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MSU prohibits use of drones during football games by John Williams Staff Writer
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Mississippi State University’s 2014 homecoming court includes (left to right) freshman maid Bell Hester of Starkville; sophomore maid Anna Claire Allison of Ocean Springs; junior maid Kelsey Jones of Madison; senior maid Mary Gates Talbot of Nesbit; Queen Katharine ‘Katie’ McCummins of Long Beach; senior maid Alissa McKinnon of Greenville; junior maid Jaslyn Langford of Calhoun City; sophomore maid Chloe Sullivan of Franklin, Tennessee; and freshman maid Carrie Gammon of Lithia, Florida.
Veterinary college advances in cancer research by Pranaav Jadhav Staff Writer
Mississippi State University researchers at the College of Veterinary Medicine have taken successful steps forward in studying cancer in dogs that is attracting the attention of
researchers from across the nation. Kari Lunsford, along with Camillo Bulla, teamed up to form the Comparative Angiogenesis Laboratory which helps in the process of, treating canines effectively. Lunsford, associate professor in the clinical sciences department, said she and Bulla work with cancer for
most of the time. Lunsford’s research began when she started working with cancer research as a veterinary student at the University of Minnesota in the lab of Sagarika Kanjilal. This was her first exposure to the difficulties and challenges facing biomedical research with the greatest challenge being the
difficulty in obtaining funding to support the studies. “You are put in a situation in which you have exciting ideas and are eager to find answers, but you are so limited by the funding and often your questions go unanswered - all for the lack of funding,” Lunsford said. “As a clinical investigator, the big-picture question we
decided to ask was, ‘what can we learn from veterinary cancer patients that will help understand and treat human cancers?’ The overall goal of our research team is to develop diagnostic and therapeutic modalities that will help our veterinary patients and will also contribute to our understanding of human cancers.” RESEARCH, 4
Otteson cancels visit, rescheduling possible in future by Taylor Bowden Staff Writer
Award-winning economics researcher and writer James R. Otteson has had to cancel his visit to MSU that was rescheduled for Nov. 6 in the Taylor Auditorium in McCool Hall. Otteson had intended to give a lecture for MSU’s Institute for the Humanity’s 2014-15 Distinguished Lecturer series, but according to William Hay, the institute’s director, was unfortunately unable to make the trip. “We hope to reschedule for a future date,” Hay said. Otteson is executive director of Wake Forest University’s BB&T Center for the Study of Capitalism and is a teaching professor of
political economy. He published a book, “Actual Ethics” in 2006, and in 2007 it was selected for the Templeton Enterprise Award, which recognizes the best publications written on the culture of enterprise. “Dr. Otteson is an award-winning philosopher whose interests cross disciplinary boundaries and bring scholarship to bear on important debates beyond the academy,” Hay said in a press release by the Office of Public Affairs. “Presenting a perspective drawn from the 18th century work of Adam Smith and others of the Enlightenment period helps students engage important debates that resonate today.” Otteson was to be one of many notable guests brought to MSU for the Distinguished Lecturer series. CANCELED, 3
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With the Mississippi State University Bulldogs the No. 1 football team in the country, people of the sports community are interested in capturing aerial footage of the atmosphere in Davis Wade Stadium. According to an MSU press release, that opportunity is now a thing of the past with the new policy prohibiting the use of unmanned aircraft vehicles in populated areas including Davis Wade Stadium. David Shaw, vice president for research and economic development, said the FAA ruling is national and was implemented due to incidents that have happened around the country. This is also not just focused on drones causing harm, but the fact that they can cause interference to aspects of gameday. Shaw said the designation of national defense airspace helps to assure the safety of those in proximity. “This is a designation because often there are military flyovers at the beginning of a game, as well as aircraft that fly over for televised events,” he said. “There is also concern about unregistered aircraft flying over crowds like this from a safety and security concern. For this purpose, all of central campus is declared off limits for unmanned aircraft. The city of Starkville is not included in the responsibility of the university. According to Shaw, MSU may use UAV for academic reasons. “We do a great deal of research on UAS technology,” he said. “We are very, very careful to closely follow all relevant FAA regulations. We regularly apply for Certificates of Authorizations for specific research activities with UAS.” JoJo Dodd, junior political science major and Picayune, Mississippi native sits on the committee that made the decision to uphold this new policy and said he has some insight into the new sentiment. “There was previously no policy in place governing the use of drones on campus,” Dodd said. “So, now there is something in place to govern the use of unmanned air vehicles.” Dodd said he thinks the new policy is made not based off of personal experiences in Davis Wade, but of those that our administration has seen in other sports venues. DRONES, 3
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Q & A: Grantham and Lancaster Miss MSU: Haley Grantham
Mr. MSU: Jonathan Lancaster
Q: How do you feel about this year’s homecoming, considering MSU has the No. 1 college football team in the country?
Q: How would you describe it feels during this year’s homecoming to have the No. 1 college football team in the country?
