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Mississippi State University’s Son: The Bill Way by Lacretia Wimbley Editor-in-Chief
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Bill Broyles sits in his former office that was located on the 6th floor in Allen Hall during his final days as Vice President of Student Affairs at Mississippi State University. Broyles is retiring after 35 years at MSU, his official last day was January 31.
As thunder roared in the air and lightning cracked the skies with a blinding flash of light, rain poured into the eyes of over 200 Mississippi State University employees. It was around 3 p.m. on a wet Friday afternoon in 2012 during a highly anticipated football season. People trampled through mud, rushing to take down tail gating tents in the Junction—a joint and last minute effort to try and save many tents from an unexpected storm. Alan Jabri wiped rain from his face as he directed people and assisted with folding the legs of a large Bulldog tent. When he looked to his right, there stood Bill wearing a navy blue suit and penny loafers, with two tent legs in one hand, and a walkie talkie in the other. As he spoke into the walkie talkie, he called for more people to help. It was a rough day in the Bulldog community, but through the joining forces of staff members, custodial workers and even some
professors, the battle was eventually won. “I’ve been here for 35 years,” Bill Broyles, now retired assistant vice president of Student Affairs at MSU said. “My official last day was January 31. I started on personal leave back in December and came back in January (2016).” Broyles first came to work at MSU in the spring of 1979. After working in the Bulldog community for six years, he had an opportunity to work for a real estate development firm in Gulf Shores, Alabama. As a CPA controller for a real estate development firm, Broyles said he dealt with condos, hotels and other business avenues. “I worked with them for a couple years and realized the grass wasn’t always greener on the other side of the fence, so I came back here (MSU) around 1987 and have been here continuously since then.” Broyles began at MSU working in a department that was then called Auxiliary Services. The Auxiliary Services ran things like the book store, dining services, the telephone office, printing department, laundry and related businesses. BROYLES, 2
Nursing rooms made more accessible to mothers by Savannah Taggart Staff Writer
After noticing the challenges faced by nursing mothers to feed their babies on Mississippi State University’s campus, senior business administration
student, Anja Scheib, began the “Pregnant on Campus” initiative to convince administrators that these students, faculty and staff members deserved more accessible nursing rooms. Nursing rooms were always kept locked due to abuse of space in the past. The rooms could only be used by finding someone
in the building with a key and leaving an ID at a desk, which wasted time for students and faculty trying to use the rooms between classes. The main goal of the “Pregnant on Campus” initiative was for MSU to install key card systems in two of the most used nursing rooms on campus,
which are located in the Union and the Cullis Wade Welcome Center. This key card system would grant students, faculty and staff who needed to pump or otherwise feed their child access with just the swipe of a card. Under the new system, not only would nursing mothers save time and have
easier access to the rooms, but the issue of ensuring the rooms are being used for the right purpose would no longer exist. The university would have an electronic database of who was using these rooms and at what time. Scheib said if one mother saves time and feels more comfortable while nursing,
she has accomplished her goal. “Pumping can take 20-30 minutes most often, so every minute between shifts and classes counts,” Scheib said. “The ID scanner capability keeps the room both private to only mothers and also convenient to the breastfeeding process, thus fulfi lling its purpose.” NURSING, 2
Biscuit Shop aims to be family focused by Anthony McDougle Sports Editor
The Biscuit Lady’s place of work is not a particularly vast establishment. It does not lend to the typical fast food restaurant archetype. On the left wall is the “Biscuit Bucket List”, which is a chalkboard the length of the wall containing an extensive listing of all the people that she hopes to someday serve biscuits to. Above the entrance is a sign that reads “Biscuits make everything better.” In the case of the biscuits. Michelle Tehan makes, many would argue that the sign is all to fitting. No, it is not a flashy or glitzy place. There is not a huge menu. In fact, the biscuits and “sammiches” are the only food items on the menu. One will not fi nd a Biscuit Shop anywhere else in the Golden Triangle area. There is only one shop,
only one Biscuit Lady, and it seems that is how Tehan prefers it. For her, it is about more than money, it is more than a business. It is about truly having a passion for what she does. “This is not a get rich quick thing for me,” Tehan said. “I choose not to be greedy. As long as it is sustaining and providing a living, everything is fi ne how it is.” Believe it or not, Tehan was not always the Biscuit Lady. In fact, at one time she had the basic eight to five desk job. “I worked as the business coordinator for Wildlife Fisheries and Aquaculture,” she said. “My job was amazing, but this gives me so much more flexibility.” Flexibility is crucial for the mother of four, three of whom are triplets. Because she runs her own business, Tehan is now able to attend all of her kids’ football games and other events. It also helped cut the costs of babysitters for her children.
