2, 2024
The Division of Student Affairs awarded 29 outstanding students the Spirit of State Award.
MSU celebrates 19th annual Spirit of State Awards
May 2, 2024
Dorm Rooms of Mississippi and Beyond hosts an annual cover photo contest. Photos compete for hundreds of likes and the winner is featured on the group’s banner.
Mississippi Facebook group redefines dorm decor
May 2, 2024
Welcome from Ivy Rose Ball, Reflector Editor-in-Chief
Welcome from Ivy Rose Ball, Reflector Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2024
New volunteer firefighters must attend 120 hours of certification classes in order to serve Oktibehha County.
Volunteer firefighters balance their lives between calls and classes
May 2, 2024
MSU archaeology students explore site of humanity’s oldest jewelry
MSU archaeology students explore site of humanity’s oldest jewelry
May 2, 2024
The Division of Student Affairs awarded 29 outstanding students the Spirit of State Award.
MSU celebrates 19th annual Spirit of State Awards
May 2, 2024
Dorm Rooms of Mississippi and Beyond hosts an annual cover photo contest. Photos compete for hundreds of likes and the winner is featured on the group’s banner.
Mississippi Facebook group redefines dorm decor
May 2, 2024
Welcome from Ivy Rose Ball, Reflector Editor-in-Chief
Welcome from Ivy Rose Ball, Reflector Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2024
New volunteer firefighters must attend 120 hours of certification classes in order to serve Oktibehha County.
Volunteer firefighters balance their lives between calls and classes
May 2, 2024
Fractal Networks is working on the Fractal Data Safe—a tool used to safeguard customer data.
Starkville startup Fractal Networks aims to protect data privacy
April 23, 2024
It always feels alive: Starkville wins Best Small Town in the South
‘It always feels alive’: Starkville wins Best Small Town in the South
April 16, 2024
Eclipse darkens Starkville skies
Eclipse darkens Starkville skies
April 9, 2024
Students for a Sustainable Campus led a march through Starkville.
Local activists march for ‘climate justice’
March 27, 2024
Nash Heady, aged 22, has made at least six figures by selling rare sports memorabilia.
Smithville’s king of cards deals fortune in sports memorabilia
April 9, 2024
In recent weeks, MDWFP and MSU researchers have been visiting black bear dens across the state to study the reproductive success of female bears.
Mississippi black bear population expands as state intensifies monitoring efforts
March 20, 2024
Last year was the worst production year in recent memory for Mississippi beekeeping.
Beekeepers pressured by high rates of colony collapse, MSU researches solutions
March 20, 2024
Delta-9 THC is the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis.
Arrival of ‘Delta-9’ in local stores poses legality questions
March 6, 2024
Mississippi University for Women plans to continue branding itself as The W.
MUW’s ‘Wynbridge’ name change fails under alumni pressure
February 28, 2024
Fortnight, which Swift recorded with Post Malone, is one of two features on the 31 song album.
Comparing Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ to Five Great Breakup Albums
May 2, 2024
Reflector staff holding awards won at the Mississippi Press Associations Better Newspaper Contest.
Staff Collaboration: What we wish we were told as new students
May 2, 2024
Tips for Study Abroad
Tips for Study Abroad
May 2, 2024
A Guide to Being a Not-Sucky Roommate
A Guide to Being a Not-Sucky Roommate
May 2, 2024
F.L.A.R.E Second Chance Prom
F.L.A.R.E Second Chance Prom
April 23, 2024
F.L.A.R.E Second Chance Prom
F.L.A.R.E Second Chance Prom
April 23, 2024
