The Print Edition by Reflector Editor

WWW.REFLECTOR-ONLINE.COM

@REFLECTORONLINE

Compassion needed for ethical

JOURN A L IS M

Celebrate homecoming week with

Volleyball battles

YOUNG BUFFALO

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014

RIVAL

128 th YEAR | ISSUE 19

THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1884

High hopes: Prescott holds rank in Heisman race by Zach Wagner Staff Writer

With five weeks remaining in the college football season, including the conference championship games, Dak Prescott still holds a spot in the Heisman race, which is starting to clear itself up a little bit. For the most part, it is known who the major players are going to be over this final stretch of the season, but some lingering questions exist that have yet to be answered. For instance, it is still unclear who the hands down favorite is as of this very moment, as different major networks and media personalities disagree between two key players. It is also still questionable whether the offthe-field exploits of Jameis Winston will definitively keep him away from the most prestigious trophy in all of college football. It is also fair to question what actually is the criteria for deciding the winner, as one will hear many different interpretations through various sources. Before highlighting the five major players as of today, the attempt will be made to answer some of these questions first.

Emma Katherine Hutto | The Reflector

Dak Prescott runs the football against the Razorback defense in Saturday night’s game. Prescott is tied second with Arkansas running back Jonathan Williams in the SEC for rushing touchdowns.

HEISMAN, 2

Comedian Emmanuel Hudson to perform on campus during homecoming week

2,025 PASSING YARDS 16 PASSING TOUCHDOWNS 2,541 PASSING YARDS 26 PASSING TOUCHDOWNS 39 RECEIVING YARDS 1 RECEIVING TOUCHDOWN

COMPLETION PERCENTAGE 68.1% 61.1%

1,132 RECEIVING YARDS 9 RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS 169 RECEIVING YARDS 2 RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS

500

1000

by Nia Wilson

1500

2000

2500

3000

1500

Marcus Mariota Quarterback Oregon

Dak Prescott

1200

Quarterback Mississippi State

Melvin Gordon Running back Wisconsin

900

Amari Cooper Wide Receiver Alabama

600

Ameer Abdullah Running back Nebraska 2,977 TOTAL YARDS 33 TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS

300

2,785 TOTAL YARDS 27 TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS 1,335 TOTAL YARDS 19 TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS

1,691 TOTAL YARDS 19 TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS

500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500

S S RD W N YA DO ING UC H SH TO RU G 5O HIN 1,2 US R 17 NS S RD OW YA CHD ING OU SH G T RU IN 14 RUSH S 0 S RD W N YA HDO ING UC SH TO RU G 96 HIN 1,2 RUS NS 18 DS W A R DO G Y UCH HIN TO US NG 5 R HI 72 RU S S 10 DS N A R DOW G Y CH HIN OU US G T 0 R IN 41 RUSH 7

1,146 TOTAL YARDS 9 TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS

Staff Writer

The Mississippi State University 2014 homecoming week officially started Sunday and concludes Saturday. The week offers many activities, including a comedy show featuring YouTube sensation and Wild ’N Out performer Emmanuel Hudson. Peers Assisting with Students, the Black Student Association and the Student Association collaborated to present the Homecoming Comedy Show. The show will begin at 7 p.m. in the Bettersworth Auditorium of Lee Hall. Although a ticket is required, they are free and can be picked up at the Holmes Cultural Diversity Center office or at the door. Jayln Johnson, treasurer of BSA, said events like these are important because laughter has such a unifying effect on people. “Laughter brings such happiness and joy. Comedy shows make you forget about the bad things in your life. Midterms are finally over, and now it’s time to sit back and relax. This is the first time that we have collaborated with SA, and I expect they will bring a lot

of diversity to the event,” Johnson said. “Everyone is in for a really fun time, and we expect a good turn out.” Last year’s comedy show featured stand-up comedian Finesse Mitchell. This year will be the second annual comedy show. Jemario Gordon, president of BSA, said Emmanuel Hudson is perfect for the comedy show because he can connect to the audience. “It’s just a scientific fact that laughter has a strong effect on people. For me, it is all about delivery. You can present anything to Emmanuel, and he will make it funny,” Gordon said. “The biggest thing about him is that he is actually from Mississippi. A lot of our generation can connect to him. Laughter keeps me sane, and I bet it’s like that for many people.” Fredrick Wilson, SA co-director of homecoming, said the show will enhance the overall homecoming experience. “When we were deciding on a performer, we were just throwing names around. We started with Kevin Hart, but financially that just wasn’t possible. When we finally said Emmanuel Hudson, it just stuck in our minds,” Wilson said. COMEDY, 2

Austin Grove| The Reflector

Tuesday

HI LO

73 54

Wednesday

HI 66 LO 46

Thursday

HI 66 LO 32

Friday

HI 50 LO 21

Policy: any person may pick up Reader’s Guide a single copy of the reflector for free. additional copies may be obtained from the meyer student media center for 25 cents per copy.

Bad Dawgs Bulletin Board Opinion Contact Info

3 5 4 4

Crossword Classifieds Life Sports

5 5 6 7

THE REFLECTOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014

HEISMAN

CONTINUED FROM 1

The debate will rage on until the presentation takes place in December, and there still exists a number of chances for both to show the voters why they deserve their votes. Prescott still has two massive road games against Alabama and Ole Miss on the schedule, which will also help clear up the SEC West race as well as the college football playoff bracket. Prescott may not have had his best showing on the season, but he made key plays when it mattered for his Bulldog squad. He finished his night against Arkansas with 331 yards passing, a touchdown and two interceptions in the first half. Prescott also added 61 yards on the ground, even with his injured foot. In continuing to be the most important player on the No. 1 team in the nation, Prescott will stay at the top of the Heisman conversation as long as Mississippi State stays in the national spotlight. Mariota has three regular season games remaining, one of which is against No. 17 ranked Utah next weekend and the other two against unranked opponents. While it may be too early to speculate whether both will get the opportunity to play in their conference championship games, it is safe to say they have the chance to show what they are made of in the upcoming weeks. Turning the attention over to Jameis Winston for a moment, the question has been posed by some whether Winston has any chance of winning the Heisman in light of his transgressions off the field. If former

