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Student makes latenight break in, dubed ‘Beanie Baby Burglar’ by Taylor Bowden News Editor
MSU Chemical Engineering Major Tyler James Borgognoni became known to the Starkville Police Department as the ‘Beanie Baby Burglar’ after he was arrested and charged for breaking into SAGE Coffee and Books late Monday night attempting to steal, along with several books and albums, a number of collectable Beanie Babies. SAGE Coffee and Books is located on Lummus Drive near the Cotton District, a used book store owned and operated by Lara Hammond who said she moved her business from Meridian to Starkville around a year ago. “He picked some good books,” Hammond said during a brief phone interview. “Not sure what his mindset was though.” Hammond said the break in occurred around midnight, and the arrest happened after a neighbor called the police after hearing noises come from the closed store.
Author Dorothy Allison to visit State by Bailey McDaniel Opinion Editor
The College of Arts & Sciences Institute for the Humanties’ will host
award-winning writer and author of “Bastard Out of Carolina,” Dorothy Allison, on Feb. 29- March 4. Allison was born to her 15-year-old unwed mother in 1949 and lived a povertystricken life of abuse at the hands of her stepfather, all
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outlined in the book. She considers herself a voice for abuse victims who do not have one. Becky Hagenston, associate professor in the Department of English, said Allison’s book sheds light on issues of gender and violence.
“Allison approaches the subjects of gender, violence, class and family with compassion, directness and disarming humor,” Hagenston said. “She’s a story teller whose powerful voice hooks you from the get-go.” College of Arts &
Sciences Director of Communications, Karyn Brown, commends Allison for her writing and the power her words hold. “Her work is very powerful, it really is,” Brown said. “I’m really excited we get the chance to have her here.” DOROTHY, 2
Tuition increases tied to state tax revenue, not construction by Emmalyne Kwasny Staff Writer
Mississippi State University’s tuition is decided through a variety of means. Tuition is charged on a per credit hour basis and is ultimately decided by the Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL), which is the governing board of MSU. In the past year, MSU’s tuition cost increase was one of the lowest of all the IHL institutions, which includes all public universities in the state of Mississippi. The IHL is in charge of deciding the cost of tuition. All decisions have to be submitted to the IHL before deciding what the cost of tuition should be. Jane Kinard, assistant controller for accounts receivable and
collections, explained the process. “IHL board office is the governing board office that is presented a proposal by Mississippi State and that proposal goes to our governing board and then it goes to the legislature and they approve it,” Kinard said. The proposal is formed by the administration of budget and planning, along with the Office of the Provost and ultimately approved by President Mark Keenum. It looks at the school’s expenditures and upcoming events that will cause an increase in costs in future months. Don Zant vice president for budget and planning, said keeps student’s situations in mind. “MSU is also very considerate to the monetary abilities of the students,” Zant said.
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BREAK-IN Borgognoni was charged with Commercial Burglary of a business, and was sent to Oktibbeha County Jail until his $5,000 bail was posted later that Tuesday. Hammond, who said the total damages to her business are about $300, said she is not pressing charges and is more amused by the situation than angry. Most of the damages stemmed not from items missing after the break-in, but rather from the burglar having knocked several displays over such as a rack of vinyl records and removing the tags from a few of the Beanie Babies, which nullifies the toy’s value as collector items. The bookstore owner said she could only guess at his motivation, because what he attempted to steal and the way the neighbor described the situation did not match more common break-ins. In addition to nabbing the stuffed animals, Hammond said he tried to steal several books, albums, and an assortment of other items he attempted to carry away in a makeshift knapsack made out of a blanket he
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found in the store. She said she was contacted a SPD officer, who she gave a short statement to over the phone earlier this week. She expects to give an official statement with a fi nal tally of damages in person soon. “(The officer) was pretty tongue-in-cheek about it,” Hammond said. “It was obviously a bit of a joke within the department because they refer to him as the ‘Beanie Baby Burglar.’” Hammond said her neighbor saw an individual sit in front of the store for several minutes before apparently deciding to break in. It currently is not clear if the burglary was planned in any way or if it was decision made that night. “It was so quiet Monday night maybe he thought he could get away with it,” Hammond said. While she has yet to speak to Borgognoni herself but would like to talk to him to get a better understanding of what allegedly happened and why. “I kinda feel bad for him,” Hammond said. “I would have cut him a deal on the Beanie Babies.”
Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 4:22 p.m. A student was arrested in Starkville for possession of marijuana and animal cruelty. 11:41 p.m. A student was arrested at the Pointe Apartments in Starkville for malicious mischief. 11:55 p.m. A student was arrested on Hwy 12 for minor in possession of alcohol. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 12:50 a.m. A student was arrested on University Drive for driving under the influence. 1:07 a.m. A student was arrested on University Drive for driving under the influence. 1:26 a.m. A student was arrested on University Drive for driving under the influence. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016 12:09 a.m. A student was arrested on Hwy 182 for driving under the influence and speeding. 9:36 p.m. A student was arrested on University Drive for minor in possession of alcohol.
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PRESS RELEASE February 24, 2016 “BEANIE BABIES BURGLAR” On Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Starkville Police arrested 20 year old Tyler James Borgognoni from 4035 Summers Place, Olive Branch, MS. He was charged with Commercial Burglary of a business on Lummus Drive, Starkville, MS in which multiple Beanie Babies were taken. Borgognoni’s bond was set at $5,000. He was processed and taken to the Oktibbeha County Jail where he bonded out later that day.
Monday, Feb. 22, 2016 1:05 p.m. Referrals were issued to two students for smoking marijuana in Sessums Hall. 2:02 p.m. A student was arrested on OCSO on a warrant for felony sale of marijuana 9:36 p.m. A student was arrested on University Drive for minor in possession of alcohol. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016 3:25 a.m. A student was arrested in Starkville for felony burglary of a dwelling.
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TUITION “We take into the account the ability of the students to be able to pay because we would not want to do anything that would be detrimental and get the tuition too far out of line for students either,” Zant said. The cost of tuition for each student is significantly
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smaller than the amount it costs to actually educate each student. State appropriations and private donors help cover the extra fees. Tuition has gone up over “P the last few years. Various factors determine the reasons for an increase.
Zant said this continues to happen because of the limited state funding and cuts are being made to those funds. The expense of the upkeep of the university is another factor to take into S ” consideration. “The whole university was recently cut 3.4 million dollars and it is simply the fact of general operating income and expenses going up,” Zant said. “The cost of keeping the doors open every year goes up by some amount each year which is uncontrollable.” The cost of tuition does not go up in regards to construction happening on campus. All athletic construction is funded solely by the athletic department.
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The department used to receive a portion of ENG funds, but it is now completely self-sufficient. Zant said no tuition dollars are being used to fund any of the athletics buildings currently being constructed. “No tuition dollars are harmed in the making of the construction going on. The athletic facilities totally cover their own costs,” Zant said. The new residence halls that are still under construction do not affect the cost of tuition either. The amount students pay to live in the residence halls covers the construction costs. Athletic buildings and residence halls are considered auxiliaries; meaning, the buildings pay
WRITER Allison has been awarded the American Library Association Prize for Lesbian and Gay Writing along with two Lambda Literary Awards and the 2007 Robert Penn Warren Award. This book was turned into a film, directed by Anjelica Huston. In 1998, Allison also founded the Independent Spirit Award designed to support writers who champion small presses and independent bookstores. A public reading will be given on March 1 at
for themselves. Classroom buildings are built through the student capital fee which is a set fee that does not change. Public universities rely on subsidies from their state government, but those subsidies have recently been declining. This forces them to seek private support. Repairs, improvements and the upkeep of classroom buildings are considered academic and student life type of needs and are partially funded through tuition costs. Tuition for out-of-state students is higher because the students and their families have not been paying state taxes which helps fund the state’s university. CONTINUED FROM 1
7:30p.m. in the Colvard Students Union’s Foster Ballroom. Along with an informal discussion with a creative writing class and the Gender Studies Program, Allison will hold office hours during the week to talk with anyone wishing to do so. Institute for the Humanities director William Hay said having Allison come to campus is a great opportunity for the community. “It’s a great opportunity for campus and the
community,” Hay said. “We welcome the public to hear Allison discuss her work at the Tuesday reading.” Catherine Pierce, codirector of Creative Writing at MSU, said in an email Allison’s writing is powerful, hard-hitting and important. “It’s also incredibly engaging -- her stories pull you in and don’t let go,” Pierce said. “It’s wonderful that the Institute for the Humanities has been able to bring a writer as prestigious and significant as Dorothy Allison.”
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Is race a deciding factor in Oscar nominations? Kyle Waltman is a junior majoring in communication. He can be contacted at opinion@reflector.msstate.edu.
