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The Student Newspaper of Mississippi State University

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Lydia Palmer

Lydia Palmer, Former Sports Editor

Lydia Palmer served as the Sports Editor from 2020 to 2021.

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t the senate meeting on Nov. 1, multiple bills were passed to change the SA election system in the spring. These bills will help develop the senate as an independent body.

Student Association moves toward election changes

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
November 6, 2022
Joe MacGown, a local Starkville artist and part-time entomologist at Mississippi State University, works on another art piece at his studio and home in the Sessums community.

Local artisans keep Starkville interesting

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
August 30, 2022
Tiffany Flynn, a former MSU track and field team member, represents the U.S. at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Serbia. She placed 4th in the women’s long jump competition.

Alumna Tiffany Flynn jumps onto the world stage

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
March 27, 2022
Elevate Mixology offers bartending and mixology services to venues and parties that have obtained a liquor license. The business was recently opened by Rosa Dalomba, owner of The Pop Porium, a gourmet popcorn store.

Alcohol sales take on a different form in Starkville

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
March 7, 2022
evolution

Lose the wheels and use what you were born with to get to class

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
February 18, 2022

Students, government officials discuss critical race theory legislation

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
February 14, 2022
INF/OF Aaron Downs.

Just four more days: four budding Bulldogs who could play big roles

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
February 14, 2022
Tanner Allen and Logan Tanner celebrate during last season's victory over Kentucky.

Seven days in the life of a Diamond Dawg: Tanner Allen, John Cohen chat with The Reflector

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
February 11, 2022
Alyssa and Peter McKinley held their wedding at the Chapel of Memories last July.

At the Chapel of Memories, love rings across MSU’s campus

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
February 6, 2022
Chef Leon Jefferson serves a cup of his roasted kale and artichoke soup with smoked gouda and pork belly. Jefferson took home first place at the event.

‘Souper Bowl’ provides warmth on a cold winter day

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
January 24, 2022
Elizabeth Orr and Chatham Kennedy celebrated Thanksgiving here in Starkville, where they were a part of three celebrations.

Students choose to stay home in Starkville for the holidays

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
November 28, 2021
Mississippi State University guard Aislynn Hayes takes a shot during the game against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits.

Novak and crew secure big win over SDSU

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
November 15, 2021
Starkville, also known as “Mississippi’s College Town,” is home to 25,000 residents, in addition to the 23,000 college students at Mississippi State University.

Greater Starkville Development Partnership fosters tourism in StarkVegas

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
November 14, 2021
The Mississippi State University Esports Club secured its second consecutive win in the Esports Egg Bowl on Saturday.

Esports Dawgs take a win in their Egg Bowl

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
November 8, 2021
The MSU women's golf team competes in the 2019 Magnolia Invitational.

MSU hosts 11 teams in the Ally, Alabama wins

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
November 1, 2021
Outside hitter Callie Minshew plays in the spring 2021 game against Missouri.

Grit in the Griss: MSU volleyball climbs SEC rankings

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
October 26, 2021
In addition to being a communication professor at MSU, Philip Poe plays music around Starkville.

The secret life of professors: MSU faculty members rock out on the weekends

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
October 19, 2021
Mississippi State University alumnus Kenneth E. Miller passed away on Aug. 17, 2021, leaving behind a legacy of generosity and dedication.

The generosity of Kenneth Miller, one of the first African Americans to attend MSU, continues to impact students

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
September 21, 2021
Brent Funderburk "exhibits" 40 years of art on campus

Brent Funderburk “exhibits” 40 years of art on campus

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
August 30, 2021
Monigo Karnley (left) and Hailey Farrington-Bentil (right) embrace during match play this past Sunday. 

MSU soccer bounces back, topples Ragin’ Cajuns

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
August 24, 2021
The Mom and Pop food truck can be spotted in various locations around Starkville and surrounding towns throughout the week. Owners Hannah and Hunter Bell recently opened a storefront on South Washington Street, where their menu options can also be found.

