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MSU introduces Provost and Executive Vice President by Kelsey Horn Staff Writer
The Provost and Executive Vice President is a position responsible for guiding the development of academic priorities to continue the success of the university. Judith Bonner has jumped into her new role as Provost and Executive Vice President for Mississippi State University. Bonner said in her fi rst six weeks she has been inspired by many things at MSU. “For example, the work that is being done to ensure student success is extraordinary,” Bonner said. Faculty and staff are a big part of student success. Bonner said MSU faculty and staff have a defi ning practice with initiatives like progress reporting of grades multiple times and programs such as Navigator and Pathfi nder. “I plan to spend my fi rst 180 days getting to know what is being done at Mississippi State,” Bonner said. “What is working. What do our deans, department chairs, faculty and students identify as opportunities for improvement.”
Bonner said she has several ideas and wants the future pathway to emerge collaboratively with the MSU community. Regina Hyatt, Vice President for Student Affairs, said that Dr. Bonner is a great asset to MSU. “Dr. Bonner is an experienced leader and understands institutions like MSU,” Hyatt said. “She brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to campus.” Hyatt said she will work closely with Dr. Bonner to fi nd connections and work together on ways to improve the student experience as well as graduation rates for MSU. “Dr. Bonner is a great advocate for students and is a great addition to the Mississippi State family. Student success is her number one priority,” Hyatt said. Bonner already made her presence known by meeting students through orientation this summer and New Maroon Camps. She also participated in welcoming students on move in day. Hyatt said Bonner was the host for the Freshmen Convocation on August 16. Student opinion was also brought to the forefront. Alivia Roberts, a junior communication major said
she thought Dr. Bonner would bring new ideas and it is always good to have different opinions from a different aspect. “Having a woman in a high position just shows other female students that they can break glass ceilings,” Roberts said. “Women empowerment is important in order to continue to process the future.” The connection between Provost and student is a hopeful one. “MSU students want to feel connected to her. With the community-like atmosphere, building that relationship and being accessible is important to us,” Roberts said. Bonner is looking forward to her position as Provost and Executive Vice President. “My favorite part will be working with the team to make a difference for our students,” Bonner said. “We are here to insure that the education our students receive is truly world class.” Bonner previously served at the University of Alabama as a senior administrator and president. She started working at UA in 1981 and was the fi rst woman president at UA. MSU President Mark Keenum announced
Two dorms completed, more construction underway by Reed Gaddis Staff Writer
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Judith Bonner, Mississippi State Universityʼs new provost and executive vice president, was former president and senior administrator at the University of Alabama. She began her new role with MSU on July 1. Bonner as provost on May 19. She will serve alongside the president,
deans, vice presidents, and a number of other faculty members.
Many changes have been made and are continuing to be made on Mississippi State University’s campus. New residence halls and the post office moving are two modifications added along with other ongoing improvements. Sid Salter, Chief Communications Officer for the Office of Public Affairs, described the reasoning for the addition of the two new residence halls on the north side of campus. “The two new residence halls, Deavenport and Dogwood, are really state of the art facilities offering excellent opportunities for our students,” Salter said. “Plus, it provided an opportunity for relocating and upgrading the Center for American Veterans, which has been a great priority of the university.” Salter said residence halls are always established based on two things. One is the universities goal to be competitive in amenities offered to potential students in comparison with other similar universities as well as the increased student enrollment over the last five years. Salter said Sonny MontCONSTRUCTION, 2
Bulldog Bash returns to the Cotton District by Savannah Taggart Staff Writer
Bulldog Bash will return to the Cotton District after earlier decisions were made to move the event to the amphitheater on campus. After much collaboration and compromise between university and city leaders, the event will now take place at the east end of University Drive near Coconuts and St. Joseph Catholic Church. Student Association President, Roxanne Raven said her main concern is for everyone attending Bulldog Bash to enjoy the show. “We’re excited, we’re glad that everyone could come together to work on this,” Raven said. “I hope the new partnerships formed through this process will lead to even stronger partnerships in the future.” Earlier this summer, it was announced that Bulldog Bash, famously located in the Cotton District, would be taking place at the amphitheater on campus.
