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Anthony Craven by Kelsey Horn Contributing Writer

MSU welcomes Hyatt, first female VP The glass ceiling is continuing to be shattered by powerful women everywhere especially at Mississippi State University,

were one woman has broken a 137 year old tradition. Regina Young Hyatt of Staff Writer Georgia and Illinois was officially given the title of Vice President of Student Affairs, since July 1, 2015. Her duties and r e sp on s ibi l it ie s now are to oversee all student activities, enhance student experiences, maintain safety and health of all students, and enhance student engagement. Hyatt was previously at the University of Alabama in Huntsville where she served as the Dean of Students for four years. Hyatt was selected out of a group of seven most qualified professionals to be the Vice President. Hyatt said she found out about the position through the Chronicle of Higher Education Sarah Story | The Reﬂ ector newspaper and Hyatt is the ﬁrst female to hold the position of Vice President 137 years after Mississippi State University opened its doors. was nominated by Vanessa Cotton

after meeting with the board of trustees and a continuous interview process, she came to MSU and fell in love with the campus. Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs, Bill Broyles, said he has been pleased with Hyatt’s work and motivation to serve MSU. “Hyatt is a dynamic leader. She has a super high level of energy and enthusiasm to serve students,” Broyles said. “She was the best fit for the position. She hit the ground running and has been doing a tremendous job.” Hyatt seized the position after William “Bill” Kibler. According to Hyatt, her most true passion is to support the dreams of MSU students. “I want to be able to support the dreams of MSU students whatever they are and they all will be different,” Hyatt said. In an interview with MSU’s Public Affairs reporter, Harriet Laird, Mark Keenum, president of MSU, said he looks forward to great things from Hyatt. “Hyatt brings impressive credentials and a strong dedication to advancing student-centered programs for our university administration at this exciting time in MSU’s history,” Keenum said.

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Anthony Craven was named the new general manager of WMSV, the radio station serving the Mississippi State University campus. Craven received the position after long time general manager Steve Ellis, who had been the general manager from WMSV’s start, retired earlier this year. Sid Salter, Mississippi State University’s director of Public Affairs, had many positive remarks about the new manager. “Steve Ellis left a major legacy after his long time serving at WMSV. I wish him well in his retirement. Anthony Craven has had the benefit of serving and training under Steve,” Salter said. “Anthony takes pride in his work and understands the radio industry.” Craven appears to be destined for his new position that helps serve this community with unique music and valuable local news on a daily basis. WMSV has been serving Mississippi State University and the Golden Triangle community since 1994. Craven is not a new face around the campus. He worked at WMSV when he was just a student himself here at MSU. After graduation, he worked for ESPN radio in Jackson, Mississippi, but came back to Starkville to host at the station with Steve Ellis. Craven was Steve Ellis’ second in command helping manage local news and public affairs for the station from 2007 until Ellis’ recent retirement. Craven said everything he learned from Ellis is valuable. “Steve was showing me all the time what it took. He was not just teaching me. He was being an example to go by. I owe him a great deal,” he said. CRAVEN, 3

SPD investigates threats to Islamic Center by Pranaav Jadhav Staff Writer

The Starkville Police Department is currently investigating a threat

made via Facebook to burn down the Islamic Center of Mississippi (the Mosque) located in Starkville, Mississippi. After two arrests made last week at the Golden Triangle Airport (GTRA) of

former Mississippi State University students Jaelyn DelShuan Young and Muhammad ‘Mo’ Dakhlalla for attempting to join the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL), law enforcement is

closely monitoring any developments related to the arrests. Father of Muhammad, Oda Dakhalla, is a member of the Islamic Center and participates in interfaith activities. The center is currently

operating under normal hours. SPD Captain Troy Outlaw said police patrol has been increased in areas near the Starkville Mosque since the initial report of the couple who attempted to join ISIL.

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“We are doing a threat assessment on that situation. Right now there have been no arrests made,” Outlaw said. Details of identity for who posted the threat on Facebook is still under investigation.

