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Hurricane Florence hits East Coast MSU professor, alumna talk about damage EMMA WARR STAFF WRITER

As of Sept. 14, Hurricane Florence hit the East Coast of the U.S. and left over 900,000 homes and businesses without basic utilities. The 90-mph winds and storms have pushed the people of the communities out of their homes for an indefinite amount of time. Professor Kim Wood from the Department of Geosciences at MSU specializes in tropical meteorology, and she tracked the hurricane. “Florence is comparable to Hurricane Ike of 2008,” Wood said. “It is a lowercategory storm, but spread out over a greater area, so the area of impact is going to be larger. Too many times, people focus on the number ‘category’ of a storm to determine danger levels. This is unsafe because it can give potential

victims a reason to let their guard down incorrectly.” This region of the East Coast has not been affected by this kind of weather since 1989 when Hurricane Hugo hit, FEMA Administrator Brock Long told The

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Washington Post. MSU alumna Audra Sawyer is currently studying for her masters in geosciences at the University of North Carolina in Wilmington, and she was forced to leave school due to the mandatory evacuation

Hurricane Florence caused. The university has not set a date for when classes will resume due to the flood damage from the storm. “Evacuation was a total nightmare,” S a w y e r said. “A

normal 15-minute drive became 45 minutes, and it was like sitting in a standstill parking lot.” Although the storm may have passed, citizens of the area are not in the clear yet, according to reports from The Weather Channel. Much of the danger ensuing from these

types of disasters comes from the post-storm chaos. There have already been reported cases of looting and stealing, as reported by ABC News. Members of MSU’s campus, like Wood, have knowledge of this type of weather, and the type of preparation and recovery required by it. The university sent an email last week with advice on how to help the situation. It recommended students not to self-deploy into affected areas, and if they do wish to volunteer, then they should sign up directly with an official organization. To find an organization, visit National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster website at https://www.nvoad. org/. Also, the MSU Student Relief Fund is taking cash donations to send to victims of the hurricane. To donate, visit msufoundation.com/ studentrelief. For any further information on the storm or how to best help those affected, one can visit the FEMA’s website or the local American Red Cross office.

Legislators discuss lottery, BP settlement in town hall forum TORI BOATNER STAFF WRITER

Starkville Daily News hosted its third Town Hall meeting last Thursday at the Starkville Police Department, where citizens were able to address their concerns to legislators. The new state lottery, allocation of BP settlements, education and health care were all topics of discussion during the meeting. With $750 million dollars in settlement funds from the BP oil spill, legislators

said Mississippi allocated 75 percent of funds to six coast counties on the gulf. Oktibbeha County received about $750,000 for road improvements, and Lowndes County received about $1 million for roads as well. Clay County did not receive any funds from the settlement. Senator Angela TurnerFord (District 16) said these allocations were not equitable and could have been considered based on need. FORUM, 2

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Rep. Gary Chism (District 37), Rep. Cheikh Taylor (District 38), Sen. Angela Turner-Ford (District 16) and Rep. Rob Roberson (District 43) discuss a variety of topics at the forum Thursday.

Forestry Lime looks to extend bike program to Starkville show celebrates 34th year COURTNEY CARVER STAFF WRITER

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The nation’s longest continuously-running, inwoods forestry equipment show will be at Mississippi State University’s John W. Starr Memorial Forest Friday and Saturday. In its 34th year, the MidSouth Forestry Equipment Show will feature newly developed logging equipment, technology, forestry-related vendors, continuing education opportunities and various family-friendly activities. Show Manager Misty Booth said the purpose of the show is to connect the equipment companies with local loggers, foresters and landowners. “It’s designed as a demonstration, or a technology transfer, between equipment manufacturers and the forestry community,” Booth said. FORESTRY, 2

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Starkville is considering expanding Lime, a unique bike-share service, to the city limits after its success on campus. The city’s Board of Aldermen vote on the topic at 5:30 p.m. today.

Following the recent debut of LimeBike on campus, Lime’s Operations Manager of Starkville John Usry proposed an extension of the bike-share program into the city limits. On Sept. 14, Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill and the Board of Aldermen met in a work session to discuss the agenda items for its upcoming meeting. On the agenda was the possibility for Lime to extend its bike share program into the city limits. “It’s really just trying

to get everybody in the community access to transportation,” Usry said. “We’re really investing in the community as a whole, not just certain parts of it.”

