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THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1884
GSDP hosts forum regarding hospital sale KATIE POE
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The Greensboro Center auditorium was full Wednesday night, for a forum concerning the sale of OCH Regional Medical Center. The Greater Starkville Development Partnership hosted the event to educate and inform citizens on both sides of the issue. Questions were submitted by the public before the event and were answered by two panel speakers, Board of Supervisors President Orlando Trainer and OCH CEO Richard Hilton. Katie Poe | The Reflector “The Board of Supervisors is extremely Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors President Orlanda Trainor and OCH CEO Richard Hilton lead the panel on Wednesday night. proud and thankful for OCH Medical Center,” particular aspect is not same point, you recognize opportunities that are out challenges and there in relation to OCH Trainer said. “I hope that misunderstood, but, at the the
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He said maintaining local ownership only makes sense when the hospital has a steady record of financial performance providing revenue to cover costs without relying on the county’s finances and tax levies. “OCH, I think, does a great job, but it’s obvious they need a partner,” Trainer said. The Board of Supervisors received buying proposals from Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation and Tupelobased North Mississippi Health Services. Hilton said the Board of Trustees and medical staff at OCH are opposed to selling the hospital. HOSPITAL, 2
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and also in relation with healthcare in general.” Hilton said one advantage of keeping the hospital local is the economic impact on the community. He said a report from the Kaiser Foundation stated OCH has an annual economic impact of $127 million and spends $7 million each year on local goods and services. “Over the past 10 years, OCH has had a progressive annual increase in its economic impact,” Hilton said. On the other hand, Trainer said, based on a report by the board’s consultant firm Stroudwater and Associates, OCH has historically had a $4 million to $6 million shortfall per year.
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ECAB helps students jump start businesses KATIE POE
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At the monthly Entrepreneurship Center Advisory Board (ECAB) meeting Sept. 29, four out of the five student and faculty business pitches received funding. ECAB is a step in the VentureCatalyst Program where individuals present their startups to a board of about a dozen professors and CEOs. The board can grant the entrepreneurs up to $2,000. Similar to the show “Shark Tank,” the event provides an option for Mississippi State University students and staff to get their business ideas off the ground. The businesses that received funding at last month’s meeting include Carpo, a long distance ridesharing service; Vado, a study abroad travel service provider; Body Sensor Network, which combines sports equipment with sensors to make sure exercises are executed properly; and a UAV-based reception tester, which tests wireless signals for strength and distance capabilities. Read more at reflector-online.com
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A fourth hurricane made landfall in the United States this past weekend. Hurricane Nate made landfall on the Mississippi Gulf Coast Saturday as a Category 1 Hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 85 miles per hour. The storm originally formed in the Caribbean, off the coast of Nicaragua, as a tropical storm on October 4. As it made its way along the coast of Central America, the storm displaced nearly 500,000 residents and killed 43 people in Central America. As the storm was on the verge of making landfall, preparations were made along the Gulf Coast. New Orleans Mayor Mitchell Landrieu issued a citywide curfew for Saturday evening. The Governors of Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama declared states of emergency for “would-be” affected areas.
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Owners of the boat pictured above moved the boat from Houston, Texas to Biloxi to save it from the damages of Hurricane Harvey. A month later, the boat was moved only to be lashed by Hurricane Nate when the storm made landfall in Biloxi and the Gulf Coast.
In Mobile, Alabama, a multitude of tunnels, such as the Bankhead Tunnel in Downtown Mobile, were closed, and sandbags were placed at the entrance to the
tunnels to prevent them from flooding. A restaurant in the middle of Mobile Bay, in nearby Spanish Fort, Alabama, cleaned out its lowest floor
to prevent tables and chairs from washing away in the flooding and damaging other parts of the restaurant.
students, faculty and staff find local food pantries, while the SA’s program provides block meals specifically to students. Food Security Network Coordinator Delilah Schmidt said the organization was created in 2013 with the intent of serving the people of MSU, Starkville and the surrounding communities. “This network consists of several food pantries and community entities that are
in close proximity to each other and able to serve the needs of those who require it,” Schmidt said. “The goal is to match individuals with the agency that can accommodate them.” Schmidt said after talking with different food pantries, churches and other agencies, the network found out there are resources available, but not many people take advantage of them. “Students and employees
may need these services to provide a better quality of life for themselves and their families,” she said. Schmidt said there are no minimum qualifications a student has to meet to receive assistance from the Food Security Network. She said students only need to contact the organization and fill out an online survey to be put in connection with a food pantry or casserole kitchen.
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Partnership connects food pantries to students in need KATIE POE
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In an effort to help students in need of food, Mississippi State University’s Food Security Network is partnering with the Student Association’s Block by Block Meal Program. The partnership connects MSU to food resources both on campus and in the Starkville community. The Food Security Network helps
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BAD DAWGS Saturday, September 30, 2017 2:00 p.m. Student was arrested in Starkville for DUI and no seatbelt. 11:30 p.m. Student was arrested in Starkville for DUI and disregard traffic device. Monday, October 2, 2017 12:08 a.m. Student was arrested at Chadwick Apartments in Starkville for possession of marijuana. 12:08 a.m. Student was arrested at Chadwick Apartments in Starkville for felony possession of marijuana. 11:45 a.m. Officer found a hydraulic floor jack in the street on Lee Blvd. 1:43 p.m. Employee’s rear window was shattered by Campus Landscape on Blackjack Rd. Friday, October 6, 2017 7:04 p.m. Student reported receiving harassing phone calls and text messages from her boyfriend’s mother. Sunday, October 8, 2017 12:51 p.m. Students reported receiving suspicious email from an unfamiliar email address. Wednesday, October 11, 2017 8:46 a.m. Office of Compliance employee reported inappropriate links sent to Mosley Halls C.O.R.E.’s groupme email. 10:14 p.m. Student reported losing her wallet in Old Main building. Wallet was found and returned to owner. 11:02 p.m. Student reported his bicycle stolen from Rice Hall bike rack.
