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Homecoming election turnout drops at MSU, rises at UM

Carter Scaggs, Contributing Writer November 5, 2025

Less than 5,000 Mississippi State University students cast ballots in this year's Homecoming and Student Association Senate fall elections — a decline from 2024 and part of a broader struggle across...

Homecoming King: Jeffery Johnson Jr.

Homecoming King: Jeffery Johnson Jr.

Abby Miller, Staff Writer October 22, 2025

Jeffery Johnson Jr. has been named Homecoming King at Mississippi State University for 2025. The slogan “Jump in with Jeff” encouraged 2,650 students, over half of those who voted, to choose Johnson...

Homecoming Queen: BellaRuth Steward

Homecoming Queen: BellaRuth Steward

Zoe Arnold, Staff Writer October 22, 2025

For a younger BellaRuth Steward, becoming Mississippi State University's Homecoming Queen was not what she imagined her college experience would lead to. "I never would have imagined I would have been...

Mr. MSU: August Jones

Mr. MSU: August Jones

Madison Barefield, Contributing Writer October 22, 2025

Mississippi State University’s Mr. MSU, August Jones, never expected to hold one of the university's most recognizable titles. In fact, he nearly missed the deadline.   “I had a friend in class...

Miss MSU: Sneha Cherukuri

Miss MSU: Sneha Cherukuri

Maddie Barker, Staff Writer October 22, 2025

The Miss MSU title honors one female student who represents Mississippi State University’s values and passion for serving the Starkville and MSU community.  This year's titleholder, Sneha Cherukuri,...

MSU student injured in shooting amid deadly weekend of homecoming violence

MSU student injured in shooting amid deadly weekend of homecoming violence

Kate Myers, News Editor October 15, 2025

A Mississippi State University student was injured in a shooting Friday night following a high school football game in Sharkey County, authorities said. Quindale Wise Jr., an agricultural science major,...

2025 fall senator, homecoming elections results announced

2025 fall senator, homecoming elections results announced

Kate Myers, News Editor October 7, 2025

"To be completely honest, I can't even believe this is real life right now," said Bella Ruth Steward, MSU's newest Homecoming Queen. The results of the 2025 Homecoming and Senate fall elections...

Abigail Henderson, a senior educational psychology major, celebrates winning the 2024 homecoming queen election.

Student Association fall election candidates announced

Kate Myers, News Editor September 30, 2025

The Mississippi State University Student Association released a list of candidates for its 2025 fall elections following Sunday's candidate meeting, which marks the beginning of the campaign season. Students...

Student Association passes election changes

Kate Myers, News Editor January 28, 2025

Mississippi State University’s Student Association passed three bills during its Senate business meeting at 6 p.m. on Jan. 21 that change student campaign rules for the fall and spring elections. These...

Khaoula Kamal is this year's Miss MSU.

Miss MSU: Khaoula Kamal

Michael Cassidy, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

Khaoula Kamal is this year's Miss MSU. "I think Khaoula represents everything that MSU values: integrity, excellence, service and humility, and that her dedication to making the community around her...

Abigail Henderson is MSU's 2024 Homecoming Queen.

Homecoming Queen: Abigail Henderson

Zoe Arnold, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

The smell of pancakes being cooked wafted through the Drill Field on a Monday morning. These reminders of childhood were thanks to Abigail Henderson, Mississippi State University's 2024 Homecoming Queen. Henderson...

Homecoming week at MSU is packed with activities

Homecoming week at MSU is packed with activities

Rowan Feasel, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

Mississippi State University's homecoming events are this week, starting Oct.30 and ending Nov. 3. With traditions like the Longest Table, the Homecoming T-Shirt Swap & Soirée and the homecoming court...

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