Since the debut for MSU students, Usry said the number of rides has exceeded Lime’s

expectations. “It’s been less than two weeks, and we’ve got over 2,000 rides already,” Usry said. “I’ve been really impressed. I had been thinking it would take us about a month to get here.” Usry proposed about 100 bikes be deployed at 22 locations throughout Starkville, if the city decides to have them. “The idea of this is connecting the dots between Main Street, Midtown, the Cotton District, campus and Russel Street, as well,” Usry said. Currently, Starkville is the only city to house Lime in the state. LIME, 2

Belinda Stewart: restoring small-town Mississippi Getting to know Old Main Academic Center’s architect EMMA MOFFETT

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Bursts of crimson and golden light filled the skyline of the serene countryside in the Mississippi Delta. The light cast a glow across the grassy field and provided a few moments of illumination before dipping beneath the horizon. The sun may have been setting, but Belinda Stewart was still hard at work. With a keen eye, she analyzed every facet of her environment and attentively watched how

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the light rose and fell upon the hillside. The rest of the world saw empty space, but she envisioned it as a home that would be nestled atop the grassy hillside. The family who hired her firm wanted to experience that breathtaking sunset every day, and Stewart intended to go above and beyond to fulfill their dream. While Stewart could have taken her architectural genius anywhere in the nation, she chose to house her business, Belinda Stewart Architects, in Eupora, Mississippi, because of her belief in the power of small towns to inspire social change. After earning her degree in architecture from Mississippi State University,

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Belinda Stewart’s most recent design project with MSU was the Old Main Academic Center.

Stewart quickly left her home in Webster County so she could experience life outside of Mississippi. However, Stewart said every place she visited and her new home in North Carolina left her heart

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unfulfilled. Stewart said she missed the beauty of smalltown Mississippi and realized it was often unappreciated by the rest of the world. Only five years after leaving, Stewart returned to Webster County and opened her own architecture firm in Eupora. At the time, Stewart was one of the only femalerun architecture firms in Mississippi, but Stewart’s love for her work and her clients helped her push through any obstacle that arose. “The most fun I have is the first time I meet a client,” Stewart said. “I get to hear their dreams and dream with them. Nothing is real yet and you don’t know if it is going to work yet. Anything is possible at that point.”

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Stewart said she recognized the political nature of her environment, and chose to include her full name in the name of her firm so any person who chose to work with her would know exactly who they would be hiring. Dan Burchfield, former mayor of Eupora, has known Stewart since the start of her architecture firm and has worked closely with her on local architectural projects. The most notable of these projects in Burchfield’s mind was the restoration of the train depot in downtown Eupora where Stewart worked diligently to preserve local history and combine it with innovative designs. STEWART, 2

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BAD DAWGS Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018 Student reported her bike stolen from bike rack at Dogwood Hall. Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 Employee’s vehicle was damaged in C11 parking lot by campus landscape. Employee transported to OCH from MSUPD for possible heart attack. Student reported receiving a suspicious email. Officer recovered a debit card at Critz Hall. Student hurt his knee playing

basketball at the Sanderson Center. Subject transported to OCH via ambulance. Notable Traffic Citations: MSU citation issued for disregard of traffic device on Hardy Road. Justice Court citation issued for disregard of traffic device on Bailey Howell. Justice Court citation issued for expired tag on Stone Boulevard. Five MSU citations issued for speeding, the most notable of which was 41/20 on Thad Cochran Research Park.

“I believe we just need to be fair in the way projects are awarded,” Turner-Ford said. Another popular topic was the implication of a state lottery. Mississippi recently passed legislation creating a lottery for the first time in the state’s history. As discussed in special sessions, Representative Gary Chism (District 37) said the state lottery is expected to bring in about $40 million within the first year. Any earnings of $80 million and beyond are to be used by the state for roads and infrastructure, in both cities and counties. Early childhood development will also receive benefits of the lottery after the state gains over $80 million. Chism mentioned sports betting was a part of the lottery bill, and this portion is expected to earn $40 million each year. Starkville Vice Mayor Roy A. Perkins said the

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Town Hall last week provided guests with a wealth of information. He also said citizens of surrounding areas gained a better understanding of what happened in the legislative session where legislators signed the bills. Perkins said the feedback from citizens will allow legislators to better perform and relay information to state officials in Jackson. “I think tonight’s session gave a very close-up view with legislators where the public could respectfully and professionally pose questions to legislators; that’s what democracy is all about,” Perkins said. Representative Cheikh Taylor said these town hall meetings are necessary and informative for citizens and legislators. Taylor also mentioned his admiration for Starkville and Oktibbeha County citizens’ awareness of issues affecting them.