The character pippin is the son of King Charlamagne in the play.
‘We’ve got magic to do’: Theatre MSU’s ‘Pippin’ looks to pay homage
April 23, 2024
Old main Music Festival will have nine bands total, with 25 art vendors. Delfest will have 15 of each.
‘You Feel the Community’ Old Main Music Festival and Delfest Show off the Arts
April 23, 2024
Winner poses with an actress portraying Stella, the character the participants yell for.
Annual Stella Shouting Contest draws crowds in Columbus
April 9, 2024
Starkville Community Theatre prepares to perform ‘Clue: On Stage’
Starkville Community Theatre prepares to perform ‘Clue: On Stage’
April 9, 2024
Margaret Ann, Barry and Bart Wood own The Little Dooey.
‘Something special made for you with love’: Starkville barbecue restaurant shares its story
April 9, 2024
Starkville native Sarah Morgan Pellum founded The Coffee Depot May 2023 and has managed the business since.
Pellum creates grounds for success at The Coffee Depot
April 9, 2024
Much of Blutos Greek Taverns theming is focused around the colors of Greece.
SPONSORED: Bluto’s Greek Tavern welcomes students, locals to Greek life
November 28, 2023
Students who enjoyed A Taste of Latin America took to the dance floor for some fun.
MSU gets a taste of Latin America
October 2, 2023
Umble 1
Umble Coffee Co. brings bright atmosphere to Starkville coffee scene
September 10, 2023
Reflector staff holding awards won at the Mississippi Press Associations Better Newspaper Contest.
Staff Collaboration: What we wish we were told as new students
May 2, 2024
A Guide to Being a Not-Sucky Roommate
A Guide to Being a Not-Sucky Roommate
May 2, 2024
F.L.A.R.E Second Chance Prom
F.L.A.R.E Second Chance Prom
April 23, 2024
The character pippin is the son of King Charlamagne in the play.
‘We’ve got magic to do’: Theatre MSU’s ‘Pippin’ looks to pay homage
April 23, 2024
Hes never met a stranger: Sunshine spreads kindness at MSU
‘He’s never met a stranger’: Sunshine spreads kindness at MSU
April 16, 2024
Margaret Ann, Barry and Bart Wood own The Little Dooey.
‘Something special made for you with love’: Starkville barbecue restaurant shares its story
April 9, 2024
Starkville native Sarah Morgan Pellum founded The Coffee Depot May 2023 and has managed the business since.
Pellum creates grounds for success at The Coffee Depot
April 9, 2024
The Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge is south of Starkville.
Harman: Starkville activities for all ages
March 20, 2024
Idea Shop offers unique experience in blacksmithing
Idea Shop offers unique experience in blacksmithing
February 28, 2024
State Fountain Bakery offers a number of pastries at their location. 
State Fountain Bakery sweetens campus with a variety of treats
October 8, 2023
Fortnight, which Swift recorded with Post Malone, is one of two features on the 31 song album.
Comparing Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ to Five Great Breakup Albums
May 2, 2024
Review: WrestleMania XL is WWEs love letter to wrestling fans
Review: WrestleMania XL is WWE’s love letter to wrestling fans
April 16, 2024
‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ is failure within its franchise
March 27, 2024
“eternal sunshine” is Ariana Grande’s seventh studio album.
Album Review: Ariana Grande’s ‘eternal sunshine’ is long-awaited comeback
March 27, 2024
Katara (Kiawentiio), Aang (Gordon Cormier) and Sokka (Ian Ousley) are the main trio in the show.
Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ is an uneven mess
March 20, 2024
Face-off: Honorlock tests allow students to completely focus
Face-off: Honorlock tests allow students to completely focus
May 2, 2024
