WWW.REFLECTOR-ONLINE.COM
@REFLECTORONLINE
1ST GAME WEEKEND
REMEMBER, BULLLDOGS
RING RESPONSIBLY!
The
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
Reflector
131st YEAR ISSUE 5
THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1884
New protective football policies initiated by Kristina Norman Contributing Writer
A new football season is on the horizon at Mississippi State University, and so are new changes regarding safety of those attending. One of the biggest changes, the clear bag policy, goes into effect starting Saturday. The new policy is an effort to make spectators safer and prohibits any bag more than 12 inches long, 12 inches high and 6 inches wide from being brought into the stadium. All purses except clutches measuring 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches are also prohibited. MSU now joins a growing list of other South Eastern Conference teams who have already instated the clear bag policy. MSU Police Captain Kenny Rogers, who is responsible for special events, says the new clear bag policy is being issued in the interest of public safety. “This is something new we are trying, so we ask people to be patient,” Rogers said. He advises those planning on attending and bringing bags to arrive early to ensure they are able get to their seats before kickoff.
Checking bags will cause some added traffic at gates. Attendees who do not bring bags will be allowed to enter lines expediting their entry. These entrances will be located at the corners gates A, F, H, L, while gates B and I will have enhanced security. The traffic plans for campus this football season will pretty much remain the same as last year. Stone Boulevard and Creelman Street will close at 8 a.m. Saturday morning for each home football game. Rogers said an early start time for this weekend’s game means temperatures will be hovering around their peak for the game. As a result, he said staying hydrated is important to remember before and during the game. “Please drink plenty of fluids,” Rogers said. “It’s going to be hot, probably really hot. Make sure you’re hydrated.” Additionally, Rogers recommends periodically going under the stands to avoid getting too much sun exposure while also lessening your chances of potential heat related illnesses. Captain Rogers said he has noticed differences in how long people stay on campus for early and late game start times. “What we have noticed
Olivia Zeringue | The Reflector
The Junction is being prepared for the first Mississippi State University football game this Saturday. Measures are being taken to provide safety. about early games is people tend to hang around,” Rogers said. He said reasons why people often tend to hang
around after games include fellowship and tailgating. Games give people the chance to spend some time with family or friends they
have not seen very much of recently. Chief Deputy Chadd Garnett of the Oktibbeha County Sheriff ’s Office
says his department is assisting the MSU police department by providing transportion at the stadium during the game. SAFETY, 2
Department of Communication to hold 10th Annual Golf Tournament! * September 9 at MSU Golf Course on Highway 182 East in Starkville * Registration, lunch and putting contest from 10:30-11:45 a.m * Four-person scramble begins at noon. * $125 per player * Cost covers green fees, cart, lunch, driving range balls, one free entry in a putting contest, an MSU Adidas golf polo shirt and more * Tournament raises funds for the Lora J. Defore Scholarship * Lora J. Defore Scholarship helps give financial aid to students who have secured or are trying to secure an internship * Complete tournament details, including registration and sponsorship forms, may be found online at www.comm.msstate.edu/alumni/getinvolved Graphic: Bek Yake, The Reflector
Hiroshima: An Editorial Thursday marked the 70th anniversary of arguably one of the most influential pieces of journalism ever written. John Hersey’s “Hiroshima” was originally published in the New Yorker magazine a little more than a year after the Second World War ended. The article exposed the realities of six people directly affected by the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan on Aug. 6, 1945. Hersey was sent to Japan by the New Yorker to cover the aftermath of the bombing with a focus on the damage to infrastructure in the city. However, on the trip, Hersey became ill and was given a copy of The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder. The 1927 novel focuses on the lives of five individuals affected by a fictional disaster and inspired Hersey to write about the people affected by the atom bomb in Hiroshima rather than the damaged infrastructure. Hersey would later admit he was horrified by what he saw in Hiroshima, so much so that he could only stay in the city a few weeks. However, in those few weeks, he
compiled the accounts of six people, five Japanese and one German, who witnessed and survived the bombing. When he returned to the New Yorker, the decision was made to give the article the entirety of the magazine’s editorial space, something that had never been done before and has not been done since. The article’s existence and publication were kept secret until 12 hours before it was to be published, when editors Harold Ross and William Shawn sent copies to all major U.S. newspapers. Many seemed to recognize the importance of the piece and ran editorials urging readers to read the issue of the New Yorker. “Hiroshima” proved to be a hit, and all 300,000 original prints sold out immediately. Albert Einstein even tried to purchase 1,000 copies for fellow scientists. The president of the U.S. Book of the Month Club gave all subscribers a free copy of the magazine because, in his words, “We find it hard to conceive of anything being written that could be of more importance at this moment to the human race.”
