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Samuel Hughes

Samuel Hughes, Former News Editor

Samuel Hughes served as the News Editor from 2023 to 2024.

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Many students do not feel comfortable reaching out to their professors about their mental health.

[Photo] “Sometimes, the best move forward is a step back:” Mental health is a valid excuse for missing class

Samata Luintel, Contributing Writer
April 15, 2025
MSU archaeology students explore site of humanity’s oldest jewelry

MSU archaeology students explore site of humanity’s oldest jewelry

Samuel Hughes, Staff Writer
May 2, 2024
Caption Writing center is moving to the Mitchell Memorial Library, a more central location on campus.

[Photo] Writing Center to move to Mitchell Memorial Library

April 23, 2024
Saddiq Dzukogi frequents the Veterans Memorial Rose Garden, one of his favorite places in Starkville.

Saddiq Dzukogi explores identity through poetry

Samuel Hughes, News Editor
March 27, 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

Samuel Hughes, News Editor
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

Samuel Hughes, News Editor
March 20, 2024
Cliffe Knechtle, a pastor who travels to college campuses, is at MSU this week to answer hard questions surrounding Christianity.

Cliffe Knechtle answers MSU’s religious uncertainties

Samuel Hughes, News Editor
March 6, 2024
Left to Right: Robert Barnes, Harvest Collier, Doug Milton, Linda Milton and Vernon White, some of MSU’s first Black alumni. They spoke of their experiences on MSU’s campus after integration.

‘We would not accept being second-class citizens;’ First Black MSU graduates discuss desegregation

Samuel Hughes, News Editor
February 21, 2024
The number of small flower farms is increasing in Mississippi. These producers cater to their surrounding community, offering specialized products that the international market cannot replicate.

Local flower farmers overlook Valentine’s Day, focus on specialty markets

Samuel Hughes, News Editor
February 13, 2024
The new lab will research solutions to problems facing Mississippi's aquatic life.

[Photo] New Gulf Coast Aquatic Laboratory to research marine life

January 30, 2024

Wireless outages to occur on campus; MSU ITS applies emergency updates

Samuel Hughes, News Editor
January 30, 2024
Biloxi's river marshes, like many other coastal wetlands, face risks associated with sea level rise and erosion. 

Gulf Coast ecology, communities face a shifting climate

Samuel Hughes, News Editor
November 22, 2023
Coyotes are abundant in Mississippi and are natural predators, preying on small animals.

Coyote sightings strike fear in Starkville residents

Samuel Hughes, News Editor
October 15, 2023
News 10/11/2023

From Amazonia to Pascagoula: Colombia native globalizes her expertise of river systems

Samuel Hughes, News Editor
October 12, 2023
Students who enjoyed A Taste of Latin America took to the dance floor for some fun.

MSU gets a taste of Latin America

Samuel Hughes, News Editor
October 2, 2023
The E-Sports Egg Bowl is the largest collegiate E-sports event in Mississippi. Last year, Ole Miss won the Valorant matchup.

New state bill blocks League of Legends, Valorant at Ole Miss

Samuel Hughes, News Editor
September 11, 2023
A tentative rendering of the new sushi restaurant coming to Lee Boulevard.

Florist space to be replaced with sushi and noodle spot

Samuel Hughes, News Editor
September 10, 2023
MSU student Maxwell Curtis Pennebaker. 

Student found dead on campus

Samuel Hughes, News Editor
August 27, 2023
The longleaf pine forest was once an incredibly vast feature of the Southeast, its range defined by frequent widespread fires. 

Mississippi’s Wildlife: Conserving the Longleaf Pine

Samuel Hughes, News Editor
May 4, 2023
The Egyptian King Shishak attacked Jerusalem around 900 B.C. The event occurred nearby the site MSU has excavated.

MSU returns to Israel for first time since 2017

Samuel Hughes, News Editor
April 2, 2023
A hunter found the first deer that died from chronic wasting disease north of Vicksburg.

Chronic wasting disease increases in MS deer population

Samuel Hughes, Staff Writer
March 19, 2023
MSU alumnus travels for clarity along Camino de Santiago

MSU alumnus travels for clarity along Camino de Santiago

Samuel Hughes, Staff Writer
March 5, 2023
Annual report indicates an increase in sexual misconduct

Annual report indicates an increase in sexual misconduct

Samuel Hughes, Staff Writer
February 19, 2023
Author, daughter of civil right leader set to kick off MSU's Black History Month

Author, daughter of civil right leader set to kick off MSU’s Black History Month

Samuel Hughes, Staff Writer
January 24, 2023
The group of students who attended the study abroad program in Oxford, England, posed for a photo while representing Mississippi State University internationally.

Study abroad offers students foreign experiences

Samuel Hughes, Staff Writer
November 13, 2022
Key poster art from “Modern Warfare 2.”

Game review: ‘Modern Warfare 2’ refines the ‘Call of Duty’ experience

Samuel Hughes, Staff Writer
November 6, 2022
The Jim and Thomas Duff Center will replace McCarthy Gymnasium to meet the needs of the Department of Kinesiology and the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic.

McCarthy will be replaced with new facilities

Samuel Hughes, Staff Writer
October 30, 2022
Archaeologists discovered over 100 artifacts at the presumed Chikasha site, which is located at the Starkville Archaeological Complex.

Starkville linked to Chickasaw Nation history and De Soto expedition

Samuel Hughes, Staff Writer
September 11, 2022
The sidewalk on the north side of the Mitchell Memorial Library has been temporarily closed due to the maintenance and replacement of old air conditioning units.

Library renovations close sidewalk and special collections

Samuel Hughes, Staff Writer
August 28, 2022
The Office of the Registrar is located in Garner Hall. Students may submit major change forms there.

How do I change my major? MSU advisers offer guidance

Samuel Hughes, Staff Writer
May 2, 2022
The Streetcar will celebrate its 10th year of production with a release party followed by an arts market at Nine-Twentynine Coffee Bar.

MSU creative arts journal celebrates 10 years

Samuel Hughes, Contributing Writer
April 24, 2022
A person of Native American culture does a traditional dance at the 30th International Fiesta. 

The 30th International Fiesta makes a colorful return

Samuel Hughes, Contributing Writer
April 5, 2022
The Templeton Jazz Festival was last held in person in 2020. Jeff Barnhard (left) and Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton were two of the performers

Jazz festival will be held in-person for the first time since 2020

Samuel Hughes, Contributing Writer
March 20, 2022
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