On Sunday, the 88th Academy Awards will be held and televised to honor actors, directors, producers and the like for another year of outstanding cinematic treasures. However, not all of those with the credentials to attend will be doing so, as the Oscars ceremony has been one sweltered in controversy since the revelation that 2016 is the second consecutive year in which no black actors or actresses were nominated for an Academy Award. Let’s cut straight to the chase. There are two, and only two, possible reasons for having an Oscar ceremony that has been described by the hashtag “#OscarsSoWhite.” Either no black nominees were deserving of an Oscar nomination, or those in charge of nominating members of the cinematic community who are worthy of such an honor disregard the talents of those who lack Caucasian skin. Interestingly enough, despite the fact that a
number of actors are joining an Oscar boycott led by Will and Jada Smith, the Oscars will be hosted by Chris Rock, a renowned black actor and comedian. According to Rolling Stone, Rock will use his position as host to “confront the controversy head on during the broadcast.” The problem with any controversy of this nature rests upon the fact that nominations that should be based solely on
“I would have likely nominated Will Smith in some form or fashion.” performance and not trivial factors such as race, sexual orientation, or religion, are covered by a veil of uncerta nty By this, th s I mean uncertainty. be eve the that those who believe act ons of the Academy actions rac st must assume are racist that the performances of b ack actors and actresses black uncontestab y worthy were uncontestably east a nomination, nom nat on of at least be eve the and those who believe act ons of the Academy actions nfluenced were not infl uenced by the theactors cons dered race of the actors considered nom nat ons must for nominations assume the Academy chose actors and actresses whose performances were the very t ng lack ack best and the resu resulting b ack nominees nom nees for of any black n a row was the second year in
purely coincidental. Acknowledging this, know that at no time during the course of reading this article will you see me side with those in favor of the boycott or those who oppose it. The only ones who truly know if race played a role in the Academy’s nominations are those whose character are being questioned by m ons of Americans Amer cans millions across the nation. course itt does not Of course, matter that the truth of th s controversy resides res des in n this rea m of uncertainty, uncerta nty the realm because according accord ng to U.S. US because, Magaz ne the Academy Magazine, a ready Awards have already re eased released a statement say ng that its ts board iss saying mp ement ng “substantive “substant ve implementing des gned to make changes designed theAcademy p the Academy’ssmembersh membership, ts govern ng bod es its governing bodies ts voting vot ng members and its s gn ficant d verse ” signifi cantlyy more diverse.” tak ng action act on The Academy taking revea s one of two possible poss b e reveals truths Either E ther the Academy truths: acknow edged and has acknowledged taken steps to amend the v ce of racial rac a prejudice pre ud ce vice d vers ty that prevents diversity n skin sk n color co or amongst in nom nated those nominated for var ous acting act ng awards, awards various fee s as or the Academy feels cho ce though itt has no choice dec s ve y ensure but to decisively nc us on of non-white non-wh te the inclusion nom nees by now equating equat ng nominees mportance of diversity d vers ty the importance d vers ty for the sake of diversity w th the importance mportance of with nom nat ng only on y those nominating who in n the opinion op n on of the who,
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Letter to the Editor When confronted with a controversial matter, especially one involving interference by the government with some amount of our freedoms, it is natural to want to carefully argue and defend your position in the public marketplace of ideas in order to sway public opinion your way and to cause a democratic reversal of the offending policies. However, when the position under debate is grounded in someone’s deep-seated personal convictions or even religion - stemming either from dogma, personal experience, or interpretation in direct consequence thereof - such level-headed arguments often fall on deaf ears. This failure to effectively argue a point arises because the premises of such an argument tend to be fundamentally inaccessible to people that do not share the same underlying commitments. Such deep-seated disagreements often remain amicable; but nonetheless, the undercurrent of disagreement builds until such matters become territories over which opposing sides fight, even escalating into what we have come to call the culture wars. If, as a person whose moral convictions stem from your personal opinions or religious beliefs, one considers that it may be impossible to use reasoning grounded in an opponent’s own convictions to sway them, because they simply do not share your convictions and are incapable of accepting your argument, then you have two basic choices when it comes to effecting some real change in public policy. First, you can simply argue your points amongst people who do in fact hold the same personal or religious convictions as yourself and hope to win everyone on your side of the culture battle to the same viewpoint,