Library provides equipment to students by Vanessa Gillon Staff Writer
The Mitchell Memorial Library is key for many students to having a successful academic experience at Mississippi State University. The library houses many different departments that offer tools and information that will help students flourish. In particular, the Instructional Media Center is convenient for MSU students in many different aspects. Not only is the IMC Center, which is located directly across from the main computer lab in the library, an advanced computer lab for students to utilize, it also offers an array of services most do not know about. Pattye Archer, the coordinator for the IMC, says all of the computers in the IMC now have the latest software, specific to certain departments. “We try to make sure we have what the student needs,” Archer said. “ Even if they have their own laptops but do not have the software on them, they still have a place to come.” According to Archer, the center offers gainful
printing options that are available for all to use. “We have color printers that go up to a size 13”x19,” and in addition to that, we have a wide format printer; so an example of that would be the banners that you see hanging up around campus,” Archer said. Archer says that it does not go unnoticed that 3-D printing has become somewhat of a phenomenon lately and proved to be very advantageous to use. “Over the past year, we have added five new 3-D printers, as part of a partnership between us, the College of Engineering, and the entrepreneurial center in the College of Business,” Archer said. “We’re all working together to provide those services.” In addition to the aid the center provides, there is also equipment available for an easy checkout. Tyra White, sophomore and desk worker at the IMC, said they carry equipment from laptops, camera and video recorders, to projectors and projector screens, accessible with a few easy steps. “Students are able to come and check the equipment out for one whole week for only two dollars,” White said. LIBRARY, 3
EDITORIAL, 3
Weather
Reflections
Brooke Laizer, Campus Connect Forecast (Department of Geosciences)
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
HI: 87 LO: 65 SKY: Sunny
HI: 89 LO: 68 SKY: Sunny
HI: 91 LO: 70 SKY: Sunny
POP: 0%
POP: 0%
POP: 10%
FORECAST: Sunny and a bit cooler for our holiday weekend! Bright sunshine all weekend with no rain in sight and temperatures in the upper 80‘s for game day!
Readerʼs Guide: Bad Dawgs Bulletin Board Opinion Contact Info
2 5 4 4
Puzzles Classifieds Life&Entertainment Sports
5 5 6 7
Policy: Any person may pick up a single copy of The Reflector for free. Additional copies may be obtained from the Henry Meyer Student Media Center for 25 cents per copy.
2
THE REFLECTOR FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
SAFETY “What this does is, if something goes wrong and they have to arrest someone, their staff does not have to leave,” Garnett said. Garnett said to those attending the game to not leave valuables and car keys lying on seats; to put them out of sight in a place where they cannot be seen such as your trunk. If you have a firearm, he recommends leaving it at home. The state’s open carry law allows you to leave your gun in the car, but that does not mean you should. He advises to be aware of your
NEWS CONTINUED FROM 1
surroundings most of all. of you.” less likely to occur. Game days also mean One new difference The memories of a huge increase in the for his department this last fall’s MSU campus number of people incident of the in Starkville. possible shooter Drivers need to was brought up “Don’t go to unfamiliar be careful while at the luncheon. driving and Although there places alone, take a looking out for was no actual friend.” pedestrians. shooter, Garnett “ [ T h e r e ’s ] says it alerted - Brandon Lovelady, so much foot law enforcement traffic going cials of the public information officer offi to the games,” need for more Garnett said. “If planning to for the Starkville Police you’re not paying prevent the future attention, they’re possibility of Department probably not similar incidents paying attention. from happening. They’re going to step out year will be the closing Also at the luncheon, and cross the road in front of Highway 182 near the President Keenum Highlands following the introduced Garnett and game. Garnett said past other law enforcement traffic problems are what personnel to a new program initiated the change. called “Training, Locks and The Recently Garnett Communication” aimed at attended a luncheon making the campus even held between various law more secure. enforcement agencies Other insights Garnett in the state and MSU learned from attending President Mark Keenum. the luncheon included the At the luncheon, they university’s investment discussed problems and in updating radios and Name: possibilities. switches, which are One question Garnett allowing law enforcement Phone: said he remembers agencies to better discussing, is “What do communicate with one you do if there is a bag another. What page is the football located on? found?” Corporal Brandon With the new clear bag Lovelady, the public Follow @ReflectorAds on twitter to see us policy in place, it is now information officer for the Starkville Police announce the winner on Tuesday. Must have the Department, said their correct page written in order to be eligible for main concern is helping drawing. keep the flow of traffic moving in one direction instead of becoming Turn in this form to The Reflector office by backed up. Saturday at 6 pm to be eligible to win! Lovelady says to expect delays north and south. Sections of Starkville 105 Lee Boulevard will be blocked off from Mississippi State, MS campus to Louisville Street Henry F. Meyer Student Media Center to allow smoother exiting
Reflector
Football Find
To the right of Subway
@REFLECTORONLINE
Wednesday August 31, 2016 8:14 a.m. A student reported credit card stolen. It was last seen on August 29. 12:56 p.m. A student reported her bike stolen from the bike rack at Fresh Food. 3:05 p.m. An employee reported missing computers while doing inventory at the Roberts Laundry building. 3:17 p.m. A student reported a suspicous vehicle while she and her boyfriend walked from Rice Hall to The Pointe apartments. 6:01 p.m. A student reported the windshield of her vehicle was damaged while parked behind McComas Hall. 10:01 p.m. A student reported the seat stolen off his bicycle while parked at Ruby Hall. 11:22 p.m. An officer responded to Deavenport Hall for fire alarm. Student referrals were issued to four students for marijuana and paraphernalia found in one of their rooms.
