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Table welcomes strangers

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Students enjoy eating lunch with new people at the Bulldog Table. If the Bulldog Table is successful, it will be turned into a permanent table for students to freely eat at.

One day, as Michael Poole walked around the Union, looking for somebody he knew to eat with, he realized that a single person occupied many of the tables in the Union.

Although some may want to eat alone, others, like him, simply did not have anyone to sit with and would love to eat lunch with somebody new. Hence, the Bulldog Table was born–or at least the idea of it.

Instead of taking the chance of intruding upon someone’s moment of solitude, this table now provides an opportunity for those who want someone to eat with, a place to congregate.

The Bulldog Table is essentially a community table within the dining area of the Student Union. It is a table set aside for meeting new people and making

a new friend from the experience.

Student Association President Roxie Raven said she is also in full support of The Bulldog Table.

“To me, the Bulldog Table represents one of SA’s main goals: bringing our Bulldog family closer and making sure everyone feels at home,” Raven said.

Raven’s role in the Bulldog Table is to help promote it to students, choosing to do so for the success of Freshmen Council’s idea and for the continuation of other creative ideas to get students engaged on campus. She chose to support it because it allows people to come together in a safe place to meet others and to feel at home on campus.

“Students should participate in the Bulldog Table to gain fellowship with their peers and get to expand their comfort zone by meeting people different than themselves,” Raven said.

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Students debate national issues Shots for Tots benefits children

by Kristina Norman Staff Writer

Mississippi State University Students debated political issues as varied as their majors at Wednesday night’s mock presidential debate on the campus at Bettersworth Auditorium in Lee Hall.

The debate featured students from the university’s three politically affiliated student organizations: the College Republicans, College Democrats and Young Americans for Liberty.

During round one, education, it was asked how to make higher education more affordable and accessible to students.

In round two, economics, it was asked how government funds could improve infrastructure and the economy.

Round three’s questions came from audience submissions posing questions from

social media’s influence on the election, second amendment rights and whether the Constitution is a living document.

Although termed a mock presidential debate, the format very much resembled that of a real presidential debate with issues ranging from education, economics, gun rights and more.

Athena Kavanagh, a junior in business economics and president of the MSU Speech and Debate Council, said the outcome of the debate followed closely with what the council had outlined and avoided the partisanship which has largely been absent from politics.

“We wanted to act very non-partisan like we said,” Kavanagh said, “and sort of orchestrated something we haven’t really seen on TV this election year.”

Julia Rachel Kuehnle, a sophomore in business administration and member of the MSU Speech and

Debate Council, said the things which the mock debate did not want to show included theatrics.

Kuehnle said participating in the debate showed her how groups with different political views can come together for something monumental.

“It’s been very educational to me as a student at MSU to lead this group of people,” Kuehnle.“We literally had five different groups on campus work on this project, and it was just amazing to see it all put together.”

Kuehnle said she was nervous about how many people would attend the debate. She attributed many students who came out to watch the debate to the extra credit their professors offered them for attending. Nonetheless, the turnout was impressive.

Kavanagh said many professors wanted students to witness the mock debate because of its uniqueness.

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Junior Criminology major Jazima Alford patiently waits as junior Microbiology major Donielle Allen exchanges money for a blueberry and piña colada snow cone while students shoot hoops behind them. Students were able to buy snow cones, enter a raffle, and take basketball shots at this Student Association hosted event, Shots for Tots. The event was part of many compiled to collectively contribute to Mississippi State University’s annual True Maroon week, with this one in particular providing a portion of their proceeds to Children’s of Mississippi, the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children in Jackson.

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Shawn Johnson advises students to focus on accomplishments

by Savannah Taggart Staff Writer

Mississippi State University’s Student Association hosted Olympic medalist Shawn Johnson on Tuesday, Nov. 1, as a part of the organization’s Fall Lecture series.

During her speech, the Olympian and entrepreneur focused on the importance of having fun, saying that for her,

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pursuing her successful career as a gymnast was never about winning, but instead her love for the sport.

“It was never because I wanted to be an Olympic gold medalist,” Johnson said. “It was always because it was fun.”

Johnson shared a story about her time competing in the 2008 Beijing, Olympics, where she won the individual gold medal in the balance beam and three silver medals in the individual all-around,

floor exercise and team categories.