A: I don’t think there has ever been a more exciting time to be a Bulldog. With this being my last football season as a student, I could have never imagined at the beginning of the season that we would have come this far. To be chosen as Miss MSU during such a special time in MSU football history is just the cherry on top of an already extraordinary semester.
Q: What would you like to see changed amongst students as far as participation in school activities, becoming involved on campus and letting their voice be heard? A: Homecoming is such a special time on campus, as we get to celebrate not only our students, but also our alumni. I would really like to see homecoming week grow tremendously over the next few years. The Student Association puts on multiple events throughout the week, and I think if more students participated in them then homecoming week could really be something special in the years to come.
Q: If you could relive one moment at MSU, what would that moment be?
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A: If I could relive one moment at MSU I think it would have to be my first day of class freshman year. My last three and half years here have really been better than I could have ever imagined. If I had the opportunity to go back and relive it all over again I would do it in a heartbeat.
A: It’s pretty surreal. Representing the student body at such a historic time is a huge honor. It is nothing I have achieved on my own, but it’s a great time to be a Bulldog.
Q: As Mr. MSU, what can you say about MSU that has greatly affected you in a positive way? A: I come from a really close family, and so that was something I was definitely looking for when coming to Mississippi State. The Bulldog family is one like no other. All of a sudden this huge campus becomes a group of family and friends.
Q: During your MSU career, what changes have the University implemented that you are most proud of? A: I’ve really enjoyed the focus on tradition. Things like bringing the Bull Ring back, working and bringing back the cowbell and revamping the class ring program set us apart from every other school in the nation. MSU has such a rich history, and that is something I really appreciate.
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Homecoming Weekend FRIDAY, NOV. 7 – The Annual Homecoming Parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. The parade will start by going down Collegeview Street onto Bailey Howell Drive (formerly Coliseum Blvd). Past the Sanderson Center, the parade will turn onto George Perry Street and then Barr Avenue. Making its way around the north side of the stadium, the route will turn onto BS Hood Drive, then travel around the Junction and end at Dorman Hall. The NPHC Step Show will be held at 7 p.m. in Newell Grissom. Each NPHC organization will participate in the step show. Tickets sold in advance are $10 and can be purchased at the Fraternity and Sorority Life Office, Suite 300, in the Colvard Student Union. Tickets on the day of the event will be sold at the door for $15. SATURDAY, NOV. 8 – Three hours prior to kick-off, freshman are invited to stop by the Freshman Council Tailgate, located near the Welcome Center, which features free food from various local restaurants. Concluding the week, the Bulldogs will faceoff against UT-Martin, including a special presentation of the homecoming court at half time.
DRONES According to Dodd, the new policy was not made to target groups that use drones or other unmanned aircraft vehicles. It was made to help protect the interest and well being of the general public. “The policy isn’t made to completely eradicate the use of drones,” mentioned Dodd. “It is made for those who seek to fly these vehicles using the guidelines that the FAA has let and also being able to provide the university proper notice to gain the appropriate permission.” This policy was nevermade or enforced on the sole decision making power granted by Mississippi State University officials. This was
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something that the Federal Aviation Administration saw to institute all over the country. Sheldon Rodgers, sophomore whose major is undeclared, said he has insight on what he has learned about drones from his dad, who serves as a pilot for Delta Airlines. “I was not aware that the three miles around and the 3,000 feet above Davis Wade were considered national defense airspace on gameday,” Rodgers said. “It makes since seeing how populated campus is on gameday, so the FAA makes this adjustment for people’s safety.”
As far as drone restrictions go, Rodgers said he thinks only certain size drones should be restricted. “I think we should allow smaller size drones like the DJI Phantom drone to be allowed,” he said. “Because of the size, in the event of a malfunction, I don’t think it would cause much harm.” According to the FAA, Certificates of Waiver or Authorization can be obtained from their website for public entities such as government agencies. For more recreational uses, smaller aircrafts are still held under the FAA guidelines. Unmanned aircraft vehicles are limited to “400 feet, away
from airports and air traffic, and within sight of the operator,” according to FAA.gov. In addition to those restrictions, Mississippi State’s policy of staying away from unpopulated areas also applies. For those who seek to fly unmanned aircraft vehicles, contact the university administration to avoid any unnecessary penalties.
Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 10:31 a.m. An officer retrieved Ford keys from parking services. 10:57 a.m. A student reported receiving harassing text messages from another student on campus. 1:00 p.m. A resident of the county had a seizure at Morgan Ave. The subject was transported to OCH. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014 7:06 a.m. A visitor reported her wallet taken from the tailgating area around McArthur Hall on Nov. 1, 2014. 7:49 a.m. A student had trouble breathing at Critz Hall. The subject was transported to OCH. 4:49 p.m. An employee reported her vehicle keyed while parked at Herzer Diary Science parking lot. 5:16 p.m. A student reported her iPhone stolen from McCool Hall. 6:10 p.m. A student reported her personal stolen from her room at Rice Hall and stated she suspected her roommate. A student referral was issued. 11:11 p.m. A student was arrested between Hand Lab and the Student Health Center for public drunkenness. A student referral was issued. 11:59 p.m. A student was arrested in Starkville for driving under the influence of alcohol. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014 8:10 a.m. A student passed out at Swalm Chemical Engineering. The subject was transported to OCH. 2:27 p.m. A student reported that ex-boyfriend would not return her cell phone and other personal items back to her at Ruby Hall. 9:19 p.m. A student reported her cell phone stolen from Humphrey Colisum.