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Students enjoy the first week back on campus participating in Dawg Daze. Pictured above is Shades of Starkville which provided students introductions to local businesses and avenues to learn more about student organizations on campus. Other Dawg Daze events have included food, a poster sale, movie showings, a free concert and more. Dawg Daze began on August 7. Dawg Daze is a way to welcome previous and new students to campus, helping them to meet new people, and reconnect with friends previously made. Emmalyne Kwasny
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CONSTRUCTION Salter said Sonny Montgomery and John Stennis are two of MSU’s most esteemed alumni who both played important roles in serving America’s veterans and supporting the military. “We’re still a Top 20 Military Friendly University, and that’s something that our university takes great pride in, and that center will allow that to continue,” Salter said. Salter said that office has been moved to Allen Hall. “Student Affairs, in great measure, backfilled into Allen Hall,” Salter said. “The Vice President of Student Affairs, Dean of Students and a number of those offices are now housed on the sixth floor of Allen Hall.” The Post Office was moved from its previous location to the Roberts Building. Salter said the Post Office move was related to the fact that today’s generation has less demand for the traditional Post Office in comparison with past generations. Since many young adults increasingly use e-mail and other forms of digital communication, the post office took advantage of being in an area consisting of smaller square footage. The new location in the Roberts Building provides parking and access from many sides of campus. Tim Muzzi, Director/ University Architect, said the new residence halls were built in 16 months, and although students have moved into the new residence halls, there is still exterior work in need
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New construction is happening in multiple places on campus. In the near future, Chadwick Lake will be refilled and the Mitchell Memorial Library renovations will be completed. of completion. The university anticipates taking possession of the new classroom building on the north end of campus in January 2017. This is not a guaranteed date due to delays on the project beyond the university’s control. “The building is five levels,” Muzzi said. “Two levels of it is a parking garage or 60,000 square feet. The top three levels are classrooms, that consist of 90,000 square feet. The total building square footage is 150,000 square
feet. Based on the busiest classroom usage and with a student in every seat we anticipate that we can run over 11,600 students a day through the facility.” Muzzi said the new classroom building will help take a strain off of other classroom buildings across campus. The classroom building is a Bureau Building’s Project which is financed partly by the state of Mississippi. This gives the Bureau of Buildings complete authority in controlling the project. In addition to new build-
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ings and renovations, expansion is in the process for Mitchell Memorial Library. On the library’s northeast corner, a 21,000 square foot floor is being added which began in July of 2015. Francis N. Coleman, who has served as Dean of Libraries for 17 years, expressed her enthusiasm for the development. “We are real excited about the expansion,” Coleman said. “We’re on schedule if all goes well. The building part will be completed by January 17, 2017.” Coleman said it will not only serve as a museum but will also include teaching areas. “Immediately following
the completion of the construction, we will then be ready to implement the items for the museum and the teaching items area,” Coleman said. “It is really going to be an exquisite museum.” “People can go in and follow the museum,” Coleman said. “There will be special classes that will be in there. It’s really going to be something to see.” The museum will serve as a display for the sequence of events in Ulysses S. Grant’s life. The museum will be separated into six areas of Grant’s life, “an Introduction, an Iconic Man, a General, a President, a Statesman and his funeral.” Wax figures of Grant will also
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be shown pertaining to a timeline in his career. “It will really be an unusual and interesting museum open for tours and programs,” Coleman said. “We always want to be sure that people understand that it will greatly enhance the teaching and research opportunities here. We are especially excited on behalf of our students who can come and see. It will be beneficial to everyone, we hope.” Other things will also be happening soon around campus, such as the re-filling of Chadwick Lake around the end of August or beginning of September and the installation of new water transmission lines.