One of the issues that arose when citizens discovered the proposals was the lack of information given by the board. “They want you to vote to sell a hospital without knowing anything about it or any details,” said Dr. Steve Parvin, leader of the Friends of OCH. “At the end of the day, when this hospital is sold, it’s going to be between the supervisors, and the citizens of Starkville will have no input in it.” Trainer said the Board of Supervisors has to look at contracts rather than proposals in order to have a more well-developed plan. The respondents proposed a minimum capital investment of $20 million to $30 million. As of now, the Board has not released how the funds would be spent. The citizens also wanted to know how they can be sure those proposing to buy the hospital are financially secure. Trainer said the many investments the organizations made in the past speak for themselves. “These respondents have a proven track record of investments in the communities that each serves and without question have the resources that are not currently available to OCH,” Trainer said. Hilton said if the
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hospital’s staff felt like it should be sold, then they would have recommended it. “Selling should be done before an entity is in a bankrupt position,” Hilton said. “If the Board of Trustees, administration and medical staff felt that it was in the best interest of OCH to sell, then a joint recommendation would be forthcoming to the Board of
result in loss of jobs, which is another issue the hospital employees want cleared up. “OCH is Oktibbeha County’s second-largest employer,” Hilton said. “Keeping the hospital local will give employees comfort knowing that every effort will be made for keeping jobs.” Trainer said both organizations’ proposals
“Keeping the hospital local will give employees comfort knowing that every effort will be made for keeping jobs. Historically, mergers have resulted in loss of jobs within one to two years of a sale.” - Richard Hilton, OCH CEO Supervisors.” However, Trainer said waiting until the hospital hits bankruptcy is a bad idea. He said the board is trying to be more proactive on the matter. Although he is against the hospital sale, Hilton said an affiliation or partnership with a larger system could be a positive option. “Affiliation can provide the benefits of sharing resources while avoiding the pitfalls of mergers,” Trainer said. Hilton said mergers often
provided strategies to keep existing employees and cooperate with the medical staff. “Employment of all OCH staff for at least one year after any sale will remain a key objective of the county as we progress in the RFP process,” Trainer said. Another issue involved Stroudwater and Associates, the consultant firm hired by the board to conduct a review of OCH. If a sale is made, the company will receive a commission, which some citizens feel is a
NATE Then, early Saturday evening, Nate made its first of two landfalls near the mouth of the Mississippi River, located in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph.
conflict of interest. Trainer said it is not. “No, there is no conflict for the consultant to receive a commission if OCH is sold,” Trainer said. “The consultant was hired to advise the county in its consideration of the sale of OCH, the management of the RFP process and the transition of OCH operations to a purchaser if a sale occurs.” Jill Lyle, a nurse practitioner at OCH, said she was satisfied overall with how the forum turned out. “I was a little disappointed that they were scripted, but I thought they did a good job with the questions, and I feel like Mr. Hilton did a really good job,” Lyle said. “He was very concise, very detailed with his answers. He had a lot of facts and data to support his answers. I felt like the other side, Mr. Orlando Trainer’s side, was very vague and didn’t have a lot of detail.” Parvin agreed and said many of the public’s questions were answered adequately. “I think this was a very good forum,” Parvin said. “It was something we needed and I think a lot of the questions were answered to the people’s satisfaction. I think the forum accomplished a great deal.” CONTINUED FROM 1
At 12:35 a.m. Sunday, the Category 1 hurricane made a second landfall east of Biloxi. Nate is the first hurricane to make landfall in Mississippi since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. As this happened, Matt Breland, a senior Mississippi State University broadcast meteorology major from Hattiesburg, was one of several meteorology students who chased the storm. Breland said it was an exciting experience. “It was very adventurous, very exciting,” Breland said. “We were able to get a really good grasp on how the storm was passing through the Gulfport area.” While the winds were not as strong as those in the previous three U.S. hurricanes (i.e. Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria), the strongest wind gust from Nate was reported in Biloxi at 70 mph, the main threat from this storm was the storm surge.
This threat manifested itself when a surge of 11 feet was reported near Pascagoula. Other totals included nearly 8 feet of water in Gautier and over 7 feet in Ocean Springs. Unlike Harvey, rainfall was not as big of a concern, for the “steering flow” available to the storm caused it to move in a northerly direction at 28 mph. However, since the heaviest rain was on the eastern side of the storm, as is the case for most hurricanes, places as far away from the center as Crestview, Florida received over 10 inches of rain, while New Orleans, which was much closer to the center, only received less than one inch of rain. The slightly lower wind speeds enabled storm chasers such as Breland to experience the eye wall of the storm. Breland said this was the most exciting part of his experience. “Once we got in [the eye
wall], we started seeing the storm surge pass through,” Breland said, “We were able to experience stronger winds and more of the power of the storm.” Despite the heavy rain, high winds and storm surge, Breland said the most nervewracking part had nothing to do with the storm itself, but rather getting in trouble with the law. “We were worried that the cops were going to tell us to go inside because there was a curfew (for Gulfport),” Breland said. When all was said and done on the Gulf Coast, no one was killed due to the storm. However, $2.5 billion in damages were reported. Officials on the Gulf Coast, however, say the storm damage was not as bad as Katrina, not only due to the lesser intensity but also due to the improved building codes implemented since Katrina.