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The No. 25 Bulldogs beat the No. 42 Rebels to finish out the regular season home slate for Mississippi State. The match victory was the first win for MSU since 1989 in the rivalry. MSU is now 14-7 overall and 5-6 in conference play.
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The new survey “Diverse Learning Environments” sent to Mississippi State University sophomores, juniors and seniors through the official MSU e-mail system is seeking to find information in order for the university to understand problems students experience as well as institutional practices that effect students’ overall sense of belonging. Hannah Owens, who serves as the Office of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion’s diversity research and assessment specialist, said the primary goal of the survey is to address the needs of all students as well as create conditions for student success in a diverse university community. She said each student’s voice is important in helping the university understand how they can make improvements. SURVEY, 2
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“I was in fi nancial management for them. I worked for a guy named Bill Nettles, who was the assistant vice president for Business Affairs and director of Auxiliary Services,” Broyles said. “Two years later, when I realized real estate development was not for me, I called him and asked if there were any opportunities for me at Mississippi State and he said ‘I’d love to have you back.’ So he hired me back in the position I left two years previously.” “Hey, Dollar Bill, I have a proposition for you,” a good friend and co-worker of Broyles told him during a phone conversation three years ago. Raymond Brooks said he called Broyles “Dollar Bill” when he knew there was a tough pickle to work through at work or if there was money that needed to be spent. With a loud burst of laughter and all 32
teeth showing, Brooks said live and grow and become Broyles has always been the independent—It’s all about epitome of what student student development and service is. student success.” “He hates when I call Tears swelled in the eyes him that,” Brooks said. “He of Colvard Union Building just pauses and says ‘Oh Services Coordinator Alan what is it now’ and I can’t Jabri as he recalled the day help but to laugh. He is “He is just willing to go the type of person to above and beyond with never say no, and it seems everything he does.” that every bit of his -Alan Jabri, Colvard time goes into helping Union Building Services his team.” Broyles Coordinator said he doesn’t know how to not help students. Broyles stood in the mud “It’s all about student and helped take down tents. service,” he said. “I’ve known him between Whether it’s the 12 and 15 years. If I had to counseling center helping a use small words, I would student with a relationship describe him as genuine, issue or test anxiety, charismatic and a man or us running housing of his word,” Jabri said. and providing a great “Those would be three of environment for students to the biggest descriptors I
I Bleed Maroon blood drive Greg Sims, United Blood Services technician takes blood from Eric Matthews, MSU sophomore majoring in Industrial Engineering, on their bus located outside of the Union. Despite the rain, Matthews and other students donated blood throughout Monday afternoon. The blood drive will continue until April 15. Sarah Dutton The Reflector
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For the Biscuit Lady, family wife initially introduced the is certainly important. Biscuit shop idea to him. Every aspect of her business To better assist her in the has revolved around her business, he quit his job children from the onset. there and began to assume The Biscuit Shop closes the role of a stay-at-home at 2 p.m. in order to allow dad of sorts. He aids her Tehan to leave work and in any way he can from pick up her children from bringing in supplies for the school. Earlier this week the shop, to getting the kids area was hit with inclement prepared for school and weather, forcing schools in Starkville to shut My business is down early. In light of the situation literally wrapped Tehan initiated a flash sale of sorts, selling all around my family.” the biscuits remaining on the shelves for $1 and closed early in order -Michelle Tehan, to arrive on time to pick up the little ones. owner of the Biscuit “My business is Shop literally wrapped around my family,” Tehan said. Although the path of entrepreneurship allows picking them up at the end flexibility for the Biscuit of the day. Lady, it also comes with Mr. Tehan said he makes its perils. At times, she frequent trips to Tupelo acknowledges, it can become for supplies, but definitely a bit tiring. Whether it is believes it was all worth it in waking up at 3 a.m. every the long run. business day, or staying late “We are a lot better off than to prepare delivery orders we were before,” Tehan said. for the next day she is “We went from working full constantly bombarded with time jobs for someone else work. to having our own business She has a strong support and being our own bosses.” system comprised of loyal “This is perfect,” she said employees and her husband when asked if she feels she Allen Tehan. Mr. Tehan made the right decision. had been working at a steel “I feel like I finally walked processing plant when his right into exactly what I am
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supposed to be doing.” The Biscuit Lady seems to exude an aura of energy. There is never a true “down moment” for her. She moves swiftly and precisely through the kitchen, masterfully creating her culinary works of art without referencing a recipe. She believes in the value of hard work and seems to never tire. “I’m literally a ball of energy. The good Lord gave me more energy than the average person,” she said. “To me there are no options, you have to work hard. I think I have more energy than most college students.” Hints of that are evident when her employees talk about her. Courtney Heath, a cashier at the Biscuit Shop summed up the Biscuit Lady’s energy with one instance. “During the football season, she would come in on Friday night and start filling orders for hundreds of biscuits,” Heath explained. “The next morning she still arrives bright and early to start making the biscuits for the shelves that day. I really do not know how she does it.” This seems to be a person who truly never gets tired. She has an unparalleled dedication to her work and it shines through from the first bite you take out of one her homemade biscuits down to the very last fingerlicking crumb.