A smaller percentage of students bike to and from campus, but it is still a great mode of transport.
Cycling to class is the next sustainable decision to be made
May 2, 2024
Face-off: In-person testing allows for a more focused environment
Face-off: In-person testing allows for a more focused environment
May 2, 2024
The people are what make Starkville the Best Small Town.
Best Small Town in the South is a deserving title for this charming conglomeration of people
May 2, 2024
Prioritizing local businesses is a great way to support them, according to TJ Manna of Proof Bakery.
Students should make an effort to support Starkville’s small businesses
May 2, 2024
Face-off: In-person testing allows for a more focused environment
Face-off: In-person testing allows for a more focused environment
May 2, 2024
Face-off: Corporate greed has ruined Valentines Day
Face-off: Corporate greed has ruined Valentine’s Day
February 13, 2024
Face-off: Commercialism is necessary to Valentines festivities
Face-off: Commercialism is necessary to Valentine’s festivities
February 13, 2024
Halloween Candy Face-off
Face-off: Houses should stick to passing out fan-favorite candies
October 23, 2023
Halloween Candy Face-off
Face-off: Trick-or-treaters should be given old school classics
October 22, 2023
SA candidate Brannan Tisdale.
Letter to the Editor: Students are responsible for inclusivity in Student Association
February 28, 2024
Letter to the Editor: Avoid binge drinking during March Madness
February 28, 2023
Letter to the Editor: Jasmine Sherman, A Call to Action: Supporting the Vision of Presidential Candidate Jasmine Sherman
January 18, 2023
Letter to the Editor: Lame duck legislation would make consumers’ lives harder
January 3, 2023
Op-Ed: Do MSU students care about voting in midterms as much as they care about voting for Homecoming King, Queen?
October 28, 2022
The history of Mississippi States cowbell
The history of Mississippi State’s cowbell
May 2, 2024
MSU club soccer team celebrates end of the year at Lost Pizza Co.
Put me in coach: MSU offers wide range of sports clubs for all students
May 2, 2024
James: Zac Selmon is the future, but there is still work to be done
James: Zac Selmon is the future, but there is still work to be done
May 2, 2024
Elizabeth Keen attends the annual Maroon and White Night.
Keen: Mississippi State encourages students to find their passion
May 2, 2024
The Maroon team beat the White team 67-53 at the spring game.
‘The energy around here is different’: Spring football brings excitement to Starkville
April 23, 2024
Diamond Dawgs sweep Auburn in rainy Super Bulldog Weekend
Diamond Dawgs sweep Auburn in rainy Super Bulldog Weekend
April 23, 2024
Bulldogs take weekday victory over Alcorn State
Bulldogs take weekday victory over Alcorn State
April 23, 2024
Seven-peat beat: Mississippi State baseball faces loss to Ole Miss
Seven-peat beat: Mississippi State baseball faces loss to Ole Miss
April 16, 2024
Junior outfielder Bryce Chance recorded two RBIs in Game 3 of the SEC matchup against Georgia.
MSU Bulldogs win controversial series over Georgia
April 9, 2024
Diamond Dawgs fall to No. 7 Texas A&M during first road series
Diamond Dawgs fall to No. 7 Texas A&M during first road series
March 27, 2024
Graduate student Tolu Smith has started 84 of his 85 outings with the MSU Bulldogs.
Bulldogs punch ticket to big dance after SEC tournament wins
March 20, 2024
Head coach Chris Jans’ team stands at a 19-10 overall record.
James: MSU men’s hoops needs offensive utility amid March Madness
March 6, 2024
MSU’s Dashawn Davis has started in over 50 career games.
Bulldogs crush LSU in Baton Rouge
February 28, 2024
