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United States Air Force ‘Band of the West’ to perform at MSU by Abby Adcock Staff Writer
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The United States Air Force “Freedom Brass,” otherwise known as, “The Band of the West” features a brass quintet that will conduct a series of public performances and student engagement activities at Mississippi State University on Sept. 15 in the McComas Hall theater. John Forde, communication department head at MSU, said it is nothing less than a privilege to have the USAF band perform on campus. “Anytime our military, the people who protect us, come to visit our campus, it is an honor,” he said. Marketing Representative for the USAF of the West, Jennifer Dafinee, said the band will partake in concerts for civic engagements,
and will work with students in college and high school promoting awareness for the air force. “It is free, family-friendly event and open to the public. We are looking for a lot of people to come out. A variety of music will be played, so there is going to be fun for everyone,” Dafinee said. Following the Sept. 15 performance, the band will also be at Starkville High School working with students on Tuesday, at 9 a.m. in the Starkville High School Band Hall and at 2 p.m. at the Mississippi State University Band Hall. These events will begin on Monday, September 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Mississippi State University in the McComas Theater. These events will begin on Monday, September 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Mississippi State University in the McComas Theater.
The USAF ‘Freedom Brass’ band will perform at Mississippi State University in the McComas theater on Sept. 15. The performance is part of a public series to engage students.
Student Association senate winners announced by Katrina Smith Contributing Writer
On Sept. 9, the Student Association held its annual Senate elections. Qualified candidates from each college of Mississippi State University were elected to represent their college and the interest of their peers. In the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the winners included: Yeager Matthew Bass and Molly McAdams. The College of Arts and Science winners were: Payton Allen, Mackenzie Hemphill, Anna Claire Allison, Christina Bostick, Christian MaCall Morgan, and Caroline Thomas. The College of Engineering winners were: Katie Bryan, Edwin Hunt Steele, Lauren Taylor and Ashlynn Tubbs. The College of Forest Resources winner was Michelle Riehm. The College of Business and Industry winners included: Delton U., Mary Gates Talbot and Connor Simmons. The Academic Affairs winner was Audrey Anne Estess. The Architecture, Art and Design winner was Marge Johnson. Brett Harris, SA president, said the elected senators expressed excitement about moving into the new year. “They have the potential to make a major impact on campus affecting student life this year and for years to come,” Harris said. SENATE, 3
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Memorial held for Cristil in Humphrey Coliseum by Michael Lamb Staff Writer
A memorial service celebrating the life of Jacob S. “Jack” Cristil was held at the Humphrey Coliseum on Sept. 11. Those who gathered to remember Jack were greeted by Mississippi State University Alumni Delegates with programs and pin-on buttons decorated with the image of a broadcast microphone, commemorating the way Jack was known by most people. A spotlight was trained on the banner which read, “Jack Cristil, 1953-2011, Voice of the Bulldogs.” Another light shone upon the seat where Jack would perch when he announced basketball games. The coliseum was filled with old and new Bulldogs alike, including school mascot Bully, in memoriam of Jack. In attendance was Mississippi State University alumnus Rob Porter, class of 1960. Porter reminisced about the way Jack made radio broadcast feel like being at the real game. “No one could call a game like he could. It was one-of-a-kind, an experience,” he said. The service began with
Scott Stricklin, who shared his condolences with the Cristil family, as well as with Ole Miss, noting the university also lost an iconic sports announcer this week. Scott Stricklin, Athletic Director at MSU, was the Master of Ceremonies and
introduced each distinguished speaker. John Cohen, MSU Head Baseball Coach , led the invocation for the service, paying tribute to the important role of Jack Cristil in his life. He looked back as a young boy listening to Cristil’s
announcements, calling his voice a “cadenced baritone.” He recalled his father telling him about what it meant to be the Voice of the Bulldogs. “Players play, coaches coach. And the announcer paints a picture with his words,” he said.
MSU President Mark Keenum described Jack Cristil’s influence. Keenum highlighted the number of people who counted Jack a friend, even though many had never met him. MEMORIAL, 3
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MSU’s legendary sports radio broadcaster, Jack Cristil, died Sept. 7. MSU held a public memorial for Cristil yesterday in the Humphrey Coliseum.
