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Starkville to vote on city limits annexation

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Maroon Trek tradition adds new elements MARY MADELINE LAMASTUS STAFF WRITER

For the past two homecoming seasons, many Mississippi State University alumni and current students participated in the Maroon Trek, a campuswide scavenger hunt hosted by the Alumni Delegates. This Friday is the third-annual trek, and the committee members said they are thrilled for the new elements added to this year’s scavenger hunt. Melanie Baker, vice president of member education for Alumni Delegates, said the organization members consider themselves the tradition-keepers on campus. “As you go through the 10 different stops of the trek, you will ﬁnd yourself answering questions pertaining to Mississippi State traditions,” Baker said. Though the details of the challenges cannot be disclosed completely, challenges pertaining to MSU culture and history

should be expected. Though the Alumni Delegates consider themselves lovers of tradition, this year’s scavenger hunt will differ from years past in a few ways. Firstly, the trek will be even more interactive than previous years, as each “stop” will include an activity requiring a skill set. Anything from designing a floral bouquet to playing tailgate games is fair game. Secondly, this is the first year where organizations will sponsor challenges. One organization, MSU’s Music Makers, is sponsoring a stop where music trivia will be involved. Lastly, Baker said the aesthetics of the event are going to be amplified, including larger envelopes to inclose clues so that the clues are “fun to rip open.” First, second and third place winners can expect prizes this year, including Apple AirPods, Joe Moorhead-signed footballs, Artic Zone merchandise and Strange Brew gift baskets. TREK, 2

The Starkville Board of Aldermen will vote on the annexation of three square miles of county land for the ﬁrst time since 1998 on Nov. 6. It is no secret MSU’s student body is steadily growing larger every year. As the student community continues to grow, so does the community around it. The discussion of

annexation ﬁrst started in February. The land under discussion is the area encompassing The Retreat at Starkville, University Hills and other student housing. A large portion of Starkville’s population is related to the university, according to Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill. This demographic includes people who have graduated and made their homes here, people who have moved to be closer to loved ones who

for a number of reasons. To annex is to expand an already existing area’s borders into new land or territory. Residents of the area that will possibly be annexed would have access to city services, ratings and insurances. Up until this point, citizens of these areas have relied on services along the lines of the county Sheriff ’s Department and volunteer ﬁre departments, rather than those of the city of Starkville. ANNEXATION, 2

may be students and those who are currently students. “Starkville is growing in large part because of the university,” said Spruill. Starkville resident Joshua Fountain said he is excited to see the city moving forward with setting its city limits. “I love how Starkville is getting bigger,” said Fountain. “MSU is going to keep growing, and it’s nice to see the city making moves that reﬂect that.” An annexation can occur

Wrap the Vote event encourages involvement in election COURTNEY CARVER STAFF WRITER

“But by the time they come back, when they start doing orientation, they’ll write to their students who are in their Dawg Talk groups.” Franklin also explained how the university keeps Orientation Leaders busy. “They also do service projects,” Franklin said. “We like them to get out in the community and kind of help around. We keep them busy.” Kylie Forrester, director of Orientation and Events, spoke about the necessity of having a servant’s heart to be an Orientation Leader. “We really try to instill in them a sense of service,” Forrester said. “We always talk about having a servant’s heart and being willing to serve the president of the university, as well as the janitor at the university and everybody in between.”

Music Maker Productions and the Student Association will host “Wrap the Vote” from 8 to 10 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Mississippi State University Amphitheater. This event is free to the public, and it will emphasize the importance of voting one day prior to the midterm election, which takes place on Nov. 6. According to junior Bailey Berry, publicity chair of Music Maker Productions, her organization and SA have worked on this event since the end of August to promote voting in the midterm. Food trucks will be available starting around 7:30 p.m., and speakers will begin at 8 p.m. The headliner for the event is American rapper J.I.D. He will perform at 9 p.m. “He is an Atlanta-based rapper, and he is under J. Cole’s label, ‘Dreamville,’” Berry said. “He’s been touring with J. Cole, and he was supposed to open for Mac Miller before Mac Miller passed away. He’s about to perform at Mac Miller’s tribute show. He’s supposed to be dropping his second album soon, so we are hoping he drops it before the show.” Although J.I.D. is an upcoming artist, Berry believes his fame will skyrocket. “People are saying he will be the next Kendrick Lamar,” Berry said. The event’s name, Wrap the Vote, stems from an organization known as Rock the Vote; however, SA and Music Maker Productions put their own spin on the name. “Rock the Vote is an organization that puts on events and concerts across the nation,” Berry said.

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Giles Hall, the College of Architecture, Art and Design building, houses a library open to all students between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. most weekdays.

Architectural library is a hidden campus gem JOHN HAYNES STAFF WRITER

Nestled between the classrooms and workshops of Giles Hall is a secluded sanctuary for those seeking knowledge. An entrance sign

lets all who venture in know this is the Bob and Kathy Luke Library, or the “other” library on Mississippi State University’s campus. According to the website of the College of Architecture, Art and Design, this resource was

formerly limited to use by students in the College of Architecture. These days, all scholars are welcome to use it regardless of their major. However, despite its newfound availability, the library often has only a handful of students in it. LIBRARY, 2

MSU selects its 2019 Orientation Leaders KAT BOWMAN STAFF WRITER

Mississippi State University selected its Orientation Leaders in September. This group of students will help with fall preview days this semester and 2019 summer orientations. Denver Haralson, a sophomore kinesiology major from Madison, is a member of this year’s Orientation Leader team. “We had our ﬁrst meeting the other day,” Haralson said. “It was so amazing to just see all of us in one area because we won’t get to be together until next semester.” Next semester, the team will go through a ninehour course training them to be Orientation Leaders. Right now, however, they are staying busy stufﬁng

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The 2019 Orientation Leaders are made up of 21 students with diverse backgrounds. One of their goals is to do service projects in the community.

packets, doing service projects and writing post cards. Coordinator of

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Orientation and Events Staci Franklin said team members write post cards during ofﬁce hours.