after the game. Increased patrolling will also be in force for the Labor Day weekend. Corporal Lovelady said those wishing to partake in alcoholic beverages should have a plan which includes a designated driver. Lovelady recommends
motorists be careful, watch out for pedestrians and secure valuables. Many auto burglaries occur from unlocked vehicle doors. He also advises to, know your surroundings. “Don’t go to unfamiliar places alone, take a friend,” Lovelady said.
WWW.REFLECTOR-ONLINE.COM
LIBRARY White said students may come directly into the center or call and reserve the equipment they want to ensure the library has it prepared and ready for them. White explained since some students do not have their own laptops and require one for class, there is more of a demand from people coming to utilize their one-week checkout policy for the computers over any of the other equipment. White said her job is to assist in whatever ways she can and answer any the students have. “The most frequently asked type of question that I receive while at work, is about printing and the cost of printing while there are still a few questions about navigating the different softwares and computer functions,” White said. White said she observes more familiar faces than those of new ones who visit the center. “I don’t think that many people notice or pay attention to us because we are kind of hidden, so therefore they do not know what we do and have to offer,” White said. “I would love to see that change.” In addition to the printing and equipment service the IMC provides, there are workshops available as well. Thomas La Foe, instructional technology specialist, instructs some of the workshops in the IMC. La Foe said they get a lot of people working on websites and design
3
News CONTINUED FROM 1
Sarah Dutton | The Reflector
MSU Mitchell Memorial Library provides resources to students. portfolios, and he makes sure everyone gets the specific help they need. “Students who are towards the end of their coursework and need help in putting together their portfolios, resumes or final video projects, we make sure, depending on the instructor’s area of expertise, are pointed into the right direction,” La Foe said. The IMC has tools for everyone and every major. The IMC stays open until 9:45 p.m. through the week, and on the weekends, it is open until 5:45 p.m.
THE REFLECTOR FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
EDITORIAL The Japanese had been demonized by American propaganda long before Pearl Harbor, and when “Hiroshima” first landed in consumers’ hands, readers were able to see the human aspect of the country that just a little over a year ago was America’s greatest enemy. The New Yorker received letters from everyday citizens expressing their shame at the horror endured by regular people in the city of Hiroshima after the bomb fell. Other reporters told their own stories about the destruction of the city, but none matched Hersey’s very personal glimpse into the lives of the survivors. Much of the information in Japan was being suppressed by US occupying forces, and the whole of humanity is lucky Hersey was able to get the information to the public. For the first time, people walking down Broadway were forced to consider the deadly power of a “noiseless flash.” The people of the world were able to bear witness to the most destructive weapon ever conceived by man through the eyes of those who were lucky enough to survive. “Hiroshima” made the knowledge of radiation sickness, of the bomb’s ability to kill long after the mushroom cloud faded away available to the people who could not even point to the city on a map. So often in today’s society, journalism is overlooked or dismissed due to a constant bombardment of information most
CONTINUED FROM 1
people are uninterested in. However, there are moments in time that are of such importance to the whole of humanity, every creed, color and country that the word comprises, when we, the people, need to know what happened. We need people like John Hersey to go to places where death hangs heavily in the air, to see the sights that would make most of us sick to the stomach. The people have a right to know, and journalists will always be responsible to the people and the people
alone.
The image of nuclear destruction is something that is ingrained in the minds of nearly everyone in society today. Over the past 70 years, we have seen it in movies, read about it in textbooks and novels and even heard songs urging caution with such powerful weapons. It all started with Hiroshima, but John Hersey showed the world what it really meant with “Hiroshima.” We at The Reflector are proud to mark this anniversary not
only as journalists but specifically as citizens of the world. Each and every one of us strives each day to reach for the incredibly high bar set by exceptional journalists like John Hersey, and to report not only what our fellow man wants to know but what they need to know, as well. That is the highest ethical goal we can reach for in our profession.
Sincerely,
The Reflector Staff
4
WWW.REFLECTOR-ONLINE.COM
OPINION
THE REFLECTOR FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
Getting Real
Increase in tuition and fees do not benefit students
Sarah Brister
is a junior majoring in public relations. She can be contacted at opinion@reflector.msstate.edu.