Tolu Smith produced a team-leading 24 points and 6 rebounds for the Bulldogs Wednesday night.
MSU dominates Ole Miss in Humphrey Coliseum slugfest
February 28, 2024
Graduate guard Dashawn Davis pushed through Razorbacks defense during his 19 minutes of play in Saturday’s close 71-67 matchup inside Humphrey Coliseum.
MSU men’s hoops survives scare against Arkansas
February 21, 2024
Head coach Purcell has led his Bulldogs to the first annual Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament.
MSU women’s basketball advances to WBIT quarterfinals
March 27, 2024
Mississippi State womens hoops secure No. 2 seed in WBIT
Mississippi State women’s hoops secure No. 2 seed in WBIT
March 20, 2024
Jessika Carter averages 14.8 points and 10.2 rebounds per game.
Harrison: Questions to address before women’s basketball post-season play
March 6, 2024
MSU womens basketball falls to Kentucky Wildcats
MSU women’s basketball falls to Kentucky Wildcats
February 28, 2024
MSU womens hoops slams Georgia Bulldogs at home
MSU women’s hoops slams Georgia Bulldogs at home
February 13, 2024
The history of Mississippi States cowbell
The history of Mississippi State’s cowbell
May 2, 2024
The Maroon team beat the White team 67-53 at the spring game.
‘The energy around here is different’: Spring football brings excitement to Starkville
April 23, 2024
3 historic romances in Mississippi State athletics
3 historic romances in Mississippi State athletics
February 13, 2024
University Archives Photograph Collection | Mississippi State University Libraries
‘He was a pioneer;’ Remembering Frank Dowsing’s legacy
February 6, 2024
The game between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field in Starkville, MS.
Mississippi State loses Golden Egg to Ole Miss Rebels
November 22, 2023
From British Columbia to Starkville: The journey of soccer midfielder Sierra Bergen
From British Columbia to Starkville: The journey of soccer midfielder Sierra Bergen
April 16, 2024
The Mississippi State soccer team
MSU soccer heads to second round of NCAA Tournament
November 13, 2023
MSU soccer drops last regular season game to Arkansas
MSU soccer drops last regular season game to Arkansas
October 29, 2023
Soccer 10/25
Bulldogs settle for a tie against Vanderbilt
October 23, 2023
Soccer
MSU soccer smashes Kentucky’s perfect SEC record
October 18, 2023
Bulldogs softball drops weekend series over Tennessee despite Game 1 dominance
Bulldogs softball drops weekend series over Tennessee despite Game 1 dominance
April 16, 2024
Junior Sierra Sacco secured two runs and one RBI during the series against South Carolina.
MSU softball earns two shutout wins over No. 25 South Carolina
April 9, 2024
Bulldogs softball brings home series win over Arkansas
Bulldogs softball brings home series win over Arkansas
March 27, 2024
Freshman pitcher Delainey Everett made her college debut against UAB for opening day of Mis sissippi State softball.
MSU softball sweeps six game Bulldog Invitational
March 6, 2024
MSU softball brings heat during Puerto Vallarta College Challenge
MSU softball brings heat during Puerto Vallarta College Challenge
February 21, 2024
Volleyball
Volleydawgs stumble and fall to Missouri Tigers
November 5, 2023
MSU volleyball falls to Georgia Bulldogs
MSU volleyball falls to Georgia Bulldogs
October 29, 2023
The Volleydawgs celebrate after a kill from Sophie Agee that sealed the deal for a Mississippi State win.
MSU volleyball takes down rival Ole Miss Rebels
October 23, 2023
Volleyball
Bulldogs dominate No. 14 Florida in a home matchup
October 16, 2023
Volleyball UGA
MSU volleyball falls to Georgia Bulldogs
October 8, 2023
The Student Newspaper of Mississippi State University