“Right now they’re writing postcards to students who are interested in MSU,” Franklin said.

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with highs in the 80s. A cold front will move through Wednesday afternoon, bringing showers and storms in the evening into Thursday. Bring an umbrella for any Wednesday night trick-or-treating. Showers continue with a cool down Thursday. Highs Thursday will only reach the mid-60s. Nikki Pietrus, Campus Connect Meteorologist/Forecaster

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LIBRARY The library itself is located in 121 Giles. It boasts an impressive collection of books and artwork. Naturally, it has an extensive set of literature on all manners of architecture and art, including collections of Peanuts comic strips. However, it also possesses books solely for their literary merit, by such authors as varied as Desiderius Erasmus, Gore Vidal and Willa Cather. The library also has access to color printing and scanning, although not at the same scale as the Mitchell Memorial Library, the main library on campus. Anna Salzberger, a freshman psychology major from Olive Branch,

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comes to the library twice a week as a place to do homework between classes. Its convenient location is what originally appealed to her. “I like how light it is and how quiet it is,” Salzberger said. “There are lots of little nooks to study in. The giant windows give a good atmosphere.” There are several tables available in the library with an excellent view of the outside. The Bob and Kathy Luke Library is notable for its charm and uniqueness. It still has a card catalog, rarely seen in today’s modern libraries. Above the card catalog is a wooden model of an environmentally-

friendly house. Its sole floor is arranged in an aesthetically-pleasing way, allowing much natural light and open space. Off to the side is a collection of bricks, wood panels and an assortment of other building materials. While there is a third independent library at the College of Veterinary Medicine (not including the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library, which is housed within the Mitchell Memorial Library), the veterinary library is located in the far south side of campus. By contrast, the Bob and Kathy Luke Library is within walking distance of the Colvard Student Union and Barnes

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“I like how light it is and how quiet it is. There are lots of little nooks to study in. The giant windows give a good atmosphere.” - Anna Salzberger, freshman psychology major The Lukes sponsored a renovation, which was

WRAP “We were initially going to call it Rock the Vote, but we decided it would be misleading because its J.I.D. who is performing and is a rapper. We went ahead and said Wrap the Vote because it’s a play on words. Wrap, because it sounds like ‘rap,’ and then because we are wrapping up the election.” With the midterm election right around the corner, senior Allie Nichols, who is Music Maker Productions’ student director, said the event will allow students to gather information about voting in the election. “At the event, they can find information about the election process, how to get registered and where to find their polling location,” Nichols said.

completed about five years ago. According to a press release from the School of Architecture, the Lukes often utilized the library as students, so when they considered how to give back, its renewal sprung to mind. Bob Luke cited the dream and passion of MSU as a factor that has persisted since his time in Starkville. “There was a dream and a passion that our instructors at Mississippi State shared with us, and that dream and passion still exists today,” stated Bob Luke. Bob Luke is currently one of two principal architects at LPK Architects in Madison.

LPK Architects designed several MSU residence halls, the Leo W. Seal Jr. Football Complex and the renovations to Davis Wade Stadium. The Luke Library is not open as often as the Mitchell Memorial Library is, and it only consists of one floor. Some of its massive windows are clouded, and the adjacent parking lot is often full. Despite these factors, the Luke Library is a valuable resource for MSU students with a refreshing architectural design. Every MSU student is welcome to stop by and enjoy the merits of this invaluable resource at some point in their educational career.

TREK Berry said she believes voting in any election is essential.

because you are one in a million. In the grand scheme of things, you do matter.”

“I think it is important that we get involved now. I know it is easy to think that your vote and your voice doesn’t matter because you are one in a million. In the grand scheme of things, you do matter.” - Bailey Berry, publicity chair of Music Maker Productions “We are the future of America, and the future is in our hands,” Berry said. “I think it is important that we get involved now. I know it is easy to think that your vote and your voice doesn’t matter

While this election is a major one, Nichols said students should get involved no matter the level of the election. “I think voting in any election is super important,”

Nichols said. “Mississippi has a lot of seats at the federal level on the ticket, which is notable, but we want to encourage students to be civically engaged no matter how big the election is.” According to both Berry and Nichols, the event will be encouraging for students. “The purpose of the event is to get people pumped about voting the next day, so I think it’s a cool way to engage with students about why their vote matters,” Nichols said. “J.I.D. is an incredible performer, so it will be a nice break for a Monday.” The hope of both SA and Music Maker Productions is to get many students involved politically, and to let them know their votes count.

