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MSU Police Department hosts bomb dog training by Taylor Bowden News Editor
Earlier this month, Military Working Dog (MWD) teams from multiple law enforcement agencies across the state swept across Mississippi State University’s Davis Wade Stadium, and K-9 units with their noses in the air attempted to detect chemicals commonly found in improvised explosives on Feb. 16. The reason this occurred without the accompaniment of a Maroon Alert and the evacuation of campus, was the F.B.I. had placed the materials themselves, and the agencies gathered for the opportunity to train their K-9 units to respond to these rare and dangerous components, an opportunity that is not readily available due to the chemicals being highly hazardous and too risky for most police departments to keep on hand for training purposes. MSU Police Department Chief Vance Rice said the training session, which included officers
and dogs from MSU, Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department, MS Highway Patrol, Mississippi Fire Marshall and Southaven Police Department, was very valuable. “There are some specific explosive materials that terrorists use that are extremely dangerous to handle,” Rice said. “So police units just don’t have them. Everything went great, we felt like it was a successful day of training.” Special Agent Brandon Grant, a bomb technician for the F.B.I., said in a MSU press release the training was to improve the dog’s detection of chemical and improvised explosives. “This is the second time we have done this (joint training), and by far the largest turnout we have had,” Grant said. “This is very important training primarily because the dogs can sweep a large venue, a school, a stadium, or a mall, in a rapid fashion. Humans can use equipment that can also detect explosives, but dogs can find them quicker.” Grant also said the materials the dogs were being trained with were often used by terrorists.
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Mississippi State University Police Officers stand under the Davis Wade Stadium with their K-9 partners. MSU Police Department currently has three K-9 units, all Belgian Malinois.
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Vet School scholarship created in name of MSU Graduate Students by Reed Gaddis Staff Writer
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A new scholarship will soon be available for veterinary students of Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). Full-time students in CVM’s Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program will have the opportunity to receive a scholarship named the Dr. Elizabeth B. Ezelle and Mr. Robert L. Ezelle Endowed and Annual Scholarships. Recipients must keep a minimum 3.0 grade-point average (based on a 4.0 scale). The married couple who initiated the scholarship are both graduates of MSU who reside in Zachary, Louisiana. Robert Ezelle, previously an equipment engineer for ExxonMobil Global Services Corp, is a 2005 Millsaps graduate. In 2010, he completed mechanical engineering studies in the James Worth Bagley College of Engineering. Elizabeth Ezelle, received an undergraduate degree in 2006 from Millsaps College and attended CVM at MSU from 2007 until 2011. Currently Ezelle practices in Zachary at Plains Veterinary Hospital.
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On an overcast morning in Starkville, students gather in the crowded, stuffy hallway outside of Dorman room hall 100. At the turn of the hour, the auditorium doors open suddenly and the flood of students enter as the search for the perfect seat begins. The students wait patiently as the sound of their muffled conversations echoes throughout the spacious auditorium. All at once, a hush comes over the room as the squeak of sandals is heard from behind. Dr. Carskadon has just arrived. Dressed in his typical attire of a blue oxford shirt, pressed navy pants and Teva sandals complete with thick black socks, Dr. C continues down the aisle and approaches the podium. “Good morning, scholars,” Dr. C kindly says as he passes. Students are more than just students if you ask Dr. C, they’re scholars.
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The scholarships were created by the couple using the ExxonMobil Foundation matching gift program. Elizabeth Ezelle said veterinary medicine started as a childhood dream. “Through high school and college, I just knew I would want to go into veterinary medicine,” Ezelle said. “Since I’ve graduated I’m still at the same job. It’s a mixed animal practice and I’ve been there for almost five years now.” Ezelle said she wanted the scholarship for compassionate students. “Grades matter a little bit but I really would like more emphasis put on bed side manner and their compassion than their GPA,” Ezelle said. Ezelle told the main reasons she and her husband came up with the scholarship. “One, is to help out students with the scholarship part of it and two, the funds going to the vet school. I just really appreciate the Degree I got from there and what it’s done for me.” “My husband and I are big bulldog fans and if we were going to have the opportunity to send some money somewhere it was always Mississippi State,” Elizabeth Ezelle said. SCHOLARSHIP, 2
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Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016 9:54 a.m. An employee reported missing items while conducting inventory at Early Childhood institute. 2:10 p.m. A student was arrested in Starkville for felony sale of marijuana. 4:30 p.m. A student was arrested for felony sale of marijuana. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 9:50 a.m. A student was arrested on a warrant for a felony sale of marijuana. 11:36 a.m. A student reported a harassing email via social media. 9:23 p.m. A student reported being harassed by another student via social media. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016 7:43 p.m. A student reported money stolen from her room in Herbert Hall. 9:31 p.m. A student was arrested in Starkville for disorderly conduct.