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Arts and Sciences makes to Mississippi State and beyond.” The lectures are open to all who wish to attend. General information on the Institute and its programs can be found at www.ih.msstate.edu. “We have other programs planned for next semester, including a writer-in-residence during February,” Hay said.
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“We are essentially helping pets and their people too,” she said. Bulla and Lunsford both worked with platelets early on in their research careers and both realized the platelet had functions beyond the role they play in causing blood to clot and prevent bleeding. Lunsford said the recent cancer research performed on laboratory mice has shown platelets are very important in tumor progression, and in fact, without platelets, cancer may not be able to metastasize at all. “So we set out to show that what was being seen in these mice may also be occurring in dogs with cancer, and that patients might help us understand the role of the platelet in cancer in all species. First, we wanted to show that what happened in mouse and human platelets also happened in dog platelets. Our early findings through the work of another of our collaborators, Dr. John Thomason, showed that canine platelets do indeed express a protein important both in cancer and in inflammation. This protein was previously thought not to exist in canine platelets,” Lunsford said. According to Shauna Trichler, MSU doctoral stuPublic Affairs | Courtesy Photo dent, the college has devel- Mississippi State Universityʼs Veterinary College of Medicine has taken successful steps in the research of cancer in animals. The college is reportedly attracting the attention of researchers oped a new way to separate across the nation. The college has developed a new way to separate platelets from blood samples with less contamination by other blood cells. platelets from blood samples characterize the role of the fact, it already has. Our platewith far less contamination other blood cells, or they pure) from standard sized according to Lunsford. needed very large volumes of clinical blood samples,” she The team will now look platelet in tumor progression. let purification technique is by other blood cells. blood to get just a tiny platelet said. further at different stages “We think that if we can already helping researchers. Lunsford said previously it sample. The CVM has limitof cancer in clinical patients control the platelet, we can We have been contacted for was very difficult to purify a “Our technique will allow ed funding and resources, and compare what the platecontrol cancer,” Lunsford advice, and we are sharing platelet sample and researchresearchers to obtain highly but the research will help let is doing in different situsaid, “Our research will help the technique with anyone ers were left with samples pure samples (99,99 percent researchers everywhere, ations. They hope to further human cancer research and in who needs it.” that were contaminated by
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Swift’s ‘1989’ success reveals her shrewd business sense Denial of global climate Listen. I’ve loved Taylor the first single artist’s plati- but she had songs with other change threatens future Swift since I was in 10th num album of the year, and themes as well. Now, in grade playing “Teardrops in just one week, making “1989,” she still writes songs on My Guitar” with my friends. “Our Song” is still the only song I can sing entirely on-key (and it’s also the song I associate with my first boyfriend). I was there for “Fearless,” when “Love Story” was on loop on iPods across the school (and yes, I may have sung along with special fervor while thinking of my first long-term boyfriend). “Speak Now” came as I entered college, when high school nostalgia was washed away by “Mean,” and “Red” was released just in time for my 22nd birthday. I’ve watched Taylor Swift transform from a curly-haired, over-humble, 16-year-old country princess to the sleek, business-savvy pop sensation she is now, and I’ve transformed with her, though I don’t own houses in Nashville, New York, Rhode Island, L.A. and London. Okay, so maybe I’ve done nothing with my life compared to Taylor Swift. If Swift was successful before, “1989” has brought an entirely new level of popularity. The album became
Swift the first person to have three consecutive albums accomplish the million-ina-week feat. Taylor is a force to be reckoned with; even if you don’t like her music, you have to appreciate her business sense. But what’s not to like about Swift? Well, some say
“Even if you don’t like her music, you have to appreciate her business sense.” (including Swift herself), her music is all about boys, and it is getting to the point where we’re starting to wonder if she’s the problem in all these relationships. Isn’t she married yet? Swift and others have pointed out this argument is rather silly. Male artists constantly write about love lost, and no one calls them out on it. Sixteen-yearold Swift built her empire on young girls’ first heartbreaks,
about heartbreak, her own love, her image and other peoples’ loves. While Swift’s musical style has changed and her lyrics have matured, her overall themes remain much the same. And she continues to make a profit off these men, too. From Harry Styles to Jake Gyllenhall, Swift and her publicist are making a business out of these relationships. Do you remember that time Taylor bought a house in Cape Cod near then-boyfriend Connor Kennedy? She ended up flipping that house for a nearly million dollar profit. Swift knows just how to swing her relationships with men to her advantage. And I guess I can’t help but admire that. Others take issue with Swift’s cat-lady-dork public persona, saying she’s faking her quirks. Of course she is. And it’s paying off. Swift started off with a MySpace account. Now, she uses Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram to keep up with her fans, participating in memes about herself and
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simply producing overall quality stuff. Swift has carefully crafted her public persona, but she’s doing it better than just about any other artist out there. So how does Taylor Swift do it? How has she made an empire at the age of 24, become the popular pick for all the awards shows of the season and made “Rolling Stone” compare her to Prince? By all accounts, pure, old-fashioned hard work and business sense. Yes, she’s calculating. Every step she makes is carefully thought out and executed. And she’s killing it. And if that’s not the mark of a successful woman, I don’t know what is.