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“For an annexation, you have to bring along city services,” Spruill said. “Along with that, you will get our police department, fire department, the street services, planning, zoning, code enforcement, city administration and voting.” Spruill said she hopes the increase of population brought on by this annexation will benefit not only those citizens who are directly involved, but the city as a whole. Certain amenities, such as utilities, would remain generally the same overall. However, when it comes to zoning, property tax and city ratings, the increased population would be an improving factor to all of these aspects, and in return, everyone involved would be able to reap the benefit, Spruill said. According to Spruill,

this would be an exciting process that will hopefully continue far into the future. While the university’s campus itself is not a part of the city, the student body is active within its community and spends a significant amount of time and effort there. MSU Chief Communications Officer Sid Salter said it is important to pay attention to changes taking place in the surrounding community. “Mississippi State University is observing the city’s ongoing discussions regarding any possible annexations,” Salter said. The Starkville Board of Aldermen meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month. All of the meetings are viewable through a Facebook Live-stream, and minutes are available on the city’s website.

LEADERS Franklin said diversity is another strong point of the team. “We want to make sure the whole group is different,” Franklin said. “We want to make sure we have different personalities and people from different states, or even out of the country.” This year, the Orientation Leader team consists of 21 people from all different backgrounds. There are 15 women and six men, 12 sophomores and nine juniors, and six members from out of state and 15 members from Mississippi. Haralson said the students on the team are unique and different from one another. “We’re all so different,” Haralson said. “No single person is the same. So, we

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all bring something new to the table.” Haralson said the team consists of people with many different personalities as well. “Me personally, I’m more of like the supporter in the group,” Haralson said. “I really help people with whatever they need.” Franklin said she thinks this year’s team is sweet and prepared to lead. “They seem to be strong leaders,” she said. “They seem to be a real sweet team, ready to work hard.” Franklin said the team does not just learn how to lead orientation, but they also are given real-life skills to help them become good people. “A big goal we want to get for the students to get out of Orientation Leader is to be a better wife, husband,

a better mother, father,” Franklin said. “We’re not just prepping them to know more about MSU and to cater to the students and families here–we want them to be better people when they leave the program.” Forrester echoed these sentiments. “It’s real important to me and my team that we develop them as really good people,” Forrester said. When looking for the right student to hire as an Orientation Leader, Forrester said there is no formula. “We just say that a good Orientation Leader is going to have a servant’s heart, you’re going to be willing to work hard, you’re going to be patient and be able to give other people grace,” Forrester said. Franklin said those

selected are top students. “We are looking for the best of the best on campus,” she said. For those interested in applying to be an Orientation Leader next year, Forrester had some advice. “You’ve got to be willing to put this organization first,” Forrester said. “Be sure you’re willing to commit and be dedicated. We work hard, but we also have a lot of fun.” Haralson is looking forward to what the team has to offer. “I’m really looking forward to next semester and what it’s going to bring,” he said. “I’ve heard it goes by so fast. I just can’t wait to serve the new transfer students and the new freshman that are coming in.”

TREK Baker noted she considers the event a wonderful time to showcase school pride, and the most spirited team will be named

Mississippi State University’s 2018-19 Orientation Leaders include:

Erin Snelling of Little Rock, Arkansas; Kristin Moore of Byhalia; Avery Ray of Madison; Mallory Cooper of Star; Kate Carter of Canton; Laken Winstead of Philadelphia; Allie Zaring of Cartersville, Georgia; Juan Benavides of Greenville; Micah Brooke Woods of Duck Hill; Ana Ivy of Verona; Nathan Risley of Ocean Springs; Kenley McMullan of Louisville; Jane Richard of Smyrna, Georgia; Denver Haralson of Madison; Onsby Vinson of Brandon; Tyler Packer of State Line; Hollie Nicholson of Tupelo; Harrison Armour of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Amber Young of Madison; Jackson Robbins of Dickson, Tennessee; Kenedee Cummings of Germantown, Tennessee. CONTINUED FROM 1

the “True Maroon” team and will also be eligible for prizes. Award-winning or not, all participants will receive a free t-shirt, and admission to

the event is also free. Baker added no matter the outcome, the event will be a great time. “It’s fun to show your school spirit and have the full experience of being a part of an MSU Bulldog,” Baker said. “That’s why I would do it, to have fun with friends and make some memories

that will last a long time.” Andrew Martin, president of the Alumni Delegates, said he is excited for the event as well. “It’s going to be a beautiful afternoon and a great start to homecoming weekend–running around MSU’s campus with your buddies,” Martin said. “And

no matter what happens, you get a free t-shirt.” Everyone in the MSU community is encouraged to register; however, there is only room for 50 teams to sign up. The event begins at 2 p.m. Oct. 29. To register and for more details, visit the MSU Alumni Association website.

Correction In the Oct. 26 issue of The Reflector, the story “Research studies communication with board game” incorrectly stated Skye Cooley as a former communication department chair when he was an assistant professor in the communication department.