could use for him. He has one of the highest levels of personal integrity of anybody I’ve ever worked with. His memory is second to none. You might ask him something and a month later you might think he has forgotten all about it and then out of the blue, he comes and delivers on what he promised.” When the 200 plus MSU employees saw Bill helping out in the rain alongside them, Jabri said all the griping and complaining immediately ceased. “He is one of us you know,” Jabri said. “If he is willing to get out there and do that—I’ve never seen an administrator do something like that. He is just willing to go above and beyond with everything he does. He was Mississippi State University. It’s easy to sit up in the Ivory Tower and get on your radio, but coming down and leading by example—that’s what it’s all about.”
Thursday, April 7, 2016 8:25 a.m. An employee reported a shutter stolen from a window of the Visual Arts Building on University Drive. 3:26 p.m. A student reported someone attempted to removed the parking decal for their vehicle while parked in lot behind Roberts Bulding. Friday, April 8, 2016 6:32 a.m. An employee reported two suspicious people outside the Kappa Delta sorority house. 9:18 a.m. An employee was transported to OCH from Wise Center for medical assistance 10:34 a.m. A student reported her vehicle was damaged possibly while parked in the commuter south parking lot. 11:35 a.m. A student reported two suspicious people outside the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house. 11:55 a.m. An employee reported his vehicle was damaged in the Lloyd Ricks building parking lot. 2:34 p.m. A student reported an awning damaged at Butler Hall from a wooden garbage can catching on fire. 3:40 p.m. A student reported being involved in an accident in the Sanderson Center parking lot. Sunday, April 10, 2016 6:42 p.m. A student was issued a Justice Court citation and Student Referral for careless driving and minor in possession of alcohol.
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Scheib said the two and key administration are rooms have the key card involved in knowing what system installed, and they more can be done to address are working on finalizing the needs of mothers. the registration process to Scheib has big dreams for make it easy for both moms the future of her initiative. and the school. The system “I would absolutely love should be ready to go in the for Mississippi State to fall semester. Scheib said she got “I would absolutely love her initial inspiration to start the initiative for MSU to one day from working with families in the have a lactation room in Starkville community. “People in the every building.” community gave me ideas to improve life -Anja Scheib, MSU for the working and schooling mother,” student Scheib said. “They have been involved with many initiatives for one day have a lactation mothers in the community room in every building,” and brought the need for Scheib said. “It’s a way improvements to the rooms the university can send a to my attention.” message to working and This goal led to a more schooling mothers that active administrative they are a precious, nonLactation Support overlooked minority to us Committee that now meets all.” to address all improvements Kristan Hawkins, that can be made to the president of Students rooms. More departments for Life of America, the
SURVEY Owens said through this survey, they desire to create a university environment where respect for diversity and inclusion is the norm. Both student and academic affairs are supporting the survey, including the Holmes Cultural Diversity Center and the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion. Cedric Gathings, interim assistant vice president for Multicultural Affairs, said research for the project began in the fall and he described the process of creating the survey. “There was a conversation with the president of student affairs, Regina Hyatt and with MSU’s provost office about things we can continue to do to bridge gaps and ensure that our students are having a good experience,” Gathings said. Gathings said dialogues and listening sessions were also conducted on campus, and the team wanted to look at the root of the problem and not just hit the surface. “President Keenum has a true commitment to diversity,” Gathings said. “Diversity is being managed from top down so it’s an expectation from our president, and it’s also within our strategic plan.”
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organization Scheib partnered with for the initiative, said she couldn’t be more proud of the work Scheib has done, and that this initiative is an example of what happens when we put women and their babies first. To learn more about the initiative or to speak to Anja Scheib or Kristan Hawkins, contact Kristina Hernandez at khernandez@ studentsforlife.org or 908-9028473.