Opinions on parking spark discussions by Nia Wilson Staff Writer
The start of the school year brings an increased number of students and various construction projects, that change the layout of campus. As a result, members of the Mississippi State University
community argue the parking options could be improved. Jeremiah Dumas, Director of Parking, Transit and Sustainability, said there are more than enough parking options for the student body. “We have multiple parking options. Parking is tightly managed and we do not see 100 percent utilization
of spaces across the campus. Some areas are in higher demand, but there are always amplespacesattheColiseum,” Dumas said. “With ample parking at the Coliseum and a direct connection to the Central Transit loop, there are efficient options for people who might not be able to get to their zone early enough
to find a space without riding around.” Dumas said there are fullpriced commuter and staff areas available, as well as halfpriced park-and-ride areas. There is also a free parking option at the Sportsplex. Some students wonder with the numerous ongoing projects on campus, if more
parking arrangements will be coming soon. Dumas said there are no immediate plans to produce additional parking, but that may be an option in the future. “We will continue to evaluate the demand and our capacity and makes those decisions based on future growth trends,” Dumas said. PARKING , 3
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Ovarian Cancer Foundation raises awareness for cancer by Zach Wagner Staff Writer
The name “Kimberly C. Gee” generates a lot of different emotions throughout certain areas of Mississippi. You will read about her being a very determined individual, who even in the darkest hours, never stopped believing she would defeat the illness that plagued her for four very long years. Ovarian cancer just so happens to be the type of cancer that causes more deaths than any other type of cancer in the female reproductive system, and has grown to the point where September is now dedicated to this particular type of cancer, as well. Holly Wiley, one of the Fun Run for Awareness organizers, paints a graceful narrative of Kimberly C. Gee’s character. “Anyone who met Kim knew that she was loyal, joyful, positive and simply good,” Wiley said. “Three simple words sum up Kim’s story, ‘Taken too soon.’ No mother, no child, no husband, sister or friend ever wants to say that about their loved one.” It was just after the birth of her second child, that Gee grew concerned about her increased risk of having ovarian cancer at some point in the future. This
mainly was because of her family history, which is said to be a giant indicator ofa person’s likelihood to be diagnosed with the illness. Trying to get ahead of the situation, Gee wished to receive a hysterectomy, in the hopes of counteracting the potential problem before it even became one. Unfortunately for Gee, her gynecologist at the time told her that she could not receive the diagnostic CA125 blood test to determine what her status was. CA125 is a substance found at elevated levels in most ovarian cancer cells compared to normal cells. The blood test is most commonly used to monitor the state of the disease in patients that have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The reason she was denied was because of her age, which according to her gynecologist, was not old enough to be even in danger of being considered to have ovarian cancer. Not too long afterward, Gee began having very bad abdominal pains as well as a swollen abdomen all together. She returned to her doctor and was this time fortunately granted the right to take the CA125 blood test that she was denied earlier. The test returned the news that everyone was afraid to hear. Gee had stage C3 ovarian cancer.
The next three and a half years saw Gee go through three major surgeries and up to 60 treatments of chemotherapy. During this span, she only got to savor six total months of remission from her cancer, after the first couple of series of her chemotherapy cycles. For most, this would be more than enough to keep their spirits down for months or even years. However, Gee never stopped believing that she would defeat her cancer and stayed positive until the very end. Beverly Coleman, Gee’s mother and founding member of the Kimberly C. Gee Foundation, describes in a strong and beautiful manner how her daughter continued to live her life to the absolute best of her ability even through all of the pain. “Don’t let cancer stop you from living your life. Kim continued to work as a Clinical Educator at LeBonheur until a few months before her death. She went to all her children’s activities. She wanted to live her life as normal as possible for her family. She was always upbeat. Always joyful. Always worried about others,” she said. After almost four years of fighting, Gee lost her battle with ovarian cancer on Oct. 12, 2006. She left behind a supportive husband and two small
Kim C. Gee Ovarian Cancer Foundation | Courtesy Photo
After the death of Kimberly C. Gee, former ovarian cancer patient, her family began what is now known as the ‘Kimberly C. Gee Ovarian Cancer Foundation.’ The foundation hosts events like the annual ‘Fun run for awareness’ at the Joe Frank Sanderson Center on Mississippi State University’s campus, for funds donated to the American Cancer Society.