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ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY... ... in 1938, Orson Welles caused a nationwide panic with his broadcast of “War of the Worlds,” a realistic radio dramatization of a Martian invasion. “War of the Worlds” was not a planned radio hoax, and Welles and producers had little idea of the havoc it would cause. The show began on Sunday, Oct. 30, at 8 p.m. This was during the golden age of radio, and 8 p.m. was prime-time. Most Americans tuned in to hear ventriloquist Edgar Bergen and his dummy, “Charlie McCarthy” on NBC, and only tuned to CBS’s channel at 8:12. At this point, Welles’ story was well underway. The program was accompanied by extremely realistic sound effects, and acted out by very convincing voice actors. The program started with a story introduction from Welles, a weather report, dance music, and interruption saying a professor had detected explosions on planet Mars, more dance music, followed by an announcer at the “crash site.” This piece of the segment led listeners to believe several Martians had landed on Earth, mounted war machines and fired “heart-ray” weapons at humans. After taking out 7,000 National Guardsman, the Martians released a poisonous gas into the air. More Martians landed in Chicago and St. Louis. Announcers said panic and evacuation tactics had broken out across vicinities of the landing sites, with thousands attempting to flee. Perhaps as many as one million listeners believed a real Martian invasion was occurring, and actual panic broke out across the country. The state of New Jersey was in a widespread effort to flee, many people were begging police for gas masks and asking electric companies turn off the power so the Martians would not see their lights. When the CBS studio got news of the real-life panic spreading across the nation, Welles went on the air as himself to remind listeners it was simply a fictional story. The Federal Communications Commission investigated the program, but found no laws were broken in the broadcast. Networks did agree to use more caution in their programming in the future. Welles feared the controversy of the incident would ruin his career, but the publicity actually helped him land a contract with a Hollywood studio. In 1941, he directed, wrote, produced and starred in “Citizen Kane,” a movie that many call the greatest American film ever made.

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Cable Television is on its deathbed

The feelings of hostility toward the horror genre are unfounded BRANDON GRISHAM STAFF WRITER

I guess it’s time to pull the plug... CHRIS LOWE

is a senior majoring in business information systems. Contact him at opinion@reflector.msstate.edu.

Cable TV is dying, which is a very good thing. The 2010’s introduced a myriad of new ideas and lifestyle changes, especially within the realm of technology. One of its most underrated additions is the rise of streaming services. With streaming services, one can enjoy the benefits of both the small and big screens with a litany of added conveniences, possibly even for a cheaper price. Of course, streaming as it exists right now is not the head-and-shoulders best option for everyone in America, but it is for many. This is evident by the slowly, but steadily, rising number of cord-cutters. Adrian D. Garcia of Bankrate is projecting “by the end of 2018, a total of 33 million U.S. adults will have cut the cord on cable, satellite or telco TV service to date — up 32.8 percent from 24.5 million in 2017.” I only see this number rising as the years go by, and when it does, cable will be put to rest where it belongs. Since money is the primary factor in most people’s decision, let us go ahead and discuss this element first. Cable TV subscribers pay upward of $100 a month on average. In comparison, subscribing to the “Big 3” streaming options, Hulu, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video costs around $40 if the most expensive packages are bought for the first two (Amazon has no tier system). This leaves an extra $60 a month. To illustrate the point, we will decide to add HBO Now ($15), CBS All Access ($10), Showtime ($11), and Starz ($9). This brings our total monthly bill to around $85, which is certainly cheaper than a cable bill and still leaves the door open to add another service or two.

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In reality though, there is no need for someone to own all these subscriptions at once, and doing a bit of planning will help mitigate the cost even further. Cord-cutting also helps with the headache of haggling with cable companies. Instead of calling and threatening to jump to another provider just to negotiate your way down to a half-way reasonable bill, you can simply sign up and cancel as you see fit with streaming services. There is no contract to sign, nor ridiculous “bundles” of channels to buy which space the desirable ones out to maximize profit. Then, there is the convenience factor. In seconds, thousands of hours of content are available on every internet-connected device you own, and can be watched quite literally anywhere. These advantages are becoming more apparent to consumers at large, and as more of the Generation Z grows into adulthood and the Millennial cable loyalists give in, they will be the cause of cable’s downfall. The economic ramifications, which are usually the most important ones, are already showing themselves. To showcase this, Shalini Ramachandran of the Wall Street Journal outlines a few of their effects. “Since the beginning of February, Charter has lost nearly $30 billion in market value, and

AT&T has shed nearly $50 billion. Comcast’s market value has declined nearly $50 billion since late January,” Ramachandran explains. There are a few obstacles holding progress back, though. Sports are extremely hard to watch live without some form of cable subscription. Programs’ live TV options like YouTube TV, Sling and PlayStation Vue offer very similar packages to their cable TV counterparts with less channels. A sound internet is also required to stream on multiple devices. To make things worse, companies like Disney are seeing dollar signs with the cord-cutting trend and are starting their own standalone streaming products that will take their content away from existing services and fragment people’s options, potentially making things more expensive. These issues are why the death of cable is a bit slow at the moment, and why some are beginning to think it may never happen at all. However, fiber optic internet will become the norm sooner than we think. I find it hard to believe many companies, which are not associated with the Mouse, have the staying power to make a profit off leaving Hulu or Netflix’s established platforms, and sports have to jump on the bandwagon sooner or later. There is no stopping this train now—us young’uns will see to it.