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Gathings said it is essential for MSU to have such a survey implemented to support students who are facing issues, such as discrimination and crossracial interactions. Gathings said it is important for MSU to provide the support these students need and opportunities for those students to voice their concerns so they can have a well-rounded experience at MSU. Gathings gave various reasons why students should complete the surveys and how they will benefit as a result. “For one, so that we can be a better Mississippi State, that we can make sure any concerns a student may have in the classroom, within a resident hall, in a student organization, that if it’s a concern of our students it’s a concern of the university,” Gathings said. “Our job is to make sure all students feel welcome and appreciated at Mississippi State. So from this survey we want to be able to have a snapshot of what our students think about the university, what are some areas of improvement for us and what are some things we are doing great.” Owens said although the survey was not created in response to House Bill
1523 that was signed by Governor Bryant this past Tuesday, the passage of the bill certainly validated the need for an assessment such as the Diverse Learning Environments survey, which evaluates students’ capacity to interact and engage respectfully with members of groups outside of one’s own while also capturing experiences with discrimination. Both Owens and Gathings confirmed that the survey asks questions regarding one’s perceptions on different social identities. This includes areas such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability/disability status and socioeconomic status. Incentives have been added to encourage students to voice their concerns and complete the survey. Upon completing the survey students have the chance to win one of many prizes including a FitBit, an iPad mini 4, Beats by Dre headphones, or a cowbell. In addition to students’ official MSU email, the survey link can also be accessed through the MyState portal. The survey will end on April 28, 2016. For more information regarding the survey contact Hannah Owens at howens@oidi. msstate.edu.
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House Bill 1523 damages state reputation and economy
Bek Yake is the multimedia editor at the Reflector. He can be contacted at opinion@reflector.msstate.edu.
It always strikes me as disingenuous when a politician tries to convince the hapless public that a bill the politician supported or, in Governor Phil Byrant’s case, signed into law, somehow has an entirely different meaning than what dozens of legal scholars are saying it does. This is what happened with House Bill 1523, and other states and businesses are taking notice and taking their money elsewhere.
On his public social media pages, Governor Byrant posted, “I am signing HB1523 into law to protect sincerely held religious beliefs and moral convictions of individuals, organizations and private associations from discriminatory action by state government or it’s political subdivisions, which would include counties, cities and institutions of higher learning.” Have we not had this problem before, Mississippi? Was it not this sort of whining, childish behavior that caused the greatest loss of life on American soil? On this, the month in which we were told by Governor Bryant that we should remember our history, our bloody, violent, bigoted heritage? Well, it sure is a good thing we need to spend the little money that we have as a state fighting the evil gays instead of funding schools. On top
of this, Mississippi is about to have even less money, because many states and municipalities are boycotting non-essential government travel to Mississippi. As it turns out, Title XI, the federal rule for educational institutions
investigations. There will also soon be hearings to decide whether to strip federal funding from Mississippi, according to a spokesperson from the White House. The economic future is only a small price to pay to
“The economic future is only a small price to pay to be able to tell that icky gay person they are not allowed to fight back when you fire them for their gayness.” that requires them to not discriminate based on sexincluding gender identity and sexual orientation, and Title VII, a similar rule that applies to employers, are in direct conflict with HB1523. The language of the new law alone has caused the federal government to begin
be able to tell that icky gay person they are not allowed to fight back when you try to fire them for their gayness. It is your God-given right to discriminate, as far as Mississippi’s legislature and governor are concerned. After seeing the chaos and economic implosion
happening in North Carolina in response to them passing a less discriminatory law, the Mississippi legislature decided to pass an even worse one themselves. Because, of course, that could never blow up in everyone’s faces. According to NPR, the states of New York, Vermont and Minnesota are all banning non-essential governmental travel to the state of Mississippi, with more travel bans expected to come. “Travel bans have been the go-to response for states and cities taking a stand against religious freedom laws,” NPR said. Backlash has even come from within the state, as cities such as Biloxi and Jackson have passed resolutions saying they refuse to follow the law, because it discriminates against their citizens or visitors. Even various Mississippi
departments dealing with labor and economic growth warned that this law is bad for businesses, and some businesses have taken the initiative to post stickers and signs outside affirming that they do not agree with the law and will treat customers equally. I think Mississippi is going to hurt from people refusing to do business with us, but it will really be those who are already poor and may or may not have even supported the law who will feel the brunt of the hurt. Those in power will not begin to feel the pressure until they are either removed from office or the federal government strips funding from our state. Hopefully Mississippi legislature or Governor Bryant will see the writing on the wall and repeal this particularly egregious example of government solving problems that do not exist.