“This is exactly what we need to be doing,” Taylor said. Understanding the importance of dialogue, Starkville Daily News editor Ryan Phillips said the Town Hall covered an array of issues legislators and citizens could discuss face-to-face. “Everybody left with a good take away,” Phillips said. “I don’t think anybody left feeling like their questions didn’t get answered.” Phillips said the Town Hall is a place where Starkville Daily News can provide the space for effective conversations between citizens and legislators. “This is what we need,” Phillips said. With upcoming elections in November, and legislative sessions next year, Phillips said Starkville Daily News plans to continue providing a place of dialogue for citizens.

FORESTRY LIME “I think it’s really cool that we are the first ones in Mississippi,” Spruill said. If Lime extends into city limits, students will continue to receive the discounted rate as long as they sign up using their student email address; furthermore, Lime Access would allow low-income citizens of Starkville to pay $5 to get $100 worth of credit for the standard bike. Lime could introduce the Lime-S, which is an electric scooter, and the Lime-E, which is an electric assist bike. Each of these will have a $1 unlock fee and cost 15 cents per minute; however, those with low income could get this for 50 percent less with Lime Access. Alderman Jason Walker of Ward 4 believes one of the major issues along the S.M.A.R.T. route is getting people in the community to the bus where there is not adequate pedestrian infrastructure or bike lanes. “I certainly hope in the near future, if this little test is successful, that we have the opportunity to look at where this might be further down by J.L. King

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Park and other places to be able to get you to those bus stops for the broader use,” Walker said. Walker also said he sees this as an issue for the city government to consider how they can continue to improve bike infrastructure in the community.

“I think it’s a great opportunity to increase bike ridership in town, and I think it gives the city more incentive to improve bike infrastructure in our community.” - Jason Walker, Starkville alderman “How can we help make bike share in Starkville successful? I think this is a great step,” Walker said. Along with Alderman Walker, Spruill said she is excited about Lime possibly

expanding to the city limits. “I think it’s great,” Spruill said. “I look forward to sharing that opportunity with the university, so the kids feel like it’s one flow from the university into the city and back again.” Lime will partner with the city if its proposal is approved. It will cost the city nothing to allow this mode of transportation to be expanded into city limits. “It costs us nothing, which I think is really fantastic,” Walker said. “As opposed to the other bike shares–which, looking at that in the past, really led it to not being an option for places like Starkville because of the upfront infrastructure.” Walker said he is excited because this will increase mobility opportunities for citizens. “I think it’s a great opportunity to increase bike ridership in town, and I think it gives the city more incentive to improve bike infrastructure in our community,” Walker said. The Board of Aldermen will vote on the Starkville Lime expansion Sept. 18.

The show features three types of exhibits. First, the table-top exhibits display various vendors and organizations, such as insurance companies, forestry suppliers and the MSU College of Forest Resources. One of these vendors will be Dayton Scoggins, a chainsaw artist responsible for the carvings in dead trees left behind from Hurricane Katrina. The second type of exhibit, the static area, is an open field filled with trucks, trailers, tires and other stationary machinery displays. The third and most notable part of the show is the live exhibit. This area features performance demonstrations of newly developed logging equipment from manufacturing companies such as Tigercat, Caterpillar and John Deere. The event also includes a family area with inflatables, sawdust piles children can dig through to find prizes and log trucks, and skidders available to give rides to kids. In addition, Swamp Logger Bobby Goodson will be available for autographs. For hungry eventgoers, the MSU student chapter of the Society of