A considerable number of excellent horror films have come out over the past few years. While not reaching the high point of the 1970’s, we have seen fantastic work such as “A Quiet Place,” “Get Out,” “The Witch” and a series of other exceptional titles recently. There has also been an interesting shift toward the blending of genres, most notably comedy and horror. New classics like “Cabin in the Woods,” “Tucker and Dale vs. Evil,” and “What We Do in the Shadows” have proved to find a strong balance between the typical tropes associated with bad horror movies. While few claim horror is their favorite genre, an unfortunate reaction toward the genre has been brewing since the 1990’s. Some claim horror is not a worthy genre, or that it is not up to par with the average slew of blockbuster hits. Adults need genres for themselves. Horror fills the requirement perfectly, yet parental figures brutally attack the genre for being inappropriate. Children are never marketed toward the genre, but thrillers still receive constant flack due to irresponsible or negligent parents. A study from the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics in August 2008 assessed this very issue. Their aim was to prove that violent films impact young children. After surveying over 6,000 children aged 10 to 14, under 15 percent had seen violent films categorized as rated “R.” The highest ranking film seen by the age group was “Scary Movie.” Given the circumstances, apart from the lack of educated parents, most children refrain from traumatizing themselves. Horror films are not marketed toward them, so unless they desire a good scare, few retain interest to watch them. Naturally, one study

“Horror? More like comedy with some cool jump scares!”

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does not speak for the impact felt from the genre. Many children grew up with frightening reminders of popular horror villains like Chucky, Freddy Kruger, Michael Myers and Pennywise the Clown. Ironically, those children do not retain a phobia unless the circumstances from their first viewings were traumatic. As young-adults grow older, most try watching heavier and less childfriendly films. If not for horror, there would be a severe lack of memorable movie experiences. Few films outside the horror genre can match the thrill of a packed auditorium, all gripping the edge of the seats in absolute terror. Do you get an elevated heart-rate when you watch a biopic? Are intense staring contests with the screen frequent when you are stuck watching an awful romantic-comedy with your significant other? Horror is not the greatest genre, but few can ever match the reactions given to you by an exceptional horror flick. Several studies aim to track the impact of frightening media, but few ever mention the recent statistical evidence of society. Violent crime has been plummeting since the 1990’s, and there has not been any less violent or frightening media produced. If anything, more demented forms of content have been manufactured to meet the needs of this de-sensitized internet age. Can you imagine the reaction toward “Green

Room,” “Saw” or “The Human Centipede” if they were made before the new millennium? Horror films have the best returns from production costs, so there ought to be more of them. An excellent example is “Paranormal Activity,” the mediocre ghost film from the mid 2000’s. According to Box Office Mojo, the original film only cost $15,000, yet the return was over a $190 million at the box office. This success spawned a franchise that grossed over $800 million, with a total budget of roughly $30 million across the six films. To say horror is not relevant or needed at the cinema is an absolute lie. Funnily enough, good luck trying to find any classic horror films at the school library. Aside from the “Exorcist” and “Howard the Duck,” there are not many scary films among their selection. Why are the popular series films that encapsulated the last few decades absent? Notable films you will not find are “Friday the 13th,” “Get Out,” “Jaws,” “Silence of the Lambs” and many other classic thrillers. We need horror films to startle us when nothing else can. We demand stronger stories based less on cheap tactics like jump-scares and screeching violins, but from relatable protagonists and despicable adversaries. What becomes satirized are the endless tropes so prevalent within the genre, but we have the capacity to overcome this ridiculous issue. We are avoiding past mistakes by making horror fun to watch again.

We must unite in order to end acts of terror in the United States

BRAD ROBERTSON

STAFF WRITER

Terrorism is nothing new. Many of us on the younger side of the university’s demographics probably associate the word most closely with 9/11, but terrorism is a tale as old as time and one frequently retold under different names. Now, its seeds have taken root in a polarized America. There is no need for beating around the bush here. Earlier this week, prominent Democratic politicians, and Robert De Niro, were mailed explosive devices. A package was also sent to CNN’s office in New York. Actually, saying explosive devices is a bit too vague. The devices were pipe bombs. Yes, pipe bombs. Speculation rose over whether the bombs were functional, or if their purpose was just to send a message.

This is so far from the point it is maddening, so I will try to be as succinct as possible in reiterating this: pipe bombs are being sent to people in the mail. Pipe bombs. The targets of these bombs reveal a transparent motive. All those who received packages were outspoken critics of President Donald Trump. According to Rebecca Rubin of Variety, De Niro dropped an F-bomb (ha) in his speech at the Tony Award ceremonies in June directed toward the president, and all political recipients of the packages have publicly criticized Trump as well, albeit more eloquently. It is not a stretch to say this threat was politically motivated. In fact, it is so blatant, to say otherwise would be just a peg short of delusional, yet I have no doubt this is exactly what will happen. Delusion seems to be the norm in our modern

world. This will go no differently. People will argue it was a hoax. They will say the bombs were caught, so what is the big deal?God forbid, they will defend the bomber. This is not okay, America. This is not normal. This is more important than who died on “Modern Family.” Wake up. The problem is not with the majority. Despite what the media reports, I firmly believe most Americans, on both sides of the political spectrum, have every intention and willingness to get along. It is the extremists who are so worrying because they are not being branded as extremists. We live in a time where being a Republican or being a Democrat barely means anything. Instead, it is about how much of either party you are. How far do you lean? How much do you despise the other side? What are you