Heisman winner Herschel Walker is any indication of what past Heisman winners think of Winston, then the odds may be against him. In a recent interview with Paul Finebaum on his radio show, Walker said a player’s character matters in the Heisman race. “Being an athlete is more than just playing the game. Being an athlete is doing a lot more. I didn’t vote for Jameis because of that. And I may have been wrong for that. But in my opinion, the Heisman Trophy is supposed to mean integrity,” he said. “At that time, there was not integrity, because of the situation that happened at that time. Today, until his act is cleaned up, I can’t give him my vote. I’ll say it right now, I can’t give him my vote.” There are those who view the Heisman as an on-thefield award. Those people will keep Winston afloat in the race, and realistically, he won last year after being investigated for sexual assault. At the end of the day, it may be fine to assume Winston has as good of odds as the other players, as long as he does not actually receive any substantial suspensions for the rest of the season. In quickly recapping the criteria for the Heisman, it is awarded annually to the most outstanding player in college football in the United States whose performance best exhibits the pursuit of excellence with integrity. There have been many who question what excellence is in college football. Is it strictly related to on-the-field activity? Should academic or offthe-field achievement be factored into the equation? Those are the questions

KVNG

that have spurned debate over the past couple of years, as players surrounded by controversy, such as Cam Newton, Johnny Manziel and Jameis Winston have found themselves at the center of the Heisman discussion. If a player proves himself to be the best player on the field, it will be hard for the voters to justify not giving that individual the award, unless something truly horrific can be presented that changes the entire conversation altogether. Lets look at the past weekends of the five individuals who, as of Saturday night, pose the best odds of being invited to New York City this December. With apologies to Auburn’s Nick Marshall, TCU’s Trevone Boykin and Nebraska’s Ameer Abdullah, who all have had excellent seasons, we will start with Jameis Winston. With his team on the ropes against Louisville last Thursday night, Winston showed America that he’s unflappable, even when faced with a 21-point deficit. He finished the game with a stat line that read 25/48 for 401 yards passing, with three touchdown throws and three interceptions as well. The three interceptions were not great, but voters may be able to overlook them to some extent, seeing they came against statistically the number one defense in the country, and Winston still was capable of overcoming his own mistakes to get the win. In all, Winston showed great poise on the night and kept his Heisman chances very much alive. Next, is Alabama’s wide receiver Amari Cooper. He and his teammates had their bye week this past weekend, but in recapping his season stats, its easy to see why many view him as the sleeper in this year’s Heisman race. Cooper has 71 receptions on the season for 1,132 yards and nine touchdown grabs in his eight games played this season so far. Many have described Cooper as “explosive,” including Ole Miss’s coach Hugh Freeze as he said in an al.com

COMEDY

FROM 1

“It is beyond time for Mississippi State homecoming to be boosted. Emmanuel Hudson is not just a punch-line comedian, but a real multifaceted performer,” he said. “The audience will really appreciate him. Bringing in this level of entertainment will put us where we should be.”

Emma Katherine Hutto | The Reflector

Prescott throws a 69-yard touchdown pass to Fred Ross in Saturdayʼs game against the Arkansas Razorbacks.

article, “Cooper is arguably one of the top three receivers in the nation, if not the best and he’s been super explosive.” If Cooper has monster games versus Mississippi State and Auburn, then it could very well be Cooper’s name that gets called in six weeks. Moving north for a second, Wisconsin’s Melvin Gordon continues to be one of the most consistent and effective running backs in the country. On

Saturday he had 19 carries for 128 yards and two touchdowns to make it his seventh time this season he has gone over 120 yards rushing on the season. He has a total of 1,296 rushing yards on the season with a very good average of 7.5 yards per carry as well. He looks to be a lock to at least get the invite to attend the Heisman ceremony. As mentioned earlier, Marcus Mariota displayed a great performance on Saturday against the team

that has caused him more problems then any other over his career (in Stanford). He finished the game with 258 yards passing, two touchdowns and only his second interception of the season. In addition to this, he added 85 more yards on the ground and two touchdowns, to earn the win against Stanford. Mariota has risen each week since the loss against Arizona in the minds of the voters and does not look to be slowing down anytime soon.

Homecoming Week Events TUESDAY, NOV. 4 – Music Maker Productions and the Student Association’s Late Night Events Committee will host a free concert featuring Young Buffalo at 7:30 p.m. in Bettersworth Auditorium in Lee Hall. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5 – The NPHC Yard Show will be held in front of the State Fountain Bakery from noon to 2 p.m. Then laugh the night off with comedian Emmanuel Hudson. This comedy show, presented by HCDC, will begin at 7 p.m. in Bettersworth Auditorium in Lee Hall. THURSDAY, NOV. 6 – The Outdoor and Film Committee has planned a #TBT Movie Night on the Drill Field showing “The Little Rascals.” The movie will begin at 7 p.m. with the rain location being the Foster Ballroom Salon M in the Colvard Student Union.

Tailgate Menu -choose 1 from each group-

Small-2

dOz.-

blueberry

medium-4

sweet

sprinkle

savvy

buttermilk

GO DAWGS!!

peach

twitter@LBBShop

bacon cheddar

simple

doz-

cranberry orange

chocolate chip

ham+Cheddar

large-6

doz-

100 N. Lafayette St • 648-9271

sausage cheddar

Go Bulldogs!! cheddar

600 S. Jackson St. Starkville, MS (662) 324-3118

323-0678 College Park • 100 Russell Street Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm • Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm

Open 7 am 5 pm daily Close @ 12 pm Sat.

THE PINES MINI STORAGE 1000 Louisville Street Starkville, MS 39759 662-323-6423 Office Open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4p.m. 24- hour Gate Access and Video surveillance.

Lowest Rates in town and discounts available to Students!