Mom and Pop food truck is a Starkville success story

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
March 30, 2021
Cameron Crump (left) and Okheme Moore (right) handle a baton pass in this past weekend’s action during the men’s 4x100 meter relays, in which they placed first.

Track and field hosts annual Al Schmidt Bulldog Relays

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
March 30, 2021
Marcella Cash protects possession of the ball during a match against Arkansas State University on Saturday in Starkville, Mississippi.

Bulldog soccer goes 2-0 in game and season

Lydia Palmer, Sports Editor
March 16, 2021
Morgan William celebrates a win for the Mississippi State University Bulldogs against the Louisville Cardinals during the Final Four in 2018.

Palmer: Memorable Morgan and her shot that knocked UConn from the top

Lydia Palmer, Sports Editor
February 23, 2021
Ty Cooper, a senior at Louisville High School in Louisville, Mississippi, plays during one of his last games of his senior season.

From Louisville to Leach: Ty Cooper signs with MSU football

Lydia Palmer, Sports Editor
February 9, 2021
Sigma Phi Epsilon will be moving into the current Alpha Delta Pi house, their old house. The fraternity recently regained their charter after previously losing it in 2014.

MSU Greek life is moving and growing

Lydia Palmer, Sports Editor
February 2, 2021
The Mississippi State University softball team is ranked No. 22 in the nation by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association, their best ever. They are also ranked No. 15 in the D1 softball rankings. Their season begins on Feb. 13 against the Miami RedHawks.

MSU softball makes history during preseason rankings

Lydia Palmer, Sports Editor
February 2, 2021
Robert Woodard II, a former member of MSU’s team, scores during a game against the University of Alabama in the 2019 season.

Men’s basketball falls to Ole Miss and Alabama

Lydia Palmer, Sports Editor
January 26, 2021
Brent Rooker plays in a baseball game during his time at Mississippi State Unviersity before being drafted by the Minnesota Twins.

“Camaraderie:” Brent Rooker discusses time as a Bulldog before the big leagues

Lydia Palmer, Sports Editor
October 25, 2020
Lauren Myrick, sophomore outside and right side hitter from Louisville, Kentucky, goes up for a hit in Saturday’s match between the Bulldogs and Aggies where Myrick totaled 12 kills.

Bulldogs fall to Razorbacks in five-set volleyball match

Lydia Palmer, Sports Editor
October 18, 2020
Soccer Tie Game

MSU soccer ties with Tide in double overtime

Lydia Palmer, Sports Editor
September 28, 2020
Senior Bettina Haden screens Paige LaPorte's temperature as she enters the Sanderson Center in order to follow safety guidelines for COVID-19.

Sanderson protects and promotes health during COVID-19

Lydia Palmer, Sports Editor
September 20, 2020
Ben Howland, head coach of Mississippi State University’s men’s basketball team, leads his Bulldogs by instructing them from the sidelines during a game in the 2019-2020 season between the Mississippi State University Bulldogs and the University of Arkansas Razorbacks.

Bulldog basketball looks forward to new season start date

Lydia Palmer, Sports Editor
September 20, 2020
Robert Woodard II goes up for a shot during a match between the Mississippi State University Bulldogs and the University of Georgia Bulldogs during the 2019-2020 basketball season.

From MSU to the NBA: Robert Woodard II

Lydia Palmer, Sports Editor
September 13, 2020

MSU soccer announces 2020 team captains

Lydia Palmer, Sports Editor
September 13, 2020
Callie Minshew serves the volleyball during the 2019 season as her teammates look on.

MSU volleyball adds alumni to team staff

Lydia Palmer, Sports Editor
August 30, 2020
Sophomore Deme Courtney warms up for a club soccer game at the University of Alabama.

COVID affects club sports

Lydia Palmer, Sports Editor
August 23, 2020
Fans fill Davis Wade during the 2019 football season. This year, the stadium will be operating at 25% capacity in accordance with state guidelines.