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American Foresters will run the concession stand as a fundraiser for their chapter, which recently earned the notable distinction of National Chapter of the Year. On Saturday, the live exhibitors will cook food to raise money for Log-ALoad, a charity that began in 1988 with loggers donating the value of a load of logs to Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hospitals. Today, the charity is one of the main fundraisers for CMN hospitals, and raises most of their money through events like the Mid-South Forestry Equipment Show. The Mississippi Logger’s Association, one of the show’s partners, will also sell t-shirts to raise money for Log-A-Load. The proceeds from the show’s fundraising efforts will go to the Batson Children’s Hospital in Jackson. John Auel, the Professional Logging Manager Program Coordinator and MSU professor of forestry, said the show offers valuable continuing education opportunities for loggers and foresters, and is a great learning opportunity for forestry students. Despite the show’s impressive variety of events

and attractions, Booth said the best part of the event is how it brings the community together. “What I love about the show is that it’s a collaboration of a lot of people, a huge volunteer effort,” Booth said. “It just wouldn’t happen without all the partners and sponsors and supporters that come together to make it happen. The best thing about the show is the people, and the people coming together to make it happen.” The show will be open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 22.Tickets are $25 at the door for a two-day, allaccess family pass. All paid attendees will be entered in a raffle with the opportunity to win two $1,000 prizes. The drawings will be at 1:50 and 2:40 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, and recipients must be present to claim the prize. Although the show is geared toward loggers, foresters and landowners, the event is open to the public and includes many interesting attractions for everyone. “We would hope that everybody at Mississippi State could be aware of (the show) and come out and see it,” Booth said.

STEWART “Belinda goes beyond architecture and incorporates social planning,” Burchfield said. While many people find it hard to grasp the depth of Stewart’s work, she said architecture is her second nature. Building something from nothing is a part of Stewart’s everyday routine. However, behind the glamour of design, Stewart has to spend extensive time researching each property. Every piece of land or building Stewart encounters is rich in cultural history and environmental factors, both of which are equally important in her design process.

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Joe Hayes, a retired alderman of Eupora, grew up with Stewart, and vividly recalls childhood memories of the two in church. Hayes was overjoyed when he discovered Stewart was returning to Eupora. Over the years, Hayes said he has watched the success and depth of Stewart’s impact on small towns across Mississippi, and believes she stands as a testament to the impact one individual can make when they choose to bring their abilities to Mississippi. Hayes, stunned for words, said there is no one else in the world like Stewart, who runs her own architecture firm

and is mayor of the village of Walthall. A pre-Civil War store front that once plagued a community turned into a quaint local library at the hands of Stewart. The empty, decrepit room now houses a picturesque story-time center for children, and seamlessly brings members throughout the community together. In the center of the room is a circular checkout counter that furthers the open and inviting tone Stewart worked tirelessly to incorporate. Stewart’s firm works primarily in restoration in rural communities, particularly redesigning buildings that

are in very heavy community use. It is these restoration opportunities that drive Stewart and motivate her to continue her work rebuilding small-town Mississippi. Stewart has also designed multiple buildings for MSU. Stewart’s most recent project with the university, Old Main Academic Center, evolved from a parking garage to a multi-use building that is used both as a parking garage and as an academic building. In every aspect of designing and planning, Stewart worked diligently to create a building she would be proud of and would help her home state. Countless trips to universities in Georgia, North

Carolina and Alabama helped Stewart form her plans. Stewart also sought advice from key educationbased architects and worked within the university’s budget in order to bring the most cutting-edge technological advancements to MSU. Through many meetings with university leaders, Stewart was able to design the Old Main Academic Center. While the five-story building may seem overwhelming to design for onlookers, Stewart believes her designs, like everything else in life, start from the same place. “You start with an idea,” Stewart said. Back in her office, Stewart

takes a deep breath and remembers the sunset in the Delta, the family she is working with and the promise has made ensuring a new home. A whole process of land evaluation and applying for permits has already begun. Ideas and lists for this new project are swirling through Stewart’s brain, and she could easily be overwhelmed. Instead, she smiles and looks at her desk. Making a difference in her small-town and countless communities across the South takes time and hard work. To Stewart, this Delta family is another piece to the puzzle of building a stronger and more beautiful Mississippi. @davesdarkhorse @davesdarkhorse @davesdarkhorse

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Ole Miss artist Bedon wins Battle of the Bands TALLY DUKE STAFF WRITER