REFLECTOR-ONLINE.COM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Counseling services provides guidance, help for students by Myra Rice Staff Writer

Student Counseling Services at Mississippi State University offers a variety of services and a source of comfort for students. According to a survey posted on usatoday.com, nearly one in every 10 students seeks mental health counseling. The survey states in 2014, there has been an increase in cases of depression and stress. According to Student Counseling Services at Mississippi State University, a safe and conﬁdential environment is provided to students in search of help. Student Counseling Services is located in Hathorn Hall 115C under the direction of Leigh Jensen. In 2013, usatoday.comreported 1,100 college students committed suicide. The counselors on staff specialize in areas ranging from depression, self-esteem, grief and loss to relationships and roommates. Coordinator of Mental

Health Outreach Kim Kavalsky, specializes in self-empowerment, substance abuse and suicide prevention at Mississippi State University. Kavalsky said she serves as a source of support for students across campus. “My job duties are to provide displays, programs and classroom presentations on mental health topics to bring awareness to students and

Students interested in what services MSU provides are encouraged to visit health.msstate.edu. The website answers frequently asked questions and gives students background information on the center. Individual sessions are offered as well as group counseling. Students will be asked to complete an intake assessment upon arrival. Counselors allow students

“My job duties are to provide displays, programs and classroom presentations on mental health topics to bring awareness to students and connect them with resources.” -Kim Kavalsky

Mental health outreach coordinator connect them with resources,” Kavalsky said. MSU is one among several leading universities that offer help to students.

to determine how often the services are needed. Most issues can be resolved by the staff Monday through Friday between the

hours of 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. More serious issues may be referred off campus by counselors. Yvette Harris, licensed professional counselor who deals with sexual assault prevention, depression and healthy relationships, said she strives to maintain professional confidentiality when counseling students. “I provide confidential services to all enrolled students at Mississippi State University,” Harris said. “Services include individual therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, referral and consultation.” Most services are free of charge to MSU students. Among its female staff, the center also has male counselors available. Chris Turner and Keenyn R. Wald are on-staff counselors at the center. Turner, who is a national certified counselor, also specializes in LGBT concerns. Wald works with sports counseling and performance. The center also offers advice to students who wish to refer a fellow student for counseling.

Japan-America society to introduce JASMIS through banquet reception by D.J. Wormley Staff Writer

The Japan-America Society of Mississippi ( JASMIS) will host a reception Nov. 13 at Mississippi State University to introduce the society to MSU and the Starkville community. Mieko Kikuchi, board of directors for JASMIS, said the event will include a presentation from some representatives from JASMIS as well as two special guest speakers. “We are going to have a speech to introduce JASMIS and we will have Peter Kelley,” Kikuchi said. “He is the president of the National Association of Japan-America Societies and Consul-General of Japan in Nashville Motohiko Kato to speak,” Kikuchi said. Kikuchi said it is important to host the event because of the growing interest in Japanese culture. “Interest in the community is increasing, and it is important that we strengthen the relationship between Japanese and American culture,” Kikuchi said. According to Kikuchi,

Mon.-Thurs: $.25 Martinies at Lunch Mon.: $2.00 Margaritas 9-12pm Tuesday is Ladies Night!

JASMIS provides opportunities for the Japanese and Americans to collaborate. “The Japanese Program gives us a chance to work together, get to know each other and understand each other. It gives us a chance to fi nd similarities between Japanese culture and American culture,” Kikuchi said. Thom Eason, treasurer of JASMIS, said MSU became included in the JASMIS organization with the construction of a new factory. “MSU became a member of JASMIS when Yokohama Tire began construction on their new factory in West Point, Mississippi,” Eason said. Eason said JASMIS is a non-profit organization and hosts various types of programs and events. “We are an all-volunteer society. None of our board or officers receives compensation for the work everyone does. Therefore, our members are important to us, as we do not have any full-time staff to raise funds,” Eason said. “We exist on the membership fees we receive and sponsor donations when we are trying to put on larger events, such as bringing musicians

or sword masters from Japan to Mississippi for performances. We also have business seminars when we can get some good speakers to come down, and we are available to anyone in the state that needs assistance with Japanese culture or language.” Motohiko Kato, consulate-general of Japan and one of the speakers at the event, said he believes this event will broaden people’s minds about Japanese culture. “People need to have an open mind and broaden their horizons, and the Japanese need to feel comfortable coming to the United States,” Kato said. Kato said he would like young people to gain more knowledge about how the Japanese do business so they can fi nd great jobs. “Young students should learn business culture so they will be able to fi nd better opportunities in the Japanese job market,” Kato said. Kato said he believes students at MSU could benefit greatly from this event. “Students should learn about foreign culture, fi nd out about opportunities

in Japan after they leave MSU and learn about the Japanese/U.S. alliance and U.S. relations,” Kato said.

Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014 8:01 a.m. A student was having a seizure in Allen Hall. 1:00 p.m. An employee reported missing inventory during self-audit at Dorman Hall. 5:16 p.m. Students were arrested in Griffs Hall for possession of marijuana and beer. Student referrals were issued. 7:34 p.m. A student was arrested at Moseley Hall for alcohol violation. A student referral was issued. 11:48 p.m. A student passed out at the Haunted House on Poorhouse Road. The subject refused transport to OCH. Friday, Oct. 31, 2014 12:17 a.m. Officers assisting Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department in the investigation of possible gunshots causing property damage at The Pointe apartments. 8:49 a.m. An employee was arrested for driving on the wrong side of the road, suspended driver’s license and no insurance on Hurst Lane. Justice Court citations were issued. 12:47 p.m. An employee reported missing inventory during an audit at Stennis Institute. 2:14 p.m. A student reported receiving suspicious text messages from an unknown person. 11:52 p.m. Students were issued referrals for being inside a storm drain near Hand Lab. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014 12:35 a.m. A student was arrested in Starkville for driving under the influence and injury to property. 1:42 p.m. An employee fell at Bost Extension Center. The subject was transported to OCH. 5:39 p.m. A visitor hurt his arm while playing at Newell Grissom. The subject was transported to OCH. 8:43 p.m. A student was arrested at Dorman Hall for public drunkenness. 9:54 p.m. A visitor fell at the north end of the stadium. The subject was transported to OCH. 10:54 p.m. A student was arrested in Starkville for driving under the influence. 11:54 p.m. An EOG worker was short on her parking lot money at Roberts Building. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014 12:09 a.m. A student was arrested in Starkville for driving under the influence. 12:24 a.m. A visitor fell in Davis Wade Stadium. The subject was examined on the scene. 12:20 a.m. A visitor fell at the KA house. The subject was transported to OCH.