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MS House Bill 1523 takes effect
Spain is destroying democratic reliability DAVID SIDES
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The Western World has long been defined by two concepts: sovereignty and self-determination. Sovereignty is essentially a state’s inherent right to govern itself. This means states are the highest power, internationally. Although the argument can be made organizations like the United Nations, NATO and International Monetary Fund have some measure of power and control, the only influence they have comes from agreements between states. Because states are the highest international power, we must ask ourselves how new states are formed. The answer has always been and will continue to be through revolution, whether peaceful or violent. Within the past 20 years alone, we have seen nationalistic and cultural movements toward secession from groups like the Kurds in Iraq, the state of Kashmir in India, South Sudan and, in recent news (although not a recent development), the Catalonians in Spain. Catalonia is an autonomous commonwealth, although it is officially a political entity ruled by Spain and is located in the northeast part of the country on the border of France. When I say autonomous, I mean Catalonia practically rules itself. They elect their own president, create laws through their own parliament and speak their own language, Catalan. From an outside perspective, Catalonia already appears to be its own state. The issues we are seeing in the current political climate arise from the complex relationship between Catalonia and Spain. Although it only comprises 16 percent of Spain’s population, Catalonia is responsible for a quarter of all exports and 23 percent of all Spanish industry, according to Everett Rosenfeld for CNBC. Catalonia is also home to Barcelona, one of the largest urban centers in Spain. If Catalonia does eventually secede from Spain, the new state will not have any problems supporting themselves financially. However, it is vital to view this situation from Spain’s perspective. If Catalonia is 23 percent of Spanish GDP, what happens if they secede? The amount of capital and labor lost would be disastrous to the Spanish economy. Without a political grip on Catalonia, it would be impossible for Spain to exert the same economic influence they do currently. Catalonia would become an independent economic force on the Iberian Peninsula, one Spain would no longer be able to control. With this perspective
in mind, let us look at the events that have taken place in the past couple of weeks in Catalonia. In the beginning of September, the Catalonian government announced they would hold a referendum concerning independence on Oct. 1. Needless to say, Spain was displeased with this announcement, and weeks before the referendum was set to take place, the Spanish government announced the referendum was in violation of the 1978 Spanish constitution. According to The Economist, it is in direct violation of Spain’s constitution, which was voted in by 90 percent of the Catalan population. According to Sam Jones for The Guardian, in the week leading up to Oct. 1, 14 Catalonian officials were arrested and the Spanish police seized over 10 million ballot papers. The tension in the air on Sept. 31 must have been palpable.
“Without a political grip on Catalonia, it would be impossible for Spain to exert the same economic influence.” The Spanish government stated it would be deploying police forces to take control of polling stations. However, the Catalonian government responded, saying it would deploy its own forces to ensure a safe and free referendum for their citizens. As polling stations opened the morning of Oct 1, it was clear there was going to be conflict. Spanish police forces did not hesitate to remove poll workers and voters alike from polling stations. According to Hannah Strange and James Badcock for The Telegraph, as of Oct. 2, there were around 850 reported injuries caused by clashes between the Spanish police and Catalonian citizens. As mentioned above, the Western World, which Spain is undeniably a part of, has always been characterized by a shift from monarchy to democracy. With all the emphasis on free and fair elections worldwide, the worst image a country can create for itself is one that is tyrannical and against democracy. Though Spain’s actions are politically understandable, especially given the inevitable consequences of a Catalonian secession, its actions over the past few days have shown the world they will not let Catalonia go without a fight. Furthermore, the Spanish government will disregard the results and find the referendum unconstitutional and inconsequential, which will inevitably lead to more conflict within the region.
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On Oct. 6, House Bill 1523, also known as the “Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act,” went into effect. This means employers and businesses have the right to refuse service based upon religious convictions. According to the bill, if a person who provides a service declines to serve someone, the government cannot step in and force the business to so. However, the owner or employee would lose profits from what could have been a sale, and potentially lose even more money from the bad reputation denying customers may create. This bill garnered a large amount of partisan support from the Republican Party. According to LegiScan, 70 republicans voted for the bill and 38 Democrats voted against it. It was logical for Republicans to pass the bill, since it furthers the interests of their generally religious supporters. Section 3 of the bill states the state government cannot force a religious organization to do something going against its beliefs. So for example, a Baptist church could not be forced to hold a gay marriage in its church because its members do not “believe”
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If you pay attention to the news, and I would not blame you a bit if you avoid it, you may notice a lot of stories in national political spotlight do not seem to belong in the category of news. From the NFL kneeling issue, all the way to random tweets, most of these nonnews stories are centered on our nation’s leader, President Donald Trump. Trump may be an idiot, or he could be a secret mastermind. However, one cannot deny he is extremely adept at distracting this country from issues that truly matter. Every time I see him on my computer screen or my television, it is more reality show garbage—irrelevant to leading what should be the best country on the planet. Take, for example, the ongoing investigation into Trump’s potential ties to
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are being considered in this law. This is dangerous because it is a breach of separation of church and state—the government should not favor one religion over another. Because of this law, it can be speculated it will not be much longer until a Muslim butcher refuses to provide pork to a Christian, or an LGBTQ photographer refuses to photograph a straight wedding. This bill creates a slippery slope, which is why it is dangerous for Mississippians, and dangerous to our state economy.