The Reflector
The Student Newspaper of Mississippi State University

The Reflector
Hannah Blankenship

Hannah Blankenship, Former Editor-in-Chief

Hannah Blankenship served as Editor-in-Chief of The Reflector from 2021 to 2022.

She also served as the Managing Editor from 2020 to 2021 and as the News Editor from 2019 to 2020.

Hannah was named College Journalist of the Year at the 2022 Southeastern Journalism Conference.

All content by Hannah Blankenship
Walk-reader Will Malone strolls around the Drill Field as he devours his latest novel. He has been walk-reading since 2013.

Take a stroll with the ‘Starkville Walk Reader’: Will Malone

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
April 3, 2022
smart bus p1

S.M.A.R.T buses are a valued service but need improvements

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
April 3, 2022
These cookies are certainly not as innocent as they look. 

University officials shocked to learn Perry cookies contain crack

Hannah Blankenship, Not in Charge Anymore
April 1, 2022
The 1984 junior varsity cheer team with Jenkins to the left.

University’s first Black cheerleader went on to achieve many more ‘firsts’

Hannah Blankenship, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2022
Starkville Police Chief Mark Ballard explains the network of security footage accessible by the police department. SPD can connect to private cameras using their Fusus registry program.

Gun violence is at peak levels in Starkville: Why? And what can we do to stop it?

Hannah Blankenship, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2022
Brain Drain

Seniors are set to leave the state: Brain Drain presents pressing problem for MS

Hannah Blankenship, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2022
Tia Evans struts the runway at the 2019 show.

Fashion Board dedicates show to beloved lost student

Hannah Blankenship, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2021
Starkville tattoo artist Edward Johnson has been working at Animal House Tattoo since 2012. Johnson’s, or “Meat’s,” work can be seen on students and residents across Starkville.

Local tattoo artist Meat brings art to life

Hannah Blankenship, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2021
Raylon Johnson, MSU’s first Black president of a Panhellenic sorority, is a member of Chi Omega.

“Outright, it’s segregated;” A look at Greek life on MSU’s campus

Hannah Blankenship, Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2021
Protesters took to the Drill Field to march against the vaccine mandate imposed yesterday by the Institutions of Higher Learning.

MSU faculty, staff march in protest against vaccine mandate

Hannah Blankenship, Editor-in-chief
October 26, 2021
Miss MSU 2021: Kelli Gill Hixson

Miss MSU 2021: Kelli Gill Hixson

Hannah Blankenship, Editor-in-chief
October 26, 2021
Mississippi State University is hosting pop-up vaccination clinics around campus. Pictured is a vaccine clinic in the Humphrey Coliseum.

Should MSU have a vaccine mandate? Faculty, IHL disagree

Hannah Blankenship, Editor-in-chief
September 21, 2021
A U.S. soldier patrols near Combat Outpost Kowall in Kandahar, Afghanistan in 2011.

Afghanistan veterans react to Taliban takeover

Hannah Blankenship, Editor-in-chief
August 29, 2021
Blackjack construction equipment erupts into flames, maroon alert is issued

Blackjack construction equipment erupts into flames, Maroon Alert is issued

Hannah Blankenship, Editor-in-chief
April 21, 2021
The SAAC and MSU students are collaborating on a mural downtown that will depict architecture of MSU and the City of Starkville.

MSU students bring public art “from City Hall to Lee Hall”

Hannah Blankenship, Editor-in-chief
April 18, 2021
Fraud Infograph

Over 100 MSU employees are subjects of unemployment fraud

Hannah Blankenship, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2021
Daniel Dye and Jason Hwang sit on the Drill Field on Monday. Although COVID-19 regulations were in place this semester, MSU plans on mostly in-person classes in the fall.

Classes will return to normal next semester

Hannah Blankenship, Managing Editor
March 9, 2021
Intersection

Student hit by car on campus

Hannah Blankenship, Managing Editor
March 9, 2021
Heather Warren and Sean Dyess, co-hosts of the 2020 Magnolia Independent Film Festival, speak with Hannah Vandenberg about the festival.

Watch from your car or your couch: Magnolia Film Festival offers drive-in and virtual event

Hannah Blankenship, Managing Editor
February 23, 2021
tarkville’s Democratic Mayor Lynn Spruill poses with one of her campaign signs in the city ahead of the municipal election. Spruill is running unopposed for her second term.

Starkville mayor Lynn Spruill runs unopposed for second term

Hannah Blankenship, Managing Editor
February 9, 2021
The mysterious disappearance of water from Chadwick Lake on MSU’s campus is due to an algal bloom. MSU is hard at work to fix the issue and restore the lake to its former glory.

What’s going on with Chadwick Lake? a look behind the scenes

Hannah Blankenship, Managing Editor
January 26, 2021
Macey Hodge, a redshirt freshman midfielder, advances down the field during the season closer.

MSU soccer loses to SEC champs in season closer

Hannah Blankenship, Managing Editor
November 8, 2020
Miranda Carrasco, a junior defender from Cypress, Texas, plays for the Mississippi State University soccer team during a match against Boston College during the 2019 season.