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Soon, Veterinary students seeking education at MSUʼs Vet School will have the opportunity to receive a newly created scholarship named after former MSU graduates Robert and Elizabeth Ezelle. The first recipient of the newly created scholarship will be awarded sometime next month.
Jimmy Kight, director of development for the College of Veterinary Medicine, said he was excited about the scholarship for a few reasons. “They’re a young couple that are giving that,” Kight said. “They’re in their early thirties, and they’re starting a family or have a family, but they also
fi nd it a priority to do two things. One, to make sure that other people have access to the scholarship dollars that are needed to attend the College of Veterinary Medicine, but then also they’re taking advantage of a matching gift program offered by ExxonMobil, which is a three-one matching gift program and it’s really
wise if them to take advantage of that.” Kight also said the scholarship will fi rst be awarded in the next month or so. Kent H. Hoblet, College of Veterinary Medicine professor, expressed via e-mail how important the scholarship is. “The Ezelles’ gift speaks volume about what Dr.
Ezelle’s time here at MSU-CVM meant to her. We are grateful for their generosity and know that their kindness will impact others in perpetuity – this gift will live on. We’ll see its impact as students are here able to expand on their studies and experiences and as they embark on their careers,” Hoblet said.
Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 3:06 a.m. A visitor was arrested on Blackjack for careless driving under the influence, suspended driver’s license and possession of marijuana with intention to sell. Justice Court citations were issued. 3:52 p.m. A student was arrested at Dudy Noble Field for public drunk and indecent exposure. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 3:06 a.m. A visitor was arrested on Blackjack for driving under the influence and speeding 45/30. 3:52 p.m. A student reported her vehicle was burglarized while parked behind Hathorn hall. 6:17 p.m. A student was arrested on Bailey Howell for disregard traffic device. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016 12:28 a.m. A visitor was arrested on Blackjack for speeding 50/30 with a suspended driver’s license. Justice Court citations were issued. 9:51 p.m. A Starkville visitor was arrested on Stone Blvd for speeding 39/20, possession of marijuana and a suspended driver’s license. Justice Court citations were issued.
K-9 Rice said while the chance to train with the materials was very important, it was also a valuable to work closely with nearby agencies. “We basically had just about every police dog and their handlers working
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together,” Vance said. Senior Airman Valentino Blank, a military dog handler, said he agreed on the importance of joint work. “We respond to a lot of offbase incidents, so the face
time with the people outside the military is beneficial,” Grant said. MSU Police Department Officer Patrick Jenkins, who has worked with his K-9 partner Miguel, a Belgian Malinois, for three years,
said college campuses need dogs with versatile temperaments. “For a campus, they want it to be a highly sociable dog,” Jenkins said in a press release. “At the same time, if it’s needed for patrol, the bite
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between the FBI, the Military, and state and local law enforcement who run K-9’s,” Grant said. “Without that collaboration this ability to detect explosives at venues like this would be greatly diminished.”
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Psychology professor Dr. C’s outfit] that changes concludes as Dr. C presents and Director of First Year is his tie,” sophomore the birthday scholar with Experience Programs, Psychology major, Theresa a BOPS certificate, yet Carskadon or simply “Dr. Fitchie said with a laugh. another tradition of Dr. C’s. C” has taught Psychology at Aside from his trademark Fitchie describes Dr. Mississippi C’s unique State for 43 dedication to years. Dr. C his scholars “I want (my scholars) to enter the credits his as an long career investment. university ready for all kinds of great to the “He will go fascinating out of his things to happen and I want to be subject of way to make part of what delivers that to them.” psychology sure you and his know that -Tom Carskadon, MSU Psychology b r i g h t you matter scholars. and you’re Professor W i t h important,” such an Fitchie said. extensive When asked career, about his Dr. C has commitment maintained to the many traditions in his outfit, Dr. C livens up students of Mississippi classroom. One of which is his General Psychology State University, Dr. C said his unvarying outfit which classroom with “The it’s the best way to spend developed many roumors Birthday Song” that he his time. Dr. C said the among his scholars. enthusiastically serenates satisfaction of teaching One of his students, his scholars with on bright, interesting scholars sohphomore Psychology their birthdays. The cannot be found at any other Major Theresa Fitchie said rhythmic clapping spreads place but this university. she his signature style was throughout the room to The ever-changing group consistent. the beat of Dr. C’s singing. of scholars Dr. C impacts “The only thing [about The energetic occasion each semester remains the driving force for his dedication to shaping MSU students into the leaders of tomorrow. “I want [my scholars] to enter university ready for all kinds of great things to happen,” he said, “and I want to be part of what delivers that to them.” Dr. C says he hopes his legacy at MSU is one of genuine love. He said he wants his scholars to remember that, “[I] loved to teach and [I] taught with love.”