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BULLDOG BASH This was a result of the previous space available and used no longer being suitable for the size of the stage and the other equipment needed by the bands coming to the event. The previous used space was located at the end of University Drive in the Cotton District. This decision to move Bulldog Bash on campus proved to be quite controversial among not only MSU students, but also business owners in The Cotton District. Various city leaders and business owners expressed concerns that moving Bulldog Bash from its traditional location would hurt businesses in the area that rely on the crowds brought to the Cotton District for the event. Ward 4 Alderman, Jason Walker, said about a week after hearing about Bulldog Bash’s initial move to the amphitheater, a meeting was held, involving leaders from the city, the Student Association and the division of Student Affairs to work together to fi nd a way to keep Bulldog Bash in The Cotton District. “We put our heads together to see if we could fi nd an alternative location that would work for the Student Association, but would still be in the city,” Walker said. “Fortunately, it looks like we were able to make that happen.” 2016 Director of Bulldog Bash for Music Maker Productions, Alex Coats, said The Starkville
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Monday, August 15 2016 4:00 p.m. A student was involved in a car accident in Roberts Laundry parking lot. Tuesday, August 16 2016 11:20 a.m. A student reported she was struck by a vehicle in the Sanderson Center parking lot. 10:20 a.m. A student was issued a Student Referral for the smell of marijuana coming from his room in Cresswell Hall. 10:36 a.m. A resident of Oktibbeha county was issued a Justice Court citation for improper equipment. Wednesday, August 17, 2016 2:56 a.m. A student was arrested on Bully Boulevard for public drunkeness. A Student Referral was issued. 12:17 p.m. A student reported damages to her car window while traveling near Morrill Road. 1:47 p.m. A student reported being harrassed via social media. A Student Referral was issued to the suspect. 2:34 p.m. An employee turned in a hard drive to MSU Police found at Mitchell Memorial Library. The Reflector
5:25 p.m. A student reported losing his iPhone near Lee Hall.
2013 Bulldog Bash crowd waiting the appearance of the next performer. This years concert will be held on Friday, October 7, 2016. The lineup will be announced in September. Board of Aldermen granted formal approval for Bulldog Bash to be hosted at a new location in the Cotton District in August, but that it has been a process The Student Association, the city of Starkville, St
Joseph’s Catholic Church, Coconut’s and Cotton District property owners have been working on throughout the last few months. “The environment of the Cotton District is unbeatable,” Coats said.
“So, being able to fi nd a way to host the biggest free outdoor concert in the state of Mississippi within the Cotton District is huge both for us and for the community.” Bulldog Bash will be held in its new location on
Friday, October 7, 2016, and acts will be announced in early September. For more information visit msubulldogbash.com, or contact Music Maker Productions members, Alex Coats or Allie Nichols.
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International graduate assistants can overcome adviser harassment and regulations and even advisory faculty members who will exacerbate these other insecurities. In fact, in many cases, the reason international students are preferred for funded positions rather than American students is the extra control that faculty members can have over international students. All of these, together, lead to a phenomenon that I think of as international graduate student harassment. While this issue deserves both recognition and appropriate responses from graduate schools, there are ways that international students can protect themselves from being treated unjustly and avoid dealing with constant insecurities about their education. The first way to combat this harassment is by remembering that knowledge is power. The main reason that you might
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Mississippi State Universiy has two international graduate students for every international undergraduate student. More often than not, these international graduate students are on some sort of assistantship in research or teaching, which is what makes the overseas education worthwhile for them. Had it not been for the assistantships, the students would not have been able to afford an education in the United States. International graduate students have to deal with a variety of issues that American students do not: dependence on assistantship funding, constant worries about visa status, confusion regarding foreign laws
feel down after meeting your adviser is that you do not know your rights as an MSU student. If you do not know the rules and regulations in place to protect Mississippi State students from harassment, you are giving
second-degree citizen by the government because you are on a visa, but at school you are a graduate student like everyone else—and you have equal rights and responsibilities. You should always stand up for yourself if you think you
“You might be considered as a seconddegree citizen by the government because you are on a visa, but at school you are a graduate student like everyone else—and you have equal rights and responsibilities.” up a lot of student power. Do not wait in ignorance anymore. Ask around. Google. Read as much as you can about it. A good start is never thinking of yourself as a second-class student just because you are international. You might be considered a
are being treated unjustly. Another key to remember is that documentation is protection. In the U.S., email is not just another form of communication. Every email can be treated as a legal document. You should keep track of your email communication with your bosses.