children, who sadly will never get the chance to know the woman that fought so hard to try and remain in their lives. Shortly after Gee’s death, her family asked her doctor if there was any place that they could make donations that could go toward funding research on ovarian cancer. The doctor suggested starting their own foundation that would be in memory of Gee, and also help raise awareness and money in the fight against ovarian cancer. This all led to the formation of the Kimberly C. Gee Ovarian Cancer Foundation, roughly eight years ago. Since then, the foundation has put together events, but it’s most successful and main event is the annual Fun Run for Awareness. The run is held at the Joe Frank Sanderson Center every year, and this year in particular marks the runs eigth year. . The event is put together by Bethany Cooper, Wiley and Coleman. Wiley explained how the Fun Run for Awareness came about in just one month following Gee’s death. “We organized the first race only months after
Kim passed away in order to spread the word about the horrific effects of ovarian cancer and to help her family heal. Kim’s family and friends needed an outlet for their grief, and we thought this was a positive way to do so,” Wiley said. Wiley said she looks at the 5k as a great way not only to raise awareness, but also to provide a pathway for people that have loved ones who are in need of support through their own struggle. “It would be quite simple to say our main goal is to spread awareness of ovarian cancer. But in doing so we like to promote the health of those who are fighting the illness, provide an outlet for those who have lost loved ones due to ovarian cancer and allow friends and family to show their support of those who are or have suffered from this disease,” Wiley said. In terms of format, the event is as the name describes it, a fun run. Runners have the option of either participating in the one mile run or the 5k, depending on personal preference. Walking is permitted if need be, and the event is open to all age groups. The race is also described as being
noncompetitive in nature and family-friendly as well. Cooper describes Saturday’s occasion as being “laid back in nature, with friends and family coming together to celebrate Kim’s life, while at the same time being very focused on cancer research and finding a cure.” Thanks to all of the hard work put in over the last eight years, The Kimberly C. Gee Foundation was able to donate $10,000, a hefty portion of what it has raised overall, to the American Cancer Society for ovarian cancer research. This marks not only a gigantic accomplishment for the foundation, but it is also a massive win for people everywhere suffering from the deadly disease, because it shows that there are people out there who are willing to help however they can. Coleman characterizes the donation as small in substance but strong in meaning. “This is a small amount as far as research is concerned, but this amount added with other like amounts could make a difference,” Coleman said. “That is what we want – to make a difference.” FOUNDATION, 7
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Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014 8:03 a.m. Student reported his vehicle broken into while parked at Zacharias Village parking lot. 8:40 a.m. Student was arrested for drug violation at Zacharias Village. Justice Court citation was issued. 12:58 p.m. Student complained of dizziness, overheating and vomiting at McComas Hall. Subject was transported to Oktibbeha County Hospital by ambulance. 1:11 p.m. Employee reported verbal abuse to the ITS Help Desk on Magruder Street from an unknown subject. 4:46 p.m. Student was issued a referral for throwing up his middle finger at an officer on Walker Road. 10:52 p.m. Student reported her vehicle damaged while parked at North Hall. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014 12:05 a.m. Student was arrested in Starkville for DUI, wrong way, no tag and driving with suspended license. 1:42 p.m. Student reported his bicycle stolen from Colvard Student Union, later found on Walker Road. 4:46 p.m. Employee’s vehicle was reported missing from Swamp parking lot. 8:44 p.m. Student reported her vehicle was damaged while parked in gravel parking lot on Hardy Road. Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014 1:33 a.m. Student reported a male subject causing a disturbance at Rice Hall.
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Remembering 9/11: Yesterday was the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon. The American flag on Mississippi State University’s campus was lowered to half mast Thursday in remembrance of the many lives lost.
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He also recalled with reverent memory when Jack led the investiture of Keenum’s beginning as the university’s president. “When I had been vested with all the trappings of the presidency, to have Jack Cristil come out on stage
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and say, ‘Let’s wrap this investiture in Maroon and White,’ that was probably one of the proudest days of my life,” he said. Keenum listed many of the honors Cristil received because of his service. Jack Cristil won many
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Fowlkes Auditorium.” Haley Grantham, vice president of SA, said she felt the SA elections resulted in a great turn out. “As a facilitator and one of my primary roles as vice president, I was excited to begin working with new
AIR FORCE They will continue Sept. 17 at 7p.m. at the University of Southern Mississippi, Marsh Auditorium. Stationed at San Antonio base, there are 60-plus people in the band. The USAF Band of the West consists of highly-trained professional musicians who have dedicated themselves to serving
people to start working on ideas for this coming school year,” Grantham said. “My job is to be the facilitator to the senators, so that they can talk to the right faculty and staff members and hopefully make their platform a reality.” CONTINUED FROM 1
the country through music. Master Sergeant Jeff Castle, the non-commission officer in charge of Freedom Brass, said he is excited about the event. “We are so excited to get to come to Mississippi and meet all of the people. We are also excited to be able to show the public more
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of the Air Force than just what they see on television,” Castle said. “We will be doing some one on one instructional sessions as well as our performances. We are really the true story tellers of the United States Air Force,” he said.
Jasmine Bogard, junior communication major and commuter student, said she is not satisfied by the parking provided at MSU. “There are completely not enough spots. By the time you’re done parking, you realize you’ve wasted so much time just looking for somewhere to park,” Bogard said. “South Zones and East Zones desperately need improved parking.” While Bogard feels there should be better parking options, she does approve of MSU’s zoning regulations. “In a sense, the requirement to park in your own zone is very helpful. Not everyone can park in a certain area at once,” Bogard said. Iesha Thomas, a senior Information Assistant at Hathorn, said the limited
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parking situation is one that continues to worsen every year. “The zones are overcrowded and it is all getting very ridiculous. With both com-
muter students and campus residents it’s just so hard to find a spot,” Thomas said. “if they can spend billions of dollars on the stadium, then they can spend some money to expand parking.” Thomas said that she has to get to campus much earlier than her classes to ensure she can get a spot and get to class. “At first I would get to campus half an hour early before my class. If the class was at 9 a.m. then I would get here at 8:30. Then it got so bad I had start getting here a whole hour earlier.” she said.