Twins win on and off the soccer field

Hannah Blankenship, Managing Editor
November 2, 2020
Espy Smith Boxing Match

Rematch: Hyde-Smith and Espy battle for Senate seat once again

Hannah Blankenship, Managing Editor
November 1, 2020
Drive In Church

“We can still clap our hands:” Local church adapts to COVID-19 with drive-in service

Hannah Blankenship, Managing Editor
November 1, 2020
Nicholas Smith is 6’0” in height and 130 lbs in weight with green eyes and brown shoulder-length hair. He was last seen wearing a light colored jacket, jeans, and black tennis shoes.

University reports missing student

Hannah Blankenship, Managing Editor
October 21, 2020
The pictured student is responsible for the theft of the scooter and was caught on MSU PD cameras exiting the stadium. Another student was later found driving the scooter and given a DUI.

Student charged with DUI for driving scooter stolen from disabled veteran

Hannah Blankenship, Managing Editor
October 21, 2020
Professor Jim Giesen teaches his Modern U.S. History class on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Humphrey Coliseum Arena. The Hump is just one of the many repurposed locations for classes.

From basketball to books: MSU utilizes and adjusts to unconventional classroom locations amidst COVID-19

Hannah Blankenship, Managing Editor
October 4, 2020
Tik Tok Face Off

TikTok tops all other social media apps

Hannah Blankenship, Managing Editor
September 19, 2020
An anonymous MSU student recently started a public Instagram account in order to draw attention to issues present in MSU Greek life.

Anonymous student-run account calls for abolition of MSU Greek life

Hannah Blankenship, Managing Editor
September 13, 2020
The Comfort Suites on Russel St. is one of MSU’s off-campus quarantine spaces where members of affected Greek organizations are isolated.

Four more MSU Greek organizations required to quarantine

Hannah Blankenship, Managing Editor
August 26, 2020
Mayor Lynn Spruill works to address the challenge posed by MSU students returning this fall amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mayor welcomes students, cautions against invincibility mindset

Hannah Blankenship, Managing Editor
August 26, 2020
Kylin Hill jumps over an opponent at the Bulldogs home game against Southern Mississippi. The Bulldogs won 38-15. 

Hill, others call for change of state flag

Hannah Blankenship, Managing Editor
June 23, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the city of Starkville implemented a mandatory curfew and face covering regulation.

Starkville mayor talks regulations, leading city through pandemic

Hannah Blankenship, Managing Editor
May 26, 2020
Teachers on Covid

Perspective from the professors: MSU faculty members give viewpoint on transition to online classes

Hannah Blankenship, Managing Editor
April 7, 2020

MSU moves to optional pass/fail grading system

Hannah Blankenship, Managing Editor
April 6, 2020

MSU reports six cases of confirmed COVID-19 among students, faculty and staff

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
March 28, 2020
Students respond to corona graphic

MSU students respond to COVID-19, cancellations

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
March 26, 2020
COVID-19

MSU student from Milan shares about Coronavirus outbreak in Italy

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
March 22, 2020
Vietnamese

VSA celebrates new year with Tết Fair

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
February 5, 2020
The Oktibbeha County Jail, located in downtown Starkville, currently holds 65 inmates. Every year between 80 and 120 inmates from the jail are sentenced to state facilities.

Prison violence in Mississippi: A look from the local level

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
January 25, 2020
A student sends an email through Outlook, the Microsoft email app. All MSU student emails will be switched to Outlook on Feb. 26.

Bully Mail bites the dust: student email switches to Outlook

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
January 22, 2020
Oktibbeha County Lake Dam 1

Breaking News: Oktibbeha County Lake Dam near breaking point, county says

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
January 14, 2020

Men’s Tennis wins first four matches, looks forward to upcoming season

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
January 13, 2020
Students park in the North Commuter lot, which previously functioned as an overflow lot. The ratio for permits per spot has been set at 1.75.

Parking on campus: an inside look

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
January 12, 2020
Sherman Timbs, Thomas Cox and Jaden Crumedy run onto the field for MSU’s game against Abiliene Christian. MSU plays Ole Miss this Thursday.