Editor’s note: In the Oct. 31 edition of The Reflector, an article titled “Department of state considers changing election system,” was incorrect. The Secretary of state is considering changing the election system. The Reflector regrets this error.

THE REFLECTOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014

My Two Cents

The Steady Stride

The Mississippi State University Bulldogs have been ranked No. 1 in the college football nation for several weeks now. I think we can all agree it’s loads of fun, and we’ve had a terrific high from it thus far. I know I have. My favorite time of the week is going into my Monday 10 a.m. class and Mamie Carlstrom celebrating with my profesis a junior majoring in communication. sor and everyone else in the She can be contacted at opinion@ reflector.msstate.edu. classroom. I am so thrilled and proud to be a student of this school during this athletic success, suggesting time. The amount of recog- that their performance is nition, not to mention rev- likely impaired but that this enue, MSU is receiving will effect is masked by the pracgo miles to make our school tice of grade curving.” I want us to continue to better in many areas. However, there is a phe- win both on and off the field. nomenon for which we I believe there are steps we need to watch out. Research can take to avoid the pitfall has shown when a school’s of low grades. Plan ahead. If you know football team does well, the GPAs of the students tend to you will attend a game you might have normally skipped suffer. MSU is currently ranked in an average year because 365 out of 650 schools on of upcoming tests or work, Forbes’ list of America’s top prioritize time to study on colleges, slightly below the Friday. Also attempt 30-45 middle. Obviously, not all power minutes on Saturday of the data relates to GPA, morning. You will become but I think we as students amazed by how much you can accomcan do our plish by studypart academically to climb “We must also ing efficiently. In addition, higher. At the should very least, we remember as we not use sports should not drop lower. college students e x c i t e m e n t as an excuse A study performed by that we are now for laziness. There is no the National with need for us to Bureau of adults tell our teachEconomic ers, “We’re R e s e a r c h responsibilities.” too distracted reports on the because of the lower grades achieved during times of game,” and then proceed to underachieve on our football success. “We find that the team’s assignments. Let’s buckle down and do success significantly reduces male grades relative to female superior work. Furthermore, grades. This phenomenon is let’s restrain ourselves from only present in fall quarters, partying too hard. We must which coincides with the also remember as college football season. Using sur- students that we are now vey data, we find that males adults with responsibilities. are more likely than females Let us enjoy the game on to increase alcohol con- Saturday and celebrate in sumption, decrease study- positive ways that will not ing and increase partying in leave us too tired to jump response to the success of back into studies and homework on Sunday. the team,” they report. I hope we go all the way, But they continue, showing that effect is probably both to the championship game and to the highest not felt just by men. “Females also report that level of academic success their behavior is affected by possible.

You may envision hopeless ing with them. Though the ous gallantry and intrepidimen making impassioned circumstances defining my ty,” and I submit this award claims of their masculinity or life are vastly different than does not simply acknowledge equally needy men excusing the ones that defined theirs, a solitary act, but a lifestyle. reckless actions as unavoid- I can relate on the level of Men must rise to attain such able byproducts of their principle. These men chal- heights. manly nature. In any case, lenged oppressive cultural We daily witness the perhaps there is not much norms and forms of abuse unfolding proliferation of room in your mind for any that crippled them, all things women’s campaigns for new perspectives on the sub- that kept them from reach- social equity, among other ject of men. You may feel that ing their full potential. And causes rightly deserving our all there is to say has been said in 2014, there are also things attention, yet the men are preand that a further exploration keeping men from reaching sumed to be sufficient where of their existence would yield their full potential. But not they are. And this may be so. little. Yet I believe there is now only men; these are things There may be no oppressive a crux in the road of progress that affect us all. It seems social scheme keeping men that demands renewal of our though, that many features of down and no bias working decaying notions of what it our hyper-connected, con- against men in any segment means to be a man. sumer-driven, image-con- of society, yet the damage The words “I am a man” scious, pseudo-egalitarian, being done often originates were once notably pro- sex-saturated world have not in subtle, yet insidious ways. claimed in a very particular quite created a utopia for us, Even the humorous Aziz context, and for a much dif- and have dealt a special blow Ansari has addressed the ferent purpose than what I to men. Men are not at all the issue in his most recent compresently have in mind. In a exclusive victims; they sim- edy production “Buried historic moment Alive.” He of undeniable laments, in hilarpoignancy, part “If you subscribe wholeheartedly to ious yet sobering of a larger historfashion, the unforthe philosophies of our ‘GQ’ world, tunate plight of any ic movement for racial equality, woman looking to whether or not you subscribe to the have any sort of black men serving as sanitation relationship with magazines themselves, I feel it will any modern man. workers in the city of Memphis, This is ironic, connot go well for you.” Tennessee, carried sidering he draws out the Memphis much support Sanitation Strike from those who in protest of working con- ply have a more pronounced also support the means of the ditions unsuitable for any identity crisis following pro- present male demise, what human being. These men longed exposure to poison- we may call “modern male wore signs which said sim- ous cultural foolishness. spokesmen.” Clearly the criply, “I am a man.” These men Today, this is the new front tiques come from all over, demanded what was more in the culture wars: the fight yet the responses are consisthan their due: to simply be for authentic manhood of tently lacking. The modern afforded safety, dignity and which we can all be proud. The machismo that dominates respect as they carried out victory of such a fight would our social spheres is plentheir indispensable civil ser- be astounding, as I do not tiful. It overshadows noble vice. Their voice rose not just believe there is anything left and valiant manhood that as a cry for better pay and in this world that can receive exists in increasingly scarce treatment, but as a just plea popular support. Everything amounts, being pushed to for an acknowledgement of is contentious, and nothing the margins as it is. And from their intrinsic and inalien- is free from criticism. I look here we must rescue it. able worth as human beings, around to find men of noticeThe unchallenged authoras men. able character, those who ity of the “modern male The image of these men stand out as true individu- spokesmen,” their take standing together with signs als and not constructions of on manliness expressed around their neck bearing society who blunder through through such publications as the words “I am a man” life on the advice of others, “Esquire,” “Men’s Health” is forever seared into my but I find very few. These and “GQ,” among other mind. Incredibly simple, special men know our source male outlets, has a strong hold yet unimaginably powerful. of affirmation and guidance on current conversations But at this moment, I won- must come from a higher of masculinity. “GQ” can der whether those words and more sacred source than encourage us to buy expencan be transplanted to our pop-culture wisdom. Men of sive suits, objectify women modern world, one that has character will refuse to accept without thought and allow grown much in regards to the crude pandering of the cosmetic vanity to dictate our race, yet still has far to go entertainment marketplace choices, but a lifestyle built on many fronts. I believe all and the stifling restrictions on such frivolous platforms men can embrace this same of what is considered tasteful. will be grossly unsatisfying at phrase and learn to live in Attainment of such fortitude best and utterly destructive courageous and noble ways, could hardly be encapsulated at worst. Content they daily