If you feel that a task you are given is not completely justified, make sure you get a final confirmation of what is expected of you through email. Another good habit is to summarize your weekly meeting with your main professor and having them approve your summary via email. In order to get the best treatment possible from your supervisors you should be honest with them. This requires first being honest with yourself. Assistantships are offered on a yearly basis. If your adviser implies that they expect you to work with them for the duration of your education before you sign your yearly contract, they are being unprofessional. While I encourage you, if possible, to reconsider working with an unprofessional adviser, you should also remember you do not have to be goaded
into verbal promises. If an adviser asks about your future plans you should tell them that you plan to fill the stipulations made in your contract, and then figure it out from there. This is beneficial for both parties involved. Finally, remember that you are marketable as a graduate assistant and be confident in this knowledge. You are the owner of your life and your future. Do not lose that ownership to others just because you don’t think you have any other options. Networking is very encouraged. There is nothing wrong with intentionally expanding your network of contacts within your department, your school and in the country. A good contact network can provide other potential offers. These options can help protect you within your current status.
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Tennessee. The state gave it the two-thirds majority of state ratification necessary to make it the law of the land. The amendment was the culmination of more than 70 years of struggle by woman suffragists. Congress was given power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
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Mississippians deserve better mental health resources by Holly Travis Staff Writer
Yet again, Mississippi finds itself facing alawsuit. On August 15, the Department of Justice began its suit against Mississippi for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act as a result of the state’s failure to provide community based treatment for individuals with mental illness. Mississippi desperately needs to address the manner in which we treat persons with mental illness across the board, because the current system is both costly and ineffective. This lawsuit may finally force Mississippi’s legislators and government officials to reform our mental health treatment system. In 1990, Congress enacted the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure people with disabilities protection from discrimination and provide them with equal opportunity and quality of life. According to the ADA, these protections applied to all persons with developmental disabilities and/or mental illnesses. Title II of the ADA further required the care those with mental illnesses receive as being as fully integrated as possible. Those struggling with mental illness have historically been held in institutions where they are segregated from the rest of the
population and, therefore, have been denied opportunities to form relationships, find employment and build basic community ties. In 1999, the Supreme Court ruling in Olmstead v. L.C. reaffirmed the Title II requirement that the mentally ill receive treatment in integrated settings and emphasized the need for community treatment programs as an alternative to institutions. However, 17 years later Mississippi has still failed to shift to community treatment programs. Now, the state is finally and rightfully being sued for it. A 2011 investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) uncovered that Mississippi over-relies on the institution method for the treatment of mental health problems and developmental disabilities. Mississippi is the most institution reliant system in the nation. According to the DOJ, our state holds more than 25 percent of the developmentally disabled in institutions. Additionally, the study also points out that Mississippi is consistently ranked the worst on “treating persons with disabilities in integrated settings.” The report went on to include multiple recommendations for areas in which Mississippi needed to improve in order to comply with the Supreme Court’s Olmstead ruling. This makes sense, since the use of community based treatment
centers is not only affirmed by the Supreme Court as the method that best complies with Title II of the ADA, but is also a cost efficient practice that the ADA states is proven to be more effective in treating cases than hospitals and institutions. The DOJ’s investigation found that, at the time, Mississippi spent 55 percent of its mental health budget on institutional care even though the national average spent by states was a mere 27 percent of the budget. In a state facing a looming defi-
“If we cannot come to terms with our wrongdoings and policy inadequacies, the most vulnerable of citizens will pay for our pride..” cit, we cannot afford to pour money into unapproved state institutions when focusing resources on community programs is both more effective and less expensive. According to the Department of Justice, it costs approximately $150,000 a year to treat an individual in a state mental institution as opposed to $44,500 per year to treat them through community programs. Additionally, it costs approximately $110,000 per year to treat an individual with developmental disabilities
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in a state facility as opposed to $27,000 per year to treat someone in the community. Switching to community treatment programs would allow the state to treat about four people in the community for every one it treats in an institutional setting. Not only is the practice of relying on institutions for treatment costly, it also fails to provide citizens with a well-rounded treatment. Families are faced with the burden of choosing between keeping their loved ones close but without access to