“I saw my teammate Nastia Liukin’s score pop up, and I knew it was impossible for me to win the gold medal,” Johnson said. “I remember standing on the floor with this really confusing feeling: ‘If the only thing the world wants and expects of me is to bring home a gold medal and it’s not possible, is it even worth it to go out there?’”

She then recalled thinking, “If you can’t go

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I decided it didn’t matter what happened because at that moment, the only reason I was walking out there was for myself.”

Johnson said she remembers her routine like it was yesterday–sticking every landing, striking every pose.

“I was on cloud nine.

I was so beyond proud of myself. I put in hundreds of thousands of hours, and this was my moment,”

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Johnson said. “I did the best I could do, and there wasn’t anything that anyone could say to me in that moment that would have made me feel otherwise.”

Johnson said despite her personal feeling of accomplishment, she still received criticism from the press over her routine.

“I kept getting asked all of these negative questions on failure, and time after time, people were saying I came up short,” Johnson said. “It absolutely crushed me because I felt in my

heart that I had given everything I possibly could.”

In the end, though, after surrounding herself with her supportive family and coaches, she said she thought she did great, and deserved the gold medal.

Johnson retired from competitive gymnastics in 2012, and since then she has become a certified Nike trainer, and she enjoys advising and encouraging young gymnasts.

For more information on Johnson, visit shawnjohnson.

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Kuehnle said the audi- dent of Young Americans and do this because everyence was given the oppor- for Liberty and debater in one was able to tell the diftunity to participate by sub- the wild card round, said he ference,” Robison said. mitting questions. Kuehnle is glad the audience stayed Nikki Reeder, a senior in said during the planning for calm throughout, and that political science and debatthe debate, various ideas the Young Americans for er in the education round were tossed around on how Liberty could participate for the College Republibest to incorporate the au- in the event alongside the cans, said the mock debate dience, and organizers were College Republicans and succeeded more than the please with the end result. and College Democrats. presidential debates which Kennedy Moehrs, Trey Goff, a senior in were seen on television beKathleen Pohl and cause they could William Bonduris, actually debate “I’m extremely impressed with who debated for the issues. the College Dem“Unlike the our debaters. Th ey were in a very, ocrats said they felt presidential devery stressful situation and they they all performed bates we were well. actually able to handled it with such poise and Moehrs, Presitalk about issues dent of the College and not attack respect for one another.”

Democrats, debatour opponents,” -Cheryl Chambers, advisor for ed in the wild card Reeder said. round, and did not Nolen Hood, MSU’s Speech and Debate council know what topic a senior in methe audience had chanical enchosen until mingineering and utes before it was asked. political science, and de- debater for the College Re“It was really quick bater for the Young Amer- publicans in the economy thinking on your feet,” icans for Liberty in the round, said the debate went Moehrs said. economics round, said the well because during a deKathleen Pohl, a senior debate was fun and infor- bate, so many things could majoring in secondary edu- mative, and that the debate go wrong. cation (social studies), went showed how civility can be “I think it was a good first in the debate during practiced when discussing outlook for all the orgathe first round. She said politics. nization to present their going into the debate she “Hopefully, this stood ideas,” Hood said. was not sure if she had pre- as a bit of a contrast from Cheryl Chambers, facpared adequately enough, the rhetoric and discourse ulty advisor and head coach but when she stepped on that’s going on in the pub- for MSU’s Speech and Destage she felt confident. lic to show that we at Mis- bate Council, said she was William Bonduris, a sissippi State have a higher happy with the number of sophomore in political sci- level of discourse,” Goff people who showed up to ence and debater in the said. watch the debate. The only economics round, said he Colton Robison, presi- disappoint Chambers had would like for an event like dent of the College Repub- with the debate is having to the mock presidential de- licans and debater in the wait four more years to do bate to become an annual wild card round, said the it again. occurrence. debate went better than he “I’m extremely im“I felt like it went real- had hoped. Robison said pressed with our debaters,” ly well,” Bonduris said. “I those who came out could Chambers said. “They were hope it was informative for see where the parties stand in a very, very stressful sitpeople, and that we kept and how they differ. uation and they handled it everybody entertained.”