Once upon a time college was a place many high school students dreamed of going, confident, eventually those dreams would become a reality. The reason they were so confident is that once, college was affordable. It is presently no secret that an American college education is more expensive than ever, generally estimated at a whopping $40,000 a year. Why is tuition so expensive? What are we even paying for? Who are we really paying? These were the questions that ran through my mind as I researched this topic, and no matter how many sites I searched through for a definitive answer, the
numbers never seemed to add up. According to forbes.com, college tuition is steadily rising and financial aid and scholarships often provide little to no help. Yet, somehow, the average numbers of fulltime university faculty members on salary has barely increased because the majority of colleges are using lower paid part time faculty to fill in the gaps. Neither students nor part time professors are benefitting from this effort to cut financial corners. So how does this work? If students are paying more than ever there should theoretically be an increase in full-time professors, and maybe even increases in their salaries. Forbes cites this as the answer: most of the money students pay in tuition is going to administrative overhead. In recent years, administration is the only area that has had major growth in colleges. I was recently paying for my college tuition here at Mississippi State University, and the total was $3,903.45. This is not the best tuition price, but
is ultimately not the worst either. Because I had been planning to make this charge, I had the exact amount of money I was going to need on my debit card. However, when I went to pay I was charged an extra $105 “service fee” simply because I paid with my card. Obviously, I was angry
levels all reasonably rose considerably when dealing with these situations. We are already paying outrageous prices for classes and are now getting charged extra just because we may choose to pay with our debit cards. I just want to know why colleges, and more specifically an SEC college in the South, feel the need to
“We are already paying outrageous prices for classes and are now getting charged extra just because we may choose to pay with our debit cards.” and when I went to ask my friends about this, they said it happened to them as well. My roommate faced a similar incident over the summer. She took summer classes and told me she was charged an extra $25 on her already $932 class simply because she paid with her debit card. It seems ridiculous that had we paid in cash or with a check there would have been no “service fee.” Our anger, confusion and stress
rob students of their money when they obviously have an abundance of funding. Th i nk t a nk l ea r n i n g. c o m recently published an article stating that over 70 percent of young adults who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in the last decade presently owe at least $35,000 in student loans. Despite this hindrance to their alumni, colleges are not backing down when it comes to defending high tuition prices.
On this day in history...
The article stated that between 2003 and 2013 the price index for college tuition went up by a staggering 79.5 percent. The article also featured a report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York who, in July, suggested that federal student aid may actually be the cause of these outrageous prices. The bank suggested that students having greater access to federal aid allows colleges to justify raises in tuition simply because they know they can get away with it. Since schools know that students can rely on the government to at least temporarily assist in paying for their schooling, they know they will be able to jack up prices. Essentially, as long as students continue to take out student loans, tuition will continue to rise simply because colleges see an opportunity to continue increasing it. This theory is widely debated, but it would not be shocking to me if it were true. If people know someone needs something for economic survival, then they know that the
buyer will be willing to pay a price, regardless of how ridiculous it is. Thankfully, I attended community college for two years prior to coming to a university. As I did the math, I came to the realization that one semester at MSU—service fees and all—is close to two years worth of full tuition at the community college I attended. On top of that, my $1,200 tuition each semester at community college included classes, parking pass and books. In fact, the more hours a student took, the cheaper overall tuition would be. I am not writing this article chiefly to complain. After all, I am aware of my privilege as a young American woman with legal, social, and financial access to a good college education. However, I am writing this in search of someone to blame for the unfair hike in college tuition, and it seems to me that college administrations deserve more of a call out. It is unethical for a university to rob its students, and call that tuition and fees.
RE F L E C T I O N S
Ph i l ip St a n hop e , 4t h E a r l of C he s t e r f ie ld
in 1985, a joint U.S.-French expedition located
“I f ind, by experience, that the mind and the body are more than married, for they are most intimately united; and when one suffers, the other sympathizes.”
the wreck of the Titanic 73 years after it sunk to the North Atlantic ocean floor. The sunken liner was about 400 miles east of Newfoundland in the North Atlantic.
history.com
Inconvenience of library construction could have been avoided by Trevor Pinson Contributing Writer
I am sitting on the third floor of the Mitchell Memorial Library, in one of the various quiet study areas. Finding an empty table, I open my notes and textbook. Taking hold of my pencil, I prepare myself for the task that is studying chemistry. However, before I can even find the page I had bookmarked, I am greeted by the lovely sound of a jackhammer pounding into concrete above my head. My thoughts go from chemistry to construction, from studious preparedness to incredulity and frustration as I reel in the jarring sounds that are now appearing all around me. It is 11 am and I am in a library, yet I still cannot study properly, no matter how hard I try. Unfortunately, this was my introduction on what it is like to study at the Mitchell Memorial Library at Missippi State University.