Football success potentially Pop culture wisdom marginalizes true manhood I am a man. This simple which is descriptive of the better than by the reception phrase may conjure up a vari- motivations which brought of the Congressional Medal ety of images, few of which about the original utterance, of Honor. It is awarded to harms student’s grades are likely to be consequential. and I ﬁnd myself identify- those displaying “conspicu-

“The Time Machine” - 1895 H. G. Wells

“We all have our time machines, don’t we. Those that take us back are memories... And those that carry us forward, are dreams.”

Catie Marie Martin

Editor in Chief

Emma Crawford

News Editor Lacretia Wimbley

Multimedia Editor

Opinion Editor

Kelsee McKim

Cameron Clarke

Life Editor

Photography Editor

Noor Mujahid

Emma Katherine Hutto

Copy Editor John Galatas

Graphic Designer

Sports Editor

Austin Grove

Blake Morgan

CONTACT INFORMATION

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Editor in Chief/Emma Crawford

Letters to the editor should be sent to the Meyer Student Media Center or mailed to The Reflector, PO Box 5407, Mississippi State, MS. Letters may also be emailed to editor@reflector.msstate.edu. Letters must include name and telephone number for verification purposes. The editor reserves the right to edit or refuse to publish a letter.

325-7905 editor@reflector.msstate.edu Managing Editor/Catie Marie Martin managing@reflector.msstate.edu News Editor/Lacretia Wimbley news@reflector.msstate.edu Opinion Editor/Cameron Clarke opinion@reflector.msstate.edu Sports Editor/Blake Morgan reflectorsports@gmail.com Life Editor/Noor Mujahid life@reflector.msstate.edu Photography Editor/Emma Hutto photo@reflector.msstate.edu Multimedia Editor/Kelsee McKim multimedia_editor@reflector.msstate.edu Advertising Sales/Alex Anthony 325-7907 advertise@reflector.msstate.edu Newsroom: 325-8883

CORRECTIONS

is a senior majoring in political science. He can be contacted at opinion@ reﬂector.msstate.edu.

publish and lifestyles they endorse serve neither men nor women, and their crimes cannot be mitigated simply by publishing such content as “The Make It Stop Guide To Not Raping People.” Such pieces may be hailed as forward thinking and exemplary of works of integrity, representing great strides in defeating cultural scourges such as sexism. Yet self-examination is of irrefutable worth, here and everywhere else. I submit even an infinite amount of such articles, even those much more sensible and virtuous, would not put a dent into the unyielding juggernaut that is the carnage being wrought by the magazines responsible for publishing them. Today our renown will not come from action overflowing with uprightness or speech dripping with virtue, but we will be made famous for our promotion of our own marketable assets, be they physical, social or otherwise, with our alternative being to embrace anonymity. This is what is common, and this is also the problem. Perhaps “Men’s Health” should encourage men to examine their heart instead of their prostate. Maybe “GQ” should seek to divorce their stylish ways from the use of female sex appeal to sell their grand vision of what a modern man truly looks like. I leave you with the words of the character Tyler Durden from the prolific film Fight Club: “The things you own end up owning you.” If you subscribe wholeheartedly to the philosophies of our “GQ” world, whether or not you subscribe to the magazines themselves, I feel it will not go well for you. Their ideology has in the past poisoned my mind, and I plead with all men, young and old, not to let it poison theirs.

International Ink

RE F L E C T I O N S

Managing Editor

Andy Moore

EDITORIAL POLICY

The Reflector is the official student newspaper of Mississippi State University. Content is determined solely by the student editorial staff. The contents of The Reflector have not been approved by Mississippi State University.

The Reflector staff strives to maintain the integrity of this paper through accurate and honest reporting. If we publish an error we will correct it. To report an error, call 325-7905.

Journalists’ role in society demands accountability

On Sunday afternoon, from all across the country, and people who follow the a picture popped up on including fans of Ole Miss’s media closely more. my Twitter timeline that rival Mississippi State, The editorial board of News showed the gruesome inju- joined in wishing Treadwell Opelika-Auburn ry of Ole Miss wide receiver a speedy recovery. In times on Sunday issued a stateLaquon Treadwell. It was like these, as people with ment titled “Our View: a shocker, and after a few publishing power, we must Best wishes for Laquon additional clicks, I found ensure sensitivity is main- Treadwell” in which they out the picture was pub- tained and human values apologized for the possible lished in Opelika-Auburn overpower journalistic insensitivity their choice of News with the headline, preferences. image showed. “Finding a Way.” “The picture, shot Beat reporter for the News, during the fi nal minutes of As a journalist, my Opelika-Auburn heart sank in dismay with Alex Byington, in a Saturday’s game between the quality of journalism response on Twitter to Auburn and Ole Miss, that had been produced. someone who asked wheth- shows Treadwell just before Journalists losing compas- er it was tasteless to publish he fumbles the football, sion is a very scary thought. the picture said, “Not at with his left ankle contortYes, it is football, and the all. It was the game-defi n- ed. Treadwell suffered a adrenaline on both sides ing play, & a great shot of it season-ending injury on the runs extremely high, but by @fototodd. Treadwell play...” and they continue, once a player is injured, you suffered an injury, nothing defending their choice as don’t make a mockery of it by more.” journalists. We are all humans; we printing a half-page photo “However, it was also one of the injured moment and make mistakes. As journal- of the most crucial plays in add a heartless heada contest between two line to that injury. It is top-five college footjust not done. teams. The pic“I am very optimistic of this ball The Society ture is gut-wrenching. of Professional also tells the story. profession; as journalists ItThat’s Journalists has laid out why we chose to the Code of Ethics as we play an important role run it. As journalists, a means for journalour primary job is to ists to fall back on for report what happens in society.” reference or guidance. — whether by words In its second clause it or photos. Often, what clearly mentions minwe write or publish is ists there are times when unpleasant. Regarding the imizing harm. “Ethical journalists treat you do commit those errors, photo, this was one of those sources, subjects and col- but what follows is extreme- instances. We did not intend leagues as human beings ly crucial in maintaining the to glorify Treadwell’s injury deserving of respect. Show high standards of the pro- or offend any reader. To any compassion for those who fession. An apology from person hurt by our editorial may be affected adversely the reporter, though not decision, we apologize.” by news coverage, be sensi- directly responsible necesMost of the readers of News tive when seeking or using sarily for the choice of the Opelika-Auburn interviews or photographs contentious image, could publicly said they did not of those affected by tragedy have helped make things support the decision of the better instead of going on newspaper. Some called it or grief.” It was one of those the defensive for an expla- tasteless, classless. Auburn moments on Sunday. Fans nation. This hurt the fans fans condemned it as well.