MSU Athletics releases fall guidelines for Davis Wade

Lydia Palmer, Sports Editor
August 22, 2020
Vic Schaefer coaches from the sidelines during the Women's basketball game against Ole Miss winning 80-39.

Vic Schaefer leaves Bulldogs behind to coach at Texas

Lydia Palmer, Sports Editor
April 5, 2020
Jordan Danberry jumps up to attempt a shot. Danberry will play her final home game Thursday.

Jordan Danberry reflects on her final home game

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
February 27, 2020
Christian MacLeod threw 11 strikeouts against Wright State University in his first start for MSU.

On MacLeod nine after missing previous season to sickness

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
February 20, 2020
Myah Taylor drives the lane with the ball. Taylor had 16 points against Texas A&M. Her energy sparked the team’s energy to win 69-57.

Myah Taylor brings energy to the Lady Bulldogs

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
February 12, 2020
Rickea Jackson drives through the lane against Georgia. Jackson scored 24 points in the game. This season Jackson has scored 320 points.

Spotlight: Rickea Jackson shines in game against Georgia

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
February 6, 2020
County officials attempt to repair a drainage pipe at the back of the Oktibbeha County Dam.

Future of Oktibbeha County Lake, water park undetermined

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
February 2, 2020
Peng Pichaikool takes a shot at Pebble Beach this fall. Pichaikool came in seventh individually in the Arizona Intercollegiate Tournament.

Pichaikool and Johnson lead Bulldogs to top five finish in golf

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
January 29, 2020
Reggie Perry leaps to dunk the ball against Arkansas. Perry had 26 points in the game.

Perry leads Bulldogs to victory over Arkansas

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
January 22, 2020
Tyson Carter Cutout

Tyson Carter passes his father’s scoring record on his 22nd birthday

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
January 16, 2020
VP for Student Affairs Regina Hyatt, Behavioral Interventions Coordinator Montelleo Hobley, University President Mark Keenum and SA President Jake Manning prepare to cut the ribbon at the grand opening of Bully’s Closet and Pantry at 120 Morgan Ave. The Pantry will provide food and clothing to MSU students experiencing food insecurity and financial need.

Bully’s Closet and Pantry celebrates grand opening

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
January 12, 2020
Robert Woodard II goes up for a layup against UNO. Woodard II had 21 points in the game.

Dawgs continue to win on the hardwood

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
November 18, 2019
Tyson Carter dribbles past an FIU defender. Carter had 23 points and seven rebounds in MSU’s 77-69 win against FIU on Tuesday night.

Men’s Basketball Team wins first game of season

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
November 7, 2019
MSU junior Sophia Tempanaro teaches a weekly Zumba class to her peers on Monday evenings at the Joe Frank Sanderson Center.

Students exercise leadership at the Sanderson

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
October 27, 2019
Alleah Stamatis serves the ball against Auburn. Stamatis had two serve assists in Friday’s game.

Volleyball Dawgs secure their first conference win

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
October 26, 2019
Makayla Waldner dribbles past a Georgia defender. MSU would suffer a 1-0 defeat in overtime. The next game will be against LSU on Oct. 24.

Soccer Dawgs fall to the University of Georgia in overtime

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
October 20, 2019
Leah Boyd, this year’s Miss MSU, was crowned by Mary Margaret Hyer, Miss Mississippi 2019, at the Miss MSU Scholarship Program.

Leah Boyd crowned as 61st Miss MSU

Lydia Palmer, Staff Writer
September 29, 2019
Paint-up squad members Jonathon Huff, Alex Crow and Jake Pritchard cheer on the front row of the student section at Saturday's football game. 

The “Paint-up squad” is ready for another year in Davis Wade

Lydia Palmer, Contributing Writer
September 11, 2019
MSU defender Miranda Carrasco walks across the field. The Bulldogs lost to Memphis 4-0.

Soccer team suffers shutout loss to Memphis

Lydia Palmer, Contributing Writer
September 9, 2019
Girls soccer club

University recreation kicks off new women’s club soccer team

Lydia Palmer, Contributing Writer
September 8, 2019
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