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Apple Watch dares to enter Jennifer Lawrence’s leaked nude photos prompt world of wearable fashion concern over Internet security and privacy by Michael Lamb Contributing Writer
For the fi rst time as CEO of Apple, Tim Cook delivered the famous line “One more thing,” coined by his late predecessor, Steve Jobs. The phrase stands for inspiration, excitement and a brighter future, with the help of our friends at Apple. After years of refusing to use the phrase, Cook decided the company fi nally had a product innovative and inventive enough that he could utter the iconic idiom without becoming an iconoclast. This purported revolutionary product is the Apple Watch. Long-rumored and highly anticipated, Jony Ive, senior VP of design at Apple, introduced the Apple Watch in a voice-over fi lm at Apple’s Keynote Event on Tuesday. Ive promises the wearable technology will be for everyone, touting the new device as “accessible, relevant and ultimately personal.” It is difficult for me to accept this as a truly universal device. Apple convinced the world in 2001 that mobile music listening should be simple, powerful and enable listeners to carry their entire music library. Apple convinced the world in 2007 that smartphones are not only the future, but they can be powerful and easy to use. Apple convinced the world in 2010 a mobile tablet, which provides features similar to the company’s smartphone, could be beneficial and open up even more possibilities with the technology. What Apple did with each of those products was innovate. Merriam-Webster defi nes the verb ‘innovate’ as “to do something in a new way; to have new ideas about how something can be done.” Before the iPod there were mp3 players. Before the iPhone there were other smartphones. Before the iPad there were PC tablets. Their innovation wasn’t creating a new device: it was delivering the best experience. Of course, Apple doesn’t deviate from this principle of innovation. Ive talks about the experience Apple Watch will afford.
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“We conceived, designed, and developed Apple Watch as a completely singular product. You know, you can’t determine a boundary between the physical object and the software,” Ive said. The problem with the Apple Watch is not that the experience won’t be great. Even if Apple has another fiasco similar to their release of Maps, the company can still make all of their customers feel good by reminding them they’re a part of the Apple family. The problem with the Apple Watch is even plainer than the product itself: fashion. Fashion is of fickle form. It changes constantly and unpredictably, and it is extremely personal in nature. Designing wearable technology isn’t universal like all of the other products Apple has produced. Anyone can use an iPhone. A watch is not for just anyone. Is something like the Apple Watch even welcome in the fashion community? Sarah Sullivan, a model for MSU Fashion Board, commented on the nature of smartwatches and devices like them. “I personally don’t think that wearable technology will become a fad anytime soon. I see wearable technology as simply technology. I see the product— whatever it may be—as a functioning part of our everyday lives and not necessarily a fashion accessory,” she said. Fad or not, wearables like the Apple Watch already exist and still fight to prove their worth. While there are obviously merits to the Apple Watch, my concern is that Apple is stepping into a world for which it may not be prepared. Fashion and technology cannot coexist in the current climate of both worlds. The Apple Watch might change that — just like Apple changed the music industry, just like they modernized the cellphone industry and just like they shifted the tablet market — but I doubt it. And as a longtime fan of Steve Jobs, I am disappointed that Tim Cook’s fi rst invocation of “one more thing” was to introduce a product that is sadly underwhelming and unexciting.