The winner of Battle of the Bands, which took place Sept. 13 and was sponsored by Music Maker Productions, is Bedon, University of Mississippi-based artist. Bedon will open at Bulldog Bash Sept. 28 for the headliner, The All-American Rejects. Both bands have great musical talent and an alternative style, which will make for a great show. This free, all-day event is sure to entertain many different backgrounds, and will be a great kickoff for an MSU football weekend. Battle of the Bands consisted of four talents and three judges critiquing their musical ability, band chemistry and audience involvement. The artists included performers from Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee, Starkville and

Oxford, Mississippi. Despite the varying ages of the band members, all of the bands had great potential and performed exceptionally well. The winner, Bedon, is a solo artist currently attending the University of Mississippi. Bedon, the lead singer of Bedon, said he has worked on a solo project for two years. He released a single titled “Untitled” that is scheduled to be released on Spotify Sept. 14. “This is a dream come true to be able to perform unique, Motown-inspired music that gives the audience good vibes all around,” Bedon said. The band he performed with played together very nicely, even though it was their first show performing together. The band includes the lead singer Bedon, and instrumental work from a bass guitar, guitar, drum, trumpet, trombone and saxophone. The band will perform

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Artist Bedon, winner of the 2018 Battle of the Bands, performed for MSU students and community members inside Bettersworth Auditorium in Lee Hall.

not only original singles, but will also bring the house down with some alternative style covers like they did at Battle of the Bands. “We will have a new set lined up for Bulldog Bash, and I hope we have longer

slot,” said Bedon. Garrett Caver, a Battle of the Bands judge and bass guitarist for Hood Baby and the Barnacles, said the judges came to the conclusion of picking Bedon due to their stage presence as a band.

“The band as a whole commanded the room, and the horn section commanded the stage,” Caver said. Some factors the judges took into consideration while choosing the winner were musical chemistry between

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band members, and how the band connects with the audience. Bedon successfully fulfilled both requirements, making them the best candidate to open for Bulldog Bash. Abbie Pruett, a junior at Mississippi State University and audience member at Battle of the Bands, said she and her friends were not surprised by Bedon winning, since they had the best performance overall. “They put on a fantastic show and had the entire crowd smiling,” Pruett. Pruett and many others who attended Battle of the Bands will be at Bulldog Bash to see yet another intriguing performance by Bedon and crew. “I was excited to see a horn section be brought on stage, but once Bedon started to perform, I was hooked and knew they were obviously going to win,” Pruett said.

‘Searching for Truth’ explores the role of art in modern society MARY MADELINE LAMASTUS STAFF WRITER

The “Searching for Truth” faculty art exhibit, featuring “Searching for Truth in a Boatload of Bull” and “A Play on Color: Interaction of Color,” in the Cullis Wade Depot Art Gallery will be on display until Oct. 26. Lori Neuenfeldt, director of all the Mississippi State University galleries, said a particular piece, “Searching for Truth in a Boatload of Bull” by Linda Seckinger, inspired the name of the gallery. Neuenfeldt noted the weightiness of the piece, and the difficulty distinguishing what is portrayed. The piece depicts a man sailing a boat through a chaotic sea. In the boat are hefty bulls and, in the waves, are various hidden elements. I found myself lingering in front of the painting for longer than usWual, trying to make sense of the chaos. “Professor Seckinger is thinking about the place we are in our own society today,” Neuenfeldt said. “We are inundated with information, even within our own political banters. The information we are given, we don’t even know what is true anymore.” Seckinger’s work is the first in sight when entering the gallery, alluding to the transparent nature of the exhibit. I stole an hour Wednesday to spend time at the exhibit. Adjusted to the cold, polished atmosphere

of the academic buildings for morning classes, the quiet, intimate nature of the gallery simultaneously startled and calmed my busy state of mind.

“That is what artists tend to do, no matter if they are thinking about politics, relationships or material objects...” - Lori Neuenfeldt The exhibit has a personal air, each piece distinct from its neighbors in medium and style. However, each work of art is equally enticing. There are electronic watercolors in “Little Things in Life,” by Ginnie Hsu, juxtaposed with the earthy ceramic art like “One Funnel” by Robert Long. I left the gallery with a clear conviction of an artist’s ability to dissect and diagnose the world. “A Play on Color: Interaction of Color,” an interactive piece in Letterpress by book artist Suzanne Powney, stole most of my attention. The work’s label noted it was meant