However, people will simply find someone else to provide services in a situation where they are denied from a certain business. Although businesses will not face consequences from the government, loss of profit from discrimination could cause them dire consequences. For this same reason, this law will have little effect on the LGBT community, as they will find someone who will provide the service. Capitalism is and will always be the governing law of business, and consumers are the ones who have the power in the market place.
Russia. Every time the investigation is brought up, Trump throws a proverbial smoke bomb on the situation, deflecting it onto something or someone else. Over the summer, while the issue was at its peak in the media, Trump decided to tweet, “The reason that President Obama did NOTHING about Russia after being notified by the CIA of meddling is that he expected Clinton would win.”
“This man represents arrogance and ineptitude in their highest forms, and it is unacceptable.” In Trump’s mind, the best way to handle potential charges of treason was to push the blame on former President Barack Obama. The bottom line of the issue is there are compelling facts making a Trump collusion with Russia seem quite feasible. This is not dominating the news.
Instead, it is focusing on hate towards sports stars protesting racial inequality. Something in particular our president loves to do rather than talking about important issues, is bragging about his win over Hillary Clinton. He famously did so at a Boy Scouts Jamboree in July, in front of a crowd of children, most of whom were not old enough to vote or even care about politics. It does not stop there, though, as Alex Horton of Time eloquently points out, “At a joint event with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in February, Trump was asked by an Israeli journalist about the perception that campaign rhetoric and his victory had inspired anti-Semitic attacks. It was an opportunity for Trump to urge Americans to unite following a bitterly fought campaign. That is not what happened.” Instead of addressing literal Nazis, he droned on about the electoral college votes he should not have gotten, but somehow did. This man represents arrogance and ineptitude in their highest forms, and it is unacceptable. Trump has been in office for not yet a year, and he has
eclipsed career politicians in his efforts to avoid taking responsibility. I legitimately fear for the future of this country, because this can only be the beginning. Americans are stuck with an utterly useless and parasitic Commander-inChief, who will not stop his idiocy until he has shaped our beautiful country in his image. Dominic Tierney, from The Atlantic, said of Trump’s avoidance of issues, “If the diversion sets off another firestorm, the solution is further deflection, like a magician whose first trick goes up in smoke and then immediately begins performing a new illusion.” This is the reality of the leader of the free world. You can say it signals the beginning of fascism, the fall of the Republican party or the dumbingdown of our country, but, regardless of your opinion, it is indisputable: we have a problem. If this is not readily apparent by now, then Trump’s poisonous mentality and media distractions are already infecting our country, working just as Trump intends.
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homosexual marriage. This is the only good thing about the bill, as religious organizations should not be forced to do something against their beliefs. According to Larrison Campbell for the Mississippi Today, the case against the legislation was dismissed by the Fifth Circuit Court because there was not evidence the law caused injury to the plaintiff. This basically means the law had yet to cause harm against the person who entered the suit. This law is very definitive in its language and appears to state only Christian beliefs
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LIFE & ENTERTAINMENT 5 A21 works to end modern slavery THE REFLECTOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017
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A21’s Walk for Freedom is an annual event intended to raise awareness of human trafficking taking place at various locations around the world. Mississippi’s first A21 Walk for Freedom will take place on Oct. 14 on Mississippi State University’s campus, beginning in front of Dave C. Swalm School of Engineering Building. All participants are expected to show up in all black clothing with a yellow bandana around their mouth with “AMY”, “IVAN” or “EVE” written in a permanent marker across the mouth area. Each name belongs to a rescued victim of human trafficking and represents the millions of victims still enslaved. On the back of their bandana, participants will write “FREE.” The walk will start off with a few opening remarks before participants walk in a silent, single file line through prominent areas of MSU’s campus. The event will take place at the same time as similar events in 600 other cities and 50 other countries. After the walk, a speaker will educate the participants on human trafficking and inform them on how to further their efforts beyond the walk. Registration for the event is free. However, participants can create groups for fundraising. The group that raises the most money will receive $100 toward their organization. All donations will go toward A21’s efforts to hire prosecutors for traffickers, provide shelters for rescued victims and raise awareness for modern day slavery. Founded by Australian activist, evangelist, author and speaker Christine
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Caine, A21’s goal is to abolish slavery in the 21st century. They provide care and services to victims of human trafficking and fight vulnerability in refugee camps. A21 operates in 12 offices in 11 different countries around the world. The A21 Walk for Freedom is one event the organization puts on to allow others to join the fight against slavery and create awareness for the 45 million people around the world who are enslaved.