I went there to study for a chemistry test, taking it upon myself to make the trek across campus in the sweltering summer heat, just so I could find a suitable study environment for myself and my study partner. I left the loudness of the Union and went to the library with the assumption that I would be able to sit down in a peaceful setting to pour over my notes. I thought I was making every effort a student could be expected to. In spite of my efforts, the construction still ruined my concentration. I have worked as a contractor doing construction before. Even more specifically, I have done work in public schools, so I understand the challenges workers and supervisors face when trying to get important work done in an educational setting. However, when my crew was drilling into concrete and busting through brick walls in the Copiah County
school district, we were working at night. And when school was let out in May, we worked days through the summer. We made every effort to not disturb teachers and their students, and this was just at a high school. It is inconceivable to me that MSU has not made similar considerations with their library construction.
“Students should not have to study near a hard hat area, nor should they be expected to just because they want to access the campus library.” Some may tell me that I should simply wear earbuds and listen to music, or perhaps find another place to study. However, these tools are loud. I would know, I have had to use them. One would have to be seriously blasting out some tunes in order to block the noises of a jackhammer or an angle grinder. When I
CONTACT INFORMATION Editor in Chief/Kaitlin O’Dougherty
Life Editor/Alexandra Hendon
325-7905 editor@reflector.msstate.edu
life@reflector.msstate.edu
Managing Editor/Brad Robertson
Photography Editor/Sarah Dutton
managing@reflector.msstate.edu
Online Social Media Editor/Taylor Bowden
News Editor/Emmalyne Kwasny
multimedia_editor@reflector.msstate.edu
news@reflector.msstate.edu
Advertising Sales/Johnson Cooke
Opinion Editor/Sam Gibson
325-7907 advertise@reflector.msstate.edu
opinion@reflector.msstate.edu
Graphics Editor/ Bek Yake
Sports Editor/Dalton Middleton reflectorsports@gmail.com
Circulation/Brie Pruitt circulation@reflector.msstate.edu
am studying a subject I have not touched in years, like chemistry, I want to be able to focus without blasting further distracting music. As far as finding another place to study, I could, but it simply boggles my mind that I am unable to use the resources that I have paid for as part of my tuition. Maybe someone can recommend another place,
but I, as an apparently too idealistic MSU transfer student, was hoping and rather expecting to be able to use the library properly. This is not just a matter of annoyance, either. According to Mark A. W. Andrews, director and professor of physiology at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine,
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters to the editor should be sent to the Meyer Student Media Center or mailed to The Reflector, PO Box 5407, Mississippi State, MS. Letters may also be emailed to editor@reflector.msstate.edu. Letters must include name and telephone number for verification purposes. The editor reserves the right to edit or refuse to publish a letter.
The
background noise can increase the chance of stress-related conditions such as headaches and high blood pressure. This does not go away with time, either. According to Andrews and his research, habitual exposure can also cause the effects to worsen. While I am not saying the noise of the library construction alone is going to give me lifelong stress headaches, it does add to the stress headache I have from cramming for chemistry. I love this college, and I love its campus. I look forward to seeing the renovations done to the Mitchell Memorial Library. I understand that with progress there is always going to be certain “growing pains,” and that this situation is no exception. Still, there have to have been ways to mitigate these issues. There must have been other avenues the university could have taken to allow for this construction while still providing a suitable learning environment to
students. For instance, the construction crews could work in the late afternoon into the evening. They could also put in weekend work. Again, I eagerly await seeing the new and improved library. We as students are fortunate that our school has the means to improve upon its campus, and I am sure that the end result will be a marvel of architecture and construction. Nonetheless, it is disconcerting, and even concerning, to come to a new school and not be able to use its library to its fullest extent. What is meant to be a place of quiet reflection is, at least until the late afternoon, an insanely loud construction zone. Students should not have to study near a hard hat area, nor should they be expected to just because they want to access the campus library. Maybe someone reading this can recommend a quieter, more relaxed location for a transfer student to study on campus.
Reflector
EDITORIAL POLICY
The Reflector is the official student newspaper of Mississippi State University. Content is determined solely by the student editorial staff. The contents of The Reflector have not been approved by Mississippi State University.
CORRECTIONS
The Reflector staff strives to maintain the integrity of this paper through accurate and honest reporting. If we publish an error we will correct it. To report an error, call 325-7905.
5
WWW.REFLECTOR-ONLINE.COM
BULLETIN BOARD
SUDOKU
Aug. 30 SUDOKU Solution
Aug. 30 Crossword Solution
CLASSIFIEDS The deadline for Tuesday’s paper is 3 p.m. Thursday; the deadline for Friday’s paper is 3 p.m. Tuesday. Classifieds are $5 per issue. Student and staff ads are $3 per issue, pre-paid. Lost and found: found items can be listed for free; lost items are listed for standard ad cost. SEWING AND ALTERATION Annette Sewing and Alteration. We accept all major credit cards or cash only. For more information, call 662-418-9666 CLUB INFO FREAKY FRIDAY The Philadelia Zoo in Pennsylvania annoucned they would hold a vote for names for their newest gorilla. The zoo’s social media account was bombarded with requests to name the baby gorilla Harambe, after the gorilla who was shot at the Cincinnati zoo in May. The Philadelphia zoo announced it had chosen a name that was not Harambe.
