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Housing and Residence Life to haunt MSU Horse Park by Emmalyne Kwasny Staff Writer
The Mississippi Horse Park is offering three nights filled of scare beginning this Wednesday, through Saturday. During these nights, the park will be known as the Haunted Horse Park of Starkville for its fourth year. It will be open to the public and this event is presented by the Mississippi State Housing and Residence Life. Admission is $5 and free shuttles will be provided that will travel from the Colvard Student Union. The Haunted Horse Park will have a kid’s hour from 7-8 p.m. From 8 p.m. to midnight, it is “Lights out.” Bricklee Miller, the faculty director at the Mississippi Horse Park said people will be in for a good scare. “There will be mazes, graveyards, clown rooms, and all kind of things to see as you go through each scene, thrilling you to no end,” Miller said. This year’s event will have 14 different scenes and rooms Stephane Tchang | Courtesy Photos for participants to walk Volunteers staff gruesome event stations and prepare makeup behind the scenes as MSU students and members of the Starkville community line up to enter last yearʼs Haunted Horse Park event. through. HAUNTED, 2
New class registration process starts this semester by Kelsey Horn Staff Writer
Thissemester, Mississippi State University’s Registrar office and ITS implemented a new paperless class registration process. John Dickerson,
university registrar at MSU, said when developing this new system, they tried to address every concern brought up by faculty and administration. He said the Registrar’s office begain meeting with faculty and administration about a year ago to develop another process for registration.
The new system is mainly online. Dickerson said any adviser can release a student. When a student is released through the new program, the student will receive an email with information including the registration time. The email will also include any holds a student might have on their
account. Dickerson said the new system will tighten advising. “This system leaves a trail, so advisors can see who released students.” Amy Fountain, instructor and advisor in the Communication department, said the new system is effecient because
everything is online. Fountain said the new system did not put any additional work on her as an advisor. “One plus is that there are no more sheets having to be printed, which will equal less waste,” Fountain said. Dickerson said the old
system allowed faculty andstaff members to look up students’ RAC numbers, which would allow them to register. Dickerson said in the past they have printed out a blue information sheet that included a RAC number and registration time for every student. ADVISING, 2
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Starkville, MSU commit to improving Hwy 12
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Will appoint Byron McCary as an At-Large senator for the 2015-2016 session.
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Will recognize Adrienne Callahan as an At-Large senator for the 2013-2014 session.
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Will appoint Mayah Emerson as an At-Large senator for the 2015-2016 session.
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Will support giving students the ability to adjust their exam schedule if multiple exams are scheduled for the same day.
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Establishes roll and duties for the position of Attorney General, which will be filled by the Director of Junior SA.
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Approval for the spending recommened by the Appropriations Committee for various funtions. Bhakti Club: $650 Percussion Club: $700 American Red Cross: $186 Young Life: $159 National Agri-Marketing Association: $130 Fashion Board: $2,000
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Mississippi State Universityʼs President Mark Keenum (center), Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman (right) and Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert (left) met last Thursday and signed a joint commitment to improving Highway 12. The trio met and then signed a document highlighting the importance of Highway 12 to MSU, Starkville and the surrounding area. The goal is to improve the safety and flow of the major thoroughfare, making it more accessible to pedestrians and bicyclists, while also enhancing the area aesthetically. The driving force behind the joint commitment is a campaign to further integrate MSUʼs campus with the Starkville community. “Our hope is that after this project, we wonʼt think of it as being between MSU and the city, but rather weʼll think of it as being a part of the seamless connections that is Starkville and MSU,” Wiseman said. Keenum also spoke to his intention to work closely with Starkville. “This project that will benefit the city and university is an example of the progress that can be accomplished in a spirit of cooperation with a common purpose of bettering the community,” Keenum said.
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REGISTRATION Dickerson said in addition to the process now being paperless, advisers can now view their entire department at once and the registration process is now linked directly with CAPP compliance. John Nicholson, associate professor and adviser in the Communication department, said he felt the new system was fantastic. Nicholson said he has heard no complaints and the new process is more streamlined. Nicholson also said he had a situation where a student took a semester off and then returned. He siad this new system made it easier for him to provide the student with needed information. “It is a modest, but welcomed convenience,”
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Nicholson said. Fountain said she thought the new process would be easier for students since there are no RAC number sheets for them to keep up with. Fountain said from an
adviser’s point of view, not much has changed, but it does seem easier for registration and students. Kathleen Foil, a junior education major, said the new process was easier because she can
easily get her registration information and can go back and check at any time. Foil said the university was probably thinking of what was best for everyone when the new system was developed. Ben Otten, a sophomore business major, said he thought the new process provided greater efficiency for all. Otten said he believed this system is easier than the previous one because RAC numbers did get lost numerous times. “The online process allows for enhanced efficiency and it provides a more simplistic way to register for classes,” Otten said. Dickerson said credit for this new system should go to ITS, who built it.