treatment or sending their loved ones to an institution where they will live in isolation from their family and the rest of society. Community resources enable individuals with disabilities and mental illness to receive services while living close to family and help establish community support that prevents dependency on institutional care. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) found that those who receive treatment in the community programs
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advocated by the DOJ are readmitted to hospitals l20 percent less often than those who receive treatment in institutions. NAMI found that participants in programs like Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) are also more likely to remain employed and experience less debilitating symptoms. In regards to the lawsuit, Governor Phil Bryant said, “The current system of mental health in Mississippi has existed for many years, yet the DOJ has just now decided to take issue with it.” Governor Bryant also ignorantly deemed the allegations found in the lawsuit as “without merit.” However, for those who have had direct experience with treatment at mental health centers or, more importantly, lacked proper treatment from them, this lawsuit is long overdue. U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch defended the lawsuit by stating, “For far too long, Mississippi has failed people with mental illness, violating their civil rights by confining them in isolating institutions.” Just this year the Mississippi legislature passed a budget that cut $8.3 million from mental health throughout the state. When discussing the problems surrounding mental health in Mississippi, it is crucial to remember the state’s inadequacies can mean severe
consequences for individuals in need of mental health services. A recent article in Mississippi Today noted that many individuals find themselves waiting in jails across the state for weeks before ever receiving care at an institution. The recent lawsuit also indicated that in 2014, 56 people were released from institutional care into homelessness— and these are only a few examples. Righting the injustices Mississippians with developmental disabilities and mental illnesses face cannot be overlooked and should be done urgently. The recent action taken by the DOJ should alert us as Mississippians to the unnecessary, state-mandated suffering of those with mental health issues. No, our anger and concern should not be about federal overreach—as Governor Bryant immediately clung to in his arguments. Instead, our frustration should be about the rights of Mississippians whose federal legal protections have been ignored for far too long. If we cannot come to terms with our wrongdoings and policy inadequacies, the most vulnerable of citizens will pay for our pride. Let us stop wasting money fighting justified federal lawsuits and instead invest in the mental health of our citizens in a manner that is actually effective.
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Historic Louisiana An In-Class Distraction f looding leaves thousands in need of basic supplies The Red Cross is calling it the ‘country’s worst natural disaster since Hurricane Sandy.’ Many of the animal shelters have flooded causing the removal of animals to other locations. Shelters surrounding the effected area are at full capacity and in desperate need of supplies. Starkville has come together to answer the pleas for help in as many ways as possible. The Starkville Police and
blankets. Corporal Mandy Wilson by Alexandra Hendon of the Starkville Police Life and Entertainment Editor Department emphasized the essential need for cleaning supplies as many of the After a week of conpeople in Louisiana are in stant flooding, northern the process of stripping Louisiana is reeling with their homes, but nothing the consequences of natwill be turned down. ural disasters. If one has “We want to move things stepped foot in Louisiana into people’s hands as soon during the summer, they as possible,” Wilson said. know that afternoon The Police Department storms bringing high preand Animal Services will cipitation levels and floodbe taking a load of supplies ing on a small this weekend but will scale is just part continue to make of the scenery. more trips as needed. However, no “We want to move things A list of drop off one expectlocations include: ed the flood- into people’s hands as soon as • Any ing that was to Starkville police come this past possible.” locations week. • Rick’s Many parish- - Corporal Mandy Wilson, Cafe Americain es in the north• east part of the Starkville Police Depart- Oktibbeha County state have been ment Co-Op affected with • thousands of Oktibbeha County people having Humane Society to be rescued • Spruill from their homes, cars or animal services officers Management on Louisville workplaces. 62 miles of are pairing with Healing Street Louisiana interstate were Place Church in Denham • Smith Animal completely shut down leav- Springs, Louisiana for Hospital ing hundreds stranded for Operation Blessings. They • Columbus Police more than a day. According will be collecting various Department to Governer John Bel items, including clean• Weather’s conEdwards, as many as 40,000 ing items, brooms, masks, struction in Columbus homes have been damaged paper towels, bleach, toiIt is asked that donations or destroyed. Many citi- letries, non-perishable left at businesses be done zens of Baton Rouge and foods and hygiene prod- during business hours. If Denham Springs are still ucts. Baby supplies such as that is not possible, donadisplaced, taking refuge in diapers, formula and baby tions will need to be left at shelters or friends’ homes wipes are also appreciated. the police department. who were lucky enough to They are also asking that Dr. Skye Cooley, prolive on high ground. people donate whatever fessor of Communication The rain began falling animal supplies they can. on Mississippi State Thursday night in Baton This includes food, leash- University’s campus, is Rouge and moved south. es, bowls, bedding and also collecting donations. His office is located on the second floor of McComas Hall.