“It was a benefit to ev- with such poise and respect Andrew Word, presi- erybody to come out here for one another.”

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The Bulldog Table is in a trial run this week. It will have a table set aside on the center stage of the Union and will be marked by maroon and white balloons and laminated placemats. The placemats will say “The Bulldog Table,” and include the instructions, “Sit here to eat with someone new.

Sit here to make someone new into a friend.”

There will also be a large sign hanging up to further attract attention.

The group invites all students to get involved and try it out during one of their meal times.

Poole said he is looking for success with the table.

“If it goes well, this could turn into a permanent table, and an excellent Mississippi State tradition,” Poole said.

According to Poole, the Bulldog Table is an excellent tool for further community building at MSU. He said seeing as MSU is known for how friendly and welcoming our student body is, this could enhance that even more and bring people together that normally wouldn’t get a chance to interact.

Poole said he also believes this table could be a huge asset for recruiting more students by having Roadrunners or Maroon VIP members point out the Bulldog Table on tours. He said this could be a big push for students to come here and an obvious landmark indicative of the culture we hold so dear at MSU. “Beyond all that, I encourage the student body to participate for the experience,” Poole said. “The more participants we have, the better the Bulldog Table experience will be.”

Friday October 28, 2016 12:48 a.m. A student was arrested in Starkville on a warrant for two counts of speeding.

1:15 a.m. A student was arrested in Starkville for minor in possession of alcohol.

11:20 a.m. A student was arrested in Starkville for telephone harassment.

Saturday October 29, 2016 1:06 a.m. A student was arrested in Starkville for public intoxication.

2:05 a.m. A student was arrested in Starkville for DUI and possession of paraphernalia.

2:24 a.m. A student was arrested in Starkville for disturbing the peace.

5:52 p.m. A student was arrested in Starkville for the possession of a controlled substance.

Sunday October 30, 2016 1:21 a.m. An employee reported his MSU decal was stolen from his vehicle.

1:29 a.m. A student reported his vehicle was burglarized while parked at Rice Hall.

2:48 a.m. A student was arrested in Starkville for improper equipment and DUI. 3:14 a.m. A student was arrested in Starkville for public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.

Monday October 31, 2016 6:19 p.m. A student reported his bicycle stolen from a bike rack at Ruby Hall.

8:49 p.m. Student reported her iPhone 6 stolen from Hand Chemical Lab. 10:13 p.m. A student was issued a Justice Court citation for possession of paraphernalia on Walker Road.

Tuesday November 1, 2016 3:06 p.m. Employee reported missing property at The Franklin Center.

10:48 a.m. A student reported recieving harassing text messages from another student.

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Dakota Access pipeline should not be built Sarah Brister

is a junior majoring in public relations. She can be contacted at opinion@reflector.msstate.edu.

The American government has long been known to discriminate against Native Americans for supposedly “various” reasons.

However, regarding the Dakota Access pipeline, racism against indigenous cultures has undeniably reared its ugly head.

According to Time Magazine, the Dakota Access pipeline is supposed to be built by a Texas energy company. It will carry up to 570,000 barrels’ crude oil from North Dakota to Illinois each day.

The article states that the pipeline would be a key conduit connecting oil wells in the state’s Bakkens Shale, where a development of fracking has revealed billions of gallons of new oil.

This has also opened up economic opportunities in the Gulf Coast, Midwest and East Coast. The $4 billion pipeline was proposed in 2014, and was planned to be complete this year.

According to CNN, there are many pro’s and con’s to this massive and expensive pipeline. The largest pro of the pipeline is it would allow America to rely less on foreign oil.

However, the cons seem to outweigh this by far.

CNN states the pipeline would only fuel climate change and would damage the burial grounds, prayer sites and sacred land owned by the Sioux tribe.

Although the U.S. Army Corps approved the project in July, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe sued the Corps

over the construction.

The Sioux claim the pipeline “threatens the Tribe’s environmental and economic well-being, and would damage and destroy sites of great historic, religious, and cultural significance of the Tribe.”

The article stated that the Army Corps has yet

“I believe the Sioux Tribe has every

right to be upset, heartbroken and outraged over the Dakota Access pipeline.”

to release a comment, but others have begun to demand the pipeline not go through or damage sacred land.