Claire Hilton, who instigated Mississippi’s Walk for Freedom, saw the need for awareness of human trafficking in Mississippi and began working with Saving Silhouettes to address the issue. Saving Silhouettes, the only MSU student organization dedicated solely to fighting human trafficking, will sponsor the walk. “I think there is something really powerful about being a voice for those who don’t have one and being able to
show people that they are seen even through such a massive problem,” Hilton said. “I am a firm believer that slavery isn’t going to end on its own, and so, for me, I see that as a chance to shine a light.” According to the A21 website, human trafficking is currently a $150 billion industry and only one percent of slaves are ever rescued. Although human trafficking is an international issue, Hilton said people should be aware
of how often it happens in Mississippi. Hilton said Interstate 20 is the biggest source of transit for human traffickers in the United States. According to a study done by students at Belhaven University, 90 children were sold into slavery by their families in the Jacksonmetro area only a few years ago. With human trafficking being the second most lucrative crime in the world, Hilton said she hopes to involve Mississippi more in
the fight for freedom. Hilton said although the walk will be held at MSU, it is not exclusive to MSU students. She hopes to see participants from all across Mississippi at the walk. Isaiah Young, a junior electrical engineering major and the public relations coordinator of Saving Silhouettes, emphasized unity as key in this cause “This doesn’t have to be something that involves political parties, religious or personal beliefs, or whatever the case is,” Young said. “I think that we can all agree that being enslaved is not a good thing. It’s something that could break down those walls and those borders and then people can come can say ‘Hey, I actually have a passion for this. I want to step on board.’” Saving Silhouettes has a team of around 50 volunteers assisting with different aspects of the event, like public outreach and social media promotion. Taylor Parsons, a junior communication major and the event’s greek outreach and set up coordinator, is excited to witness the walk. “The mission of A21 is so beautiful to me because it reminds us that freedom is not yet a reality for everyone,” Parsons said. “This organization is in the business of changing lives and I am so honored to be a part of it.” Hilton said there is still much to be done concerning human trafficking and no one person can do it all. “There’s so many ways to be involved,” Hilton said. “It’s way bigger than just me or even the students at Mississippi State. There’s so much people can do.” People can register for the event or make a donation to A21 by visiting A21’s website. The walk will take place at 6 p.m. on Oct. 14.
Review: ‘Blade Runner 2049’ lives up to expectations COLLIN SMITH ONLINE EDITOR
“Blade Runner 2049” is one the best science fiction films of the last decade. The film revolves around a young blade runner’s discovery of a long-buried secret, which leads him to track down former blade runner Rick Deckard, who has been missing for 30 years. This movie is divisive. You are either going to leave the theater loving every aspect of “2049” or you are going to wish you could have your two hours and 43 minutes back. This movie is long. It is one of the longest of the year. However, never once did I get bored or want it to be over. One of the telltale signs of an engaging movie for
me is how often I check the time. If I check the time every 10 minutes, the movie has not done its job. In “Blade Runner 2049,” I did not check my watch once. Here are a few reason why. First of all, the movie is beautiful—one of the most visually stunning pieces of cinema I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. Roger Deakins, the cinematographer, is a master. Despite being nominated 13 times for his work on “The Shawshank Redemption,” “Skyfall” and “No Country for Old Men,” this movie may be his best. “2049” Los Angeles feels real. I felt like I was there, experiencing the world Deakins and Denis Villeneuve, the director, built for this film.
Along those same lines, the score is equally beautiful. Legendary composer Hans Zimmer teamed up with Benjamin Wallfisch to give us a score that is engaging and suspenseful. It is one of my favorite scores of the year, and I will not be surprised if it gets nominated for an Oscar. The visuals and score alone are worth the 10 dollars to see this film, but this movie is so much more than just the sound and visuals. The story is immersive. There is a compelling mystery that K, Ryan Gosling’s character, has to unravel. There are moments in this film that are incredibly suspenseful and other moments equally emotional. Not only is the story immersive, the questions the film raises
about identity and humanity are equally as engaging. All of this is anchored by incredible acting across the board. Harrison Ford gives his best performance in recent memory. Jared Leto gives a creepy performance as the film’s villain and Sylvia Hoeks gives a standout performance as Luv. However, the whole movie revolves around Ryan Gosling’s performance as K. He is outstanding in this film and cemented himself as one of my favorite actors working today. The only negatives I had about this film are nitpicks, and I can not tell you those without giving away spoilers. Having said that, I do not think this film is for everyone, but that is the beautiful thing about movies and art in general. Your
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opinion is as valid as mine. Overall, “Blade Runner 2049” is one of my favorite movies of the year. I will be seeing it again as soon as I can, and will be buying it on Blu-ray when it comes out. This film is totally worth your time and money, and
you should see it on the biggest and loudest screen possible What are your thoughts on “Blade Runner 2049?” Let me know on Facebook or Twitter @reflectoronline and we can dive deeper into the world of “2049.”
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Quality is the priority at Farmhouse Market and Coffee MIA RODRIGUEZ STAFF WRITER
This past Tuesday, two Mississippi State University graduates, Barrett Edens and Chris Fuse, opened the doors of their newly renovated coffee and meat shop, Farmhouse Market and Coffee, in West Point. The two never thought they would start a business together, let alone purchase an old bank to convert into a coffee shop. However, they purchased the building in June and preparation for the opening started in July. Both said the shop was a spur of the moment idea made real with help of Youtube tutorials and a supportive group of friends. Edens said he came up with the idea because of the lack of specialty shops in Mississippi. He wanted to bring something special to the West Point and Golden
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Farmhouse Market and Coffee, which opened Tuesday in West Point, provides fresh coffee and meat to the golden triangle area.