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Divided government is conducive to bipartisan progress Midterm elections are government. But history was “Herbert Hoover with a over. While most may see makes it clear being divided smile.” this only as relief from the doesn’t necessarily mean you I think the true takeaway political advertising and yard can’t find ways to bridge the from this for today’s politisigns that have plagued every gap and accomplish things cians is the things Reagan and commercial break and bare together. In fact, some of O’Neil were able to accompatch of grass across our state the American government’s plish remain as their legacy, and nation, this really is much greatest modern accomplish- not the grinding disputes that bigger than that. ments have been born out of came along the way. The balance of power a divided government. An example that reflects a has shifted in Congress. President Ronald Reagan little more accurately today’s Republicans now control and Speaker of the House Tip political landscape is the both chambers, and relationship between once the dust settles, President Bill Clinton they’ll begin to pursue “President Obama and the and Newt Gingrich. their agenda the way that In the 1994 midterms, Republican leadership in Republicans took conDemocrats did when they controlled both trol of the House (for Congress should look to the the first time since 1952), chambers in 2006. The real rub for electing Newt Gingrich past to determine how to as their speaker, and also Republicans, though, is that while they may gained control of the ensure America’s future.” now control Congress, Senate. They controlled President Barack Obama the whole Congress, still wields veto power. similar to today. This And if Republicans think O’Neil are now famous for era is held less as a model they are going to come in their working together. Their for bipartisanship than the slashing up all of the things relationship is an example of Reagan-O’Neil period, but Democrats have managed how to get things done while still shows monumental to get passed in the last few working on different sides of things can be accomplished years through what has the aisle. What’s interesting with a little compromise. been a bitterly unproductive about this is that it was rareThe dueling between Congress, they have another ly rainbows and butterflies. Clinton and the Republican think coming. The government shut down Congress was bitter and Having divided govern- seven times while Reagan divisive. It resulted in govment (one party controlling and O’Neil were in office. ernment shutdown and a real one or both chambers of Each of those times came as lack of faith anything sigCongress and another the a result of bitter partisanship nificant could pass through Presidency) is not an unusu- and neither side relenting the partisan gridlock (sound al state of affairs in modern before a government shut- familiar?). But this time is also American politics. Since down occurred. Reagan once remembered for the passing 1970, in 18 of the 24 elec- called O’Neil “a round thing of Welfare Reform and, most tions, the American peo- that gobbles up money,” notably, the 1997 Bipartisan ple have elected a divided while O’Neil said Reagan Budget Agreement. After much intense negotiation between both sides, they agreed on a budget that cut spending enough to balance the budget and cut taxes. That’s quite an Managing Editor
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accomplishment. An exhaustive list of the issues facing our country isn’t a realistic endeavor. Suffice it to say we have quite a few. President Obama and the Republican leadership in Congress should look to the past to determine how to ensure America’s future. Mitch McConnell, the likely majority leader of the Senate, said this week, “When the American people choose divided government, I don’t think it means they don’t want us to do anything, I think it means they want us to look for areas of agreement.” I trust this view of divided government is something both sides can see as an “area of agreement.” From the Reagan era of divided government came Social Security reform. The Clinton era gave us a balanced budget and Welfare reform. Will there be an accomplishment by which Obama’s divided government will be defined? Considering the issues faced by our country, one can only hope.