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MOSQUE Some residents in Starkville are worried about a possible backlash on Muslims after the arrests at GTR airport. A Muslim Starkville resident who insisted to be anonymous said she feels insecure going to public places with her hijab (head cover) on. “In every community there are good people and there are people with extreme hateful ideologies and after such a threat to a holy place like a mosque, it is better to be safe than sorry. Hence I avoid wearing it.” she said. William Kallfelz, philosophy and religion professor at Mississippi State University and religion studies expert, said he believes radical militant cults and groups present the dark side of all forms of organized religion. Kallfelz elaborated stating such groups are perversions, a deviance and an utter abomination in the face of beliefs and behaviors of the majority of the members of the particular religion who do not become seduced and brainwashed by the radicals’ pernicious propaganda.

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“You have to look into the individual lives of Jaelyn DelShaun Young and Muhammad Oda Dakhlalla to see what were the particular factors both internal and external, which lured them and attracted these otherwise very intellectually gifted and, by all accounts, successful young people to such a nihilistic and destructive organization,” Kallfelz said. “Obviously, that’s what the ongoing FBI investigation is trying to get to the bottom of.” Kallfelz also said it is wrong to consider that other Muslims in Starkville may be vulnerable to becoming part of ISIL propaganda. “I am frankly more concerned that local Muslims may be more vulnerable to being stereotyped, profiled and even harassed,” he said. Co-manager of Spruill Property Management and Starkville resident Lynn Spruill, said she hates to think the incident will have a negative impact on the Muslim population, but common sense says some people will assume the former students’ radicalization came from a source they can

identify with. “That identification is easier to see in someone across the street rather than an ocean away,” Spruill said. “Starkville through MSU is a diverse community, but I think the melting pot concept is no longer the appropriate metaphor for Pranaav Jadhav | The Reflector The Islamic Center of Mississippi in Starkville (pictured) is operating under regular hours. America.” According as an opportunity to engage community about the gifts that to Ward 5 Alderman Scott dialogue.” the existing diversity provides.” Maynard, the arrests made Suwaira Iqbal, international Alderman Maynard said at GTR airport serves as an Muslim student from Pakistan, the city reacts appropriately educational opportunity to said she has never faced anytime a threat like the one educate on different cultures. discrimination at MSU. received about Starkville “I was here in Starkville “The way I see MSU is that, it is Mosque is reported. when Iran took hostages a collection of different people “I have full confidence in and we had a lot of Iranian and different cultures from the SPD Police chief and students at the time,” all around the world together MSU Police Chief that they Maynard said. “I think the forming a very diverse but one can handle and respond to university was very open family,” Iqbal said, “I strongly any such threats and move and accepting of those believe that after the recent forward,” he said. students who were here. 9/11 arrests made at GTR airport If you see anything is another example where other international students nor suspicious, please report it I think there wasn’t blatant I face any discrimination based to the SPD at 662-323-4134 discrimination on campus. on stereotypes. It is however or MSU Police at 662-325I just hope we can use this important to educate the 2121.

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Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015 3:09 a.m. A student was arrested at Oak Hall for public drunk and minor in possession of alcohol. A student referral was issued. 2:28 p.m. A visitor reported her mother dizzy and nauseated at Davis Wade Stadium. The subject was transported to OCH. 2:51 p.m. A student and a visitor were arrested at Sigma Chi House for minor in possession of alcohol. A student referal was issued. 5:38 p.m. A student was arrested on University Drive for possession of marijuana in motor vehicle. 5:48 p.m. A student reported his roomate was having a seizure on the 2nd floor of Hull Hall. 7:19 p.m. A student reported he was having trouble breathing at the Band Hall. The subject was transported to OCH. 8:00 p.m. A student reported stolen property from the front porch of the Phi Beta Phi sorority house. Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015 12:48 a.m. A visitor was arrested on Coliseum Blvd for improper equipment, a suspended driver’s license and no proof of insurance. Justice Court citations were issued. 12:56 a.m. A visitor was arrested pn Stone Blvd for speeding and a suspended driver’s license. A Justice Court citation was issued. 2:48 p.m. A student reported damages to her vehicle while parked at Hathorn Hall parking lot. 6:46 p.m. Students were arrested at Magnolia Hall for possession of marijuana.