Triangle area. His coffee shop strives to produce localized products. The coffee beans come from a nonprofit company in Birmingham,
Alabama ,called Seeds and the beef is courtesy of Edens’ own cattle farm in Okolona. The shop also offers a variety of bagels from
Starkville’s own City Bagel Café. The shop provides an inviting atmosphere furnished with rustic décor and free Wi-Fi for those
Soups worth salivating over COURTNEY O’BRIEN STAFF WRITER
It is fall. I know it does not feel like it yet, but it is nonetheless, and I say we embrace it with all of the recipes we do not use the rest of the year. A few readers have said they want to see some soup recipes featured in Chew on This. Well, this week I am here to deliver. Here are three recipes easy to make and delicious when paired with other snacks— they all taste great with crackers on a cold day and can be adjusted however you like. My favorite of these
recipes is mushroom soup. It takes half an hour, including prep time. This recipe makes about four servings and is an easy recipe to freeze. It will also impress folks at parties because it tastes rich, creamy and French. I like to give it a more American feel by adding bacon bits. Occasionally, I will use beer in place of half of the stock. It gives it a completely different taste and makes it more tailgate friendly. The next recipe takes about 40 minutes. It is not as pretty and does not freeze quite as well, but it is really hardy. If you want to pair this soup with something, pair it
with something light since the soup itself is so heavy. I would go with fruit—a nice pineapple would cleanse your pallet, refresh you and make the meal a little more healthy. If the first soup was not French enough for your taste, then this French onion soup will be great. This soup does not have any meat, but it can be added as long as it is browned first. This is probably the cheapest soup to make, although it takes the longest. However, it is still under an hour including prep time. Send requests and your thoughts on the recipes to life@reflector.msstate.edu or tweet The Reflector @ reflectoronline.
wishing to stay awhile. Edens said while there are other specialty shops in the area that claim to sell the best products, he believes his shop has the ability to draw and keep the attention of the public. “The two communities (coffee and meat) go hand in hand,” Edens said. “People are always searching for the perfect brew and the best meat. You’re going to get coffee that’s going to be very good, you won’t be disappointed.” Edens Farmhouse Market and Coffee’s beef is of the highest grade and Eden said he has not found any beef in the area that can compare. In addition to producing exceptional fare, Edens and Fuse also wish to positively impact the community of West Point. Fuse said he worked in Memphis prior to returning to help with Edens’ business
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Easy Mushroom Soup
12 cups - Chicken stock 6 cups - Mushrooms, chopped 3 cups of chicken, diced 1/2 cup - chopped Onion 6 tbsp - Butter 4 tbsp - flour salt and pepper to taste Cream chopped Parsley
venture and while there, he desired an involvement with the community that a corporate life may not provide. He said since working with Edens, they have both formulated some ideas on how they can become involved with the community. “We’ve thought of ideas about coaching teams around West Point so you kind of get more of an involvement in the community versus just having a shop that makes money,” Fuse said. “The community gets its money’s worth.” The store has much to offer and with a welcoming staff who will no doubt attract visitors from all over the area. For those in search of store information on Farmhouse Market and Coffee, it can be found on both Facebook and Instagram.
Brown the meat slightly. Wash musrooms, chop the mushrooms and throw them in a pan. Fry them lightly in a tablespoon of butter In another pot melt 2 more tablespoons of butter, add the chopped onions and fry until soft. Add flour for about a minute. Add the 12 cups chicken stock, and stir well, making sure there are no lumps. Add the mushroom stems and caps, and simmer until soft. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with a dollop of cream and a sprinkling of chopped parsley.
French Onion Soup
3 tablespoons butter 4 medium onions thinly sliced 10 ounces condensed beef broth 2 tsp thyme 2 tsp garlic 2 tsp cayenne pepper 4 tablespoons shredded Gruyere cheese 2 tablespoons grated swiss cheese 4 slices French bread 1 inch thick Put a pot on the stove on medium low heat and melt the butter. Saute onion until it turns clear. In a medium saucepan combine beef broth, sautéed onion along with pepper, thyme, and other seasonings you might want—I love cayenne pepper. Bring it to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about a half hour. Under the oven broiler, toast French bread on both sides until crispy. Pour the soup into 4 bowls and float sliced toasted French bread in each. Sprinkle cheeses on top of each. Broil in the oven until the cheese bubbles. If you plan to freeze it, don’t do the cheese or bread.
Lasagna Soup
1 lb ground beef 2 (14.5 oz) cans Garlic Roasted diced tomatoes, don’t drain them 24 oz spaghetti sauce, I like roasted garlic or herb and mushroom 2 cup beef broth 1 cup water 1 tsp Italian Seasoning 3 cup lasagna noodles 1 cup shredded mozzarella or pepper jack cheese Brown the meat in a pan and drain the grease. While that’s going, cook the pasta in another pot. Add tomatoes, pasta sauce, broth, water and Italian seasoning to the hamburger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir in cooked pasta and simmer 5 minutes. Serve with mozzarella cheese sprinkled on top. Jennifer McFadden, The Reflector
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Baseball set for fall practice LUCAS BARRETT
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Coming off of backto-back Super Regional appearances, Mississippi State University baseball head coach Andy Cannizaro is hopeful for a successful fall practice and the upcoming season. Faced with limitations, Cannizaro said he and his team adapted well with not having their usual facility for practice. He said the team worked in the Palmeiro Center, a football practice field and are taking reps at the softball intramural field. “One of the things we continue to preach every day in our program is that every day is an opportunity to win a job,” Cannizaro said. “Every day you put your uniform on
and represent this ‘M over S’ on our jersey and our hat, is an opportunity to represent the past greats here at Mississippi State.” When it comes to pitching, Cannizaro said it is a good feeling to look down a roster and envision who is going to be healthy and the roles they will play throughout the season. Cannizaro credits pitching coach Gary Henderson for working with the players to create a deeper lineup of arms. “He did a magnificent job in aligning those guys, finding roles for them, and trying to mix and match as much as possible to allow our team to have success,” Cannizaro said. After losing all-SEC shortstop Ryan Gridley,
Cannizaro said Luke Alexander and Hunter Stovall are actively competing for the open shortstop position. He said it is always good to have to veterans competing their absolute hardest to fill this role. “Those guys have continued to get better over the course of the summer and the course of the first couple weeks of the fall for us,” Cannizaro said. “We feel like we have two really good options and I am really excited about both of those guys.” Cannizaro said there are some players who will be limited in fall practice due to injury. He said several players are recovering from either elbow or shoulder surgery and are in different points of their rehab.