Pranaav Jadhav is a senior majoring in communication. He can be contacted at opinion@ reﬂector.msstate.edu.

Freedom of press is an important clause in the ﬁ rst amendment to the U.S. Constitution. As media professionals we enjoy a certain freedom other countries don’t. Shouldn’t we respect this and be held accountable to our readers and viewers? As journalists, for whom do we work? Isn’t it the general public? My allegiance as a journalist is to the Constitution and then to the citizens of this country. If my readers will be hurt by seeing a disturbing picture, I should ask myself, “why am I publishing this?” Personally, I am very optimistic of this profession; as journalists we play an important role in society. We hold people accountable for several things; our motto has always been and will always be, citizens ﬁ rst, common men, women and children above anything else. In conclusion, I hope the editorial board of Opelika-Auburn News spends quality time debating and discussing the decision to print and the explanation that followed.

REFLECTOR-ONLINE.COM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014

An In-Class Distraction

CLASSIFIEDS POLICY

The deadline for Tuesday’s paper is 3 p.m. Thursday; the deadline for Friday’s paper is 3 p.m. Tuesday. Classiﬁeds are $5 per issue. Student and staff ads are $3 per issue, pre-paid. Lost and found: found items can be listed for free; lost items are listed for standard ad cost. FOR SALE PARKING

Selling football parking? Looking for tailgate space for your next road trip (‘Bama maybe?). Checkout GreenDotParking.com; be part of the largest network of private party parking listings. FOR RENT

Canterbury Townhouses 2 min from campus. 1 br $540, 3 br 3 full baths $720. Water, sewage, trash included. Price for the whole apartment, not just a bedroom! Get 1 month free with 12 month lease. Call 323-9216. Subleasing a 1 bedroom/ bathroom in a 4 bedroom/ bath apartment at 21 apts. Starting January through July. Other roommates are male. Please contact Wes 601-906-7582.

may be submitted by email club_info@reflector. to with the msstate.edu subject heading “CLUB INFO,” or a form may be completed at The Reflector office in the Student Media Center. A contact name, phone number and requested run dates must be included for club info to appear in The Reflector. All submissions are subject to exemption according to space availability.

CLUB INFO

A Story of Surival. Junior Joseph Metz will present his grandfather, Gilbert Metz, inmate 184203, the state of Mississippi’s only Holocaust survivor’s story. This event is free and is Thursday, Nov. 6 in Taylor Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.

The deadline for Tuesday’s paper is 3 p.m. Thursday; deadline for Friday’s paper is 3 p.m. Tuesday. MSU student organizations may place free announcements in Club Info. Information

Oct. 31 solutions:

HILLEL

Graduate & P R O F E S S I O N A L

S C H O O L

INFORMATION DAY Tuesday, November 4th 12 noon - 3 p.m. Colvard Student Union Foster Ballroom S and U Sponsored by: Mississippi State University Career Center

THE REFLECTOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Pumpkin spice everything: fall arrives by Samantha Jones Staff Writer

It’s time to break out the leather boots and cardigans. As we drift further into the heart of autumn, students are geared up for what some consider their favorite time of the year, a time of sweaters and scarves, leaves turning, pumpkin spice, hit TV shows and football. Ayesha Hicks, senior chemical engineering major, said her favorite things about autumn consist of fall fashion, and the holidays. “Scarves are my favorite. You can wear them with anything,

and they can transform any outﬁt,” she said. “I love being able to go home for fall break and Thanksgiving break to spend time with my family. Getting a break from classes is also a plus.” Autumn is also the time when coffee shops begin to serve holiday drinks. From Starbucks’s signature red holiday cups to Strangebrew’s caramel apple cider, fall is a time when coffee connoisseurs rejoice. Fall also produces some of the most beautiful scenery and unpredictable weather, which for some creates a more comfortable campus atmosphere. Phatozja Kennedy,

junior elementary education major, said she really enjoys fall weather. “The weather is so nice. It gives me a reason to drink more coffee and eat a lot of soup,” Kennedy said. Kennedy also feels television is more interesting in the fall. “Old Halloween movies and reruns are the best, not to mention ‘Scandal’,” she said. Stephanie Fields, a non-traditional senior interdisciplinary studies major, said she also loves the autumn atmosphere. “I love everything about fall, from the smell, the unpredictable temperature, to the color of the trees,” Fields said. “Taking nature walks

with my grandkids to watch the animals and feed the birds is my favorite fall pastime.” Although many love the constant change

weather is right, she loves dressing in the latest fall fashion. “It starts out cold in the morning, but by the time the afternoon rolls

“I love everything about the fall from the smell, the unpredictable temperature, to the color of the trees.” in temperature, it is an inconvenience for others. Fantasi Curry, senior industrial engineering major, said although the erratic weather pattern makes for an uncomfortable atmosphere, when the

around, it is extremely hot, which can be a little uncomfortable when you have layers of clothes on,” Curry said. “However, if I had to choose a fall favorite, it would be slouch boots and blue jeans.”