Climate change is a fact. And, as such, it is not something to be argued about. Its existence is not something to be debated. The climate changes right in front of our eyes, and we are too busy arguing about whether or not it even exists. At the risk of sounding too colloquial, if climate change were a snake, it would have bitten us. Animals like butterflies and foxes have started to migrate north to accommodate the warming of their indigenous habitats, the sea level rises faster than it ever has and ice melts across the globe, according to National Geographic. The data is undeniable; the climate is changing rapidly and we have yet to do anything substantive about it. The real point of contention here is one dealing with cause. Is climate change cyclical? Does it happen as a simple result of the Earth’s natural processes? Or is it exacerbated by our practices? Pinpointing the source of climate change is critical to solving this problem, and for some reason we as humans have been totally unwilling to accept the responsibility we have to take on the matter. Maybe this is an issue of pride, money or even of party politics. Regardless, it’s time for us to shed the denialism and look critically at the data from places like the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which states humans are the main cause of climate change with 95 percent certainty. It’s time for us to ask hard questions which yield uncomfortable answers, with which 97 to 98 percent of scientists have already come to grips, according to USA Today. If we do nothing then the problems of the future will be worse than anything we have to deal with now. How do we tackle accelerating climate change? This is perhaps the most important question we can ask as a generation. Treaties have been cut, regulation has been enforced and alternative fuel technologies have been invested in, but we still find ourselves without an answer to this pivotal question. Maybe the magic solution is a combination of all of these. Reihan Salam, a Reuters’ columnist, seems to endorse a “technology-first” approach, which would take advantage of the capitalistic American worldview. He cites Samuel Thernstrom from the Energy Innovation Reform Project, who asserts there are “a number of areas where government, working with the private sector, can make energy cleaner and cheaper, including enhanced oil recovery and advanced nuclear technologies.” The need for alternative and renewable energy
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is crucial if we are going to get serious about climate change. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the burning of fossil fuels accounts for more carbon dioxide emissions than any other human activity. However, if the United States is the only nation to make a serious change, a serious stance on climate change will be little more than a sentimental novelty. Oren Cass, director of domestic policy to Mitt Romney during his 2012 bid for the presidency, supports a private sector, technology-first approach. He said our climate situation is “extraordinarily non-linear.” Cass
“If climate change were a snake, it would have bitten us.’” argues the concentration of carbon in the atmosphere, not necessarily the flow of carbon, is what matters when it comes to fixing our climate change problem. Cass goes on to note, “if the U.S. pursues policies that reduce carbon emissions at the margin, it won’t matter much if the atmospheric concentration continues to climb because of rising Chinese and Indian carbon emissions.” We cannot solve this challenge for future generations alone. Nor can we afford to play a role in finding solutions without Europe, India, Russia and China also at the table. This fact is what makes a balanced approach that places congruent emphasis on both efficient technology and international treaties central to countering the change in our environment. However, the biggest impediment to positive results which protect our quality of life and slow the impact of accelerating climate change is not the lack of alternative fuels or the rampant carbon emissions of countries worldwide; it is the lingering disagreement on the simple existence of the acceleration of climate change. We must solve that problem before we can begin to dream of solving the others. The price of inaction in the name of pride, cash or party is simply too great at this point.
Video game music transcends cultural boundaries by Josh Reid Contributing Writer
The development and creation of video games has brought about a storm of change in the world. A new medium in which to exchange ideas and tell stories has seemingly popped up overnight. It did not take long for the medium to burst onto the scene of pop culture and, more than likely, affect an entire generation’s childhood. As is with most creative media, video games can both divide and unite a vast group of individuals in such a way that, over the years, they have created controversies and provoked societies to reflect upon its development, and now video games hold a place in everyday life of the modern world. Video games are media that do not always keep to themselves and reach their influence out into the world, serving as a catalyst to enact some amount of change and overlap between cultures. Music used in video
games has become one of the prime examples of this cultural exchange. During the 1980s, many game companies began to focus on and implement music in the video games they created. However, due to the limited technology at the time, the composers of this music were forced to throw out a lot of the more traditional methods of writing music and had to seek out more creative ways to convey the emotion needed. This gave birth to a unique sound that went on to touch many different musical genres and is now used in more than just video games. More importantly though, the implementation of music in video games has helped connect the gaps between cultures. Someone from Japan could relate to someone from New York all through a simple melody found in a video game they both enjoyed. The music in video games helped reinforce the idea humans are one species who experience the same things through life regardless of age, race,
etc. Too often we forget there is an entire world out there beyond the confines of our town, country, state, etc., and with the ability to communicate more readily across countries, it has
“Sometimes when cultures interact it can lead to something quite beautiful.” become even more vital to have something to establish an area of common ground on which to stand. Video game music has given an entire generation the ability to relate to others of their age group across the globe. It has bred a feeling of camaraderie and led to a subculture that is comprised of many different types of individuals with equally as many diverse backgrounds. While
it is essential these individuals hold on to their distinctive backgrounds, it is also the exchange of ideas and stories over a public medium that helps the human race move forward and develop new backgrounds. This helps to shape cultural identities and establish ties between different groups. Video game music has most assuredly changed in style and in method of creation as the technology has become outdated and replaced, but the role it plays has not. Children are still connected internationally in ways that are new to past generations, and this trend of community will continue to grow in the vein of video game music. There will be hurdles and setbacks because at times different cultures can be alienating or even threatening, but sometimes when cultures interact it can lead to something quite beautiful. This aspect of multicultural evolution is very evident in the spread of video game music across the world.
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Fashion Board to hold High Trashion Show by Jessi Cole Staff Writer
Mississippi State University’s Fashion Board has teamed up with NOMAS, National Organization of Minority Architecture Students, to put on the sixth annual High Trashion Show. The iconic show will be held at The Bridge in Giles Hall at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
Each year the architecture students build high fashion clothing using out-of-theordinary clothing materials such as newspapers, garbage bags, bottle tops, bubble wrap, duct tape and many other oddities. The partnership between Fashion Board and the architecture students works remarkably well. The two ends of the student spectrum work hand in hand.