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Public policy should focus on individual needs by Holly Travis Contributing Writer
As catchy headlines referencing the latest election poll, candidate rally or bill proposal fill my Facebook timeline, I cannot help but feel frustration with the current political climate. In our effort to join the political debates at the dinner table and on Twitter, we have forgotten one key component of why these discussions are necessary in the first place: the people whom these policies effect. When we discuss our political opinions during election season and when our legislators consider bill proposals, it is crucial that we consider the individual impact associated with
public policy. Policies passed devoid of individual consideration overlook the purpose of political action. In a state like Mississippi, this is devastating to the most vulnerable of citizens: the poor. Once in my high school cafeteria, I listened as a staff member told me his work schedule. It consisted of working 18 hours every day at two minimum wage jobs. While he told me this, there was unexpectedly no anger or discontentment in his voice. He was simply explaining his daily activities of what he did to provide for his family. Growing up in Mississippi, I know stories like these are not limited to a few isolated instances. In the classrooms of my public school, I sat next to kids who did not always know where their next meal
was coming from or where they would be sleeping that night. People across the state are struggling to make ends meet and find themselves trapped in intergenerational poverty. Although I am generally proud to call Mississippi my home, I cannot overlook the poverty and number of residents who struggle to gain access to affordable healthcare, adequate education and basic nutritional sustenance. This is why I believe one of the most important factors that must be considered in political debates is the results of certain viewpoints for individuals in the local community. As I watch members of the Mississippi executive and legislative branch continue to overlook our state’s
failing education and healthcare system, I cannot help but feel frustration. I find it hard to believe when legislators refuse to raise the minimum wage, they have truly considered the huge amount of work required from individuals just to provide basic essentials for their families. When the governor refused to expand Medicaid enrollment, he left 138,000 uninsured. It is difficult for me to believe that he adequately considered what this would mean for single mothers in Mississippi with no means of affording healthcare for their children. Political debates are not unusual amongst my friends, but these discussions often end in agreements to disagree. This might be due to stubbornness, but in the
case of economic policy, I think it must have to do with personal experience. I ultimately think a lot of political views I hold are the results of having witnessed poverty first-hand. I can listen to arguments for hours explaining why the Affordable Care Act is bad for doctors or how raising the minimum wage could create inflation, but no economic argument can make me forget my classmates who had to drop out of school to provide for their families because their parents’ minimum wage jobs were not sufficient income. According to a 2009 Harvard study, 45,000 deaths a year are linked to lack of coverage. In the face of so many deaths, no explanation of doctors’ need for high
salaries can change my mind about the necessity of universal healthcare. I understand that people will always hold conflicting political opinions, but it is always necessary to consider what policy means on a micro-level. I firmly believe that if our legislators approached each piece of legislation with actual local community members in mind, we would all see very different bill proposals. Not only is this essential for leaders in politics but for voters as well. I hope that we can set aside snappy talking points long enough to recognize real struggles that remain ever present in our society. If policy remains devoid of individual consideration, the results will remain devoid of real solutions.
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Corporal punishment hurts in more ways than one More often than not, people assume that a good ‘ole fashioned spanking will take care of it a child acting out. Some of you may agree, or at least recall your parents, teachers or other childhood authority figures agreeing with corporal punishment as well. However, is it really that necessary? Do we know what is truly being inflicted when we practice corporal punishment? Corporal punishment is the act of inflicting pain on an individual as a form of discipline. It is meant to show the punished individual the severity of the situation, correct inappropriate behavior and establish that the punisher is in charge. However, much of the time, misbehavior situations are not serious enough to involve physical force, the individual does not learn alternative behaviors and authority becomes solely equated with power to inflict
physical pain. While many authoritative figures feel as if they are eradicating the problem through corporal punishment, they are ultimately only doing so temporarily. Corporal punishment creates more long-term issues for the punished individual as they learn through violent examples. According to the American Psychological Association, these forms of punishment can lead to the mentality in children that it is acceptable to “use physical violence to control behavior rather than rational persuasion, education and intelligent forms of both positive and negative reinforcement.” These violent mentalities will only grow with a person and can potentially become more problematic later on if they transition into bullying or involvement with abusive relationships. While corporal punishment at home may
seem like a personal issue, it is practiced throughout America and sometimes in schools. When corporal punishment is an option for authority figures in educational settings, the personal
“When corporal punishment is an option for authority figures in an educational setting, the personal issue becomes a public one.” issue is also a public one. According to the Global Initiative to End All Corporal Punishment of Children (GIEACPC), 19 states across America still permit corporal punishment. However, Mississippi, Texas, Alabama and Georgia alone account for roughly 60 percent of children “paddled” in public schools.