I will never be able to fully understand what it is like to own or be a part of a sacred area, but regardless, I can fully agree that America is overly

Facing the Facts

Open immigration would benefit those on both sides of border like American workers are harmed by influxes of immigrants. Why? Because it is common knowledge many who migrate here are willing to work harder for less money. This is the reason they come here illegally— they need money and they need it immediately.

My response to those who would be angry about a foreign worker might potentially “taking” a job that “belongs” to an American is to get off your lazy butt and go compete in the job market. You are not guaranteed a job in this country simply because you were born here.

The bottom line is that it is disgusting to try and keep

ends meet. However, you

by Jonathan Bain can also be a low skill worker Staff Writer in a rich nation and make a decent living.

Immigration has been a hot Clemens estimates that issue in this year’s presidential if all national barriers were race. Democrats are trigtorn down, the world Gross gered when they hear Donald Domestic Product (GDP) Trump speak about building would double in a calena wall and deporting millions dar year, because workers of immigrants; Republicans from poor countries could are outraged when they hear migrate to ones with better Hillary Clinton speak about infrastructures, making it offering citizenship to those easier to do more work. immigrants already here and GDP is the dollar value for rejecting the idea of a wall. goods and services produced I think both candidates within a country’s borders, are wrong. There is no viable within a specific economic reason for restricting free and period. It is a tool econoopen immigration, except in mists use to gauge how well the case of those who would a nation’s economy is doing. pose a risk to the health and Any upward trend in GDP safety of the is a good thing, country in which because it indithey are seeking cates the econ“Open borders would vastly increase omy is growcitizenship.

Examples of Imagine world productivity and decrease ing. ways in which an the wealth and immigrant could prosperity the poverty across the globe.” pose a risk is by world would failing a backenjoy if the total ground check GDP doubled. or carrying a contagious dis- people out of this country There is no viable economic ease. The number of people simply because you know reasoning against open borthat fall into this category are they will not only work harder ders and free migration. extremely low. Sadly, though, than you, but do so in jobs you There are many more arguyou still hear fear-mongering mistakenly think you are too ments that could be made in comments such as, “They good to do. favor of open borders, but I aren’t sending their best.

In general, open borders hope the arguments I have They’re sending rapists...” would vastly increase world given today have proved to from a presidential candidate. productivity and decrease you the rewards of an open While concern for national poverty across the globe. border far outweigh the risks security is legitimate, it can be Michael Clemens, senior involved. Speaking in purely easily dealt with using solid fellow and research manag- economic terms, if the world background checks and a er at the Centre for Global suddenly removed all borthorough health screenings; Development, estimates 40 ders, we would see a period surely a government that percent of the adult popu- of growth unmatched by spent $2 million on jazz play- lation in the world’s poorest virtually any other in human ing robots can come up with quarter of nations wish to history. an effective health and secu- immigrate elsewhere.

Economic benefits aside, rity screening process, right?

However, they cannot it is time to show these famThe issue of the economy because many of them are ilies some compassion. Let is another point of debate that ineligible for legal forms of these individuals come out arises when discussing open- movement or are forced to of hiding, reunite with their ing borders. A common argu- wait on decade-long lists to loved ones and work to proment one might hear against apply. Economic productiv- vide health and happiness open immigration— please ity depends largely on loca- for their families. Let’s not forgive my South Park ref- tion rather than skill. You punish people because of erence— is “They took our can have a large skill set in a circumstances out of their jobs!” Many Americans feel poor nation and barely make control.

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line is, there is always a chance of massive oil leaks or worse—explosions that do a detrimental amount of damage to the environment and people around them.

If the environmental detriment does not concern you, then what about the strife of the Standing

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Rock Sioux Tribe?

I believe the Sioux Tribe has every right to be upset, heartbroken and outraged over the Dakota Access pipeline.

During westward expansion, the U.S. government initially destroyed almost all Native American land and culture, which was undoubtedly wrong. We have no right to further damage sacred Native American land or harm the Sioux defending it.

Huffington Post shared an article stating that peaceful protests against the pipeline quickly turned violent once unnecessary police force was used.

Many of the protestors claim they were yanked up police, strip-searched, locked in dog kennels and marked with numbers so officials could identify them.