The creativity of each year’s show grows and produces innovative clothing with each passing year. ShelbyGiven,sophomore communication major and model, said viewers can expect to see bold and stunning looks on each of the models. “Not only will the models be wearing the ‘trashion’ clothes, but also some models will wear
normal clothes,” she said. Trendy casual clothes will also be in the mix to provide for the ultimate high fashion runway show. Before the show, a ‘Junk 2 Funk’ sale will line the halls of Giles. The sale begins at 3 p.m. and allows Starkville vendors to sell vintage and recycled clothing as well as regular clothes, and according to Maggie Cresswell, sophomore psychology major and
backstage worker, a new vendor called Gypster Veil will be featured. Maggie Wheeler, sophomore preaccounting major and Fashion Board makeup artist, said the models’ makeup and hair will feature the high fashion bold looks of today. “The makeup will match the dauntless looks of the outfits,” she said. The High Trashion Show
is a hit every year, and the design and architecture of the outfits showcases the talent of every student involved in the creation and presentation of the clothes. The outfits are created to perfectly fit the model, and the time and effort required for the building of the clothes is enormous. The show will be an exciting display of the creativity found on campus.
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tailgate. Each team will sell wristbands for five dollars to raise money to go toward United Way. This is the second year the event has worked with United Way. This year is a little different because in the past the Greater Starkville Development Partnership did not collect money upon entrance. However, this one time fee grants people access to all of the storefronts partaking in the competition. Kyle Moak, professional golf management major, said tailgating can be expensive, and the citywide tailgate is a good alternative. “Five dollars is a very reasonable price when you think about how much a regular tailgate costs in the end,” junior turf management major he said.
Most of the stores competing are located in downtown Starkville; Campus Book Mart will compete closer to campus on Lee Blvd. Nikki Rives, event volunteer, said the tailgates are judged on four categories including theme, tailgate food, team spirit and appearance. “We just want people to come out and enjoy while mingling and catching up with friends,” she said. The event is a great way to get out and experience the city of Starkville before cheering for the Bulldogs Saturday night. Sophomore marketing major Addison Harris mentioned she had not heard of this event before but that it sounded like a great place for families and college students to connect.
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Who is better? Manning vs. Brady Peyton Manning and Tom Brady are known as the two best National Football League quarterbacks of the past 15 years. These quarterbacks faced off for the 16th time in their careers last Sunday. Brady got the better of Manning for the 11th time with a 43-21 win over the Broncos. Many believe Manning is the not only the greatest quarterback of his era, but the greatest of all time. However, that is simply not true. Manning is one of the greatest to ever play the game, but Brady has always been better. Manning’s career began back in 1998 when the Indianapolis Colts selected him as the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft. That season the Colts finished 3-13 with Manning as quarterback. This was one of only two losing seasons the team would have with Manning under center. Manning won his first of a record-setting five Most Valuable Player awards in 2003. In 2004 he won the MVP and lost to the eventual Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots in the playoffs. In the 2007 playoffs, Manning led the Colts to a 38-34 conference championship victory over Brady and the Patriots. This was the first time Manning had defeated Brady in the playoffs. Manning went on to win his first and only Super Bowl Championship over the Chicago Bears that February. Manning and the Colts lost the 2010 Super Bowl to the New Orleans Saints, and Manning lost last year’s Super Bowl as a member of the Denver Broncos to the Seattle Seahawks in embarrassing fashion. Manning may be the greatest regular season quarterback of all time. On Oct. 19, Manning threw his 509th career touchdown pass to set the
new NFL record. However, the regular season production is not always there in the playoffs. Manning’s playoff record currently stands at 1112. Peyton Manning has a squeaky clean image off of the field. Manning’s character has never been questioned in his career. Due to his onthe-field performance, clean image and family name, Manning is the centerpiece of a large amount of television advertising space. All of these factors, along with the huge regular season numbers, have made most fans foolishly declare Manning as the greatest quarterback of all time. Brady is everything Manning is not. While Manning was selected No. 1 in the NFL draft, Brady was selected 199th overall in the 2000 draft by New England. Brady began his career as a fourth string quarterback and earned his way up to second string. Brady became the starting quarterback of the Patriots in the third game of the 2001 season, when Drew Bledsoe was sidelined with an injury. Brady led the Patriots to victory in 11 of the 14 games he started that season. In his first season as a starter, Brady won Super Bowl XXXVI. Brady was named the Super Bowl MVP, and he became the youngest quarterback to win a Super Bowl at that time. Brady also won Super Bowl XXXVIII and XXXIX. In 2007, Brady and the Patriots became the second team ever to go undefeated in the regular season, but Brady lost the Super Bowl that year to the New York Giants 17-14. Brady also lost to the Giants in the Super Bowl in 2011, 21-17. Nevertheless, Brady’s playoff record is an outstanding 18-8. Manning and Brady have
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both accomplished many things in their careers in the NFL, but the question remains, who is the better quarterback? Both Brady and Manning have outstanding statistics, but Brady has been absolutely dominant over Manning. After the big New England win on Sunday, Brady is 11-5 against Manning. Manning threw for 438 yards in the game and still lost. Ultimately, the only numbers that matter are the ones on the scoreboard. Quarterback statistics do not matter in big games. What matters is whether or not you get the win, and Brady has gotten significantly more of those wins than Manning. Brady’s 18 playoff wins by a quarterback in the playoffs are the most in NFL history, while Manning’s 12 losses by a quarterback in the playoffs are also the most in NFL history. How can Manning be better than Brady when Brady is No. 1 in wins and Manning is No. 1 in losses? Brady has also played in more playoff games than any other quarterback, which attests to his regular season performance, postseason performance and longevity. Who is the best quarterback of the last 15 years? Many will answer this question by saying Peyton Manning, but that is incorrect. Tom Brady is the best quarterback of the last 15 years and quite possibly the best of all time.