then, amassing a majority over the opposing side, claim your rightful democratically marginal victory. However, this in no way solves the problem, as there would still be a large, though not a proper majority, group of people who still completely disagree with the change that has taken place and who will immediately undo your change if given the chance. This is the kind of system at play in our modern two party political system, where the losing party will gain supporters over time through either active recruitment, a slow shift in the undercurrents of the culture itself serving to recruit from the middle, or by changing the party policies themselves, all so the parties both share approximately half the population each. Second, you could give up the premises you get from your personal or religious convictions and compromise with your opponents, fi nding pragmatic arguments that both sides acknowledge as true and which allow for conclusions in agreement with your purportedly true, personally or religiously motivated goals. However, this approach is in no way guaranteed to succeed, as there simply may not be sufficient unbiased arguments available that agree with your personal or religious conclusions, and you may alienate the more fundamentalist members of your own side of the culture battle, thus losing the attention of both sides of the conversation. So, assuming that it is not necessarily going to be possible to compromise by abandoning your personal or religious premises entirely and only arguing from cultural common ground to achieve your goals, this leaves the only sure option: barricading oneself in a
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polarized debate that really isn’t a debate at all as much as an arms race to see who can defeat the other side by sheer force of numbers (popular elections, majority opinions on the supreme court, legislative votes, congressional veto override, etc.), thus descending into a full fledged culture war. However, as I mentioned before, these culture battle victories are rarely permanent, and only serve to upset the opposition into trying harder and waiting long enough to try again when the tides have changed. Additionally, this tactic is questionable on the grounds of political ethics, i.e., just because one side is in possession of a better position, does that necessitate that it be forced upon people who fundamentally disagree? If so then that implies that whichever side can garner the most support is automatically correct. But how are we to know that one side is right and the other wrong outside of divine revelation or incontrovertible evidence and its subsequent subjection to various interpretations? I think that unless the factions in the culture wars stop seeing each other as the enemy and actually attempt some kind of rational discussion, then we will only see a continuingly frustrating and polarizing battle for the political majority. Sadly I think the ridiculous stances held by modern “politicians” like Donald Trump and Ben Carson are just a foretaste of the ramifications that are going to come from our insistence on continuing to polarize every issue and keep the culture wars going.
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MS natives compete in ‘American Idol’ by Mary Rumore Staff Writer
Mississippi natives Trent Harmon and La’Porsha Renae are contestants on the 15th and final season of ‘American Idol’, which is on FOX Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Both Renae and Harmon made it to the top 14 in the competition. Trent’s sister, RandiKathryn Harmon, who is a Mississippi State University student and former Miss MSU, said Trent has always wanted to be a singer, and he has known his whole life he wanted to do something with music. “He started singing when he was two,” Harmon said. “Our mother inspired us both to sing. We grew up singing in church and other locations.” Trent is a graduate of University of Arkansas at Monticello. His sister said his friends in Arkansas pushed him to audition at the American Idol auditions in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Our parents didn’t even
know he was auditioning. He just did it on a whim to see where the Lord leads him,” Harmon said. Harmon said Trent’s musical style is very versatile. “He usually performs R&B and soulful music, a lot like Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith, but last week he sang a country song. He can really do anything,” Harmon said. Harmon said their hometown has been very supportive of Trent while he has been a contestant on American Idol. “We own a restaurant in Amory. It’s the Longhorn Fish and Steak House. Trent has done several concerts several times and it has been a packed house each time,” Harmon said. Other communities in northeast Mississippi have been very supportive of Trent, and a pep rally was held recently in Tupelo for him. Harmon said his family and the rest of “Team Trent” are trying to spread his fan base throughout the rest of the state. “We don’t know a lot of people down south or in the Starkville and Jackson areas, so we’re trying to spread support for him throughout the state,” Harmon said.
Harmon said she hopes that although Trent did not go to at Mississippi State University, the Mississippi State community will still support him. “It is very special for someone from our state to do something big,” she said. Harmon said Trent is unsure of his plans after American Idol, but is living life to the fullest on the show while he can. “He’s just taking it all in and living life to the fullest right now. He’s in Los Angeles, and American Idol has him very busy right now,” Harmon said. Voting on American Idol began this week, and there are several ways viewers can vote for their favorite contestants. Viewers can vote by calling toll free or texting the number given on the show, using the FOXNow app, signing into a Google account and searching “American Idol vote” on Google, or on the American Idol website, www. americanidol.com. Follow Trent Harmon on Facebook at Trent Harmon Music and La’Porsha Renae at La’Porsha Renae. Viewers can also find Harmon on Twitter and Instagram @ TrentHarmonMusic.