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I grew up with the saying, “surely your sin will find you out.” As I am sure many of you know, several celebrities, such as Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Upton, have experienced this in an all too real way over the past few weeks. While the morality may be debated — I myself fall in the mindset that clothes exist for a reason when it comes to cameras — nude photos are nothing new in our day and age. Billions of dollars are reaped in profits from this industry annually, and celebrities have been known to sell photos into this business over the years. What makes this case significantly different is the fact the photos came from very personal folders in a ghastly act of thievery. As a result, I question the security of programs such as, in this case, iCloud. Apple’s iCloud works by backing up information on phones and computers onto a virtual
internet folder. Even after pictures and notes are deleted off of a physical device they remain alive, albeit buried in the password-protected web. Apple has denied the allegation its product is to blame in this case. “None of the cases we have investigated has resulted from any breach in any of Apple’s systems including iCloud or Find my iPhone,” representatives said on the Apple website last week. Instead, they fault the individual attackers. How are we to respond? I believe this event makes for a good reminder to check our own security. Paranoia aside, precautions can be put in place to lessen breeches such as this one. First of all, we should become aware of the apps we use. It is okay to use things such as SnapChat, as long as we do so with open eyes. We must understand none of those photos simply go away forever. Avoid snapping or sending anything risqué. Second, we need to check the status of our passwords and user names. How strong
are they? Don’t be “that guy (or girl)” who uses “password” as their password. It’s just not smart. Third, tightening security can never happen too often. Check which applications on your phone currently run location services or access photos — even if they don’t require it in order to function — for example, camera, Instagram and VSCOcam. Sure it’s cool to geotag a photo occasionally, but many people have unwittingly given away their home addresses due to the fact nearly every photo shot on a smartphone has latitude and longitude coordinates imbedded within it. For safety, turn off location services for as many apps as possible. As a plus, when you reduce the number of apps connecting constantly to the network in this way you can improve your phone’s battery life. Most importantly, we need to beware of where we store our photos. While it is true hacking is absolutely wrong and should never be tolerated, it is also a fact of life people are evil and nothing is ever
100 percent secure. Take note of the documents, memos and photos you choose to store on iCloud, Shoebox or similar services. The purpose of these sites is to free up space on our computers and phones by storing the stuff through another format — i.e., another server besides our own. The downside, however, is the increased vulnerability to attacks. Consider not saving your most private items to anything involving the Internet. Jennifer Lawrence is one of my favorite actresses, primarily because she’s a huge advocate for healthy body images. She does not condone going to extremes in order to comply with the media’s definition of beauty. While I may wonder why she took these photos in the first place, I’m saddened the tentacles of objectification have sought to reach her in this way against her will. We need to protest acts like this one by staying far away from any sites displaying the stolen property, and guard our own private materials to keep ourselves and each other safe.
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Ray Rice domestic violence ordeal heats up NFL On Feb. 15 at Revel Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice punched his fiancé, Janay Palmer, in an elevator. She fell to the ground unconscious, and he then dragged her body out of the elevator. A few months later, on July 25, National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that Rice would be suspended for the first two games of the season due to the altercation. None of this is news; however, the graphic video that online celebrity news source “TMZ” released of the incident on Monday has brought much more controversy to the situation. Since the video surfaced, the NFL has suspended Rice indefinitely, and the Ravens have completely cut him from their team. In addition to the commotion surrounding the incident, Palmer lashed out at the
media on Tuesday morning. On her Instagram page, she stated that “no one knows the pain that the media and unwanted public opinions have caused my family.” At a press conference in May, Rice called his actions “totally inexcusable.” Both Palmer and Rice have said they made a mistake, and are trying to move past it. But was this an incident of domestic violence? Did the NFL make the right call? According to Janay Palmer, the answer to both of these questions is no. Most news articles say Palmer isn’t speaking out because it’s often hard for domestic violence victims to press charges, but what if this was an isolated event? There is no evidence that this has ever happened before. In fact, if you watch the video, you can see that the couple was arguing, and Palmer lunged at Rice before he punched her. Sure, even an isolated act
of domestic violence is still domestic violence — and hitting a woman is a despicable thing to do — but no one sees what happens behind the closed doors of this family’s home. While I believe the NFL made the right decision by suspending Rice, I also think that the Baltimore Ravens may have jumped ahead of themselves in cutting him from the team. The only evidence against Rice right now is this video that TMZ shared Monday, and while the altercation is clearly a domestic violence situation, I’m still not convinced that all of the facts are out. So, is it fair to hurt someone’s family and reputation before the entire story is out? Yes, by hitting his fiancé, Ray Rice violated the terms and conditions of what the NFL deems acceptable behavior. But in this week’s actions, the Baltimore Ravens and the NFL violated this family’s privacy and this man’s
Claire Wilson is a senior majoring in communication. She can be contacted at opinion@ reflector.msstate.edu.
right to a fair trial – if his wife were to press charges. (She hasn’t by the way, so technically this is not a matter of a criminal offense). On top of all that, on Wednesday the NFL announced an FBI investigation of the pursuit and handling of evidence in this case, due to an Associate Press report stating that the NFL received the video in April. According to Roger Goodell, the NFL asked for the video evidence, but did not receive it until now. However, if he’s lying, this will be one for the books.