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In a hard-fought match Wednesday night the Mississippi State volleyball team hosted the Ole Miss Rebels at the NewellGrissom Building in front of one of its biggest crowds of the season. It was a night in which freshman Payton Harris set the Mississippi State single-season record for digs, with six games still remaining in the season. While some of the Bulldog players played well individually, it was not enough to overcome the Rebels’ aggressive style of play. The Bulldogs would ultimately end up suffering the 3-1 loss after they were unable to pick up a win in either of the two very competitive third and fourth sets. After the match, Head Coach Jenny Hazelwood pointed to a couple of the areas in which her team has made strides this season. She said she has been pleased with her team’s desire to improve. “Big improvement. Just from a match-to-match basis, you can see where our offense these last two matches has been much, much better,” she said. “Our blocking has really picked it up. Today we were in the net a lot, which I am not crazy about that, but our passing was better today than it has been. We are just starting to see progress day in and day out, and that’s how you build a team. That’s how you put yourself in a position to win.” With the loss, the Bulldog’s record fell to 6-21 overall with tough games coming up in the horizon against Alabama, LSU and Georgia. While their record may portray them as being highly uncompetitive or somewhat struggling to find a sound footing in the SEC, that is hardly the case of late. Through the first couple months of the season, they were forced to deal with a plethora of injuries that left them in a vulnerable spot going into the SEC schedule. This can be supported by just taking a look at their last six games. In these games, MSU has won eight sets and even picked up a win at home versus Tennessee, compared to winning no sets in its first six games of the conference schedule. Along with this, they took last year’s SEC champions Missouri to five sets and were just two points away from picking up the upset. Also, when the team has been unable to win a set, the overwhelming majority of them have been very narrow, hard fought losses the Bulldogs were just unfortunate not to get a couple of breaks in. In general, there exists
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two facets of the Bulldog’s game that must be improved. They must attempt to get off to better starts at the beginning of games, as they continually have found themselves having to fight back in the first set of the majority of their matches this season. The other area, which has come up over the last couple of matches, would be working on improving their performance at the end of very close sets. There have been lots of moments, such in the game on Wednesday night, where the score has been tied late, but the Bulldogs have not been able to pull out the win. Hazelwood addressed this issue Wednesday night, by citing the early season injuries as the main setback that has affected their end of set performances. “We have talked a lot here recently about being really aggressive at the end and playing to win. Early on when we were just trying to figure out line ups with having people out with injuries and stuff, we lost a lot of valuable time trying to figure out how to win,” Hazelwood said. “We’re getting to the point now to where we are in a bunch of matches, we just have to figure out how to push and win.” The same problems that have plagued the Bulldogs all season long came up again Wednesday night. Just 13 points into the first set, the Bulldogs found
themselves down in a 9-4 hole, representing another slow start right out of the gate. To their credit, just as they have done a lot this season, the Bulldogs fought back to take the lead 13-12 after an Alex Warren kill set up by Shelby Anderton. The Rebels took little time in responding as they rallied to retake the lead and would eventually find themselves up 19-17. From this point on, the Rebels went on a 7-0 run to close out the set 25-17 with the final blow coming from a Ty Laporte kill. The Bulldogs responded well in the second set. The two teams exchanged points all throughout the second set, eventually culminating in a 19-17 score line in favor of the Bulldogs. From here, the Bulldogs closed out the set thanks to another Warren kill, with the final score of 25-23. Coming out of halftime both teams looked to take the upper hand in the match. The third frame proved to be the match’s most closely contested set, with no team holding a lead more than three points at any point. The Bulldogs held a 22-19 lead late in the third set, but their inability to close out sets this season reared its ugly head again, as Ole Miss would go on a 6-1 run to steal the third set away from the Bulldogs and take the overall lead at 2-1. SEE VOLLEYBALL, 9
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Bulldogs prepare for Skyhawks and Favre by Shane Anderson Staff Writer
After five straight weeks of SEC play, the top-ranked Mississippi State University Bulldogs will play their second home game as the No. 1 team in the nation. This week the Bulldogs get a break from the SEC gauntlet as they welcome FCS opponent Tennessee-Martin. Although Mississippi State faces a team with considerably less talent than the Bulldogs, Head Coach Dan Mullen doesn’t take any week lightly. With the break from SEC play, Mullen said he wants to see his tenacious team continue to get better down the home-stretch of the season. “A lot of our focus this week is looking at how we can improve,” Mullen said. “We’re on our guys every day about improving every single day. (This Wednesday’s) practice has to be better than last Wednesday’s practice. We’ve got to raise that bar every single week.” The most important games of the year, and perhaps in MSU history, are coming up fast. Next week, the Bulldogs must travel to Tuscaloosa to take on the improving Alabama Crimson Tide. Mullen knows the importance of a team staying hot in the last month of the season. “We need to continue to improve throughout the season,” Mullen said. “We want to peak at the end of the year, not here in the middle.” Along with their 8-0 start, the Bulldog’s offense
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Dak Prescott rolls out of the pocket to find Fred Ross wide open down the field. Prescott ranks fifth in the SEC in passing yards.