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“ Terrorism is nothing new, but it could be old and gone.” More than that, it is ignorant, backward and barbaric. There is no nobility in killing your fellow countryman. There is no honor in violence for the sake of political belief. There is only suffering. The worst part is, we know this. We have seen it before. Extremism is the soil by which violence sprouts,

and once it has grown, it is a beast not easily squashed. History has shown us this lesson a dozen times over. Japan’s capitulation is commonly accepted as the end of World War II, but Japanese holdouts continued fighting. According to the BBC, one spent 29 years in the jungle on an island in the Philippines and killed 30 people. He killed those people in the name of a war that had long since ceased because he believed it impossible for his nation to surrender. Through the 1970s into the 1990s, the IRA bombed public spaces in the name of liberty for Northern Ireland from British rule. They killed dozens and injured hundreds of civilians, the very civilians they claimed to represent and value because they believed their murders were justified. On Sept. 11, 2001, the Islamic terrorist organization

al-Qaeda hijacked commercial airliners and used them as missiles, killing nearly 3,000 people from 93 countries because they believed doing so was their holy mission. Murder in the name of country, justice or God is still murder. Death by any other name would cut just as deep. Murder by any other name is still just as wrong. The day must come, sooner rather than later, when we put aside any claim we incorrectly assume. We must judge one another and accept the fact that we live side by side. What great things could we accomplish if our hearts were tuned to others rather than so tightly on ourselves, on our own beliefs? What wondrous marvels would our children’s children be beholden to? Would great passion and love sweep the world if not for all the hate and fear? Terrorism is nothing new, but it could be old and gone.

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Free ballroom dance lessons pick up the pace NICOLE RIGSBY STAFF WRITER

At Mississippi State University, students are taught skills and life lessons to help aid in the navigation of life. One skill that is not emphasized often is ballroom dancing. Ballroom dancing has many benefits: being able to enjoy oneself at special occasions such as weddings, gaining confidence and elegance, and keeping a talent in your back pocket for the right moment. MSU’s Ballroom Dance Club meets weekly in the Sanderson Center on Sunday evenings to teach lessons and enjoy the art of dance. The Ballroom Dance Club started in 2005, and has provided free lessons ever since. This club is for anyone who loves to dance, and allows students to meet new people and have a different and new experience. There is no membership fee or required time commitment. Matt Cagle, an active member of the Ballroom Dance Club, describes what people will get out of the lessons. “We start with the very basic steps, and we get students to where they can perform the dance confidently around the floor

with different partners,” Cagle said. There is a variety of dances taught, including the Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Waltz, Salsa, East Coast Swing, Hustle and Quick Step. Sundays’ lessons are at 4 and 5 p.m., with both a smooth and rhythmic dance taught. At 6 p.m., there is an open dance hour where students can put their new-found knowledge to the test. Anyone with any skill level is welcomed to attend, making it a comfortable and judgment-free atmosphere for someone who has never danced before. This atmosphere is coupled with the seasoned instructors of the classes able to help those at any skill level. Erin Sanders, an aerospace engineering major who has attended a few classes, said the instructors are very encouraging. Sanders plans to continue attending the dance lessons in the future because she wanted a useful and respectable activity to spend her time. The only requirements to attend is movable clothing, two dancing legs and a bottle of water. If someone does not have a partner, it will not be a problem. All dancers rotate partners, so one will end up dancing will everyone of the opposite sex.

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MSU Graduate student Matt Cagle and senior Siobhan Grogan teach a group of dancers the basic steps of smooth dance at the Sanderson Center.

Siobhan Grogan, a former president of the ballroom dance club and a nationally-ranked LindeyHop dancer, encourages

everyone to try ballroom dancing. “If you don’t know if you would like it, just jump in and give it a shot because

it’s a valuable skill that you’re going to wish you’d have,” Grogan said. On Nov. 4, the dance lessons will finish teaching

the Foxtrot and the Cha Cha. The following week will start on the Rumba and the Waltz. The classes have a threeweek focused rotation on two types of dance. For those who are not new to dancing, there are Thursday classes for intermediate dancers. The Quick Step, Viennese Waltz and Lindey-Hop are only available to the intermediate dancers because of their level of difficultly. The club also attends a monthly event with the Salsa Mississippi Dance Club. On the second Saturday of the month, the members of the club or anyone who wants to attend will carpool to Jackson. At 9 p.m., there is a Salsa dance lesson. After the lesson, everyone will Salsa until about 2 a.m. The fee for students is $5, and $10 for everyone else. The Ballroom Dance Club attends various collegiate dance competitions and has gone to different social clubs around campus to teach lessons. All services are free. Learning to dance does not take a lot of time, energy or resources, and dancing skills can definitely impress someone professionally or socially. So, spend your time wisely and learn to dance in the process.

‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ is delightfully demented BRANDON GRISHAM STAFF WRITER

Before many confuse this as satanic propaganda, this series was based off of a popular comic run from 2014. Fans of the ABC series from the late 1990’s will likely recoil in horror once they notice “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” is nothing like the old comedy show. Comprised of 10 episodes, the Netflix original takes a more sinister approach to the famed Archie comics character. Putting it mildly, this series is upbeat horror, akin to that of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Evil Dead 2” and “Supernatural.” “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” was produced as a companion series to “Riverdale,” the popular CW show. It showcases precisely what separates the Netflix platform from what is allowed on network TV. This series is everything “Riverdale” wishes it could be. It features a brilliant use of side characters, an easily-followed plot and includes less padded fluff, making this show vastly superior. Centered around Sabrina Spellman, viewers get an interesting interpretation of what halfwitches tend to deal with.