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Gameday atmosphere demands healthy attention Last Saturday, Mississippi State and University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) fans alike gathered at Davis Wade Stadium to witness State’s triumphant win over UAB. The forecast, however, was a bombing 91 degrees with only brief periods of rain within a threehour span. The game started at 1 p.m., the hottest part of the day. This means the stadium felt even hotter than the announced forecast for that day. Sitting in the hot sun for the duration of the game seems like it would be grueling enough, but this doesn’t count walking from a parking space or arriving early to claim a seat. The athletes, cheerleaders, band and staff are also active for this entire length of time. It was only the second home game of the season, and health professionals were concerned with the number of incidents that resulted from heat intolerance at the stadium. It was estimated that there was one heart attack and over 10 heat strokes at the stadium on Saturday. In addition,
out due to heat intolerance. This should raise concerns among the student body and staff at MSU regarding any game day precautions fans and athletes should take to help prevent these incidences from occurring. There are several things that anyone attending or participating in the game should be aware of on a hot game day, like this one. The first is to dress practically for the environment. This rule applies to participants in the game as well as onlookers, because safety should come before looks at all times. But sadly, society has its own standards of presentation. This leads many people in the audience to dress up in outfits that might be unsuitable for the day and sets the guidelines for how staff directs the students participating in the game to dress. The band, for instance, is now required to play in full uniforms that could be dangerous in hot weather. People in the audience are also wearing nice outfits and dresses that are impractical in these conditions. This is
Being presentable is important, but safety comes first. When dealing with this kind of weather, every little bit helps. Sometimes saving a nice outfit for a more practical occasion can at least help someone last through another quarter, rather than being forced to leave at halftime. It is essential to address the fact that the consumption of alcohol does not help matters when it comes to extreme heat conditions. Some fans have even consumed so much alcohol that they must leave the stadium before the first quarter is over. This kind of behavior is hazardous on hot game days. Alcohol inhibits the ability to maintain the proper hydration to endure hot weather for such a length of time. So it is wise to save the alcohol until after the game. Everyone knows to drink water, but outside water bottles are not allowed in the stadium. Once inside the stadium, the price for a bottle of water can be up to $4. This is where some people are unprepared because they aren’t expecting these kinds of pric-
Brooklyn Tucker is a senior majoring in kinesiology. She can be contacted at opinion@reflector. msstate.edu.
each person to know his or her limits. Always be aware of the forecast and think ahead. If for some reason you are intolerant of the weather, there is nothing wrong with having a get together at home and watching the game on television. If you go, be sure to consider taking a break from the heat by choosing various times to leave the stadium and find some shade. It is better to be practical than jeopardize your health. Think game versus health; as big as a football game sounds, that is what it all boils down to. In the future, I hope that MSU health professionals will raise awareness of game day precautions for extreme
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MSU’s Ravi Perry: scholar, professor, activist by Samantha Jones Contributing Writer
After joining the Mississippi State University faculty in January 2013, Ravi Perry serves as an assistant
professor of Political Science and the Stennis Scholar for Municipal Governance. Perry studies American politics, particularly race, representation, LGBT politics and other civil rights related issues. According to
Perry, his goal is to stay true to his mantra of being an “activist scholar.” “I view my responsibility as a member of the academy of what we call ‘academe of the university environment’ to not only educate students,
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Ravi Perry, assistant professor of political science and the Stennis Scholar for Municipal Governance, strives to remain an activist scholar. He is currently working on writing a book on LGBT politics and group responsiveness.
but to also be a productive member of society and to help guide, given the expertise that I have, society in the upward direction,” Perry said. Perry said guiding students necessitates a dedication in and outside of the classroom because it is through education that one can improve lives. “What that requires is engagement and commitment to the community, and in the classroom, in particular, is where I try to make that relationship hit home in that the education you are receiving here is not just for knowledge’s sake, but that it has a real import and real value, and attaching that education to making some livid improvement in the lives of human beings, the communities from which we come and the communities in which we will go from here.” Coming from a family of educators, Perry said he
values education. “For me, education is the foremost way in which we can help improve societies,” Perry said. “Education isn’t some market-driven phenomenon.” Perry believes his work should have an impact on students. Perry said that mentoring, his first love, has been the upmost rewarding at MSU. “I feel as though I am doing my job as a professor if I am able to help guide students into their post graduate endeavors,” Perry said. Perry just finished his third book, which he co-authored with his mother, titled “The Little Rock Crisis: What Desegregation Politics Says about Us.” He currently writes a book on LGBT politics and group responsiveness where he will be examining LGBT candidates and elected officials of color and how they have been able to win
campaigns from the local level through U.S. Congress. Perry continuously engages in the local community, and said he believes it is his duty as an activist scholar to hold such responsibilities. He serves on the board for the Andrew Goodman Foundation and Millennial Advisory Committee, as well as several other hosts of positions, where he helps the foundation develop programs respective to civil rights engagement for young people throughout the country. “I consider the positions that I hold to be responsibilities of my role as an activist scholar,” Perry said. Perry has been a great asset to the MSU faculty team in that he has already had such a major impact on students and the community by sticking to his belief in the power of education and mentorship in his short time at MSU.