has fostered a potential Heisman Trophy candidate in Dak Prescott. However, after Prescott’s sizzling start to the season, he has been criticized the last two games for not being as explosive as he was in the first six games of the year. Mullen said he knows that is just part of being a candidate of the award. “That’s part of the attention,” Mullen said. “At the beginning of the season,
VOLLEYBALL Ole Miss carried that momentum and jumped out to an 8-3 lead in the fourth set. However, the feisty Bulldog squad again was able to muster up some inspiration and proceeded to fight its way back into the set. After a Leticia Valente kill tied the score at 18, Ole Miss called a timeout to regroup, and it seemed as if the momentum potentially swung in the favor of Mississippi State. However, after the timeout, Ole Miss came out more focused and pulled away late to win the set 25-21 and the overall match at 3-1. Some key contributors on the match were Warren and Chelsea Duhs, who fi nished with 15 and 12 kills, respectively. Along
if I’d have told you that we were 8-0, then I’d imagine Dak would be a Heisman contender.” Against Arkansas Prescott threw two interceptions, but he also put up a career high in passing yards while also getting his completion percentage over 60 percent. “We take a lot of pride in protecting the football.,” Mullen said. “I am obviously not very happy to have
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with them, Anderton had a hefty 43 assists and 10 digs, her fifth double-double of the season. After the game, Anderton described the game as being closely contested and one they can learn from going forward. “I think we were super competitive, and it was neck-to-neck the entire time,” she said. “We were exhausted, and everyone played their hearts out. We just didn’t fi nish at the end and it’s a learning experience. We’re going to learn how to fi nish.” The star for the Bulldogs in this game was Harris, who again put out an excellent showing, compiling 29 digs for the match, giving her a total of 637 for the season. This was enough
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to surpass the Mississippi State single-season record for digs, which was previously held by Roxanne McVey, who had 632 digs last season. Harris also currently sits fourth on the SEC single-season digs list, only four behind third place. In response to her accomplishment, Harris spoke more toward how her ability to dig the ball can help her team be successful. “It’s nice,” she said. “I’m just trying to do what I need to for our team to win, and if that’s to dig a ball, then it’s to dig a ball,” The Bulldogs travel to Tuscaloosa to take on Alabama Wednesday before returning home to play against LSU on Nov. 16.
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almost two years worth of turnovers in eight games.” Prescott said he puts a lot of his success on reading his progressions and hitting the check-down receivers. “I just go through my reads and try to make my throws,” Prescott said. “The coaches do a great job of putting me in the right place. I just have to read the defense, go through my progressions and try to get it to the open guy.”
A big reason why Prescott has been having to throw more is because of the man that lines up beside him, running back Josh Robinson, also known as the “human bowling ball.” Robinson leads the SEC in rushing touchdowns with 11, and his work on the field has begun to be noticed week in and week out for opposing teams. “Everybody in the country is going to try to take away
the run first,” Robinson said. “But we just have to stay balanced, stay focused and do what we do.” Another storyline for the game this weekend is the return of former MSU quarterback Dylan Favre. “He is a play maker. I know that,” Mullen said. “We always knew that when he was here. If you put him out there exciting things are going to happen, some good and some bad. I do not know if it gives us much of an advantage. He is going to be used to this environment. He has played in this stadium and has been in that environment before.” Saturday’s game gives the Bulldogs a chance to improve to 9-0 for the first time since 1999 and in front of a big crowd on homecoming weekend. “They are a very well-coached football team,”Mullen said. “They are a little unorthodox at times. They will come at you on defense from a lot of different directions. They run an up-tempo offense. They are on a four-game winning streak right now, and they have dominated their last two opponents. Their team is playing with a lot of confidence, and obviously this is a big opportunity for them. They are going to come in with a chip on their shoulder, and it will present a huge challenge.” The Bulldogs match up very well against UT-Martin, and barring an Armageddon upset, Mississippi State should roll into Tuscaloosa unbeaten and the top team in the country. The game time is set for 3 p.m. on the SEC Network. The Dawg walk is at 1 p.m.
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