to be flipped through, but I kept checking the label, reassuring myself I did not misread the direction to touch the book. Because I usually think of masterpieces as untouchable, this piece challenged me with tangibility. It felt scandalous, handling an original masterpiece, but it also felt like art is supposed to be—raw and relatable. The book analyzes the relationship of colors to one another. One color was isolated. Then, when the same color was put next to similar colors, it changed the way the color was perceived. “A Play on Color: Interaction of Color” in Letterpress is included in Columbia University’s and Yale University’s rare book collection, and artist Powney is satisfied with the way her art conveys emotion. “I had been influenced by Josef Albers’ prints, his theories, colors, and so I reinterpreted them as a letterpress medium,” Powney said. “I wanted to portray how colors influence us emotionally and visually.” Neuenfeldt, when considering the role of an artists in the world, said artists work in all capacities to search and share truth with the world. “That is what artists tend to do, no matter if they are thinking about politics, relationships or material objects, they search for a truth, no matter the subject matter,” Neuenfeldt said.

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A drive-in would give Starkville a blast from the past DYLAN BUFKIN

is a sophomore majoring in English. Contact him at opinion@reflector.msstate.edu.

Back in my home state of Tennessee, we have a small drive-in theater in a quaint place called Watertown. People go for school events, with church groups or with friends and family to experience movies in a wholly different way, rather than being cramped within a dim atmosphere, which vaguely smells of popcorn and spilled soda. You sit in a car, or maybe pop the trunk of a van, and play the movie’s sound through your radio speakers, tuned to the specified station. You chat with your fellow movie-goers about the film, unafraid of reproach from the other patrons. The food is just as overpriced and just as greasy, but eating it in your own car with your seat reclined, made it taste all the better. What I propose is Starkville get a drive-in theater, so everyone can experience the joy of living out the “simpler times” escape which drive-ins provide.

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Currently, the nearest drive-in is in Guin, Alabama, an hour and a half away from Starkville. To my surprise, there is only one drive-in theater in Mississippi, which is in Iuka. Therefore, Starkville has the opportunity to capitalize on a market basically nonexistent. According to the New York Film Academy, driveins decrease in popularity began after the 1970s oil crisis which caused auto manufacturers to design more cramped, but more

fuel-efficient vehicles. Of course, the advent of home movie viewing certainly did not help, and now there are only about 300 drive-ins left in America, down from approximately 4,000 in the 1950s and 1960s. However, new drive-in theaters are still opening though, so it would not be as if Starkville would not have precedent. Susan Kreimer with AARP Bulletin reports nearly 100 new drive-in theaters have begun to

operate since the 1990s. One would assume the driving force, pun intended, behind a drive-in is the nostalgia of previous generations, and millennials and Generation Z members have no stake in the game, especially after I just cited AARP as a source. However, Jenifer Drew, associate professor of sociology at Lasell College, told Megan Johnson of The Boston Globe quite the opposite. “Millennials harken back to their grandparents’

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generation. Their parents’ ’70s and ’80s offer slight refuge, what with disco and the sexual revolution turning sour with the AIDS epidemic. For a generation that seeks relief, only 1950s housewifery looks relaxing. Gen Y turns to vinyl over CDs, slow food over competitive restaurant sampling, and board games over beer pong. Distance and nostalgia offer safety and refuge from the double burden of trying to decide who to be, while being obliged to be completely

public about it in real time,” Drew explained to Johnson. Basically, the hectic and ever-evolving world of modernity is exhausting and often mind-numbing, so our generation seeks refuge in the days of yesteryear when social media did not dominate. Now, I will say I make fun of this phenomenon. Most often, nostalgia’s rosecolored glasses remove the horrible aspects of a time period, which is definitely the case in the ‘50s and ‘60s. However, I would be remiss not to admit I, too, think about how much I missed out on when I listen to The Beatles today. A drive-in provides the escape from modernity which we all secretly want, even if just for a movie’s length. College students can gather for social functions before the movie starts and bask in the novelty of second-hand nostalgia. Families can even bring their kids without worrying they will be too distracting for other viewers, for the most part. Plus, Starkville is already an incredibly unique town, and being one of the few places in America to continue an American tradition would make it all the more special. I will hopefully see you all at the “Dawg Drive-In,” whenever we decide this is a good idea.