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Shackouls Honor College to run theatre production of Roman tragedy “Phaedra” by Georgeann Kenney Staff Writer
Preparations for the Shackouls Honors College’s fall theatre production are underway. This is the fourth consecutive year for the Honors College to host a fall play as part of “Classical Week.” Last year they performed Aristophanes’ “Clouds,” and in 2014 they performed the Greek tragedy “Medea.” This year the play will be “Phaedra,” Roman tragedy by Seneca. The second round of auditions were held Tuesday and Wednesday. Dr. Donna Clevinger, professor at MSU and Senior Faculty Fellow in the Shackouls Honors College, is directing the play. She said a lot of work has been put in to the play already, and she is excited to see it all come together. “I’ve been working alongside Dr. W. Major, a professor at Louisiana State University, since March of this year,” said Clevinger. “We’ve been adapting the Roman tragedy to be playable for a contemporary audience.” Sean McCarthy, Junior Political Science major at MSU, was in the Honors College’s rendition of “Medea “his freshman year. He said that getting involved right at the start of the year was one of the best decisions he made as a freshman. “When I was in “Medea” freshman year, it was an incredibly valuable experience that allowed me to meet other students and pursue my love for the arts,” McCarthy said. “Working
with Dr. Clevinger was a fantastic opportunity.” Lexie LaCour, a freshman Animal Dairy Science major from Houston, Texas attended the tryouts. She said that she was very involved in theatre in high school and has been performing since 6th grade. She’s also enrolled in one of Dr. Clevinger’s theatre classes this year. “I’ve read the play before for one of my classes back home, so I’m familiar with it and very excited to audition. I’ve always loved theatre and I enjoy performing,” LaCour said. “I miss it a lot, and I think this is a great opportunity for me to get involved on campus.” Victoria McCaffrey, chemical engineering major from Petal, Mississippi was in the honors College’s “Clouds” production last year. She said that it was one of the most rewarding experiences she has had at Mississippi State. “Last year the costumes were fantastic, and the amount of time and effort that Dr. Clevinger put into the production made a huge impact on the outcome,” McCaffrey said. “It was a great experience, I got close to a lot of the other cast members. My roommate this year was in the play with me.” McCaffrey said that one of her favorite things about Classical Week each year is seeing people from all different majors working together. The production is scheduled to run on September 27 and 28. It will be held outdoors in the Zacharias Village courtyard, behind Griffis Hall.
The freshman survival guide: 10 tips for getting through freshman year alive by Shelby Poindexter Staff Writer
College can be scary, especially for incoming freshmen. It is a new campus, most are away from home for the first time and the classes, along with everything else, are very different than high school. These are just a few tips that might help freshman year go by a little smoother. Use a planner because class assignments and extracurriculars can make a person very busy. A planner will help keep everything organized and potentially a little less overwhelming. Studying is a necessity. Most students find that college courses are a lot different than high school. In high school it is common to not always have to study for a class ,but in college, studying is necessary for every course. Tests are harder, and there is more work to be done for college classes. It is important to find a study method that works. Find a work or study spot on campus. It can be in the dorm, in the library, on the drill field, or any spot on campus. It is important to be in an area where it is comfortable and easy to get work done. Walk everywhere. Walking everywhere gives students exercise even on days when working out is not an option. Some classes may seem far away from each other, but eventually it will be easy to know which path to take to get there the quickest. Walking is quicker than taking the shuttle. The shuttles can sometimes be slow due to traffic on campus. However, the shuttles are great for days when it is pouring rain, freezing or both. Umbrellas and ponchos are
a must have. In Mississippi, the weather is unpredictable. Somedays it is easy to tell it is going to rain, while others may not seem like it will rain, and all of a sudden it is pouring. Small umbrellas that can fit in a backpack are easier to carry. Ponchos are useful for keeping a backpack and everything inside it from getting soaked. Take advantage of everything free. A good number of free activities go on around campus, and it is a fun and easy way to save money. Go to class. It is true that going to class will help better students’ grades. It may be tough to sit through a class that is not particularly interesting, but being in class is an easy way to ask the teacher questions or to hear explanations of the material.