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1. Pursue your interests. You have a lot of free time on your hands. Why not take this time to further chase those things that have caught your attention? 2. Learn something new. Take this time out to go out and educate yourself on something new. It can help make a better you. 3. Find yourself. Take this time out to discover more about who you are as a person. You may just discover something new about you and that your type is not what you want. 4. Be picky. Don’t fall too fast. Don’t be so eager to jump back into the dating scene. Carefully examine who you date. Find a deeper connection than just an initial spark. 5. Actively meet new people. Try to make new connections because it is so easy to isolate ourselves and feel sad. Try a dating site and it’s not about finding someone. It is about being social. Go out of the way and talk to strangers. 6. Travel alone. It is fun to travel with friends but traveling alone allows you to get maximum fun out of a trip. You get to do all of the things you want to do and not what everyone else wants to do. 7. Spend time with a couple. See what they do well. See how they interact with each other. Often we romanticize relationships that look perfect but if we examine a little closer, we may just discover things are not what they seem. 8. Learn to do things alone. Being single means sometimes being alone. Being alone is not always bad. You will learn how to be independent by doing some things alone. 9. Go out with friends. Do not stay in the house or cooped up with work all the time. It is okay to have a night on the town. 10. Make sure to treat yourself every once in a while. It is okay to spoil yourself every now and again. After all you deserve it. 11. Accomplish your goals. Go after those things that mean something to you. Set them and accomplish them. It is a great way to occupy your time. 12. Catch up with some old friends. Sometimes we get so caught up in relationships that we often forget about our friends. Reconnect with your old friends. Re-establish that connection. 13. Spend more time with family. Being in a relationship can take up a lot of your time. Spend this time with your family so that they have your undivided attention. 14. Flirt more. There is no shame in flirting with someone. It may lead somewhere or it is just good getting back into the game. 15. Enjoy being single. Single status does not define you. You define it. It is a fun time in life to do more. So make the most of it. Bek Yake, The Reflector
National security is not reason for privacy invasion by Sam Gibson Contributing Writer
Apple’s recent decision to refuse the FBI access to the encrypted iPhone of terror-suspect Syed Farook is the latest controversy in a long-running choice between two of our greatest (or at least most media-covered) modern evils— Terrorism and Privacy Invasion. Last December, married couple Syed Farook and Tashfeen Malik opened fire at a Department of Public Health holiday party in San Bernardino, California. According to latimes.com, the couple killed 14 people, before dying in a shootout with local law-enforcement. The FBI then opened a counter-terrorism investigation that now centers around Farook’s iPhone 5c. The phone has a passcode lock set to delete all phone data in the event of 10 incorrect passcode attempts and is encrypted. According to usatoday.com, this means the
data on the phone is encoded against those without the correct passcode—all information on the phone appears scrambled to anyone trying to hack in. The FBI investigation started several days after the passage of the U.S.A. Freedom Act, which ended the NSA’s ability to store phone-records of random U.S. citizens from the past five years. The FBI was then forced to go directly to Farook’s service provider, which can legally store two years’ worth of customer cellular data. This information can be looked at only with a warrant. Unsatisfied with this information, the FBI has demanded that Apple create software to override the iPhone’s encryption passcode. Despite a California court order, Apple has refused. On their website, apple.com, they have released a customer letter addressing the issue. “The implications of the government’s demands are chilling,” the site reads. “If
the government can use the All Writs Act to make it easier to unlock your iPhone, it would have the power to reach into anyone’s device to capture their data. The government could extend this breach of privacy and demand that Apple build surveillance software to intercept your messages, access your health records or financial data, track your location, or even access your phone’s microphone or camera without your knowledge.” While this seems like a large leap from the FBI’s request for Apple to unlock a singular terror-suspect’s iPhones, it doesn’t seem implausible—it does, however, seem like a possibility that needs to be nipped in the regulatory bud as soon as possible. As someone whose capacity to remember things finished developing right around Sept. 11, 2001, I have grown-up with an ever-expanding lists of places I should be paranoid about terrorist attacks: New York,