Bulldogs win Homecoming game, look forward to Egg Bowl

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
November 24, 2019
Michael Weeks: Mr. MSU

Michael Weeks: Mr. MSU

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
November 20, 2019

Attempted kidnapping report proven fraudulent

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
November 12, 2019
A man, later identified as a convicted rapist, fled from MSU police after indecently exposing himself in the Moe’s Southwest Grill on campus.

Man exposes himself at Moe’s, flees from police

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
November 12, 2019
Trick or Treat

Community Trick or Trots for T.K. Martin Center

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
October 30, 2019
A dancer struts for the Bollywood performance “Taj Express” which was a part of this year’s Lyceum Series.

‘Taj Express’ gives Starkville a taste of Indian culture

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
October 26, 2019

A German teaching French in Mississippi: the life and legacy of Monika Dunlap

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
October 20, 2019
Medians

The medians on MS-12 are a nuisance

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
October 20, 2019
MSU’s SA is hosting food trucks on campus in-between the Colvard Student Union and the YMCA Building on the last Thursday of every month.

Food Truck Thursdays roll onto campus once a month

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
October 6, 2019
ECAB

Beets, shoes and technology: students pitch startup ideas at first ECAB of the semester

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
September 22, 2019
James Lee McCain, 53, suffered multiple contusions resulting from an assault last year.

Student involved in Cotton District brawl found to have previous assault on record

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
September 22, 2019
Billy Stacy was an All-American football player at MSU and played in the NFL. He also served as the mayor of Starkville. Stacy died this past week.

Former teammates remember life and legacy of Bulldog, Starkville great Billy Stacy

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
September 18, 2019
Starkville Central Neighborhood Foundation member Hagan Walker paints the Greensboro neighborhood crest on an intersection in the Greensboro Street Historic District on Sept. 8.

Neighborhood crests ‘enhance community identity’

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
September 18, 2019
Brawl occurs on lawn of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Brawl occurs on lawn of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
September 9, 2019
MSU’s Department of Housing and Residence life is hoping to demolish Rice Hall, built 51 years ago, over the upcoming summer.

Housing and Residence Life plans for demolition of Rice Hall

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
September 5, 2019
Eduroam

IT Department to discontinue msu1x, encourages switch to eduroam

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
August 28, 2019
1998 MSU graduate Germany Kent receives the Sigma Delta Chi Award for excellence in independent online deadline reporting at the National Press Club in Washington D.C.

MSU alumna wins journalism award

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
August 25, 2019
Soccer Bully

Soccer is hungry for more

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
August 25, 2019

MSU Police Department responds to reported stabbing in the Colvard Student Union

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
July 28, 2019
Local bar the Bin 612 faces backlash over actions taken during Saturday’s storm.

Controversy arises over local restaurant’s actions during tornado

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
April 15, 2019
MSUPD believes damage to the Bully statue in the Junction was caused accidentally by smoke effects.

Bully statue accidentally damaged

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
April 14, 2019

Campus flooding and minimal damage ensue after tornado in Starkville

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
April 14, 2019
22-year-old Jaylen Barker of Columbus pleads guilty for November 2016 murder of MSU student Joseph Tillman in Starkvilles Cotton District

Suspect in 2016 Cotton District murder pleads guilty

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
April 10, 2019

Starkville PD responds to Walmart bomb threat

Hannah Blankenship, News Editor
April 9, 2019

Seniors win on the court and look to life beyond the lines

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
April 7, 2019
The Art Outreach Team created this mural with the Boys and Girls Club of Starkville as part of their initiative for this semester. 

MSU introduces new Art Outreach Team

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
April 3, 2019
International Fiesta

This year’s International Fiesta showcases more countries on campus

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
March 31, 2019
Strahjnia Rakic hits a volley in a match for MSU. Rakic and Nuno Borges are ranked number one in mens doubles nationally according to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association website.