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All jokes aside, Louis C.K.’s comeback may take longer than anticipated JAMES KARLSON

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11:00 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, renowned American comedian Louis C.K. performed in front of an audience of 115 at New York City’s famous Comedy Cellar. You may know Louis C.K. from his Emmy-Award winning FX show “Louie,” his numerous stand up specials from networks like Netflix and Comedy Central, or from five separate sexual misconduct allegations from female peers and colleagues, all of which revolved around masturbation. The performance was unannounced and is the first set C.K has performed since his statement from November 2017, admitting to the allegations, saying the stories are true and how he will contemplate his actions. But the question many have is, did he listen long enough? With all of the initial backlash, I am sure he is getting an earfull. Hunter Harris of Vulture explains how Club owner Noam Dworman said he was unsure of how the audience would respond to C. K’s gig, until

the moment the crowd gave him a warm welcome, meeting him with a standing ovation. One audience member even exclaimed, “It’s good to have Louie back,” Dworman said, as reported by Harris. C.K was “calm” and did not mention anything regarding his sexual misconduct, and acted as if the past nine months had not even been an issue. However, Harris also noted the big disconnect between male and female audience members. One of the female audience members, which asked to remain anonymous, described the scene as uncomfortable. “There were at least four to five females I could see … looking at him deadpan, straight, not having it,” she explained, “It’s the kind of vibe that doesn’t allow for a dissenting voice. You’re just expected to be a good audience member.” C.K. performed a standard 15-minute set of new material, which was in line with his usual style, including one bit containing the phrase “clean as a rape whistle.” Not in the best taste, I agree, and it probably added to the underlying tension and discomfort from the audience.

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Yes, it was unannounced, but this is often the case in a comedy club or open-mic function. It is open to all, and many are unaware of what comic will be on the mic any given night. Not to mention, the Comedy

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people in the club how he is still not ready to be accepted in the comedic or public eye. I understand how they felt, outnumbered and unable to speak. Despite this, if they acted, it would be a more immediate effect

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Cellar is a part of who C.K. is—to him it is a safe space, a home which allows him to hone his craft. Additionally, these women could have left the venue. This would have shown C.K. and other

than flaming an electronic, ethical debate. If you do not support him, do not support him, but there is not much you can do about changing the minds of those who do. One of the women, Rebecca Corry of Vulture, had this to say about C.K.’s performance, after calling him out in a New York Times article six months prior. “The idea that C.K. reentering the public eye would ever be considered a ‘comeback’ story is disturbing. The guy exploited his position of power to abuse women. A ‘comeback’ implies he’s the underdog and victim, and he is neither,” Corry said. This is true, but I must ask, is this 15-minute set a comeback, or is this just a man trying to cope and reconcile by doing something which he loves? Much like the mistakes we all try to overcome. The #metoo movement has cleaned up the scene, but apparently there is more work to be done. It is up to everyone in the industry, including the costumers and fans, to think very hard about who we idolize and how we hold them accountable for their actions.

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Mississippi State University’s 56-10 win over the University of Louisiana Lafayette, Keith Mixon Jr., a junior wide receiver from Birmingham, Alabama, had 80 receiving yards. This nearly matched his career high from last year’s game against LSU, marking his overcoming of obstacles due to a previous ankle injury. “I went from starting to third string. To come back and have a game like I was last year was big for me because I know this injury,” Mixon said. “Most people didn’t think that I would make a return so I’m just trying to leave it all on the field.” Nick Fitzgerald, a senior quarterback from Richmond Hill, Georgia, also had a recent ankle injury, putting him and Mixon in the recovery process together. “We were both in the training room forever together, so you know, just pushing each other through,” Fitzgerald said. “It’s long, monotonous, boring stuff to rehab an ankle. Me and him can both attest to that, but you know we both attacked it and I think we’re both back, doing what we love and making some plays.” Mixon’s injury proved to be a difficult situation which has improved over time due to diligent training and rehab. Mixon said he has spent many late nights and early mornings training in order to help the recovery process and is happy to be back on the field. “I feel like I’ve been through the worst,” Mixon said. “People were telling me, ‘It’s over with’ people back at home, ‘like, ‘Man, it ain’t looking too good for you.’ So for me, to be back out tonight making plays, it’s a great feeling for me.” Mixon and Fitzgerald proved themselves ready to play after showing how far they have both come with their ankle injuries. Fitzgerald said it was good to see Mixon back out on the field making big plays. “It was huge, you know sometimes my ankle hurts me, sometimes his ankle still hurts him, kinda push through that,” Fitzgerald said. “He (Mixon) came out and had a stellar night, so that was huge.” With such profound progress and improvement with this injury, Mixon gave advice for others who may be in a similar situation. “Whatever you do, don’t give up. You’ll have good days and bad days, probably more bad than

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Kylin Hill runs onto the field with a flag saying, “No One Fights Alone,” in honor of Alex Wilcox. Wilcox’s jersey was retired at halftime last Saturday.