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GIEACPC also provides research stating that “on average in the U.S., a child is physically punished in a public school every 30 seconds, and being black or disabled increases the likelihood of suf-
fering violent punishment.” In addition, a poll conducted by the Ipsos research firm found that in a “nationally representative sample of more than 4,000 adults in the USA, 68 percent agreed and 23 percent disagreed that “corporal punishment should be allowed at home, as long as it isn’t excessive.” If you spoke with any
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authority figure who practices corporal punishment, whether it be in the home or in the classroom, they typically do not, or do not want to think, of their actions as abusive. However, there are many healthy and alternative ways to teach a child right and wrong that do not involve physical force. In recent years, these techniques have been more commonly applied and have resulted in positive outcomes. In light of these alternatives, I question the use for corporal punishment in a child’s development. I wonder, could all “spankings”, “whippings” and “beatings” classify as abusive? As Professor Paulo Sergio Pinheiro, leader of the UN Secretary General’s Study on Violence against Children, asked, “Can anything be more anti-educational than deliberately using violence to discipline children?” It is difficult to legally
Sarah Dutton is a junior majoring in communication. She can be contacted at opinion@reflector.msstate.edu.
determine the subjective and a very fine line between whether corporal punishment is excessive or acceptable. Who determines whether a spanking is abuse? Who is allowed to practice corporal punishment and who should not be? These concerns should be more widely questioned and addressed in our culture. If corporal punishment continues to be implemented on our future generations, it will only create a threatening and cyclical effect.
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Derby Days raises money for Catch-A-Dream
Devin Edgar | The Reflector
Derby Days consisted of a dance competition between all of MSUʼs sororities to raise money for Sigma Chiʼs philanthropy Catch-A-Dream. Dan Mullen opened the event this year.
by Devin Edgar Staff Writer
The brothers of the Gamma Upsilon chapter of Sigma Chi fraternity presented another successful Derby Days week at Mississippi State University. Sigma Chi chapters all
over the country devote a single week to Derby Days, in which all of the proceeds go to their national philanthropy organization. For the Gamma Upsilon chapter, the boys work hard each year to raise as much money as they can for the Catch-ADream foundation. According to www. catchadream.org, the CatchA-Dream foundation was
made for the sole purpose to provide outdoor experiences in order to fi ll the gap created when the Make-A-Wish foundation established a national policy to exclude wishes that involved hunting or the use of fi rearms, bows and other hunting equipment. While the Make-A-Wish foundation still benefits and changes many lives,
‘After Dark’:
Christian concert brings musical nation-wide fun themselves if they feel like he is in any way relevant to Staff Witer their lives today,” Carter said. “It’s far more than a concert; it’s a catalyst for After Dark is a free conversation, investigaChristian concert that will tion and a night that offers take place on April 14 at 8 authentic hope.” p.m. at the outdoor amphiCarter and Matthews theater on campus. are very enthusiastic about The coordinators of the bringing this nation-wide event select stuevent to dents who have their own worked as coun- “It’s far more than a concert; campus. selors at the sum“I’m mer camp to act as it’s a catalyst for conversation, excitliaisons between ed about the camp and investigation and a night that offers the event the school, also because known as “quar- authentic hope.” people terbacks”. the Emily Carter, sophomore have “After Dark’s oppordynamic one ‘Quarterback’ for the event tunity night event at to hear a Mississippi State message of University will hope while couple an incredhaving fun ible concert by Colony However, the event is and listening to some good House and Reach Records not new to this campus. music,” Matthews, said. artist Tedashii, along with a After Dark was brought Both students put great captivating presentation by to Starkville three years emphasis on the fact that Joe White asking the ques- ago, and they will probably this is a free event, meaning tion, ‘Is Jesus Still Relevant return to MSU in another everyone is welcomed and Today?’ according to Emily three to four years. encouraged to attend. Carter, a sophomore and This year, Carter and one of the “quarterbacks” Ben Matthews were selectfor the event on MSU’s ed as the quarterbacks to campus. advertise the event across After Dark is a nation the campus and comwide event that has been plete more technical tasks taking place across sever- such as working with the al college campuses since staff at MSU to make this 2000, reaching out to over event happen, according to 400,000 students. Joe Matthews. White, the event’s speak“The overall goal of the er, is also the president night is to expose college of Kanakuk Kamps and students to the person of founder of Kids Across Jesus so they can decide for by Emily Wright
America in Branson, Missouri. After Dark is an extension of Kanakuk Kamps, a Christian sports summer camp. This year, they visited campuses such as Louisiana State University, University of Wyoming, Wichita State University and Louisiana Lafayette.