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steadily every year. Last year the event hosted 2,500 participants in the fun. “The Residential Association has done a great job to grow the event, adding more nights every year to create more scary areas and opportunities,” Miller said. The event offers something for everyone, students and community alike, from 7-8 p.m., the park will host “Kid’s Hour” in which volunteers will
leave on the lights in the park giving the children enough taste of scare. “For the fi rst hour we leave the lights on and it does not get quite as loud. It is catered more towards children,” Miller said. From 8 p.m. to midnight, the park will be known as “Lights out.” During these four hours, the park will be completely dark. Participants will walk in groups of six to 10 people through the different
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015 12:58 a.m. A visitor reported all his car windows had been broken into while parked at Aiken Village. 1:40 a.m. A student was arrested in Starkville for possession of drug paraphernalia. 1:42 a.m. A student was arrested in Starkville for driving under the influence. 9:10 a.m. A student reported losing her backpack in an unknown location. 10:20 a.m. A student reported her Bully Bike was stolen from Hull Hall. 6:57 p.m. An officer assisted with a mentally ill subject on Blackjack Road until an ambulance arrived. Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 1:45 a.m. A student was arrested in Starkville for careless driving and driving under the influence. 11:57 a.m. A student reported unknown subjects hanging around the south zone area trying to talk to girls. 3:34 p.m. A student was transported from Hurst Hall to OCH for stomach pain. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 1:04 a.m. A visitor was arrested on Fraternity Row for public drunkeness. 3:04 p.m. A student reported her vehicle was keyed while parked in Magnolia Hall parking lot. 7:02 p.m. A student fell out in Davis Wade Stadium and was sent to the First Aid Station. She refused transport to OCH. 7:17 p.m. A visitor was arrested in Davis Wade Stadium for public drunkenness. 8:35 p.m. A visitor was arrested on Stone Boulevard for public drunkeness. 9:33 p.m A student reported items stolen from her wallet in Davis Wade Stadium.
scenes and rooms Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015 on the Horse Farm’s 1:53 a.m. Student referals were issued to four students for grounds. playing on the football field after the game. “The participants 6:01 p.m A student was issued a referral for exposing himself in will not be able to see Mitchell Memorial library. what is coming in the 6:56 p.m A student reported she was attacked in Rice Hall. next room, making the area charities. The MSU “This is our annual whole experience even scarier. It will be really dark. Housing and Resident Life haunted house that we There will be lots of strobe hosts this event, providing host to give not only MSU lights, and crazy sounds to it with about 100 volunteers. students, but the Starkville something keep you on edge,” Miller The volunteers can help out community in several ways including to look forward to during said. tickets, doing October,” said Talla Cisse, The money raised taking from this event will be makeup, or participating in president of the Residence Hall Association. given to local Starkville scenes.
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History of Halloween: Know what you celebrate Bek Yake is the multimedia editor at The Reflector. He can be contacted at opinion@reflector.msstate.edu.