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MS native Trent Harmon sings diverse genres of songs during the 15th and final season of American Idol.
MSU Fashion Board presents
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On March 2, Mississippi State University’s Fashion Board will host their fi rst show of the semester at 8 p.m. in The Dawg House Sports Grill. Last semester, Fashion Board hosted the Katy Perry inspired show: “This Is How We Do” and the annual “Trashion Show.” However, according to freshman interior design major and Fashion Board model Rebekah Rhett, the
upcoming show is going to be a little bit different. “We have kind of revamped the whole system, so there will be a lot of changes from our other events,” Rhett said. The theme is “Au,” (atomic symbol of gold) so a lot of gold accessories, make-up and decorations can be expected Wednesday night for the fashion show. Taking a twist from their normal show make-up, Fashion Board will use gold leaf paper for the eyeshadow, gold glitter and bronzer for the models’ cheekbones, as well as gold and
red colored lipsticks. There will be a variation of looks among all the models, but at least two of them can be expected on each model throughout the show. Dasmine Garrison, senior broadcasting major and head of Fashion Board’s hair and makeup department, said she is excited to see how all of the outfits turn out. “The aim that we are really focusing on for this show is more of high-fashion meets Balmain Paris,” Garrison said. As usual, all models starring in the show are
MSU students, both male and female, and they will only model looks featured in Starkville’s local boutiques. According to their Facebook page “MSU Fashion Board,” fashion show boutiques and vendors include L.A Green, Last Man Standing, Belle and Beaux, Deep South Pout, Style Revel and Swanky B. For a full list, visit the Facebook page listed above. One of the biggest differences from previous Fashion Board shows is the fi rst ever after party happening post “Au.” Alyce
Turner, senior business management major is in charge of organizing the party. “We’re hoping that just like our shows, this event will be successful as well,” Turner said. The party will take place in the upstairs room of the Dawg House immediately after the show. Everyone is invited to enjoy the cash bar, free food, music entertainment and pop-up shops. Pop-up shops are a new idea, for those who may want to purchase some of the looks featured in the
show. Instead of waiting, items worn by the models will be available “right off the runway.” All of the local boutiques whose clothes are featured in the show will set up their shops and have those items available to purchase. Fashion Board President Margaret Allison said this event is going to be different than anything the club has ever done. “We hope that this event will be more inviting and welcoming to our guests, all while supporting Starkville’s local businesses,” Allison said.
of their favorite foods and grocery items right to them,” Walls said. Walls said she is hoping to reach two main target audiences with her business, the students of MSU and local Starkville residents. Make It Snappy is considered unique by some because of the company’s ability to make both students and residents equally a top priority. “We do not want to leave anyone out when it comes to offering a business that can save others more time and money. Utilizing Make It Snappy can help them spend more time with the family, Walls said.” Senior Biology Major, Tailor Anderson, expressed her excitement for Make It Snappy’s arrival. “As a student who lives on campus and occasionally has car trouble as well as being busy with homework,
sometimes its hard to fi nd the time for basic necessities like food. I believe that Make It Snappy will help out students substantially in that regard,” Anderson said. Make It Snappy delivers from grocery stores and restaurants within a seven-mile radius in Starkville with the exception of delivery of tobacco and alcohol products. Make It Snappy has a flat-rate fee of five dollars from any restaurant. There will be different pricings for grocery shopping. The website will allow users to order food from the comfort of their homes or office as well as having the option to submit new restaurants to be added.
Those interested can also fi nd out how to become a delivery driver on the website. They are now hiring for a driver or two that is
willing to work evenings. The best way to place an order is to text orders to the business number. In the upcoming week, www.
makeitSNPPY.com will be in full affect. Specific questions can be emailed to Make It Snappy directly at makeitsnappy7@gmail.com.
‘Make It Snappy’ changes dining in Starkville by Erin Hayden Staff Writer
There is a solution for students at Mississippi State University without a car, consumed by studies or just wanting to spend a day doing absolutely nothing. A new food delivery service, Make It Snappy, is making it easier than ever to get one’s favorite foods for an affordable price. Owner and founder of Make It Snappy, Samantha Walls, said she was inspired to open this business because she felt like there was a population of the Starkville community who was missing out on efficient and effective ways to get food. “There are many students and families without cars and I wanted to help them by bringing some
Editor’s note: In the Feb. 23 edition of The Ref lector, an article titled ‘Active Minds changes mental health stigmas’ stated backpacks will be given out at the “Speech Outweighs Silence” event. Backpacks will not be given out, but will be on display. Kim Kavalsky works for Health Promotion and Wellness, not Health Services. The Ref lector regrets these errors.