school, the movies, sporting events and even Taylor Swift’s hallowed 1989 Concert Tour, where a conversation my friends and I had about potential bioterrorism-via-dry-ice really put a damper on the mood. As someone who got her first cell-phone as a lateaughts (I don’t know what this means?) middle schooler, I went from tween-toteen with an ever-expanding list of reasons I should be paranoid about someone going through my phone: texts to/from/about crushes, usage of the “b-word” in reference to my/other peoples’ mom and nowadays it’s all about unflattering selfies, screenshots and Googlesearches. None of which feel fit for public consumption. While my phone may be embarrassing (think allof-the-above phone usage about, like, “in-grown pit hair”), it isn’t necessarily incriminating as, odds are, the smartphones of most Americans—like the majority of purulent skin lesions, most phones are somewhat
gross, but benign. It is this harmlessness that leaves me somewhat torn— if most people don’t have much to hide, the potential breach of iPhone encryption doesn’t seem like a huge deal, just a creepy one. However, if most people have nothing terrorism-related to hide, it also seems unnecessary. So unnecessary, that I, an individual whose laptop webcam is covered with tape, almost can’t believe the government would use this instance to parlay into hardcore surveillance of the average citizen. But then I think of the NSA’s random phone-recording, and Apple’s position makes sense. As much as I fear terrorism, it mainly fi lls me with an impersonal sense of dread. The general consensus on terrorists is that they are after every one—which means they aren’t after any civilian in particular. As callous as it may be, it’s kind of comforting to think of terrorism as an odds game—because odds are, it isn’t going to
affect me personally (at least until I run for president in 2036). I am far more likely to be a victim of broad government surveillance than I am terrorism, and the privacy invasion always feels personal. My phone is always with me, and documents nearly every event in my daily life. If it’s happened to me, I’ve probably texted, posted, or google-searched about it—and the idea that my private thoughts, pictures and misguided attempts at One Direction fanfiction could go public make me want to throw up. Overall, I think Apple is right to refuse the FBI backdoor access to the encrypted iPhone of Syed Farook—at least until more legal parameters are set concerning how the software can and cannot be used. I want to be safe at school, sports events and Taylor Swift stadium concerts. I don’t, however, want the FBI to be there with me, through my iPhone camera—at this point, it’s too much like my mind’s eye.
The Final Word
Awareness on candidate platforms is key when voting
The 2016 Presidential race holds more weight than most Americans will want to admit. On one side there are two candidates that are vying for the Democratic nomination and on the other side you see a field that contains five candidates vying for the Republican nomination. The next President of the United States may have the power to sway the Supreme Court to either a liberal majority or conservative majority. Cases concerning the death penalty, abortion, and the affordable health care act are still up for ruling. If the Supreme Court does not rule on these cases during the Obama administration that means the next President will oversee these key–mark decisions. The decisions coming from those three issues will carry weight for generations to come. The
death of Justice Antonin Scalia to light the ages of the justices are more in play between now and the end of the next President’s first– term ending. The current eight justices are Justice Clarence Thomas (67), Chief Justice John G. Roberts(61),JusticeAnthony M. Kennedy (79), Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (82), Justice Sonia Sotomayor (61), Justice Stephen G. Breyer (77), Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. (65), and Justice Elena Kagan (55). Age will be a factor over the next five years as Justices Ginsburg, Kennedy, and Breyer will either have surpassed the age of 80 years old or just barely reach it within the next five years. Depending on who is elected President this coming November, he or she will have the power to pick which way the vote of many landmarks cases will
go– either conservative or liberal. It is important for the millennial generation to make the right decision this coming November because who they trust to be Commander -in-Chief will also be the person to most likely supply the Judicial
“That one simple vote can either push our nation forward or backward.” branch with new faces for the next coming thirty or so odd years, depending on the ages of those who will replace Justices Ginsburg, Kennedy, and Breyer. The problem comes into play with the death of Justice
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Scalia, according to a CNN article, “Justice Scalia’s vote, therefore, will not be counted in any case this year that has not already been issued. Obviously, in any case where there is a majority without him, the decision still will be forthcoming.” The quote is saying that any cases that were decided by Justice Scalia while he was alive will stand, but pending cases not viewed by him will not receive a ruling. Most times cases from the Supreme Court will have an outcome of 4-4. If this happens, the previous court’s ruling stands. The circuit courts of the U.S. now have a bigger role when ruling on cases that may cause a 4-4 tie in the Supreme Court. The balance of America’s justice system will be out of balance until a new justice is appointed.