To some, autumn is just another season. To others, autumn is the grand fi nale of the year. It provides breathtaking outdoor scenery, special time to spend with the family, cardigans and boots and not to mention pumpkin spice everything. Aside from this time of year’s unpredictable weather, students fi nd joy in the little pleasures which come along with the fall season. Campus is flooded with autumnloving students, which can be attributed not only to the frequent holidays from class, but also the comfortable atmosphere, and let’s not forget this historic, unforgettable football season.

Homecoming week features free Young Buffalo concert by ShaCamree Gowdy Staff Writer

Public Affairs| The Reflector

On Monday, MSUʼs Student Association put up a photo booth on the Drill Field for students to take pictures as part of the homecoming week festivities. Pictures were free of cost, and students were provided with props.

Come see what we have to offer!

$ 1 off any Coors Lite, Miller Lite, or Budweiser family 24 pack suitcase.

Limit 1 per customer

Expires: 11/21/14

• Miller Lite 15 Pack Aluminus Bottle

•Miller Light Suitcases • Coke 20 Pack Cans • Coors Light 12 Pack Multiple locations in Starkville: . Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. . 2 Locations on Highway 12 . Louisville Street . North Montgomery . Highway 182 Follow us on Twitter @BQuikFoodStores for great Twitter only giveaways and promotion announcements!

Mississippi State University’s Student Association has ofﬁcially kicked off its 2014 homecoming festivities. The theme of this year is “In Maroon We Trust.” Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. there will be a free concert in Lee Hall’s Bettersworth Auditorium featuring Young Buffalo. There is no cost to attend the concert, but tickets are required and students may pick them up at the Center for Student Activities, Suite 314, in the Colvard Student Union or at the door before the event starts. Young Buffalo is an indie rock band from Oxford, Mississippi, consisting of Ben Yarbrough and Jim Barrett. The pair began to write music together when they were teenagers and went on to form their ﬁ rst band during high school. In 2009, Barrett selfrecorded an EP under the name “Young Buffalo,” which marked the beginning of their new career. The recordings ended up being wellreceived locally, and the duo brought the Young Buffalo project to life. Jamia Brown, sophomore fashion major, said she joined SA this semester. She said this year’s homecoming will be one for the books. “Being a part of SA has been an amazing

VOTIV | Courtesy Photograph

Young Buffalo, a rock band from Oxford Mississippi, is a self-proclaimed ʻsoul vibezʼ band inﬂuenced by the Beastie Boys and R. Kelly. A free concert will take place tonight in Lee Hallʼs Bettersworth Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.

experience thus far. It brings so much joy to me to know that I contributed to the excitement of homecoming and the events planned,” she said. “The concert is just one of the many great events the students can look forward to.” Music Maker Productions (@Music_ Maker) took to Twitter Sunday to inform the students and staff about their location and free tickets. “Our ticket table is up and ready in the Union to give away FREE (@ YOUNGBUFFALO) tickets for tomorrow’s FREE SHOW. Come by and see us,” MMP tweeted. Fans can also look forward to the concert.

Bonnie Brumley, senior art major, demonstrated his excitement via Twitter as well. “Yo! People! Free show in Lee @ 7:30 next Tuesday. Chasing Edom opening for Young Buffalo. Mississippi bands, so come check it! @Music_Maker.” Other events include a Holmes Cultural Diversity Center sponsored comedy show featuring comedian Emmanuel Hudson, a #TBT movie night showing of “The Little Rascals,” the annual homecoming parade and the National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show. For more information on the events, contact the Center for Student Activities at (662)325-2930.

Sports

7 THE REFLECTOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014

MSU volleyball falls to Auburn, prepares for Ole Miss matchup by Zach Wagner Staff Writer

On Halloween night the Mississippi State University women’s volleyball team was unable to gain the victory against Auburn. The Bulldogs were again plagued with a slow start coming out of the gate, which has been a consistent problem for the team this season. After they settled into the game, they established a certain amount of rhythm, and they fought back to make the last two sets highly contested. However, a narrow defeat in the fourth set sealed their fate for the night, as they fell 3-1 to the Auburn Tigers to fall to 1-10 in SEC play. Head Coach Jenny Hazelwood pointed to her team’s slow start as the main factor that hindered its chances of winning the match and said it continues to be a problem. “Just a really slow start. That was really disappointing because that was a match that we knew we could be competitive in, and it’s like we were timid to start,” she said. “Once we lit a fi re under them at half-time, we were playing really good volleyball after that. We just had given Auburn way too much confidence at that point.” In the fi rst set of the match, the Bulldogs really struggled to gain their footing, as they fell down early 10-5 after the Tigers strung together a 5-0 run, which included three straight kills from Stephanie Campbell. The Bulldogs tried to rally as a Chelsea Duhs kill brought the Bulldogs within two points at 22-20, but the Tigers were able to win three out of the next four points to take the set 25-21. Matters looked as if they would improve early on in the second set. Both teams exchanged points throughout the fi rst half of the set until Auburn broke the pattern and proceeded to go on a 7-1 run to close out the set with the fi nal score of 25-16. The set was highlighted by seven kills by Auburn middle blocker Macy Reece and five errors on the part of MSU. To their credit, the Bulldogs came reenergized out of the halftime locker room, and it showed on the court in the third set. MSU was able to jump out to a 10-6 lead before Auburn fought back to within two points at 11-9. It was at this point the Bulldogs grabbed control of the set as they went on a 6-0 run, thanks to some great overall team play. From there things were relatively comfortable for

Noah Siano | The Reflector

Eubanks became the third Bulldog in school history to be named to the SEC All-Freshman Team.

Eubanks receives award

Emma Katherine Hutto | The Reflector

Shelby Anderton and Leticia Valente practice spikes for a match earlier in the season.