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The Mississppi State softball team made its first appearance in the ESPN. com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25 poll Tuesday. The Bulldogs were ranked No. 23 nationally in the poll, which marks the highest ranking for MSU in the poll since April 2008 when the team was tied for 23rd. The team had its most recent appearance in the poll last year in Week 6 of the season, where they ranked 25th in the nation. The Bulldogs have outscored opponents 65-15 through 10 games this year.
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Dogs drop nail-biter Freshman of the Week Quinndary Weatherspoon broke the game in and scored the first basket of the game. In the first half, Sword knocked down a couple three pointers to help the Bulldogs but rebounding seemed to be a big issue. Texas A&M provided great spacing and ball rotation on the floor to find the open man. Without Gavin Ware in the paint, Mississippi State could not get those extra
The Bulldogs kept applying offensive pressure on the Aggies and even Staff Writer managed to build a 58-54 lead after consecutive 3 pointers from Newman and A pair of clutch free throws junior guard I.J. Ready. by Texas A&M guard Danuel However, the Bulldogs House propelled the Aggies were unable to capitalize to a 68-66 victory over the on their advantage over Mississippi State Bulldogs on the Aggies on the road. Wednesday. MSU came up short on key The nail-biting loss possessions twice down the marked the second of such stretch of the game. Howland fashion for MSU at the hands said he felt those missed of the Aggies this opportunites year. Earlier in proved costly the year, Texas “We had too many mistakes to to his squad. A&M bested the “We had Bulldogs 61-60 in some chances allow us to get out of here with the Hump. when we The setback a win.” were ahead puts the Bulldogs’ by four,” he record at 12-15 -Head coach Ben Howland said. “I didn’t overall and 5-10 play the bench in Southeastern as much as Conference play. hustle points Ware seemed usual and we had some guys It also snapped a two-game winning streak in SEC to on the court. While the fatigued at the end. It really Aggies started to get going impacted us getting the shots competition for MSU. Senior guard Craig Sword with three-pointers from we needed when we had a put forth a stellar offensive D.J. Hogg, Mississippi State lead.” In the final seconds of effort on the night. Sword got much needed points from Craig “Chicken” Sword. the game, Mississippi State’s posted a season-high 24 Sword and Weatherspoon Weatherspoon fouled out points in the losing effort. MSU Head coach Ben were the main factors with MSU down two points Howland told reporters he in the first half with the after made House sunk his was pleased with the effort rebounding, scoring, and free throws. With under two his team showed on the road defense in the first half. As seconds left in the contest the but also frustrated with the a result, Mississippi State Bulldogs were unable to get went on a 8-0 run towards the ball inbounds as a steal by outcome. “We had too many the end of the first half. Not the Aggies sealed the game mistakes to allow us to get to be outdone on their home away. Before fouling out out of here with a win,” he court, the Aggies managed Weatherspoon contributed said. “We had our chances to to knock down a last -second 14 points in the game. Gavin beat one of the great temas three-pointer to bring the Ware and Travis Daniels led the team in rebounds in the nation on their home score to 33-29 at the half. Texas A&M came out of with nine each. After the floor.” Both teams came out the locker room firing on game Howland raved about Wednesday playing tough all cylinders after halftime, Daniels perfomrmance on defensively. Two-time SEC pushing the lead to 44-35 the defensive end, saying it less than five minutes in. was his best of the season. The Bulldogs, on the other The Bulldogs managed to hand, were careless with the outrebound Texas A&M basketball. But just as was 37-31 but were ultimately the case all year the Bulldogs doomed by their 15 turnovers. would not go down without Next, Mississippi State a fight. will face South Carolina in Craig Sword hit a three- Starkville on Saturday, Feb. pointer with a little over 10 27. Tipoff is scheduled 1:30 minutes left in the half to p.m. During the nationally trim MSU’s defecit to 48-45. televised game, MSU will Sword eventually tied the also recognize the 1996 game at 50 with a layup. Final Four team. by Dimerious Townsend