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Salter is confident that Craven can take WMSV to the next level. The next level will still include the great music already enjoyed on 91.1 FM. Craven said, “The station will have more of a presence this year. More live promoting. We will be out on the Drill Field reporting some. We will have a booth and we will meet people. We hopefully will have more people learn about and appreciate our station.” New students are all over campus this fall which means more people will be exposed to WMSV. WMSV and its staff hope to connect not

with just new students, but with every student, faculty and staff. Craven wants to enhance what is already happening at the station. Any changes that take effect will not affect the music WMSV’s followers have enjoyed these past years. Craven said his goal for the station is simple. “It is to provide the Golden Triangle and Mississippi State was a good mix of news, public affairs and music that can’t be found anywhere else,” Craven said. “We want to keep the information we share to be about the local community. We want to educate our listeners.”

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Trigger warnings needed in the classroom Bek Yake is the mulitmedia editor at The Reflector. He can be contacted at opinion@reflector.msstate.edu.

Please don’t roll your eyes yet; hear me out. Trigger warnings should be utilized to protect students, not restrict free speech. There, I said it. I am a firm believer in the proper use of ‘trigger warnings.’ Trigger warnings are verbal or written (sometimes visual/symbolic) warnings about the content you are about to be exposed to. These warnings can range from epilepsy warnings on video games to warnings about a discussion containing graphic depictions of violence, rape or war. These warnings will allow people

who have potentially debilitating panic attacks and/ or flashbacks to mentally prepare themselves or leave to prevent being a captive audience. I have seen them used on the Internet during certain times of the year ,allowing people to block images of food during long religious fasts because it is terribly rude to show someone who isn’t allowed to eat, pictures of your mouth-watering food bucket list. The point of trigger warnings is not to restrict free speech. The point is to be a decent human being to other people who may have different medical or psychological needs than your own. You wouldn’t shove a screen of flashing lights into someone known to have epilepsy’s face and scream “exposure therapy!” would you? You wouldn’t go around dumping people out of their wheelchairs or knocking crutches out from under them and claim you were doing them a favor and they need to be less

sensitive, would you? This is what a lot of people who oppose the idea of a trigger warning want to do to people who may need them because of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, or other mental conditions. Many people who areoffended over mentions or suggestions to use trigger warnings think the use of such causes people to become weak-minded and not expose themselves to their fears to get over them. However, the people who vehemently oppose trigger warnings and will purposely not warn people about potentially triggering things are acting as if they have the knowledge and skills (and consent of the other person) necessary to perform true exposure therapy, which they often do not. Exposure therapy is when a trained mental health professional starts slowly exposing patients to things related to their triggers in order for them to

eventually move past them. This is not without risk. For phobias of blood or needles for example, which may prevent the patient from seeking proper medical care, a very common fear response is to faint, which may cause bodily harm if the person performing the therapy is not prepared and trained for such an outcome. There is a movement gaining popularity to request trigger warnings for college courses. Some say this is meant to curb free speech and academic discussion. However, I pose the question, which is more harmful? It’s okay to say a few words before you delve into a graphic discussion of abuse or other potentially triggering topic and allow those affected to slip out of the room without disrupting the class to return later? Or do we not give anyone a warning and risk having to deal with a medical emergency or a panic attack in the middle of your class, disrupting class time

for everyone and harming those who are physically or psychologically affected? I’m not speaking from knowledge of glancing over a few articles and online rants. I personally have PTSD and I am triggered to panic attacks and flashbacks, sometimes even losing twenty minutes or more of time, from certain things. My list of triggers includes at least one classic work of literature, which many trigger opponents find laughable. I do not often request trigger warnings for myself as most of the things that will trigger me lie very close to my personal interests so I often ignore warnings out of curiosity, with varying degrees of undesired consequences. But it is my personal choice. I do not believe anyone who has potentially debilitating triggers should be an unknowing effective captive audience. This is because of potential academic penalties resulting from doing what is necessary

to keep themselves from having panic attacks, flashbacks and so on. Moving forward, as it applies to Mississippi State University students and faculty, a simple step would be to briefly warn students in the beginning of a semester if the class is likely to contain graphic depictions or discussions of rape, war, abuse, blood, or violence, which is a short list of common triggers. Students could be encouraged to speak with professors about specific concerns they may have, such as the presence of a less common trigger, and be warned before a potentially triggering discussion is about to be presented in class or in assigned readings. It may be necessary that guidelines be proposed for professors and students to work together to create reasonable accommodations, perhaps including alternative assignments, to make sure a student’s grade does not suffer because of a mental health disorder.