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Balancing relationships with her friends while also avoiding signing her soul away, this show gets absolutely nuts. Frequent screaming and squeaking at the monitor ensued, as this series jumps from sappy romance to cannibalistic horror on a dime. It ultimately culminates into a genre blend far spookier than average, but oh-so good. Featuring Kiernan Shipka as Sabrina Spellman and Ross Lynch as Harvey Kinkle, this series allows every member of its dedicated cast to shine. Other notable cast members include Lucy Davis, Miranda Otto, Chance Perdomo, Michelle Gomez, Tati Gabrielle and Richard Coyle. Sabrina’s friends do not experience the typical

romantic drivel associated with teenagers. There is a swath of fascinating sidestories, all molding the cast into a variable powerhouse of emotion. Taking place entirely in the background, a character named Roz begins having visions, a non-binary character named Susie gets haunted and a ton of other supernatural shenanigans spoilers occur. Side characters like Ms. Wardwell and Ambrose steal scenes immediately with their delightful charisma and cheeky dialogue. Villains in this series are perfectly ambiguous, never fully showing what they have planed for the poor town of Greendale. The writers relish in their horror-based inspiration. With numerous callbacks to horror

classics and the occasional “Riverdale” mention, this series knows what its going for. While labeled as TV-14, do not let it fool you. The show pushes that boundary in every possible way. The series really hits its stride around the fifth episode. Paying homage to “Nightmare on Elm Street,” Sabrina’s family is trapped in their house with a dream demon. What follows is the greatest introduction to how the characters work in this series. Every character fills a specific role, beautifully balancing between character motivation and development. Minor spoilers ensue, but even newcomers can enjoy this episode as a standalone. If you can only watch one, this is by far the best example of what to expect. Had this series been on the CW as originally intended, there would be far less to enjoy. It could have ended up just as absurd as its predecessor, discussing drugs like Jingle-Jangle and warping characters into lampooned caricatures. Instead, this series savors the chance to prove Gothic horror can confidently meet a satisfying romance. There is so much to take from this show, all of which is sure to please fans of “Supernatural” and

even “Riverdale.” “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” is not without faults. It takes a few episodes for the pace to settle down from pure exposition and likes, to rely on shocking imagery. It also tends to feature awful cinematography in the earlier episodes, with numerous shots utilizing a terrible blurring effect. Thankfully, the experience is so fascinating that it keeps viewers binging every episode. While a touch too risqué for the religious, “Chilling

Adventures of Sabrina” lives up to the title. It makes no compromises, and expects you to buckle down and deal with some uncomfortable scenes, all handled with tact. With some occasional humor and an abundance of heart, this series is sure to become much more than a cult-classic. If you want to get spooky while also enjoying a satisfying story-line, “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” is currently available to stream on Netflix.

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Tuesday 25th Annual Homecoming Dollar Night Step Show is almost here TALLY DUKE STAFF WRITER

To kick off homecoming weekend, the 25th Annual Homecoming Step Show, hosted by the National PanHellenic Council, will take place at 7 p.m. Friday night at the basketball courts in the Sanderson Recreation Center. Admission for students and alumni is $10. The Step Show includes the fraternities and sororities a part of the National PanHellenic Council to compete against each other. Every year, the step show attracts a large crowd of students and alumni. The event expects a large turnout, with tickets being sold at the door as well as in the Colvard Student

Union this week. C.J. Blackmon, a senior at Mississippi State University and a member of the Kappa Beta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., said the step show is a tradition for the NPHC at MSU. “Stepping is a longstanding tradition in the historically AfricanAmerican culture, and we will continue to honor this tradition annually at Mississippi State,” Blackmon said. “I have competed in the past, and this will be my last step show to compete in, which makes it even more special.” First place will win $1,000, second place will win $750 and third place will win $500. The prizes go to

the winning chapters, and each chapter will decide how to use the money. Blackmon said Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. won the step show last year, but believes they will face strong competition at this coming Step Show. “In the past, there has been a fraternity that wins, and a sorority that wins, but this year, everyone will compete against each other,” Blackmon said. Keandra Woods, an MSU student and member of the Epsilon Theta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc, said she cannot wait to watch her sorority sisters compete at the step show. “I am not competing this year because I did not

have enough time for the practices and such, but regardless, I am still proud of my sorority,” Woods said. “Even though the fraternities and sororities are competing against one another this year, I do not think it will change our routine at all.” Nathan Seymour, a junior at MSU, said he is excited to see the annual step show and compare the previous shows to this year’s performances. “I attended the show last year and I was highly impressed with the step routines from every fraternity and sorority,” Seymour said. “I cannot wait to see what the routines will entail this year.”

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Bulldogs make a STATEment in win over Aggies HUNTER CLOUD SPORTS EDITOR

The Friday night before Mississippi State University’s game against Texas A&M, head coach Joe Moorhead decided they were going to come out and make a statement by being more aggressive in how they called offensive plays, and it payed off. “Last night, we decided we were going to go after this game aggressively,” Moorhead said. “On offense, defense and special teams, but particularly on offense. As I did selfevaluation, I looked at the past few weeks. In some ways, in the fabric of the season, I felt like I lost my identity as a play caller.” Moorhead said he had worried too much about getting the right protections and routes, but he decided he was going to go on the attack against Texas A&M. This aggression is what Moorhead believes is the offense’s identity, and it is what he wanted to show. “I got up and talked with the whole offense, and took ownership of some of the conservativeness,” Moorhead said. “I told them that we can’t be as effective as we want to be as an offense without us passing the football and creating explosive plays.” The key to passing the football in the game was Nick Fitzgerald, a senior quarterback from Richmond Hills, Georgia, who in the previous week at LSU threw four interceptions. Because of Fitzgerald’s performance, he received a lot of criticism from fans, especially on social media, but he also got some support, too.