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The unexpected death of Justice Scalia was tragic. The importance of one person holds so much weight in the U.S. His death puts pressure on the Obama administration and the majority Republican Senate as they begin to battle over who the next justice will be. Obama will likely pick a qualified candidate and allow the Republican Senate to reject him or her, allowing the American public to believe that the Republicans are willing to hold out until after January to allow Obama’s predecessor to make the decision. The plan, while intelligent by the Republicans, is also ignorant because they are willing to hold hostage a fragile justice system just to gain a stronger advantage in the Judicial Branch. If the Republicans are able to hold out somehow
Justin Brickler is a senior majoring in communication. He can be contacted at opinion@reflector.msstate.edu.
until January, America’s vote on who becomes the next President will hold an incredible amount of weight. So, before you brush off these debates and primaries, pay close attention to the two candidates standing in front of you come November. That one simple vote can either push our nation forward or backward in both the Judicial and Executive branches of government.
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Oscars recognize film success THE OSCARS Best Picture Nominees
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The 88th Academy Awards is set to premiere on Feb. 28. The Oscars will be hosted by actor and comedian Chris Rock. The Oscars is an annual awards ceremony that recognizes achievement in the cinema and fi lm industry. The Academy was established in May 1927 by Louis B. Mayer, head of the MGM fi lm studio. According to History.com, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presented its first awards on May 16, 1929 during the first Oscars ceremony. The Academy Awards first started to be known by its nickname “Oscars” in 1939. The most popular story as to why this nickname was chosen, is one of the executive directors commented about how the Academy Awards statue looked like her Uncle Oscar. Oscars are awarded in such categories as Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Actress in a Leading Role and Best Animated Film. This year, the nominees for Best Picture are “The Big Short,” “Bridges of
Spies”, “Brooklyn,” “Mad Max,” “The Martian,” “The Revenant,” “Room” and “Spotlight.” The nominees for Best Actor in a Leading Role are Bryan Cranston for his role in “Trumbo,” Leonardo DiCaprio for his role in “The Revenant,” Matt Damon for his role in “The Martian,” Eddie Redmayne for his role in “The Danish Girl” and Michael Fassbender for his role in “Steve Jobs.” The nominees for Best Actress in a Leading Role are Cate Blanchett for her role in “Carol,” Brie Larson for her role in “Room,” Jennifer Lawrence for her role in “Joy,” Charlotte Rampling for her role in “45 Years” and Saorise Ronan for her role in “Brooklyn.” The nominees for Best Animated Film are “Anomalisa,” “Boy and the World,” “Inside Out,” “Shaun the Sheep Movie” and “When Marnie Was There.” Awards are also given in such categories as Cinematography, Costume Design, Directing, Production Design, Makeup and Hairstyling, and many more. There is a way for viewers at home to become more involved with the Oscars
through the Official Oscars Challenge. According to the Oscars website, viewers can fi ll out a ballot to predict the winners of each Oscar category and enter to win prizes. One winner with the most correct answers will win a trip for two to Hollywood, tickets to the Oscars Red Carpet in 2017, and a $1,000 gift card to Kohl’s. The runner up will win a trip for two to Hollywood, two tickets to the red carpet premiere of “Finding Dory,” and a $500 gift card to Kohl’s. Many well-known celebrities will be presenting the awards during the ceremony. Some of them are returning to the Oscar stage, and some of them will be presenting for the first time. Some of the veterans include Morgan Freeman and John Legend, while some of the first-timers include “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” director J.J. Abrams, Sacha Baron Cohen and Henry Cavill. Dave Grohl, who is most known for being the drummer of Nirvana and founder of the Foo Fighters, will be one of the many musical talents set to perform on Sunday. Viewers can watch stars walk the red carpet on abc at 6 p.m. before the Academy Award ceremony at 7:30 p.m.