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good, just stayed prayed up,” Mixon said. “I feel like everything happened for a reason.” The upcoming game against the University of Kentucky is looking hopeful for MSU, especially with the apparent recoveries seen in the team’s offense. Fitzgerald gave insight into what fans can expect in Saturday’s game. “We expect to go out there, play a great game and get a big road win,” Fitzgerald said. “They’re a great team, undefeated, playing really well, so we have a lot of preparing to do.”

“Whatever you do, don’t give up. You’ ll have good days and bad days, probably more bad than

good.” -Keith Mixon Jr., wide receiver Fitzgerald threw for two touchdowns and ran for four while gaining 243 yards through the air and 123 yards on the ground.

Mixon had a touchdown and 80 yards off of 4 receptions. Both are looking strong going into Kentucky (3-0) as MSU (30) will look to build off of their success. Fitzgerald also moved into fourth place in MSU career rushing yards with 2,752. He moved to second place in MSU career passing touchdowns with 43. Fitzgerald needs just 196 yards to pass Tim Tebow for first place in career rushing yards in the SEC for quarterbacks. Another strong player for MSU who made a big mark in the game against Louisiana Lafayette is Aeris Williams, a senior running back from West Point who had 111 yards and a touchdown. “I was very excited, he came back, and had a very good week of practice,” Moorhead said. “He earned his carries and earned his time. Kylin got a little dinged up. Between those two, it’s more of a one-two punch.”. With the victory Moorhead joins Allyn Mckeen and Jackie Sherrill as the only coaches in school history with a 3-0 start to their first year with the program. Kick off for this game will begin at 6 p.m. Sept. 22 at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. ESPN 2 will broadcast MSU’s first SEC game.

As Mississippi State University ran onto the field, running back Kylin Hill, a sophomore from Columbus, ran with a teal flag reading “No one fights alone” in honor of Alex Wilcox. “First and foremost, I think it was incredible that we could honor Alex Wilcox tonight,” head coach Joe Moorhead said. “For everything that she meant to this university and to this athletic department and to her team, we are very proud to be apart of that.” MSU came to play with a mission: to play for the former softball player who passed away this summer from ovarian cancer. They did just that as they won 5610 over the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Nick Fitzgerald, senior quarterback from Richmond Hills, Georgia, threw for 243 yards on 14/21 passes for two touchdowns and ran for four touchdowns. He mentioned how much Wilcox meant to the athletic community at MSU.

“She was an inspiration, and a huge part of the athletic culture here at State,” Fitzgerald said. “Honoring her was a great thing to do, we carried the flag with ‘No one fights alone,’ and it gave us a little more motivation to play.” Fitzgerald and the team came out and scored 35 points in the first half. They played for a young lady who, as Fitzgerald said, loved the game and was always happy no matter what. Tim Washington, a junior linebacker from Yazoo City, had nine tackles against Louisiana Lafayette. He said it was a great feeling to play for Wilcox, and it was unique to runout on the field with Hill holding her flag. “It was a great feeling to play for her today,” Washington said. “It was special because Kylin is number eight, and she was number eight. It really was special to see him run out with the flag in praise of her.” Heading into week four, MSU is undefeated (3-0), and the players on the defensive side of the ball believe they

can still improve. One of the defenders who believes he can improve is Cameron Dantzler, a sophomore cornerback from Hammond, Louisiana. He almost made an interception, but Jonathan Abrams stole it from him as they came down to the ground. “I felt like I had it, but as I was rolling over he snatched it out of my hands,” Dantzler said. “I just felt like that is my fault, that is something I should work on is possession of the ball, catching the ball and then coming down with it.” Mississippi State will play Kentucky in their first SEC game of the season on the road.

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