“In this day and age when everything is at your fingertips on social media, we’re all so connected, 24-seven,” Fitzgerald said. “It’s hard to not see a lot of the hate. At the same time, I got plenty of messages from friends saying, ‘We support you, we love you, we have your back, keep doing you.’ I have family, friends and teammates who believe in me.” When Fitzgerald took the field as quarterback, he took all of that support and turned it into a 79-yard drive, where he threw for 59 yards, including a 25-yard touchdown pass to Stephen Guidry, a junior from New Roads, Louisiana. Fitzgerald said this first drive was very important in how the rest of the game unfolded, as he finished the night with 241-yards passing and two touchdowns, as well as 88-yards rushing. “It was huge. That’s one of our goals is first drive touchdown to start the game off,” Fitzgerald said. “We haven’t had one in a couple of weeks. It was good to finally get on track with that. It felt good to go out there and have a good game.” Fitzgerald said the game was going to be one where they showed what the offense can do, and they did that by making a statement in how they were able to gain yards and score points, which helped the offense’s confidence. “We executed, we put up points and showed we could move the ball,” Fitzgerald said. “I think it is kind of huge as a confidence boost to the offense. Especially after a couple of tough weeks. We came out and there and scored points

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when we could.” Guidry said the team came out fighting to win the game for their fans, and it showed in how they played as a unit. It was a team effort for them to make the statement they did. “We just wanted it more. Everybody came out as a group and competed,” Guidry said. “From the quarterback point of view, offensive line, running backs, it was a team effort. So, everybody joined in and did well as a team.” From the defensive side of the ball, Jaquarius Landrews, a junior safety

from Summit, announced his presence on the field with seven tackles and two sacks, as he filled in for Brian Cole who was injured a few games ago. “It feels really good to have a good game, it took a lot of preparation,” Landrews said. “It was a good game. I’m proud of myself because I was doubting myself at first. I just kept watching film, kept watching film. Everything played out the way I wanted it to play out.” Landrews said when Cole, a junior safety from Saginaw, Minnesota, went

out with an injury, he knew he had to step up and fill those shoes, but he also said they had a relationship where they have had each others’ backs. “I knew I had to step up, I knew I had to step up,” Landrews said. “During camp, it was always neck and neck, neck and neck. I always had his back, he always had my back. He knew that if he went down or I went down, we always had each other’s back.” Much like the fans’ celebration, the team’s celebrations did not just stop on the field, but it

continued into the locker room. “You have to come see it for yourself. It was good.” Landrews said. “It was real good. I really like the celebration. We deserved that game. Everybody came together and the happiness in that locker room, it felt real good to be in there.” The home victory moved MSU (5-3, 2-3 SEC) one win away from being eligible to play in a bowl game. If they can pull out a win in the homecoming game against Louisiana Tech University, they will earn their eligibility.

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Stephen Guidry secured a career high in receiving yards against Texas A&M after learning his uncle passed away the day before the game.

When life, death is bigger than the game itself HUNTER CLOUD SPORTS EDITOR

The young men gather in the west corner of the south end zone, take a knee and say a quick prayer before going to battle on the football field. Stephen Guidry, a junior wide receiver from New Roads, Louisiana, described what their prayer is like. “A lot of players have been doing it,” Guidry said. “You go to the end zone and get you a quick prayer. You thank God for why we are here, for this blessed game, because of every game is a big game.” It was a good game for Guidry, as he caught 130 yards on three catches, including a touchdown catch and the fourthlongest reception in Mississippi State University football history. However it was not without a heavy heart. “All I can say is, God. I did it for my uncle, he passed away yesterday, so I had a reason,” Guidry said. “The whole time (I thought about him), I was very close, he was like a father to me. (I’ve known him) my

whole life.” This close connection motivated him to play well, and he showed that on his 84-yard reception as he ran only to be caught at the 2-yard line because he ran out of gas. Guidry described how he found out about his uncle’s passing, as his family decided to not tell him directly in fear it would distract him from the game. In fact, head coach Joe Moorhead told Guidry and gave him the choice to go home, but Guidry decided to stay. “My sister did not even call me because she knew it would hurt me,” Guidry said. “She thought I was going to go back home, so she told coach Moorhead. He sat me down and talked to me, and he gave me the option, ‘Do you want to go home to your family?’ I was like, ‘No.’” For Guidry, it was not the first game he had played after the sudden loss of a family member, and he got a little emotional toward the end of his interview just thinking about how much that loss hurt. “In high school, my grandfather, he died and

I had a game the next day,” Guidry said. “I had a wonderful game, I balled out. From this standpoint, I know I miss him, it is a tough loss.” Guidry was a major part of MSU’s victory, as he was one of the players Nick Fitzgerald found success with. Osirus Mitchell, a sophomore from Sarasota, Florida, also had a very good game, as he had a touchdown catch and 96-yards receiving on six catches. Mitchell felt the team was different in how they played, and that led to their success through the air. “Honestly, we just clicked offensively,” Mitchell said. “We knew it was there. We had been doing it in practice, but we just had to translate it into the games. We were trying to improve on our identity as a team. We wanted to make plays and run into the end zone.” The victory means a lot to the offense’s season. But for Guidry, it will always mean more than just the game, as he had a career high in receiving yards on the night he played for his late uncle Marlon Jones.

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