Halloween was not always the heavily commercialized night it is today where children dressed in cheaply-made but overpriced costumes become a candy-craving zombie horde. Halloween has its roots in rituals that have been important to the religious practices of many people across the world for centuries. The original rituals date back to ancient
Celtic traditions before the introduction of Christianity to the British Isles. A version of this festival, called Samhain, is still practiced around the world today. Selena Fox from circlesanctuary.org says, “As October turns to November, thousands of Witches, Wiccans, Druids and other Pagans across America, Canada, Europe and elsewhere observe the sacred time of Samhain. Samhain is a festival of the Dead.” It is also a festival denoting the end of harvest season and the beginning of the coldest part of the year. Families would gather together and there would be feasts and private ceremonies and rites. Everyone was fine with their religious practices until the ancient Catholics came to town. In proper early Christian
fashion, this band of This new holiday began all-hallows and all-hallows newcomers wanted to to integrate further with eve which, through the convert as many of the the original Samhain magic of slang, dialects and natives as possible. They ran festivals, as well as ancient the evolution of language, into a bit of trouble when Roman traditions which eventually ended up with they realized these people celebrated both the dead today’s Halloween. were particularly attached and Pomona, the goddess of Because of strict Puritan to their practices and did fruit. All Saints Day began influence during colonial not see the need to change to integrate symbolism and times in the New England what had always worked area, Halloween for them. Wanting to traditions initially had get a piece of the festival “Like all holidays in difficulty taking root in action, the Catholic the Americas, according Church decided in the America, Halloween was to history.com. In more eighth century according not safe from companies lax cultures such as to history.com to create Maryland and places their own holiday called further South, people looking to cash in.” “All Saints Day” on embraced celebrations Nov. 1 to compete with and integrated them other religious activities with Native American of the region. In order to traditions involving apples, traditions. This shifted make the “good word” seem which is why historian the tone from a somber a little better, the church believe we have traditions reflection of death and unity incorporated traditions such as bobbing for apples of family to light-hearted from the Samhain rituals today. celebrations with colorful into this new holiday so A Middle English costumes and playing when people converted they translation of “All Saints pranks. would not have to give up all Day” was “Alholowmesse,” According to livescience. the practices they held dear. which began to evolve into com, the tone was shifted
in America to a holiday where children innocently dress up and collect candy from neighbors, a tradition is taken from early Thanksgiving practices, in order to discourage the rampant vandalism in the 1920’s and 30’s. Like all holidays in America, Halloween was not safe from companies looking to cash in. Costumes became more often inexpensive and store-bought rather than handmade, and Halloweenthemed products from candy and decorations to pencils and stationary entered the market. So, whether you go out partying this Oct. 31 or stay at home devouring discount candy after midnight watching classics like Hocus Pocus, you should be aware of the rich history involved in the creation of a single night.
10 Reasons why participating in Halloween while in college is acceptable by Abby Adcock Staff Writer
1.Dressing up! Enjoy dressing like a crazy person in your prime years of craziness. Making a funny, unique and outlandish costume and celebrating trick or treating with your friends is something that never goes out of style. 2.The candy and treats, obviously. There is nothing like sitting in the middle of your bed binge watching Netfl ix and eating extremely sugary candies that only come out during the Halloween season like caramel apple pops, or popcorn balls or the ever so popular Reese’s pumpkins. 3.Being spooky and getting spooked! There are always haunted houses, corn mazes, fields, ghost tours, crime scenes or haunted hayrides that can make for a very fun and frightful night. Scaring your friends can be fun, too.
4.The Halloween movies are awesome. Okay, there is no way you cannot enjoy a marathon of classic Halloween movies. “Hocus Pocus,” the “Halloweentown” movies or the “Halloween” movies are just a few options. Friday the 13th, Carrie or pretty much anything with an exorcism in it can put you in the ghostly spirit. 5.Decorating, because who does not love some of those cotton spider webs and giant pumpkins on their front porch? Throw in some spooky lights and a cauldron or two and you are set for the 31st! 6.Hosting a Halloween Party. Bobbing for apples, spin the bottle, truth or dare… Basically whatever middle school games you used to play are sure to make people laugh. A traditional and fun party that you would have enjoyed when you were a child is the ticket to a great evening in college. 7.Apples and pumpkins everywhere! There are so many delectable goodies to be made from these two. Apple pie,
apple crumble, caramel or candied apples, apple cider, pumpkin pie, pumpkin cookies and, of course, pumpkin spice lattes. 8.The Pumpkin Patch! There is only a limited time for you to do your pumpkin picking, so grab a few friends go to the nearest farm and pretend you are Charlie Brown. 9.The little ones. Staying in on Halloween night and giving out candy to sweet little witches, superheroes, Disney princesses and dinosaurs is a rewarding night in itself. You can enjoy all of their tiny and adorable little costumes and smiling faces from the comfort of your own home! 10.Pumpkin carving. Whether it is with the family or with your closest friends, sitting out on the porch with a fi re going and a little music while carving pumpkins is lighthearted and fun- and an inexpensive way to celebrate Halloween. It is a festive project that is fun for any age!