One protestor, Trenton Casillas-Bakeberg, was even ripped from a prayer ceremony, arrested and put in a dog kennel at the

jail in Mandan, North Dakota. The article also states that young teenage boys were being shot off horses.

President Barack Obama and First lady Michelle Obama visited the area in summer of 2014, and after Obama heard the devastating stories from the children, he is reported to have cried in the Oval Office.

However, two years later, President Obama has made no further comments about the pipeline.

I will most likely not have the opportunity to physically stand with the people of Sioux Tribe, but I stand with them in my heart. As a country, we have to become more reliant on natural energy and become more respectful of indigenous cultures.

Instead, we shamefully focus on money these big corporations stand to gain. In this case, it is time to stand with the Sioux— not the U.S. government.

Social media approval creates ulterior motives for altruism

by Chris Lowe Staff Writer

Every day I find a video or wordy post on social media that details someone’s—usually the poster themselve’s— efforts to help another individual. Likes and shares seem to fuel the general populace’s desire for attention, and this has some people jumping at every opportunity to perform a good deed so that they might showcase it to the world as a kind of internet badge of honor.

I’m aware that there is a clear argument against my stance here: what does it matter the motive behind an act, as long as something good is being done? I respond by saying although motive may not be the most important thing in an act of kindness, impure motive can still harm the effectiveness of an otherwise generous act.

I firmly believe that sharing one’s own acts of kindness takes away some of the good an act might do.

Helping others is something that should ideally be done automatically—with complete disregard for the potential rewards or attention that might come after. If either of those is received, fantastic,

but people should not be fishing for this kind of attention.

Bragging about a good deed undermines it, and can make the beneficiary of the good deed seem like an object, or a means to praise for the doer of the deed.

Big Think quotes a study that sheds an interesting light on the affect of rewards in charity acts: “Researchers concluded giving donors money in events like blood drives actually negatively affected their experience.

Because the free donors were motivated by altruism, not a reward, the experience was ruined when they received the reward.” Being offered money for a good deed cheapens the deed itself, making it seem like a good economic decision rather than an act of kindness.

There are other ways impure motives can harm the individuals benefiting from the good deeds as well.

Christina Ashworth, a contributor to The Odyssey, states, “…posting about good deeds and volunteer work can sometimes violate the rights of those who receive the aid.

Some organizations I have worked with in the past have actually had to create policies forbidding posting pictures

of the individuals on social media because people could be embarrassed or put in danger of being found by a former abuser, stalker, or someone else from the past they’re trying so hard to avoid.”

Imagine others taking pictures of you during times of duress and posting about their efforts to make your life better… that is definitely not something I would want.

It is too easy to look at acts of kindness as things to pad your resume. Acts of kindess should really be satisfying in and of themselves. Social media leads us to see those being helped as objects rather human beings, which defeats the point of helping them out.

It certainly makes sense to want others to know that you are a good person, and I am not saying sharing self-brags makes you bad. Social media has completely changed the world, including the world of charity.

If you talk about everything else on the internet, it makes sense that you would want to talk about your good deeds too. However, it is important to look at how you go about it: share posts that provide others ways to give to good causes, and respect those that you are working to help.

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New transmitter launches WMSV waves into the future

by Will Wells Staff Writer

Mississippi State University’s radio station, WMSV, is making a change to part of the station that has remained the same since WMSV launched in 1994.

The station is replacing its original transmitter with a version that has a more modern, solid-state technology.

WMSV general manager Anthony Craven, said he is excited for the transition.

“The main objective is keeping up to date with the latest radio transmitter technology,” Craven said.

“The tube technology used in our previous transmitter is being phased out with solid-state technology now being used in new transmitters.”

Craven said he views the station’s transition as similar to another recent transition.

“I liken it to radio’s version of when television phased out analog and everyone was forced to make the transition to digital,” Craven said.

Craven said the move toward this new technology became widespread a couple years back and most stations nationwide have either changed over or are in the process of doing so.

The Federal Communications Commission is the agency in chargeofregulatingmultiple forms of communication in the United States including radio and television.

Although the FCC has not announced any forthcoming regulations related to the phasing out of tube technology in radio, FCC regulation forced all remaining television broadcasters who were broadcasting in analog

to switch over to digital broadcasting in 2009.