the Catch-A-Dream foundation is here to grant the once in a lifetime hunting and fishing experiences for those children who are suffering from a life-threatening illness. Each year at MSU, Derby Days week consists of the ‘Derby Darlings’ competition, a three-on-three boys’ basketball competition, the girls’ basketball
competition, a week of fundraisers at local businesses and restaurants and the highly-anticipated Derby Days dance competition. This year, there was a percent night at Local Culture, Libby Story and Juva Juice for fundraising, as well as a crawfish boil at Rick’s Café which included a live band and raffle for those attending. The girls’ basketball tournament, held at the Joe Frank Sanderson Center this past Friday, is just another way that the sororities on campus can help benefit Sigma Chi, and the Catch-A-Dream foundation. Many of the National Panhellenic sorority chapters on campus competed in this basketball tournament. Chi Omega won fi rst place this year, with Pi Beta Phi following in second and Kappa Delta and Phi Mu tying for third place. These scores are part of the total to see which sorority will reign as the overall Derby Days champion. Following the basketball tournament is The Derby Days dance competition. All sororities participating spent many weeks preparing for their moment of glory at the MSU amphitheater. The theme this year was “TV shows”, so there were routines set to themes like Hannah Montana, Gossip Girl, The Amanda Show, and a few throw-back shows such as Gilligan’s Island, Saved By
The Bell, and The Brady Bunch. Kappa Delta took home fi rst-place in the Dance Competition for the fourth time in a row, with their Gilligan’s Island routine. Along with winning the dance competition, Kappa Delta also won overall Derby Days Champion. Celia Andreo, a sophomore member of Kappa Delta, said that getting the recognition of fi rst place was undescribable. “So much work goes into Derby Days,” Andreo said, “Whether it be choreographing, painting, or basketball practice, but that’s what makes it so worth it.” Last year, Sigma Chi was able to present an $80,000 check to the Catch-A-Dream foundation, which surpassed any amount the Gamma Upsilon chapter has ever fundraised. However, this year, the chapter was able to raise $100,000 for their philanthropy. That money alone can fund trips for over 20 kids who are suffering from these life-threatening illnesses.
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Dogs defeat Gators giving up only one run. MSU Head coach John Cohen praised Rigby’s performance. “Can’t say enough about Ryan Rigby,” Cohen said. “He just kept pouring strikes into the zone.” The series came down to a rubber match between the Gators and MSU. Sunday games have not been kind to MSU this season as they
this season. They shutout the Gators, winning the rubber by Taylor Rayburn match 2-0. Staff Writer “So proud of our pitchers today,” Cohen said. “We were in the right place at the No. 10 Mississippi State right time and made the right (23-9-1, 8-4) surprised the pitches.” country with an upset over MSU won’t have much No. 1 Florida Gators (29-5, time to rest as the schedule 8-4). is still tough ahead. Next The surprise factor was Saturday MSU will take on not that they did it, but Texas A&M (25-7, 7-5) on how they did it. Super Bulldog MSU not only Weekend. won the series in A&M will be “So proud of our pitchers today. Gainesville, but coming off they won after a sweep of We were in the right place at the losing on Friday Georgia. night. After that, right time and made the right MSU’s ace MSU looks Dakota Hudson to play LSU pitches.” gave up an (21-10, 6-6) in uncharacteristic Baton Rouge. - Head coach John Cohen six runs in an 8-2 The loss to Florida series win Friday night. It was the have not won a single game moved MSU up to 14th fi rst time MSU had lost on three in any SEC series this in Warrennolan.com’s RPI a Friday and was the fi rst season. (Rating Percentage Index) Friday loss for MSU they To make matters worse, and has put MSU in prime Bulldogs lost to UCLA on MSU has had awful pitching position to host a regional as March 4. on Sundays, but after a well as earn a national seed MSU came through in strong mid-week game, in the NCAA Tournament. game two on Saturday, Konner Pilkington took the MSU moved up in every taking the game by a mound for MSU and started ranking after the series win blowout score of 10-4. MSU a weekend series for the first coming to either No. 2 or took a commanding lead time. No. 3 in every poll. in the fi rst inning, going Pilkington impressed in Cohen said he is taking up 4-0, and the game was his first SEC start. He threw everything in strides right broken wide open when the first four innings of the now. Cody Brown smashed a game and did not give up a “This is a marathon grand slam in the third run. He left the mound with though,” Cohen said. inning, giving MSU five a 1-0 lead over Florida after “We aren’t even halfway runs. Ryan Rigby got the a solo home run from Ryan through yet.” win on the mound in relief Gridley. Zac Houston came MSU will be back in of Austin Sexton. in relief and earned the win. action this Wednesday Rigby pitched the last Pilkington went longer than at Dudy Noble against five innings of the game, any Sunday starter for MSU Memphis at 6:30 p.m.