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the public education system in Mississippi will either benefit or continue to suffer as voters decide their academic fate. Supporters in response to Initiative 42 added initiative 42a to the ballot. 42a would keep the status quo the same for Mississippi’s educational system. The move has garnered critics and supporters. Former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour was a guest columnist in the Oct 24 edition of The Clarion Ledger where he stated reasons why Initiative 42 should not be supported. Barbour said, “As governor, I had to reduce spending across the board in FY 2010 by 9.4 percent in order to meet our requirement of having a balanced budget. Consider the consequences if Initiative 42 had been the law at that time: Instead of all departments and agencies sharing in the 9.4 percent cut, K-12 (which absorbs about 40 percent of our state’s general fund budget) would have been exempt from cuts, and every other function of government — universities and community colleges, mental health facilities and public safety — would have had to be cut nearly double, or approximately 18 percent.” Barbour feels if Initiative 42 were to take effect it would strain other departments around Mississippi. Initiative 42 does not take into account the economic situation the U.S. or Mississippi could face in the future. His point of view is understandable because to guarantee money to one department would be asinine. The
state would be disregarding the other departments that would have to double their budget cuts to compensate for the blow the K-12 department would not feel, as their money would not be affected thanks to Initiative 42, even if the economy is down. Barbour is just one of many critics who feel this way about the initiative. Sam R. Hill, writer for The Clarion Ledger, also feels the initiative is not a good response to the 47th rank out of 51 (including the District of Columbia) school systems in Mississippi. He wrote in the Oct. 24 edition of The Clarion Ledger that, “As it is written, it allows for too many unintended consequences.” In his arti-
in The Clarion Ledger, said, “Because we believe that every child in Mississippi has a right to a great education, we will be voting in favor of Initiative 42 when we go to the polls Nov. 3. Initiative 42 will require our legislators to follow our state law and fully fund public education based on the MAEP formula. Our legislature has failed to honor this law nearly every year since its adoption (by our Legislature!) in 1997.” These pastors have taken a stand in saying education is key to a brighter future and to promise money to the system in 1997 and only actually fully pay the money to the department twice in 18 years is unacceptable. The initiative raises no taxes; it only
“Those in favor of Initiative 42 believe the state has had enough time to improve it’s education system for K-12.” cle, he sees what both sides are attempting to accomplish, but he feels Initiative 42 has too many holes in it that can cause unforeseen consequences when trying to correct the educational system of Mississippi. Every law has its downfalls, it is up to the voters of Mississippi to decide what they believe is best for their family. Those in favor of Initiative 42 believe the state has had enough time to improve it’s education system for K-12. Over 106 Methodist pastors signed a letter saying they support Initiative 42 because they believe that no matter the economic background, race, or gender of a child, they deserve to have adequate resources to have a good education. Portion of the letter, that was published
holds lawmakers responsible for what they have already promised school systems. If the proposition does not pass, lawmakers would then have to raise local property taxes to cover the financial gaps. Without Initiative 42, schools in small towns suffer from the lack of funding. The Washington Post published an article this month that talked about life after graduation for students such as Jadareous Davis who attended Ruleville Central High School. The article describes the hardships that people like Davis face all the time when trying to make it in a small town with an underfunded school system. Sunflower County, Mississippi has a poverty rate nearly three times the national average
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at 36 percent, according to The Washington Post. The article says the school was so “strapped” for cash in 2014 that seven teachers from India were hired in the middle of the semester to teach their math and science classes. After reading the article, how could someone not want to vote for Initiative 42? Children should be a top priority. When you do not correctly educate them you continue the cycle of students graduating into a world that does not care about them coming from a state that ranks low in education. It is the school system’s job to educate students as best as possible. If you have unprepared students entering the world they just continue to add to the unemployment rate, homeless rate and incarceration rate. To vote for Initiative 42 is a step in the right direction because it forces funding to be provided to these small systems, such as the one Ruleville Central High School is in. Every child deserves an equal opportunity in this world and he or she should not be defeated before they even graduate just because a school system is underfunded. It is unacceptable for these trends to continue in a state that needs the help so desperately.
