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James May, barista at Strange Brew Coffeehouse, holds toilet paper and flour, two of the necessity items the business is selling to the public.

Check out this local Starkville business guide amid the COVID-19 crisis

Mary Madeline LaMastus, Contributing Writer
April 11, 2020
Garrett Seal, senior art major from Wiggins, Mississippi, paints a landscape of Lampkin Street in downtown Starkville. The student artist can often be found painting on Starkville street corners.

Student Spotlight: Garrett Seal

Mary Madeline LaMastus, Life & Entertainment Editor
January 29, 2020
MSU instructor and “singing weatherman” Bob Swanson plays his guitar and sings his original song “Waitin’ for Better Weather Blues”.

Bob Swanson: instructor and ‘Singing Weatherman’

Mary Madeline LaMastus, Life & Entertainment Editor
November 13, 2019
Lasondra Page, assistant manager of Starkville’s Palmer Home Thrift Store, holds up one of her favorite finds from the store’s sweater collection.

Thrift and discounted fashion can be found in Starkville

Mary Madeline LaMastus, Life & Entertainment Editor
November 7, 2019
Jordan Miller, lead singer and bass player of The Beaches, purchased her Bulldog Bash outfit from Revolution Consignment, a local Starkville business.

Revolution Consignment makes ‘the sale of the year’ to The Beaches

Mary Madeline LaMastus, Life & Entertainment Editor
October 2, 2019
Dave’s Dark Horse Tavern offers options to vegan customers. Pizza with a vegan cheese substitute and buffalo cauliflower bites are the most popular items, according to general manager Jorge Badillo.

Vegan options exist in small-town Starkville

Mary Madeline LaMastus, Life & Entertainment Editor
September 26, 2019
Taylor Swift

‘Lover’ features a mature Taylor Swift

Mary Madeline LaMastus, Life & Entertainment Editor
August 28, 2019
Proof’s menu changes daily, and this strawberry-chocolate croissant and tea biscuit were available this past Thursday.

New downtown bakery’s “Proof” is in their product

Mary Madeline LaMastus, Life Editor
August 25, 2019
Hammocking is a popular outdoor leisure activity for college students. Reed's carries ENO hammocks and accessories year-round.

Sponsored: Reed’s can meet all of your ENO needs

Mary Madeline LaMastus, Life and Entertainment Editor
April 15, 2019
Keegan Lyle, freshman Spanish major, and Jack Bolton, freshman mechanical engineering major, enjoy a game of badminton at the Old Main Music Festival near the MSU Amphitheater.

Starkville is sprouting with spring activities

Mary Madeline LaMastus, Staff Writer
April 7, 2019
Diana Outlaw

Biology Professor takes undergraduate classes to benefit daughter

Mary Madeline LaMastus, Staff Writer
April 3, 2019
Longboarding has become a prevalent hobby by students on campus as a means of transportation. 

Longboarding culture swerves to MSU

Mary Madeline LaMastus, Staff Writer
March 27, 2019
The People's Cup MicroRoastery officially began serving Starkville residents on Jan. 28 at their new location at 12 1/2 B Lummus Drive. 

The People’s Cup brings new brews

Mary Madeline LaMastus, Staff Writer
February 6, 2019

34th annual Frostbite run returns to Starkville

Mary Madeline LaMastus, Staff Writer
January 30, 2019
Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors President Orlando Trainer discusses the arts within the community at the Starkville Community Theatre. 

Mississippi Arts Commission talks grant opportunities

Mary Madeline LaMastus, Staff Writer
January 13, 2019
Eleanor Jenkins, a freshman educational psychology major, eats at OLILO in the Colvard Student Union.

Review: OLILO offers Mediterranean meals on campus eateries

Mary Madeline LaMastus, Staff Writer
January 13, 2019
The Idea Shop and makerspace is located in downtown Starkville at 114 Main Street.

Idea Shop culminates campus and community entrepreneurship

Mary Madeline LaMastus, Staff Writer
December 2, 2018
Shitzu-poodle mix Nina plays near Moncrief Park in downtown Starkville. 

Starkville has dog-friendly locations

Mary Madeline LaMastus, Staff Writer
November 28, 2018
Fashion Board presents annual Trashion show

Fashion Board presents annual Trashion show

Mary Madeline LaMastus, Staff Writer
November 19, 2018
Junior educational psychology major Troynesha Lewis (right) walks Meridian native Grace Goodman across campus as part of the MSU Police Department's new safety program, Safe Walk.

Safe Walk program is dedicated to student safety

Mary Madeline LaMastus, Staff Writer
November 18, 2018

Hillel hosts vigil for Pittsburg shooting victims

Mary Madeline LaMastus, Staff Writer
November 1, 2018

Patti LaBelle brings soul to Starkville

Mary Madeline LaMastus, Staff Writer
October 31, 2018
Maroon Trek tradition adds new elements

Maroon Trek tradition adds new elements

Mary Madeline LaMastus, Staff Writer
October 28, 2018
Basic RGB

Spookvegas is here

Mary Madeline LaMastus, Staff Writer
October 24, 2018
'Live from the Basement' hosts Intimate MSU Music Maker concert

‘Live from the Basement’ hosts intimate MSU Music Maker concert

Mary Madeline Lamastus, Staff Writer
September 26, 2018

‘Searching for Truth’ explores the role of art in society

Mary Madeline LaMastus, Staff Writer
September 16, 2018
These Starkville spots are picture perfect

These Starkville spots are picture perfect

Mary Madeline LaMastus, Contributing Writer
September 10, 2018
Kyle Schumpert, an MSU alum, takes advantage of one of Starkville’s new street pianos.

Pianos hit the streets of downtown Starkville

Mary Madeline LaMastus, Contributing Writer
September 6, 2018
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