Active Minds changes mental health stigmas by Bri Rodolfich Contributing Writer
Active Minds is a student-led organization that was founded by a junior at the University of Pennsylvania after the suicide of her older brother who suffered from depression and psychosis. This organization was founded to combat the
stigma of mental disorders and shed light on the issues that are faced with having mental disorders on college campuses. The Mississippi State University Active Minds Organization is especially geared toward lifting stereotypes off mental disorders and utilizing the student voice. The organization will have an event on March 29 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. called “Speech Outweighs
Silence.” The event will be held at MSU on the Drill Field. Volunteers from Health Services are planning to assist in setting up the event as well as run the event. Backpacks will be given out during the event with personal accounts and stories attached to them. Statistics of various attributes that are associated with stigmas and mental disorders themselves will also be attached to some of
Shakespeare abridged to provide comedy
us all break character by laughing several times,” Bentley said. “We really Staff Writer play with the idea that we are making up everything as we go.” Theatre MSU will presTickets for this perforent The Complete Works mance and all of Theatre of William Shakespeare MSU’s upcoming shows (abridged) Feb. 24 through and events are $10 and Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. are available to purat Mississippi State chase in advance at www. University in the comm.msstate. McComas Hall edu. Tickets are “I keep describing the show as also available at theatre. The show is set the box office Saturday Night Live meets on all perforto be an estimated 90 minutes of mance nights, Shakespeare.” laugh-out-loud but on a fi rstcomedy as the - Cody Sockstill, show director come, fi rst-serve audience is taken basis. Wheelchair through every accessible seats Shakespearean will be provided. play written. Stockstill said. “The paroStockstill said he has The twist is that only dy nature of the show really never laughed so hard three actors will play touches on everything.” during the rehearsal proevery role throughout the Finance major and cast cess as a director. performance. member Bentley has a sim“These actors are on top Senior J.T. Miller, soph- ilar view to Stockstill. He of their game and the audiomore Mitchell Bentley said the show is going to be ence is going to love watchand freshman Callie hilarious for viewers. ing them put on this show,” Hester, will perform in “The show has made Stockstill said. by Devin Edgar
every play using their own modern-day twists and revisions. Theatre Coordinator and Assistant Professor Cody Stockstill said this show is not just for Shakespeare lovers, but instead, for anyone who likes to laugh. “I keep describing the show as Saturday Night Live meets Shakespeare,”
the backpacks. Regular meetings for Active Minds take place every other Tuesday at 7:15 a.m. and are located in the Health Promotion and Wellness Office. According to the group’s Facebook page, “Active Minds is the only organization working to utilize the student voice to change the conversation about mental health on college campuses.” Active Minds works with advocacy groups on college campuses to inform the public about mental health issues. They try to provide resources and encourage students to get help if needed. They serve as a
connection between those students with mental disorders and other college students. “Through campus-wide events and national programs, Active Minds aims to remove the stigma that surrounds mental health issues, and create a comfortable environment for an open conversation about mental health issues on campuses throughout North America,” their Facebook said. Active Minds MSU recently set up a booth in Allen Hall that provided free coffee to those who were willing to approach the booth and speak with Active Minds representatives
about the organization itself. Participants of this event were given an Active Minds pin as well as a schedule of all of the future meetings. If anyone is interested in being part of this event, please contact Kim Kavalsky with Health Services.
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Vagina Monologues // February 25, 2016 // // Rogers Auditorium in McCool Hall // // 6:30 p.m. // // A $5 donation is suggested // // Proceeds go to Safe Haven Domestic Violence Shelter //
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Weatherspoon named freshman of the week Quinndary Weatherspoon Vs. Vanderbilt 8-10, 24 points, 4 rebounds Game-winning 3-point shot
Vs. Alabama 5-10, 15 points, 4 rebounds 2 steals
Season Statistics
11.8 points per game
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4.6 rebounds per game
Freshman guard Quinndary Weatherspoon was named SEC Freshman of the Week for the second time this year on Monday. Weatherspoon is the first Bulldog to receive multiple Freshmen of the Week honors since teammmate Craig Sword accomplished the feat in 2013. The standout guard has been on a hot streak as of late, with his signature moment being a three-point buzzer beater at home against the Vanderbilt Commodores. He led all scorers in the contest with 24 points. He took his show on the road Sunday against the Alabama Crimson Tide. In that game he tallied 15 points, four rebounds and 2 steals. Weatherspoon also had a monster dunk against Alabama in a 67-61 victory. Bulldogs Head coach Ben Howland has raved about the growth of Weatherspoon this season. “He continues to grow and improve as a player,” Howland said. “Heʼs so coachable and is only going to get better.”