THE REFLECTOR FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
The deadline for Tuesday’s paper is 3 p.m. Thursday; deadline for Friday’s paper is 3 p.m. Tuesday. MSU student organizations may place free announcements in Club Info. Information may be submitted by email to club_info@ reflector.msstate.edu with the subject heading “CLUB INFO,” or a form may be completed The Reflector at office in the Student Media Center. A contact name, phone number and requested run dates must be included for club info to appear in The Reflector. All
submissions are subject to exemption according to space availability. MSU YOGA MOVES MSU Yoga Moves promotes meditation, movement and relaxation. Beginners are welcome. Please email let181@msstate.edu for more information. Bring a friend! FREETHINKERS, ATHEISTS AND AGNOSTICS OF MSU FAAMSU invites all frethinkers to come join our weekly discussions on life without religion in the South. We meet in the Union, room 227 on Thursdays at 6 p.m.
302 University Drive, Starkville, MS 39759 662.323.2684 www.reedsms.com
Starkville's Original Outfitter
COME SEE US TODAY!
6 LIFE & ENTERTAINMENT
@REFLECTORONLINE
THE REFLECTOR FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
Night Market kicks off New South Weekends is excited for the new event. “We are excited to feature independent vendors that represent a very unique part of Starkville’s creative culture,” Prather said. “This will allow an opportunity to create new sales generated in addition to the traditional
Prather said. “Independent by Shelby Poindexter vendors were then Staff Writer added based on type of merchandise.” Prather said New South The Night Market Weekends, which are held will take the place of the throughout the semester, Downtown Block Party will have something for to kick off New South everyone to enjoy. Weekends this year in “At this time, Starkville. the Night Market The event will be “ We are excited to feature inde- is designed to be tonight, Sept. 2, from 7 a stand alone New to 9 p.m. at Fire Station pendent vendors that represent a South Weekend Park. very unique part of Starkville’s event, occurring The event is presented one time during by the Starkville Main culture.” the fall season,” Street Association, and Prather said, “as the website describes -Jennifer Prather, special events we will seek to this event as having an focus on our many urban street and county and projects coordinator for GSDP other upcoming fair feel to it. events, filling According to the New South the Greater Starkville retail store fronts that will Weekend line up with a Development Partnership be open throughout the diverse mix that will cater website, New South weekend.” to a wide demographic.” Weekends offers events for There will also be live This event provides the whole family to help kick music and local food and shopping with independent off game day weekends. beverage crafters. vendors, pop-up shops and Special events are offered Vendors include Aspen some retail shops located on Friday nights, followed Bay, Deep South and Co., downtown. Guests can also by the game on Saturday Sprout, George Sherman, participate in food, wine and Bulldog Brunch and Love Poppy, Fancy Paints, and craft beer tastings from Browse on Sunday. 929 Coffee Bar, Frios and local restaurants. This Friday’s Night many more. Those who want to Market will promote Jennifer Prather said the participate in tastings can the midtown location in location was a main factor pay $15 for a food tasting Starkville of Lampkin in choosing the businesses wristband or $25 for a food Street, Russell Street and involved with Night Market. and drink tasting wristband. University Drive. “Businesses and New South Weekends Jennifer Prather, special restaurants were chosen will also include other events and projects based on proximity to events throughout the coordinator at Greater the ‘midtown’ area of our semester, such as Bulldog Starkville Development downtown, being Russell, Bash, unWINE Downtown Partnership, said the GSDP Lampkin and University,” and Pumpkinpalooza.
‘Living for Tomorrow’ National Suicide Prevention Week
Sept 6-7
‘Speech Outweighs Silence’ hundreds of backpacks displayed on drill field representing 1100 college students who die from suicide every year
Sept 6
10 p.m. ‘Perks of Being a Wallflower’ shown on Drill Field
Sept 8
Lantern release 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
cancer, and heart disease, but we never hear about mental illness and suicide,” Crace said. “It seems as though there is a stigma or fear associated with it and there shouldn’t be. At Mississippi State, we are a true family, and our goal is to make sure that each member of our family feels loved, accepted and safe. No student should ever feel alone. We want our students to know that it’s okay if they don’t always feel okay, and that there are people here who can help them.” Layton Little was emotional while talking about the organization. “Living for Tomorrow means so much to me because we as students have an opportunity to discuss a subject that most shy away from unless they have been impacted personally,” Little said. “It has been an amazing opportunity to get support from students and to hear their stories. Most leave me in tears and remind me why I decided to start LFT.” Little says he is hoping students will learn vital facts and how to handle certain situations accordingly. He wants students to feel comfortable reaching out to others for help. If you, or someone you know, do not feel comfortable speaking with someone face to face about something that is going on in your life call The National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273TALK (8255), or visit suicidepreventinlifeline.org.