One tip that Society19, a website that gives numerous tips on how to survive college, mentions is to ask someone who has already been through a year or two of college. Upperclassmen are willing to pass on wisdom they wished they knew during their freshmen year. Search for professors. Rate My Professor is a commonly used website that allows students to search for the university they attend and professors at that university. If the professors have been rated, student reviews on them and their class will be available to read. One tip Popsugar, another site to find tips for surviving college, gives is to go to office hours. It is true. If you can’t make it to office hours, then go to any study sessions
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held by the professor or their Teaching Assistants before a test. If it is a class that is a little difficult, this is a great way to receive extra help on that subject. For more tips on what freshmen, or anyone, should know about college and how to survive it, go search for these sites online. Many of these tips are by students for students and can be very helpful.
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Dak Prescott shines in preseason debut by William Hall Contributing Writer
Former Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott made a terrific NFL preseason debut with the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, August 13. The Cowboys began their 2016 season facing the Los Angeles Rams. The game, which was held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, marks the Rams return to the city after relocating in 1995. Prescott, who was a fourth-round draft pick by Dallas, was the starter for Saturday’s game. At the end of the first half, he had thrown for an impressive 139 yards and two touchdowns while completing 10 out of 12 passes. Dallas went into halftime leading by 17 points but they could not keep up their momentum from early in the game and eventually fell to the Rams by a score of 28–24. Despite the team’s
loss, wide receiver Dez Bryant felt the rookie quarterback played like someone with more experience. “He looked amazing and was extremely calm back there like he had been there before,” Bryant said. “The first time I saw him I said he was a ball player and that’s exactly what he showed tonight.” The backup quarterback position has been a priority for the Cowboys coming into this season. Injuries to starter Tony Romo last year hurt Dallas’ playoff chances as their backups had a combined 1–11 record. Head coach Jason Garrett spoke on Prescott’s performance in a post game press conference. “I thought he played with poise and composure in every aspect of it,” Garret said. “In no way did the game seem too big for him. I just think he handled himself very well.” Speaking at the same
press conference, Prescott explained how he felt in his debut. “It felt good, it just felt like another day with the ball in my hand,” Prescott said. “The last couple of days I was waiting on the nervous feeling, but I never really got it. I think that’s because I was prepared.” While playing for Mississippi State, Prescott had a stellar career. In 2014, his first year as full-time starter, he led the Bulldogs to a 10–2 record and also to the program’s first No. 1 ranking. He set many school records and finished third in SEC history for total yards. In this opening weekend of the NFL preseason Prescott’s performance was the best of all rookie quarterbacks. His next action on the field should come in the Cowboys next preseason game. Dallas will face the Miami Dolphins on Friday, August 19 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
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Dak Prescott played in his preseason debut for the Dallas Cowboys last Saturday. He completed 10 of 12 passes with two touchdowns.
