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"Sometimes, the best move forward is a step back:" Mental health is a valid excuse for missing class

“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

I gasped for breath and placed one hand on my chest, whispering to myself that everything would be okay. My other hand kept fumbling to stop the alarm — my fingers slipping over my phone screen. As much...

Green Man spreads joy, lifts spirits of MSU students

Green Man spreads joy, lifts spirits of MSU students

Samata Luintel, Contributing Writer March 25, 2025

First seen supporting the Philadelphia Eagles around Super Bowl season, a man in a head-to-toe green bodysuit made himself known at Mississippi State University as he lingered through the Drill Field,...

Canine Companions, an organization that provides dogs free of charge, raised Angus.

MSU hosts office hours with new facility dog

Hayden Pilkinton, Contributing Writer October 22, 2024

This year, Mississippi State University welcomed its first-ever facility dog, Angus, to campus. With help from his owner, Meg Gustafson, 5-year-old Angus is available for office hours to offer companionship...

Accepting others can help people accept themselves

Accepting others can help people accept themselves

John Baladi, Life&Entertainment Editor October 15, 2024

Editor’s note:  This story includes the discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There...

Former residence hall Rice Hall is now home to the psychology clinic, which offers services to students and the community.

Department of Psychology opens new clinic in Rice Hall

Michael Cassidy, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

On Aug. 30, Mississippi State University's Department of Psychology cut the ribbon on its new non-profit mental health clinic and training center in Rice Hall. The MSU Psychology Clinic will provide...

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