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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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Bulldogs prep for spring game: Coming off the first scrimmage where the defense dominated, the Mississippi State offense responded in a big way. Nick Fitzgerald, Damian Williams, Nick Tiano and Elijah Staley threw for over 600 passing yards and five touchdowns while not commiting any turnovers in the second scrimmage of the spring. With Donald Gray, Fred Brown and Fred Ross out, receivers Malik Dear and Keith Mixon stepped up. Mixon caught seven passes while Dear had over 100 yards recieving and two touchdowns on the day. The annual spring game is April 16 at 11 a.m.
Tennis beats Ole Miss out on top winning in two sets, 6-4, 6-4. The fi fth singles match Staff Writer with Kristina Vozniak and Marija Milutinovic, went to game three as both fought On an eventful Senior for another team point. Day, the women’s tennis Vozniak fought to stay alive team faced the Ole Miss after losing game one, 5-7. Rebels for their last home Even though Brown match of the season. clinched the entire match In doubles play, win, Vozniak still played Bulldogs Madison just as efficient, leading Harrison and Kristina to another point for the Vozniak claimed an easy Bulldogs winning overall 6-2 win against Ole Miss’ with a score of 5-2. Arianna Hartono and Mai Head coach Daryl El Kamash. Greenan expressed his On court pride in the two, Ole Miss rivalry win swept past the and Patrasc’ Bulldogs 6-2. eartfelt “I was so proud of our entire team hSenior The Rebels Day Allie Sanford performance. today for fighting for this win.” and Natalie “I was so Suk started the proud of our Head coach Daryl Greenan match on a hot entire team streak with both today for Rebels making fi ghting for stellar plays to this win,” lock in a win for OM. Miss put up a fi ght, but the Coach Daryl Greenan said. On court three, the Bulldogs were victorious. “We played well in doubles Bulldogs Georgiana On court one, Jasmine to go up early, and then Patrasc and Anatasia Lee had trouble fi nding a Madison and Georgiana Rentouli won the toughest strategy to defeat Arianna put us in a position to win it match against Rebel Hartono as she won the fi rst in singles.” Zalina Khairudinova and set. He then continued on Marija Milutinovic 6-4. During set two, Lee Patrasc and her impact on Both teams had their own began to fi nd strategies to the team. rhythm to work to. “Obviously it was her keep the ball in play. She Ole Miss started to won set two but then lost Senior Day, and she was into come back, but MSU in set three giving Ole it,” Coach Greenan said. partners Patrasc and Miss their fi rst point of the “She has done a great job as Rentouli would stand to match, tieing the game 1-1. a senior and all four years be too much to handle On court two, Patrasc of her career. She has really as the Bulldogs won in dominated Natalie Suk and made a huge impact on this doubles, giving them the defeated her in two sets 6-1, program, and it shows by all 1-0 lead. 6-2 improving to 25-6 in the records she holds.” The Bulldogs will singles. their SEC In match three, Harrison continue took down Mai El Kamasch play on the road against in two sets, upsetting the Missouri and Arkansas before competing in the No. 85 player. On court four Zalina SEC Women’s Tennis beginning Khairudinova shocked tournament, Bulldog No. 115 Anastasia April 20. The win over Ole Miss Rentouli and pulled Ole Miss close as MSU still led was the fi rst victory for MSU since 1989 and it improved 3-2. by Amber Dodd
During the ten minute intermission, the team honored their lone senior, Patrasc. The tennis team mentioned her great honors, such as making the 2013 All SEC second team, ITA Academic All American team and how she holds an impressive 24-6 record in singles play during her senior season. Her school records were also honorably mentioned before she performed in her last singles home match. During singles, Ole