Takeaways from Bulldogs’ opening weekend Dalton Middleton is a junior majoring in communication. He can be contacted at reflectorsports@gmail.com
After the opening weekend of the 2016 season, the Mississippi State Bulldogs are sitting 2-2 and No. 20 in the Division 1 Top 25 polls. There were some high and low points to the opening tournament, but they are looking past the lows and eager to improve their record. The Bulldogs dropped their opener to Florida Atlantic University 10-6, and the low point of the game was the pitching staff. Dakota Hudson started and threw a decent ballgame, but when he turned it over to the bullpen, it got bad. Hudson threw five solid innings, and Kale Breaux came in and threw a nice 6th inning. After that there were
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The Bulldog pitching staff was thought to be a strength of the team going into the season but the unit struggled during opening weekend. They allowed a combined 15 runs over four total games.
four pitchers in the 7th inning and each of them allowed at least one run. The Bulldogs tried to fight back on offense, tallying 17 hits, but could not get the runs they needed to win.
In the opener MSU played nine true freshmen and while most of them struggled, one in particular shined. Luke Alexander had a very good night, hitting his first home run of the season.
Newcomer Jack Kruger also shined, and had two doubles and three hits in his debut at MSU. In the second game, everything clicked offensively for the Bulldogs. They belted out 17 runs on 17 hits, and punished South Dakota State on the field. While the pitching staff struggled once again, the Bulldogs still won because of the offense. In the third game, the bats could not stay hot. After gathering 17 hits in the morning game, the Bulldogs mustered only four hits and zero runs in the game. The Owls took control early and never looked back, taking a 4-0 win over the Bulldogs. On Sunday though, the bats were alive again, tallying up 14 hits and 15 runs against SDSU. They won 15-5 in seven innings, and finished out the weekend strong. Pitching was shaky at the beginning of the game, but they all settled down and finished strong. Over the course of the weekend offense was the strength of the Bulldogs. Besides the one game where they could not get much going, they tallied up 17,
17, and 14 hits respectively. The starting pitching staff struggled mightily, but that may have been nerves. The bullpen (besides Friday night) was fantastic and pitched almost perfect the entire weekend. One of the most interesting stats of the weekend is that MSU had 17 players make their debut this weekend, and most of them were true freshmen who got some early playing time. Out of the players, Jack Kruger stood out the most. Kruger started the weekend hot, and never slowed down. Over the course of four games, Kruger ended up going 9 for 16, with five doubles, nine RBIs, and eight runs scored. That’s a pretty outstanding stretch for the JUCO transfer. He garnered a lot of praise from his teammates, including fellow newcomer Alexander. “He’s probably the best hitter I’ve ever seen,” Alexander said. “Just the approach he takes to hitting everyday, even in the Palmeiro center taking BP is unreal.” Humphreys had an outstanding weekend as well, tallying six hits and five doubles. Ryan Gridley was in a groove and he finished the
weekend with seven hits, and Brent Rooker finished with four doubles. Although the sticks were hot and the pitching staff struggled heavily, there were a few hot spots pitching. Vance Tatum was the best pitcher of the weekend, coming out of relief to throw 4 1/3 innings, and not allowing any runs. Coach John Cohen did not seem too worried about the struggles of the starting pitching, and has complete faith that they will improve going further into the season. “Our pitching staff has not been what we need them to be,” Cohen said. “And I think they would all say that out loud. Even for the guys who have been around, their fi rst time out is a step-by-step process and we need everyone of these guys to be better the next time out.” Mississippi State will be fi ne this season after their starting pitching settles down and they get in the correct groove. The offense has put a new spark into the season, and although they will face better pitching going into the season the Bulldogs will not have much trouble scoring runs this season as they are solid throughout the lineup.