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Andy Cannizaro will lead MSU through a full fall practice for the first time after taking over mid-fall last season when John Cohen was named AD.
Players who will be healthy at the start of fall practice include Ethan Small and Noah Hughes. Cannizaro said there are several guys like Keegan James and Blake Smith who are behind in their Tommy John recovery. “Those guys are throwing flat grounds and that type of thing right now,” Cannizaro
said. “I would look for those guys to be available on the back end of fall practice, but certainly available come January when we get those four weeks before the season starts.” Cannizaro said this will be an exciting time to get players healthy, stronger and decide who will take ownership
of what positions for the upcoming season. “They are ready to show our coaching staff who is ready to play and show this year’s fan base that we can continue to build on the things we did last year,” Cannizaro said. “We are very excited and very jacked up. I slept in my uniform last night.”
Carrying a smile with him everyday, Braxton Hoyett makes the most of his opportunities JOSH BECK
STAFF WRITER
Injuries are a part of sports, and Mississippi State University football (3-2, 1-2 SEC) is no exception. However, instilling a “next man up” mentality allows the Bulldogs to play through adversity. Starting defensive tackle Cory Thomas suffered a foot injury in MSU’s game against Louisiana Tech University on Sept. 9 and has missed every subsequent game. While far from ideal, MSU’s defensive coordinator Todd Grantham said injuries like Thomas’ have a silver lining. “Injury always creates depth,” Grantham said. Grantham said sometimes talent is hidden and injuries force you to find it. “You might be afraid to play a guy because you have an older guy, but then all of a
sudden a guy steps in and does a really good job,” Grantham said. “Now when the starter comes back you have more depth than you had before.” The void on defensive line allowed defensive lineman Braxton Hoyett to step up and fill the starting position. His first game as a starter was against LSU. Not one to shy away from the spotlight, Hoyett put constant pressure on the quarterback and helped solidify the run defense. Defensive line coach Brian Baker said becoming a starter is often the catalyst that elevates a good player into a great player. He said when players stop preparing as a backup, they mature and grow mentally, which advances their play on the field. In addition, Baker said Hoyett inadvertently set the tone in the locker room. “This year Braxton
has learned the difference between going hard and going hard as you can,” Baker said. “He set a tone for the other guys too. You never know when your number is going to be called to start and you have to be ready.” The junior from Pelham, Alabama, is a prototypical defensive lineman, measuring 6 foot 3 inches and 304 pounds, with strong legs and quick feet. However, Hoyett is anything but prototypical in his attitude. The often-smiling communication major enjoys spontaneous selfies with his teammates and cracking jokes during media interviews. Hoyett’s gregarious personality often attracts people, as he can turn a mundane story into a stand-up comedy routine. However, the outgoing Hoyett remained humble as he reflected on his growth
the Packers, Jones said, “Any Cowboys player not standing for the anthem will not play.” Hill’s tweets essentially told fans not to put the burden on players to risk their careers making a statement. She insisted fans should instead take matters into their own hands by boycotting games and refusing to buy products of NFL sponsors. Hill’s comments were her second violation of ESPN’s social media guidelines in the past month. On Sept. 11, Hill sent a series of tweets criticizing President Donald Trump, whom she called “ignorant, unfit for office, and a white supremacist.” Hill’s comments led the White House to issue a statement calling for her to be fired. ESPN then came out with a statement apologizing for Hill’s criticisms. I believe Hill’s tweets about President Trump, in
combination with her latest tweets encouraging fans to boycott the NFL, justify her suspension from the sports network. However, many people on Twitter have come to Hill’s defense, criticizing ESPN for trying to impede her freedom of speech. However, many people taking that position are way off base on this issue. The 1st Amendment right to freedom of speech applies to citizen’s civil rights, not to their rights within a business in the private sector, like ESPN. A private company absolutely has the right to censor speech they find detrimental to their business. This same principle applies to owners making demands concerning the national anthem protests going on in the NFL. It is well within the right of Jones and other owners
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Hoyett started for the first time in MSUʼs 37-7 win over LSU. He has played a bigger role for MSU since Cory Thomas went down with an injury.
throughout the season. “I just try and keep my head on straight every day and try and get better and make someone beside me better,” Hoyett said. “As a starter, you are held to a higher standard. You have to stay focused throughout practice and work
on fundamentals, so, when it is game time, you are ready.” Fellow defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons said Hoyett has the ability to be a game changer. Simmons said he also values the leadership Hoyett brings to the young defensive line unit.