MSU in the rest of the set. They were able to hold onto their lead all the way to the end, as Reece’s attacking error gave the Bulldogs the 25-18 victory, making the overall score 2-1 in favor of Auburn. The Bulldogs tried to carry this momentum over to the fourth set but found themselves down for the large majority of the remaining points. Facing an early deficit of 10-5, the Bulldogs were able to eventually fight their way back to tie the score at 20 apiece. Then with the score deadlocked at 23, Auburn was able to win back to back points after an attacking error from Duhs and an Auburn kill from Emily Klitzke to set the fi nal 3-1 score in favor of the Tigers. After the match, Duhs said a focused week in practice will go a long way to improving. “I think we had a great opportunity to win, and we didn’t take advantage of it tonight,” she said. “We’re just going to work harder this next week in practice and work on our defense as well as being stronger in our blocking.” Along with this, junior Alex Warren said getting into a rhythm early is something the squad seeks to improve. “We start slow because we’re always a little step behind. It’s not like we want to start slow,” she said. “That’s the one thing we want to work on, is to being the team that starts strong and fi nishes strong.

The thing is we have the fi nish strong part, we just don’t have the start strong part yet.” The key contributors of the night for the Bulldogs on offense were Duhs, Warren and Emily Howard. They had 14, 11 and 11 kills, respectively, for the Bulldogs. In additon to this Shelby Anderton fi nished the match with 39 assists to go along with her two kills and eight digs. Defensively, the Bulldogs were led by Peyton Harris, who fi nished the game with 23 digs, marking another 20-dig game for the freshman standout. Junior Katlyn Mataya added 10 digs to the Bulldog cause. Altogether, the Bulldogs know what they must do going forward if they want to be successful. They next play at home on Wednesday against Ole Miss, and Hazelwood described the game as winnable. “That’s another match that we know we can be very competitive in,” she said. “The fi rst time we played them at their place, we didn’t even have a number of players playing in that game that are playing now. It’s a match that we know if we execute, then it’s one that we can defi nitely win.” MSU lost to Ole Miss in the fi rst match this season 3 sets to 0. The fi rst serve is set for 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Newell-Grissom Building. The game will be televised nationaly on ESPNU. The Bulldogs will try for their second SEC win this season.

Mallory Eubanks was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team last Sunday. Eubanks became the ﬁrst Mississippi State University Bulldog to earn the award for the soccer team since Bethany Frazier in 2005. “We’re very excited for Mallory being named to the SEC All-Freshman Team,” Head Coach Aaron Gordon said in a press release. “We knew we had a good player when we recruited her. Now the rest of the league has recognized her as that player as well.” The Bulldogs were forced to start and play freshmen the majority of the season. MSU brought in 19 freshmen this season as Gordon continues to overhaul the soccer team to ﬁt into what he wants to accomplish as the coach. “It’s especially exciting for our pro-

gram because she’s the first to make the team since 2005,” Gordon said in a press release. “It speaks to the type of player that is coming to Mississippi State and the type of player that will be here in the future.” A MSU team that was at times starved for points looked to the freshman throughout the season for a spark. Eubanks led the team with five assists on the year. She also added in a goal this season. Eubanks started all 18 games and played the entire game for 10 out of 11 SEC conference games. The Lexington, Kentucky native logged a total of 1,563 minutes during her freshman campaign. The Bulldogs finished the season with three wins and failed to win a SEC game.

CLASSIC ICE CREAM PIE

CHECK OUT OUR BLOG TO FOLLOW THE BULLDOGS’ ROAD TO ATLANTA

Pumpkin Ice Cream in a Graham Cracker Pie Crust topped with Cinnamon Frosting & Chocolate Leaves

www.thereflectoronline.wordpress.com

Mon.-Thurs: $.25 Martinies at Lunch Mon.: $2.00 Margaritas 9-12pm Tuesday is Ladies Night!

605 Hwy 12 E • Starkville, MS 39759 • (662) 320-7066 16.4169_© 2014 Kahala Franchising, L.L.C. Valid only at participating locations. Participation may vary. While supplies last. COLD STONE CREAMERY is a registered trademark of Kahala Franchising, L.L.C.

5 OFF

3 OFF

1 OFF

Spend $20 and get $5 OFF

Spend $15 and get $3 OFF

Spend $6 and get $1 OFF

605 Hwy 12 E Starkville, MS 39759 • (662) 320-7066

Limit one per customer per visit. Valid only at participating U.S. locations. Valid in store only.Not valid for online purchases. No cash value. Not valid with other offers or fundraisers or if copied, sold,auctioned, exchanged for payment or where prohibited by law. 16.4083_© 2014 Kahala Franchising, L.L.C. COLD STONE CREAMERY is a registered trademark of Kahala Franchising, L.L.C.

Limit one per customer per visit. Valid only at participating U.S. locations. Valid in store only. Not valid for online purchases. No cash value. Not valid with other offers or fundraisers or if copied, sold, auctioned, exchanged for payment or where prohibited by law. 16.4083_© 2014 Kahala Franchising, L.L.C. COLD STONE CREAMERY is a registered trademark of Kahala Franchising, L.L.C.

(Excludes Gift Cards)

Expires 12/31/14

PLU # 61

(Excludes Gift Cards)

Expires 12/31/14

PLU # 62

(Excludes Gift Cards)

Expires 12/31/14

PLU # 63

Sports REFLECTOR-ONLINE.COM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014

A New Day at Chili’s! You’ll love these deals!

Watch the Games at Chili’s

Happy Hour Half Priced Appetizers*

All Day Sunday 3-6pm & 9pm-Close Monday-Thursday *Limited Menu, dine-in only.

Happy Hour Beverages All Day Sunday 3-6pm & 9pm-Close Monday-Thursday $1 Domestic Draft Beer and 2 for 1 Margaritas *Dine-in only.

Fajita Rita Mondays All Day Monday Chicken Fajita & Margarita $10 *Dine-in only.

BOGO Burger Tuesday All Day Tuesday All Burgers are Buy One Get One Free *Dine-in only.

Wing-tastic Wednesdays All Day Wednesday 60¢ Boneless Wings *Dine-in only.

Starkville Chili’s 125 Hwy. 12 W. 662-323-2455

www.chilis.com

*Photos for illustration purposes only.