‘Navarre Beach Helicopter Jump’ becomes viral video sensation by Kaitlin O’Dougherty Contributing Writer
How one goes viral overnight is a question that has been pondered by many in our generation. What makes something worthy enough to be shared and viewed by thousands of people within the time frame of only a few hours? It may be due to the quality of the video, the intensity of it or maybe even sheer luck. Former Mississippi State University student Sean Rader and his friends Jennifer Smith and Patrick Remington may
have found an answer to this puzzling question. The trio went skydiving out of a helicopter over Navarre Beach in Santa Rosa County, Florida this summer. Remington compiled a video of their jump titled “Navarre Beach Helicopter Jump.” Within two days, the video had over 20,000 hits and is now up to over 286,000 hits. The trio was contacted by news channels such as CNN and Fox8 to offer further insight into the jump. Remington was surprised at the attention the viral video brought about. “I was shocked to see
the amount of feedback we received from the video,” he said. The video has the perfect combination of excitement, skill and a scenic area. Radar said these three factors may have contributed to its overnight success. “I think the fact that the jump was over a beach helped a lot with its popularity,” he said. Many of the comments on the video include the fact that most people have only dreamed of doing something like this. Our generation loves the look of a thrill-seeking adventure, but for many, it is just that; a look. Many of these people
may not necessarily choose to go skydiving after seeing a video like this. The video even made its way to Australia during the first two days of its being posted. The group somehow found a way
to make its video special and, therefore, it grew in popularity–very quickly. Smith said the instant fame of the viral video was elating. “It was exciting to see a skydiving video like this
spread so quickly,” Smith said. The secret to viral success may never be fully uncovered; however, the right combination of event and setting may aide in the process.
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Jennifer Smith and former MSU student Sean Radar hang from a helicopter before skydiving over Navarre Beach in Santa Rosa County, Florida this summer. Their viral video has received over 286,000 hits since it was posted.
‘Empty Bowls’: throwing pottery to fight hunger by Adam Sullivan Staff Writer
The Student Dietetic Association will host an event called “Empty Bowls” to raise awareness of hunger and food insecurity on Oct. 16, which is also recognized as World Food Day. Participants in this event are invited to come by the ceramics studio located in 114 Howell Hall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today to make a bowl to be auctioned off at the event. A private donor has supplied clay and glaze to the Department of Art for use during this event. Participants will be assisted in creating their bowls by students from Professor Robert Long’s Advanced Ceramics class. Long said the synthesis of art and philanthropy will appeal to a multitude of audiences. “If they are collectors of art they can go and be thinking of it that way, or maybe they are going because they want to help in a community service capacity,” Long said. “Either way they get to participate with like-
Bowls created at Friday’s event will be placed on display at the Oct. 16 dinner where they will be auctioned off to event attendees. Proceeds from the bowls will benefit local food pantries and community programs. The Student Dietetic Association hopes the event will produce 200 bowls and raise $5,000. In addition to faculty and students from the Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion, a few notable individuals will be taking part in the Empty Bowls event. Jerry Gilbert, the Provost, and Peter Ryan, the Associate Provost will be in attendance on Friday. Mayor Parker Wiseman will also create a bowl to be auctioned off for the event. The 6th Maroon Edition, “The Invisible Girls” by Sarah Thebarge helped to inspire the Empty Bowls event. The book ties into the program through its highlighting of food insecurity issues. All students interested in participating in Friday’s event are encouraged to stop by and help by creating a bowl to be auctioned at
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MSU Bulldogs travel to Mobile for USA test by Myra Rice Staff Writer
The Mississippi State University football team remembers the legacy of Jack Cristil while preparing to maintain its winning streak in the upcoming matchup with the University of South Alabama Jaguars. MSU Head Coach Dan Mullen sent condolences to Cristil’s family . “Let me start with sending our condolences out to Jack Cristil’s family. I know that’s a huge loss for everybody at Mississippi State with its history and all that he had done,” Mullen said. Mullen acknowledged Cristil symbolized MSU football off the field to many fans. “He called 636 games. That’s an awful long time,” Mullen said. With South Alabama conquering Kent State with a 23-13 final score, Mullen
said the Jaguars will serve as a seasoned team to compete against. “It’s a real challenge for us this week playing South Alabama. They had a big road win to start the season against Kent (State) this past week,” Mullen said. The South Alabama Jaguars have several senior starters on both offense and defense, creating a team with a foundation of experienced players. “You look at their twodeep on offense and defense; they have 16 senior starters on offense and defense. That has to be one of the most veteran teams in the country with guys that have played a lot of football,” Mullen said. With South Alabama and UAB having similar offenses, the Bulldogs anticipate a challenge. Assistant coach and defensive coordinator Geoff Collins said the Bulldogs expect a big task in containing the Jaguar offense. “It is a very similar offense
as UAB. They’ve been in the system longer than UAB, and we expect to be challenged,” Collins said. The Bulldogs entered the UAB game anticipating fast receivers and spent 75 percent of the game stopping the run. “Seventy-five percent of our time we spent defending the run, and going into the game we wanted to stop the run and we did that,” Collins said. The Bulldogs had 11 tackles for loss and two sacks. Preston Smith, the 6’6, 270-pound defensive lineman, carried out an elegant single-handed interception returned for a touchdown. “The funny thing is that defense we hadn’t called in about 8 months. Preston knew exactly what to do and played his progression and made a ridiculous John Banks interception,” Collins said. Jaguar quarterback Brandon Bridge, arriving at South Alabama via Alcorn
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State, is viewed as a prepared quarterback by Dan Mullen as well as defensive back Jay Hughes. “I know they have a good quarterback. (He is a) tall guy who likes to run, and he can get the ball there,” Hughes said.