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Walk-ons earn scholarship Maroon and White runners shoot for gold by Brianna Walker Contributing Writer
Two former Bulldogs with outstanding collegiate careers competed on the world’s biggest stage. Brandon McBride and Marta Freitas competed in the 800m and the 1500m races at the 2016 Summer Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Both runners were very successful while at Mississippi State University. Brandon McBride, a native of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, was highly decorated in college. He is a three-time national champion in the 800m run. Two of his national championships were
won while at Mississippi State. He set the Mike Sanders Track Complex record in the 800m run at 1:45.63. He ranked the second-fastest collegiate time at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the 800m run at a school-record 1:44.50, was a member of the prestigious Bowerman Award watch list and is a nine-time All-American. Before heading to Rio to represent Canada, he became Canada’s national champion in the 800m run with a time of 1:45.25. McBride cruised through the preliminary run and qualified for the semifinal round while overshadowing the competition with a time of 1:45.99. McBride’s run for gold came to an end Aug. 13. He finished sixth in the semifinal round in the 800m run with a time of 1:45.41. Marta Freitas, a native of Lisbon, Portugal, was a very accomplished
runner during her time at Mississippi State. She holds the third fastest time in the 1500m run with a time of 4:13.17. She became the SEC Mile Run champion with a finishing time of 4:38.21, won the SEC 1500m with a finishing time of 4:24.00, advanced to nationals with a personal best time of 4:13.17 in the 1500m run at the NCCA East Preliminaries, won the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field title in the 1500m run with a time of 4:09.53 and won a National Championship while at Mississippi State in the 800m run. She qualified for the Olympics to represent Portugal in the 1500m run by coming in second at the Campionats de Catalunya in Barcelona with a school-record time of 4:06.54. Freitas’ run for gold came to an end Aug. 12. She finished the 1500m run slightly short of the semifinal round with a time of 4:18.53.
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ready to go,” Phillips said. “Then I got a text from Coach Diaz, who was the coordinator at the time, saying you’re now a linebacker, and I was kind of mad because I just studied all night for no reason, and now I have no idea what I’m going to do.” Phillips said growing up he always wanted to play football at MSU. After getting his scholarship he said his fi rst thoughts were of his father. He talked a lot
Leonard Fournette. He talked about how ever since he got to MSU his Staff Writer goal was to get that scholarship. He mentioned a conversation he had An athletic scholarship with former walk-on to entails many things, like scholarship player, Ben tuition, fees, board, food Beckwith, who ended up and textbooks. For walkstarting for MSU. ons, on the other hand, “I used to chill with it is the ultimate goal. A Ben Beckwith a lot,” goal that was achieved on said Chairs. “He told me Monday by Mississippi you keep going, and you State linebackers Josiah could be next.” Phillips and Kelan Chairs. Monday night he was Phillips, a sophocalled down in front of more from Starkville, the team and Mississippi, is saw his goal one of 13 kids had been and was home“It was a great feeling, it achieved. He schooled. talked about gave me chills. Even with his the moment only organized he told his -Walk-on Kelan Chairs football expemother, sayrience being ing he faced after recieving a scholarhsip eight man flag timed her so football he he could see managed to her face when walk on. about the influences his he told her. Before Monday, his dad, Randy Phillips, who “She busted out cryeducation was payed passed away in 2013,had ing, she was excited for for by his older brother on his life. me, even my dad and litJohnathan Phillips, a for“I saw him fighting tle sister were excited for mer Bulldog walk-on who cancer and he would be me,” Chairs said. “It was is now an army ranger sta- over there on the side a great feeling, it gave me tioned in Fort Benning, of the fence slumped chills.” Georgia. Chairs and Josiah play over trying to stand up,” Phillips originally Phillips said. “But he under new defensive coorwalked-on as a quar- would be out there with dinator Peter Sirmon, terback. Coach Brian me, and he would be run- who is also the linebackJohnson taught Phillips ning with me and I guess ers coach. Sirmon spoke the basics of football. that image would stick in highly of his players. However, he eventually my head.” “Just talk about good moved to scout team tight His dad knew he people,” Sirmon said. end. Phillips was a tight received a walk-on spot “When you see people do end for two months. In before dying. things the right way and the spring of 2015, he was Chairs, a junior from you see people rewarded moved to linebacker. Harvey, Louisiana, for that, I think that is “On the first day of played at St. Augustine really fulfi lling not just spring ball, I had the high school with stars as a position coach but playbook down and was like LSU running back just in general in life.” by Taylor Rayburn
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