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MSU’s George Hall carries eerie, ominous past
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Mississippi State Universityʼs George Hall (pictured) first served as a campus infirmary when it was founded in 1902. In 1918, a Spanish flu epidemic hit MSUʼs campus and several students died due to the illness. Subsequently, a temporary morgue and embalming area was set up in the basement of the infirmary (right). The students who lost their lives in the building are rumored to still haunt George Hall, though the building now serves as MSUʼs Office of Public Affairs. by Mary Rumore Staff Writer
While ghost stories and haunted houses become popular during Halloween, Mississippi State University’s George Hall has an interesting past that some may find creepy or scary. George Hall is one of the oldest buildings on campus and its spooky history causes
many to believe the building could be haunted. George Hall is located on Lee Boulevard across from the Colvard Student Union and adjacent to the post office. Currently, it is home to the Office of Public Affairs. According to MSU’s website, George Hall was founded in 1902 and is named after James Z. George, a former U.S. senator. It originally served as the campus infirmary. In 1918, the Spanish
flu epidemic hit MSU and several students lost their lives to this illness. As a result, a temporary morgue and embalming operation was set up in the basement of the infirmary. The James Z. George Memorial Hospital was the school’s medical facility until 1965. Students who died in the building are rumored to still haunt George Hall to this day. However, Sid Salter, MSU chief communications
officer, said he has not seen anything out of the ordinary while working in George Hall. Still, there have been some cleaning crews that refused to work in the building after dark. “As one who maintains an office in George Hall and also works late into the night, I can say with confidence that I’ve never encountered any ghosts or spirits in the building,” Salter said. “But I know that for many people who know the history of the
building as a hospital and for a brief time as a morgue, the narrative is somewhat ominous.” Hunter Hart, social media content associate, who works in George Hall said the building is eerie. “I mean a lot of people died in that building. It’s pretty creepy,” Hart said. Salter said he thinks of George Hall differently than as a haunted building. “My father was a patient here in the late 1930s while he
Children trick-or-treat on Greek Row by Emily Wright Contributing Writer
Trick-or-Treating on the Row is an annual event sponsored by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. Children from surrounding areas are invited to come to MSU to participate in the holiday’s annual festivities from 4-6 p.m. Thursday. Victoria Russell, senior communication major and a member of Chi Omega sorority, said she enjoys this event because it connects the local community with MSU. “We get to be happy faces to the children coming through and make their day by giving them candy,” Russell said. Every fraternity and sorority on campus participates by providing candy for children while dressed up in their favorite costumes to take part in the festivities of Halloween as well. Elise Friloux, president of Kappa Delta sorority, said
children simply come to the door of each house on the row, meet the student and receive candy from them. “I think it’s awesome that the entire university gets involved with this event,” Friloux said. “The trick-ortreat ultimately leads the kids to the Costume Carnival in the Junction where many different student organizations have booths set up for the kids to play games and take part in other fun activities.” After trick-or-treating, children are encouraged to make their way to the junction in their costumes for more fun with blow-ups and more candy from 5-7
p.m. at the Costume Carnival sponsored by the Student Association. According to Lauren Iupe, president of Chi Omega, although there is no way to count the number of kids that come to campus for the Halloween festivities, it is guaranteed the turnout will be huge due to the variety of events MSU provides for the public. Iupe said Trick-orTreating on the Row is a positive event that not only benefits the community, but students of MSU as well. She said it brings the community together to celebrate a fun and loved holiday in a safe way, which is why MSU
continues to put it on each year. “They open up their entire city nine months out of the year for us to live in, so it’s only fitting that we give back in a way that is safe and fun for them and their families,” Iupe said.
was a student. I have known a lot of great MSU staff members who were housed in this building after George Hall became an office building,” Salter said. “I take comfort in knowing that this building has remained an integral part of my alma mater for more than a century.” Although no ghosts or spirits have actually been spotted inside George Hall, the building’s ominous past still causes many to believe it is haunted.