Rakic, Borges share a bond, success in doubles play

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
March 26, 2019
Film Camera

Mississippi filmmaker receives grant to film in West Point

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
March 20, 2019
Junior Kendra Sanders smiles while she is on a fjord tour in Norway as the countrys flag waves behind her. Sanders spent last summer in Iceland and Scandinavia.

Study Abroad Spotlight: Kendra Sanders

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
March 7, 2019
Students and Starkville community members utilize the Starkville-MSU Area Rapid Transit, S.M.A.R.T. system, to travel around campus and the city. The bus system is expanding its paratransit services to Oktibbeha County residents.

SMART bus paratransit services to expand to Oktibbeha County

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
February 27, 2019

Leilua and Bulldogs made stronger by tragic loss

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
February 25, 2019
Award-winning poet and musician and 2019 Writer-in-Residence Joy Harjo, who is of the Myskoke (Creek) Nation, will host a public reading at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 27 in the Turner A. Wingo Auditorium in Old Main.

Joy Harjo participates in MSU Writer-in-Residence program

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
February 24, 2019
Mindfulness Meditation

Mindfulness meditation helps relieve student stress

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
February 20, 2019

Roberts plays on her home court

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
February 12, 2019
Bulldogs stay positive as they serve defeats on the Tennis Courts

Bulldogs stay positive as they serve defeats on the Tennis Courts

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
February 11, 2019
The Peoples Cup MircroRoastery is now open in the Cotton District at 12 1/2 B Lummus Drive. The new coffee shop serves coffee roasted by owner Blair Edwards. 

Starkville welcomes People’s Cup MicroRoastery

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
February 9, 2019
MSU’s skunks leave a lasting impression on campus

MSU’s skunks leave a lasting impression on campus

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
January 27, 2019
Florian Broska hits the ball in a singles match against Wichita State University. MSU is headed to the national indoor championship for the 12th time in program history. 

Men’s tennis has successful opening weekend, headed to national indoors

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
January 27, 2019

Women’s tennis eager to continue winning ways in 2019

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
January 27, 2019
Tennis serves appetizing outlook on season

Tennis serves appetizing outlook on season

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
January 23, 2019

James Armstrong named soccer head coach

Hannah Blankenship, Sports Writer
January 18, 2019
OLILO employee Daphne Gibson prepares a Mediterranean bowl for a faculty member. 

OLILO opens for business

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
January 13, 2019

Chapel of Memories to host Christmas carols

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
December 2, 2018
Bulldogs Equestrian team rides their way to victory

Bulldogs Equestrian team rides their way to victory

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
November 19, 2018

Vietnamese Student Association’s date auction supports charity

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
November 11, 2018
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Country Pumpkins: fall fun for everyone

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
October 24, 2018

Terp sisters part of bigger family as they run Cross Country

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
October 7, 2018
Katherine Badham, a sophomore from Auckland, New Zealand, running in the Crimson Classic last season. She ran a personal best of 18:53 at the Memphis Twilight 5K on Sept. 1.

Badham’s cross-country journey from New Zealand to the USA

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
September 26, 2018
Civil Engineering major Phong Ly of Brandon, Mississippi celebrates becoming Mississippi State Universitys first-ever recipient of the Astronaut Scholarship last Wednesday.

MSU senior earns Astronaut Scholarship

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
September 23, 2018
The Hobbit brings an unexpected journey to MSU

‘The Hobbit’ brings an unexpected journey to MSU

Hannah Blankenship, Staff Writer
September 19, 2018
Forestry equipment show celebrates 34th year

Forestry equipment show celebrates 34th year

Hannah Blankenship, Contributing Writer
September 16, 2018
Bulldogs win 7 to start season, go into SEC play undefeated

Bulldogs win 7 to start season, go into SEC play undefeated

Hannah Blankenship, Contributing Writer
September 9, 2018

Mitchell Memorial Library hosts ‘Famous Types’ exhibit

Hannah Blankenship, Contributing Writer
September 4, 2018
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