by ShaCamree Gowdy Staff Writer
The Student Association, Health Promotion and Wellness and Student Counseling Services have teamed up to present Suicide Awareness Week: Living for Tomorrow. Starting Sept. 6 and ending Sept. 10 there will be different events taking place around campus for students to attend and gather information on suicide awareness. Living for Tomorrow is an organization which was started by William “Layton” Little and Emily Crace, to bring awareness to mental health and suicide on college campuses. They aim to make sure students are aware of resources on campus available to them whenever they need it and to notify students on where to get the necessary help. Layton Little, a sophomore accounting major, is a co-founder and co-director of the organization, along with Emily Crace, a sophomore secondary English education major. The two students got the idea for the organization when Little was awarded a scholarship that was named after Keller Zibilich, a student who committed suicide in his dorm room at Louisiana State University in April of 2012. “We always hear about illnesses such as diabetes,
Only Your Mother Could Make You
Feel Better Faster
OPEN EVERYDAY 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
WALK-INS WELCOME 521 South Montgomery 662-338-4826 StateUrgentCare.com
10th Annual GOLF
TOURNAMENT BENEFITING
THE
MSU
Department of Communication & the Lora J. DeFore Scholarship
Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 Tournament Package Includes:
662.312.5031
www.comm.msstate.edu
Greens Fees, Golf Car, Lunch, One Free Entry in Putting Contest, MSU Adidas Golf Polo, & Much More!
Four-person scramble $125 per player MSU Golf Course Shotgun start at noon
@REFLECTORONLINE
SPORTS
7
THE REFLECTOR FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
Bulldogs face off against Jaguars by Taylor Rayburn Staff Writer
Mississippi State will open the 2016 football season tomorrow at 11 a.m. against the South Alabama Jaguars. It will be the start of Head Coach Dan Mullen’s eighth season at MSU and will be the third and last time MSU plays the Jaguars as part of an agreement made in 2009. MSU has won both their contests against the Jaguars and lead the series 2-0 all time. The first meeting was in 2012 at Davis-Wade,
Who do
where MSU took a 3010 victory. The second matchup was on the road for MSU in Mobile, Alabama in 2014. MSU beat the Jaguars in that game by a score of 35-3. In what seems to be a transition year for MSU, the opener will be a battle ground between Damian Williams, a senior, and Nick Fitzgerald, a sophomore, for the starting quarterback position. After losing Dak Prescott to graduation, the quarterback battle has yet to be decided leading into the first game. Mullen expects both quarterbacks to play in
the season opener. “I will be perfectly honest with you,” Mullen said in Monday’s press conference. “We are going to play more than one quarterback, and we are probably going to play more than one in the fi rst quarter. I was hoping to have complete clarity in there being a defi nite starter, and I don’t think there is one yet.” While MSU struggles to find a quarterback, they return a lot of their defensive and offensive stars. On offense, senior running back Brandon Holloway returns after rushing for 428 yards and receiving for 396 yards. He also averaged
TELL US! YOU
think will have the most passing yards?
Nick Fitzgerald
or
damian williams
23.6 yards on kickoff returns for a total of 567 yards last season. Senior receiver Fred Ross is also back after a recordbreaking junior year. Ross, who missed the spring practice after surgery on his groin, talked about his health earlier this week. “I’m ready to go; I’m 100 percent, and I’m ready to play football,” Ross said. “It was hard watching my teammates, the receivers go out there and work hard. I wanted to go out there with them.” On defense seniors Richie Brown and A.J. Jefferson lead the squad. Brown, a linebacker, led the team last season
with 109 tackles and 6.5 sacks to go with one interception. Jefferson, a defensive lineman, had 47 tackles and a team leading 13.5 for a loss and five sacks. Jefferson said he was excited to lineup against someone who was not on his team. “I’m tired of seeing Elgton Jenkins and Justin Senior,” Jefferson said. “I’m excited for it, first game of the season. It is going to be fun to show what Coach Peter Sirmon and Coach Brian Baker have us doing.” On the other side of theball, South Alabama is coming off a 5-7 record and is starting
a new quarterback in Dallas Davis. They leaned heavily on their running back Xavier Johnson last season, who had 1447 allpurpose yards with 956 of those being rushing yards, and seven rushing touchdowns. Junior Jeremy Reeves leads the Jaguar’s defense. Reeves, a cornerback, had 96 tackles last season with two interceptions and six pass break-ups. The game will be at 11 a.m. in Davis-Wade Stadium tomorrow and will be broadcast on the SEC Network. Next Saturday, MSU takes on South Carolina for their fi rst SEC game of the season.
Waltmon Frame & Body Shop We’ll meet your collision “Head On.” Open Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Auto Glass Replacement and Installation Automotive Refinishing Collision Repair All Insurance Claims Welcome
Vote on twitter! @reflectoronline
1105 Stark Road Starkville, MS 39759 Phone 662-323-0516 Fax 662-323-0539 www.waltmonautobody.com
IMAGINE THE CAR OF THE FUTURE.