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Costumes & Cocktails After the Tri Wizard Tournament, continue to set the mood by watching “The Gift” hosted by the Student Association Tuesday 7-8 pm Union Ballroom Join the Student Association as they host a spellbinding Tri Wizard Trivia Tournament benefiting Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children Tuesday 7-8 pm
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Tennis shines at Invite by Dalton Middleton Staff Writer
The SEC Men’s Fall Tournament has concluded, and Mississippi State played some of its best tennis of the year during it. They captured two victories in doubles play and lost in the championship of singles play on Sunday. The Bulldogs traveled to Auburn University and competed with nine other SEC teams. On day one MSU impressed thoroughly, finishing with five wins and five losses. Vaughn Hunter started off very hot with a win over Rhys Johnson from Vanderbilt 6-4, 4-6, 6-2, in the round of 64. He could not pull out consecutive victories though, losing to McClain Kessler from Florida 7-6, 1-6, 6-3. That finished the singles tournament for Hunter. Trevor Foshey also split his singles matches on the first day. He defeated Ryan Smith from Vanderbilt 6-2, 2-6, 6-4, in the round of 64. In the round of 32, he was
defeated by Igor Smelyanski from Tennessee 6-1, 6-4. The most impressive player from day one was Rishab Agarwal. He won both matches he played on day one, pushing him into the quarterfinals. He defeated Jose Salazar from Arkansas 6-4, 7-6(2), in the round of 64 before defeating Filip Kroljevic from Ole Miss 6-7, 6-3, 6-1 in the round of 32. In doubles, Agarwal/ Foshey defeated Jess Jones/ Sunay Bhat from Tennessee 8-2 to push them into the quarterfinals. Niclas Braun/Vaughn Hunter lost to Connor Huertas/Joseph Van Dooren of the host team Auburn 8-4. On day two, Agarwal started the day off. He was in the quarterfinals, and took down Cameron Klinger from Vanderbilt 1-6, 7-5, 7-6. That advanced him to the semifinals, where he faced Luis Valero from Tennessee. Agarwal defeated him 6-3, 7-6, which put him in the singles championship for the weekend. In singles consolation, Braun was in the singles A bracket, where he propelled himself into the finals by defeating Johan den Toom out of Arkansas 6-4, 4-6, 7-5. In the next round, he defeated another Arkansas opponent in Santiago Munoz 6-4, 6-7, 6-3. In singles B bracket, Lucas Sanchez also made it to the consolation finals. In his first match of the day, he defeated Bhat from Tennessee by withdrawal.
In the next round, he beat another Tennessee player in Marshall Sullivan 6-3, 6-1. In doubles consolation play, Vaughn/Agarwal was defeated in the quarterfinals by Klinger/Valent from Vanderbilt 8-4. In doubles A Draw Consolation, Braun/ Hunter defeated teammates Richey/Edwards from Alabama 8-4. On the final day of the tournament, Mississippi State won two doubles brackets. To cap off his fantastic run, Agarwal competed in the championship round of singles, but came up short and lost to Elliot Orkin from Florida 6-0, 7-5. He had a very impressive run, and proved to be dominant all weekend. In singles consolation finals, both MSU players lost to their opponents. In the A round, Braun faced Salazar from Arkansas 3-6, 6-2, 1-6. In singles B, Sanchez lost to Jess Jones from Tennessee 6-3, 4-6, 6-2. Thedoublesbrackets were a little more successful for the Bulldogs. In B doubles, Agarwal/Foshey defeated Viboosh Chandrasekar/ Max Sivalls from the host team Auburn 8-2. In A doubles, Braun/Hunter won the most prideful match of the tournament, defeating Filip Kraljevic/ Fabian Fallert from TSUN 8-4. The Bulldogs will travel to Birmingham, Alabama on Oct. 30- Nov. 6 then go to Niceville, Florida from Nov.6-13.
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Bulldogs return to Top 25 by Taylor Rayburn Staff Writer
Mississippi State has jumped back up into the AP Top 25 poll after dominating Kentucky to the tune of a 42-16 victory last Saturday. They come in at No. 25 in the poll, barely getting in after being the first team out last week. The Bulldogs have had an up and down season when it comes to the AP poll. They have been on the edge of the poll all year, starting out the season as the first team out of the poll. After week one they entered the poll for the first time at No. 25. It was short lived however, as a loss to LSU in week two would drop them out of the Top 25. They would
not get back into the poll until week five of the College Football season. In the fifth week of the season, MSU jumped to No. 21, their highest ranking this year. That also did not last long as they lost to Texas A&M the next Saturday, once again dropping out of the AP poll. MSU has struggled to gain respect in the Coaches poll. The Coaches poll has only ranked the Bulldogs once and that was week five when they came in at No. 22. This week did not break the trend as MSU failed to crack the Coaches poll once again In the end however, neither of these polls matter as they are meaningless by season’s end. The poll that matters, the College Football Playoff poll, will be released on Nov. 3.
The Coaches and AP polls are rough guesses as to how the College Football Playoff Committee will rank the Top 25 teams in the country. When this poll is released it will be the only poll every media outlet uses and though MSU is pretty much out of the College Football playoff picture, as they have two losses, where MSU lands in this poll is important. This has a huge influence on how good of a bowl the Bulldogs end up playing in. Sadly, the Bulldogs do not have any more games before the announcement of the initial Committee poll as they are on bye this week. Key victories against Missouri and Alabama in the coming weeks will ensure upward movement in the polls.