“We know Braxton [Hoyett] is capable of making big plays like the big tackle for a loss against LSU,” Simmons said. “His role is coming in and stepping up as a leader because he is an older guy and knows the standard for our team.”
to say players will stand for the anthem or be fired, with the concern that the protests are hurting their profits. NFL ratings are down and surveyed fans have said they are not watching because of the protests. Jones was not the only owner who came out with a statement about their team’s policy on standing during the national anthem. Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross also commented on the issue. “President Trump has made it about patriotism,” he said. “I think it’s incumbent upon the players today, because of how the public is looking at it, to stand and salute the flag.” Ross was initially one of the few owners who supported players’ protests but has since changed his tune. The Dolphins’ new policy is players must stand for the flag or stay in
the locker room until the national anthem is over. Hill mentioned Ross and his change of policy on the protests in another series of tweets on Monday, in which she criticized fans for calling out players while continuing to watch games. It is professionally irresponsible for a journalist working for a network like ESPN—that televises NFL games and advertisements for NFL sponsors—to suggest fans should not support the league. Hill’s actions are even more egregious in light of the fact ESPN is scheduled to televise two Dolphins games later this year. People can harp on freedom of speech all they want. However, an ESPN employee cannot go on social media and tell viewers not to watch a team whose games will broadcast on the network that employs her.
To make things worse, part of Hill’s salary comes from ESPN’s contracts with the NFL and its sponsors. Ultimately, Hill’s actions boil down to a breach of her responsibilities as a journalist. Over the past month, Hill’s tweets have reeked of bias and a personal agenda. Some might say Hill sent these tweets on her personal time, but when Hill tweets she does so as a public figure for ESPN. Her twitter handle has a blue check mark and the first sentence of her bio reads “Co-host of the 6pm SportCenter.” Her tweets clearly represent her employer in some way. Hill has clearly wronged her employer in tweeting fans should stop watching NFL games and boycott NFL sponsors. Hill left ESPN no choice, they had to suspend her and she is fortunate to still have a job.
Regardless of fans reactions, Hill’s suspension is justified FORREST BUCK
is a graduate student majoring in Kinesiology with a concentration in sport pedagogy. Contact him at sports@ reflector.msstate.edu.
On Monday afternoon, ESPN SportsCenter co-host Jemele Hill was suspended for two weeks for what ESPN called a “violation of social media guidelines” and the world reacted swiftly. The cause of the suspension was a series of tweets in which Hill called for NFL fans to boycott the Dallas Cowboys and advertisers of the team. Hill sent the series of tweets in response to the comments made by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. After Sunday’s game against
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US’s own doing led to World Cup elimination HUNTER CLOUD
is a freshman majoring in communication with a concentration in jounralism. Contact him at sports@reflector.msstate. edu.
When the full-time whistle blew Tuesday in Trinidad and Tobago, the U.S. soccer world blew up. The game marked the first time the team failed to qualify for the World Cup since 1986. Their loss to Trinidad and Tobago, coupled with wins by Panama and Honduras, led to their failure to qualify. All the U.S. needed to make it to the World Cup was a draw. The upsetting performance was a combination of poor play by Michael Bradley and Jozy Altidore, and overall apathetic playing by the whole team. The only player who fought for the win was Christian Pulisic, a rising star in U.S. soccer who plays for the German club Borussia Dortmund. However, this defeat was ultimately the final product of a system that has failed soccer in the U.S. all the way from youth clubs to the major league. In 2000, when Germany
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failed in the European Championship, the soccer leagues and governing body of soccer for Germany created a 10-year plan to develop the next World Cup championship team. They accomplished this in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. According to their website, U.S. Soccer started to make changes about a year ago, nationally altering guidelines and expectations for development of young talent in the soccer world. What America needs is skill and skill is learned at a young age. It would be wise to take
a page from Iceland’s book on the development of youth players. Iceland made a historic run in the 2016 European Championship
in Iceland, coaches typically only coach one or two teams. Meanwhile, in the U.S., a coach may run multiple teams at once.
“Th is defeat was just the final product of a system that has failed the United States all the way from youth clubs to Major League Soccer.” and has invested heavily in the development of their youth, according to Sports Illustrated. The nation has many highly qualified coaches, and
If you go to the Sportsplex during the week, you will see the youth of Starkville practicing and playing soccer. However, how many of those coaches
are qualified to coach youth programs and are they coaching with the same quality a club coach would? The biggest problem with the U.S. is not that our best athletes are playing other sports like football, baseball or basketball, although there is a small percentage of those who, if they were in another country where soccer is the most dominant sport, would be playing it. The biggest problem for the U.S. is we expect we will win a game because of who we are, because we are the United States of America, not because we put in the work to develop and train players who can win games. The U.S. soccer team does not play a typically American, aggressive style of play. They often score early goals and are content to defend for the rest of the game. This is not the aggression one would expect from the U.S. In the Mexico game, they took a 1-0 lead and stopped playing hard. It came back to haunt them, as the final score was a 1-1 draw. There are a few good things going for the U.S. team, like manager Bruce Arena, who led the LA Galaxy to three championships. However, he will more likely than not be shown the door,
as he is only an interim coach because the U.S. fired Jurgen Klinsmann at the start of the qualifiers. Luckily, the team also has Pulisic and Bobby Wood, two young players on the come-up. They are attacking players whose finishing skills and creativity, coupled with their constant fight to win, are exactly what the U.S. needs. Another player who is often overlooked is Stefan Frei, a goalkeeper for the Seattle Sounders. He is a Swiss national who moved to the U.S. at a young age and got his U.S. citizenship this year. He has a lot of talent and experience in high-pressure games. Frei is arguably the next Tim Howard. However, the U.S. still needs a good central midfielder and some young defenders if there are going to be any improvements in the team’s near future— especially if they are aiming for an eventual World Cup championship. This derailment of the men’s national team means there is enough time for change in the American soccer system to take effect and lead to positive results. Hopefully, a World Cup in the near future is not as farfetched after the next four years.