Craven, who sees similarities in the transitions, said he believes more FCC regulation may be forthcoming.

“Although the FCC has not announced any plans for regulations that would require any remaining radio stations to adopt the new technology, it is very possible that they might.”

Craven said.

WMSV Public Affairs Assistant Tori Bonney said she believes the new transmitter will carry WMSV far into the future and will not require another purchase for some time.

The new transmitter will keep WMSV on the air during future repairs.

“If one component of a transmitter using solidstate technology goes out and needs to be repaired the transmitter can continue working while repairs are taking place.” Craven said.

The ability to stay on the air during repairs is not the only advantage to using a reach its listeners wherever solid-state transmitter. they are.

“Radio transmitters “Over the years, WMSV using solid-state technology has been at the cutting are more reliable and far edge when it comes to more energy efficient than providing content online radio transmitters using and the transition to solidthe older technology.”

“Over the years, WMSV has Craven said.

Because been at the cutting edge when of WMSV’s it comes to providing online online presence, content...” many listeners -Anthony Craven, WMSV were able to continue general manager listening to the station while it was down early this state technology brings week, with the repairs only us up to date in the world affecting those listening of over the air radio,” through radio or the TuneIn Craven said. app.

The station tried to WMSV prides itself on ensure that all listeners its use of technology to were aware of the

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transition with Bonney writing a Public Service Announcement.

It was announced once every hour on air reminding listeners they could listen online once the station went down for repairs.

Although those who listen to WMSV over the radio or on TuneIn were unable to hear the station in their preferred way for a short period early this week, the transition to solid-state technology should make off-air periods far rarer in the future.

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Chemistry essential to the Bulldogs

by Taylor Rayburn Staff Writer

Mississippi State University men’s basketball will showcase their 2016-17 basketball team this Friday in their opening exhibition match against Delta State University at 7 p.m.

Leading up the tip of the season, head coach Ben Howland talked about how much better the team’s chemistry is this season.

“A year ago you had guys, especially seniors, that are thinking about their years coming up past their senior year,” Howland said. “There were definitely some jealousies early on towards Malik (Newman). I don’t feel any of that now. I feel like everybody is on the same page.”

Howland stated how the chemistry grew and how the team had gotten close towards the end of last season.

Howland and the players said their Italy trip was a big help in growing their chemistry. Last August, the MSU basketball team traveled to Italy, except for Mario Kegler and Abdul Ado who were not, and in

Ado’s case, are still not, cleared by the NCAA. On the trip to Italy they went 4-0 in exhibitions against Italian professional teams and the players said it was a team bonding experience. Senior point guard I.J. Ready was one of those players.

“The Italy trip helped a lot,” Ready said. “You spend that week and half there with each other every day with nobody else to talk to. We were close before we went but now it is like everybody is brothers, everybody is together on and off the court all the time. Just the chemistry we have in incredible right now.”

A number of the younger players played with or against each other on the AAU circuit in high school.

Aric Holman, a sophomore forward, talked about how much it helped knowing everyone before coming to MSU. He said it makes building team chemistry quicker and easier.

“Last year when we came in we didn’t really know those guys, but we still built a relationship with them,” Holman said. “These guys that came in this year, we have played against them,

we have played on teams with them so it was easier to get along with them.”

Holman said he played with and against Eli Wright as well as against Schnider Heard and E.J. Datcher. Freshman Lamar Peters expanded on playing together.

“A lot of us played on the same AAU circuit,” Peters said. “Eli Wright, Mario (Kegler), and Tyson (Carter), so we saw each other every week during the summer and built off of that.”

MSU played significantly better towards the end of last season compared to the beginning. Howland said that was largely because the team bonded and improved their chemistry. With the season officially starting next Friday, Nov. 11, against Norfolk State, Ready talked about how team chemistry will help them play.

“When you are that close you can talk negative and positive to somebody, sometimes you can get on to somebody without getting to their feelings and them being mad at you,” Ready said. “It helps even more when you are doing good, because you know you have your boy beside you and have somebody to back you up.”

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Nov. 4 @ 7 p.m. vs. South Carolina

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Nov. 4 @ 7 p.m. vs Delta State

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