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No. 14 Bulldogs best Rebels after tough loss
conference win late in the season. Vic Schaefer said he was ecstatic about how the team bounced back after the tough conference loss. “We had a bad game Thursday and I am really proud of how the girls responded,” Vic Schaefer said.“We talked about the season being a book. Today was our chance to write a much better chapter in the book.” He also applauded the reaction Vivians gave to the defense Ole Miss Head Coach Matthew Insell built against her. “Matt (Insell) has done a great job at ole Miss. They threw a box-in-one on her in the game. I’m really proud of how she responded. That’s what great players do.” Vivians and the Bulldogs will now head to Nashville to face Vanderbilt. Tipoff for the contest is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday. After that, the Bulldogs will close the season at home against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
by Amber Dodd Staff Writer
After a surprising 83-60 blowout loss to the Kentucky Wildcats, the No. 14 Mississippi State Bulldogs won an important game to heighten their chances of participating in the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Led by a solid effort from standout sophomore Victoria Vivians, the Bulldogs defeated in-state rival Ole Miss 60-51 Sunday. The victory brings the Bulldogs’ overall record to 22-6. MSU also improved to 9-5 in league play which is good for third place in the Southeastern Conference. For this game, the Bulldogs regular offensive scheme deemed successful to lead to a victory over the arch rivals. To start the fi rst quarter, the Bulldogs came in looking to set the tone with an undeniable offense. They went on a 15-2 run in the fi rst seven minutes. The Bulldogs led the Rebels 19-9 going into the second quarter. Most of the 19 points were earned in the paint by Chinwe Okorie and Victoria Vivians. During the second quarter, Dominique Dillingham’s presence was strong on defense. With clutch offensive and defensive rebounds, Dillingham helped keep the ball away from Ole Miss. In the sixth minute, Shequila Jones broke the Rebel’s three minute scoring drought with a three-point shot. Ole Miss then collected four quick points to bring the score to 16-21 before Morgan William shot a layup to get to a comfortable seven point lead. In the last two minutes of the fi rst half, The Rebels’ missed shots
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Victoria Vivians rebounded from an uncharacteristic performance against Kentucky to score 22 points and 10 rebounds in a 60-51 victory over Ole Miss Sunday .
and the Bulldogs strong effort earned Mississippi State a ten-point lead as they entered the second half. In the second half the Bulldogs brought the same defensive intensity as the team began the half with Chinwe Okorie blocking, rebounding and creating turnovers her teammates could capitalize on. Okorie scored the fi rst basket of the half but Teaira McGowan took over for her near the halfway mark of the third quarter due to foul trouble. McGowan did not let up in Okorie’s stead, as she tallied three blocks, three rebounds and four points. Dominique Dillingham also did not stop her aggressive defense. The Bulldogs found a successful rhythm that put the Rebels
“We talked about the season being a book. Today was our chance to write a much better chapter in the book.” -Head coach Vic Schaefer at a standstill in the Pavilion and closed the third period with an eleven point lead. The Rebels fought an uphill battle to close the gap to five in the fi nal quarter. As the Rebels began their attempt, Victoria Vivians dominated on both sides of the ball. Before fouling out, Vivians collected a tremendous 22 points and 10 rebounds. Morgan William also
Cowbell of the Ball Victoria Vivians 22 points, 10 rebounds, 2 steals in a 60-51 victory over Ole Miss
contributed with ten points. The Rebels fought valiantly to trim the defecit as time expired but the overpowering Bulldogs proved too much for them to handle. Coming off of a devastating loss at home, Mississippi State reminded everyone of their presence with this crucial
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Katie Ann Bailey 3 for 3, 2 RBIs, 2 runs scored in 8-0 win over Southeastern Louisiana
Quinndary Weatherspoon SEC Freshman of the Week 15 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals in 67-61 win over Alabama
Upcoming Bulldogs Athletic Events Men’s Basketball vs. Texas A&M February 24 @ 6 p.m.
Baseball vs. Memphis February 23 @ 4 p.m
Track & Field SEC Championships Feb. 25-27
When you’re a leader, people watch to see what you’ll do next. Nobody knows that better than Mississippi State University. For years we’ve been leaders in the world of aerospace engineering. MSU now serves as the national lead university for the Federal Aviation Administration’s Center of Excellence of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, putting us on the cutting edge of this new era of research, development and integration into the nation’s airspace. We’re driven to lead the way. Keep watching as we soar to new heights. M S S TAT E . E D U
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