WE ARE.
Imagine a car that travels 100 miles using the equivalent of a single gallon of gas. Engineered to lead the way in energy independence. One that will inspire you to rethink how cars actually work. Imagine a lighter, greener hybrid that combines superior efficiency, sporty handling and technological features second to none. We are, at Mississippi State University, where we ring true. MSSTATE.EDU
8
@REFLECTORONLINE
SPORTS
THE REFLECTOR FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
Men’s Golf team releases 2016 schedule by Stephen Ross Contributing Writer
With the men’s golf team set to tee off their season in two weeks, expectations are high among the program to make the jump into the postseason after barely failing to make the cut last season. With the team’s stateof-the-art practice facility located at Mossy Oak’s golf course in West Point fully functioning, the tools to take the next step are in place. The indoor facility allows the team to practice on a daily basis despite the weather conditions, which can often handicap a golf team. The facility is equipped with V-1 trackers that analyze a golfer’s swing and pinpoint areas
of strength and weakness to further develop a player’s technique. Coach Clay Homan believes the accessibility of this technology will significantly aid in the team’s progression. “It’s not new technology, but it has never been accessible to us, “ Homan said. “Normally our guys have to work with their individual trainers to work with V-1, but now our guys can work on their game anytime of the day.” Junior Austin Rose is looking forward to the versatility that the facility will offer the team. The Tupelo native said he believes that the program will take positive strides not only this upcoming season but in the future as well. “With that facility, we can go in there anytime and work together and also on our individual game,” Rose
said. “It really helps with recruiting when you can show off a facility of that quality.” Ross Bell of Madison, said the facility’s convenient location and top of the line
get there, and a lot of teams around the country have to travel at least twice as far to get to their practice facility. We’ve got a lot of good stuff to show recruits.” However, the team does
“I think we have the pieces to put ourselves in a good position to contend for that SEC title.” - Sophomore Ross Bell
accommodations are also a big plus in recruiting. “Being right next to Old Waverly—it’s one of the best golf courses around,” Bell said. “The new Mossy Oak course only adds to that atmosphere. We only have to drive 20 minutes to
not expect their new practice center to be the highlight of the season. This team expects to contend for the SEC championship, which has changed its format to match-play for the top eight teams after thirty six holes, and eventually the
Sept. 12-13
Sam Hall Intercollegiate
Hattiesburg, Miss. (Hattiesburg CC)
Sept. 26-27
Cincinnati Intercollegiate
Cincinnati, Ohio (Coldstream CC)
Oct. 3-4
Jerry Pate Intercollegiate
NCAA postseason. “Once you get to match play, it’s up for grabs,” Bell said of the conference tournament. “I think we have the pieces to put ourselves in a good position to contend for that SEC title and get into the postseason.” Rose believes a good balance of veterans and talented newcomers will bring the right mix to make the leap this year. “We only lost two guys, so we have a lot of guys with some experience,” Rose said. “I think most of the team has a great chance to contribute and get us where
we need to be.” The men’s team will tee off their season on Sept. 12 with the Sam Hall Intercollegiate hosted by Southern Miss in Hattiesburg.
Birmingham, Ala. (Old Overton CC)
Oct. 10-11
Mountaineer Intercollegiate
Bridgeport, WV (Pete Dye GC)
Oct. 24-25
Quail Valley Intercollegiate
Vero Beach, Fla. (Quail Valley GC)
Feb. 20-21
Mobile Bay Intercollegiate
Mobile, Ala. (RTJ Magnolia Grove)
Feb. 27-28
Southwestern Inter.
Westlake Village, Calif. (Noth Ranch CG)
March 5-7
Tiger Invitational
Opelika, Ala. (RTJ Grand National)
March 20-21 Lone Star Invitational
San Antonio, Texas (Briggs Ranch GC)
April 3-4
Old Waverly Collegiate
West Point, Miss. (Old Waverly GC)
April 21-24
SEC Championship
St. Simons Island, Ga. (Sea Island GC)
May 15-17
NCAA Regionals
Various Sites
May 25-31
NCAA Finals Championship Sugar Grove, Ill. (Rich Harvest Farms GC) Graphic: Bek Yake, The Reflector | Photo Courtesy MSU Athletic Media Relations
We purchase liquidations, overstocks, customer returns, and closeouts from manufacturers, distributors and other retailers.
HOME DÉCOR HOUSEWARES SMALL APPLIANCES ELECTRONICS BED & BATH LINENS HALLOWEEN
CLOTHING SHOES FURNITURE HEALTH & BEAUTY ITEMS UNDERWEAR & ACCESSORIES
Must present valid college student ID and coupon. Limit one per purchase. Cannot be combined with military, senior, or frequent shopper discount. Expires 9/30/16.