Women’s Volleyball prepares for multiple opponents, Maroon and White Classic by Shane Anderson Staff Writer
Mississippi State University’s football team may be hitting the road, but Maroon and White action will still be hitting Starkville, as the MSU volleyball team will host the annual Maroon Classic in the Newell-Grissom building to open up its first home games of the season. The Bulldogs return home from trips to Texas and Indiana after starting the season on the road for the first time since 2006. MSU (2-5) has been on the road for the first two weekends of season play, participating in the Sam Houston Invitational and the Indiana Invitational. The Bulldogs have had to face plenty of adversity so far in their early season, as the team has been plagued by both injuries and illnesses. But for Head Coach Jenny Hazelwood, it is all seen as a learning experience. “Different people have had to step up,” Hazelwood said. “It’s been really good for us though, because we have had to try a lot of different lineups because we have had a lot of people out.” That may be seen by many as a bad start to the season, but Hazelwood said she is actually happy to see her team respond so positively to early misfortunes.
“As we get healthy, we’re going to be able to put a lot more together because of the situation,” Hazelwood said. “We have a team full of fighters.” Despite the different lineups, Hazelwood praised the defensive side of her team in her team’s first seven games. “We have a great blocking team,” she said. “We just have to stay disciplined.” Even though the team has had a rough-go of things early on, it is ready to be playing back at home. Junior setter Shelby Anderton, who is a transfer student-athlete, will play in her first game in front of a home SEC crowd this week, and she said she couldn’t be more excited. “I’ll be having family and friends here,” Anderton said with a smile. “I’m also going against some old club teammates and a former teammate from my old school.” Anderton ranks second on the team in assists, totaling 100 in her first two tournaments as a Bulldog. Leading the team in kills in the young season is sophomore middle blocker Chelsea Duhs, who has seen an increased role on the team in her second year. “It’s just more of a challenge this year,” Duhs said. “But I’m excited to see where this team can go, and I think we have a lot more room for growth.” Duhs also leads the team
in kills per set, averaging 2.56. Junior middle blocker Alex Warren is in her third year as a Bulldog, and her expectations for the year are to constantly get better. “We have to be more disciplined and work the kinks out,” Warren said. “Hopefully everyone is healthy now, and we can play like we want to play.” Though the Bulldogs are not too satisfied with their first few matches, there has been stellar play from freshman libero Payton Harris, who leads the entire nation in digs with 171 and digs per set with a 6.33 average. She has also had a season high of 32 digs against the University of Texas - Pan American, which is the most by any SEC player this year. After traveling to Texas and Indiana the past two weekends, Hazelwood said her team is finally ready to spend a few weeks at home. “The travel alone is rough,” Hazelwood said. “The team morale is really high, because we are finally
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getting some healthy players back, and a lot of other good things are happening too.” The Bulldogs will take on South Alabama, Memphis, Nicholls State and Northwestern State throughout the weekend in the Newell-Grissom Building, and can be seen televised live on SEC Network +. After the Maroon Classic, the Bulldogs will continue to play at home as they host another annual tournament in the Bulldog Invitational from Sept. 18-20.
The Bulldogs will enter the matchup with South Alabama with a 2-0 record. Valued linebacker Richie Brown said his fellow teammates are upset with the amount of passing yards allowed against UAB. “We’re pretty angry about
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The 8th Annual Fun Run for Awareness takes place Saturday Sept. 13th at the Joe Frank Sanderson Center on campus. Sign-in and registration will be from 8 a.m. until roughly 8:45 a.m. This will be followed by the start of the 5k race at 9 a.m. and will be immediately followed by the beginning of the 1 mile race. The cost for participation is $20 for adults and $15 for anyone under the age of 13. Kimberly C. Gee may no longer be with us in the physical world, but her memory surely lives on through the actions of her loving family and friends.
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