Rubio a solid contender for the Republican party by Hunter Swanzy Contributing Writer

As it stands, 17 Republican candidates are currently vying for the party’s nomination for President of the United States. With a field this large, it can sometimes be difficult for the average voter to keep track of each candidate’s platform and qualifications. Because of this, over the course of the next several weeks, I will be writing a series of articles to outline each candidate. For the most part, I will focus on each candidate’s social stances and voting record. This week, I will discuss United States Senator Marco Rubio, and next week I will discuss Dr. Ben Carson, a

retired pediatric neurosurgeon from Johns Hopkins University. Senator Rubio was born in 1971, 15 years after his parents immigrated to the U.S. to escape an oppressive communist regime in Cuba. His parents, who through hard work would eventually find themselves part of the middle-class, are an embodiment of the American Dream. Today, this concept of the American Dream shapes many of Senator Rubio’s social and economic stances. In Rubio’s book, American Dreams, he discusses the importance of reforming the tax code in order to protect small businesses. In the chapter, “Making America Safe for Uber.” Rubio discusses his plan for tax reform.

In essence, his plan hinges on the idea that by creating a more straight forward tax system, we can remove the loopholes that are inherent to the current system. Every year, large corporations hire

“The second step is to modernize our immigration system.” teams of lawyers that are capable of exploiting these loopholes. This puts small businesses at a significant disadvantage. In addition to this, politically connected corporations have lobbyists who create loopholes to

protect themselves from regulations and taxes. Senator Rubio writes, “Instead of carving out exemptions for favored industries that have lobbyists, we propose a pro-growth tax code that treats all employers equally, regardless of their business structure.” In terms of social issues, Senator Rubio is a staunch supporter of immigration reform. Rubio’s plan for reforming immigration is a three-step process. The first step is to implement “enforcement measures that are effective and verifiable.” The second step is to modernize our immigration system toward a merit-based system, which places a priority on granting citizenship to immigrants who can

contribute in meaningful ways in the U.S. The final and most sensitive step of the process, is to decide “what to do with more than 12 million people [who are] currently here illegally.” Rather than supporting amnesty, Senator Rubio favors a methodical approach. He calls for immigrants to come forward and register. Those who do come forward and pass the qualifications, as well as pay a fine for being here illegally, will then be able to apply for a temporary non-immigrant visa. To keep the visa, these individuals will be required to pay taxes and abide by all of our nation’s laws. Finally, those individuals will be required to stay in this status for at least ten years before being eligible to apply for

citizenship through the proper channels with no special pathways. This creates a system that holds individuals accountable and ensures immigrants are paying taxes. According to a recent poll released by CNN, Senator Marco Rubio is currently tied for fourth place with Governor Scott Walker. Another poll conducted by Gallup shows that Senator Rubio has the highest favorability rating among Republican candidates. Although it’s still too early to lend much weight to political polls, this still comes as good news for the Rubio campaign. In a crowded Republican field, Senator Rubio is standing out by being the champion of the American Dream.

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recent months. University of Mississippi (UM), also known as Ole Miss, is rife with a history of racial tension. Buildings named after historical racists contribute to the multiple issues UM deals with in regards to racial issues. Though it’s been an integrated school for decades, racist incidents continue to occur on campus; some argue these incidents stem from the school honoring its racist past, creating a culture of racial prejudice. In February 2014, three students were accused of tying a noose around the school’s statue honoring James Meredith, the first black student to enroll in the school. CBS News reported the students were members of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity; the fraternity subsequently removed the students. The fraternity was then reportedly reviewed at UM’s request and shut down by the fraternity’s headquarters for other reasons. The students responsible for the vandalism were out-of-state residents which some Mississippians already knew. During the Civil Rights Era of integration, many dissenters were bussed in from Texas, Arkansas and other states to protest at UM, while most of the students in attendance were supportive of integration. UM’s administration has worked to change some aspects of the school, which are believed to further promote a racially divisive cul-

August 2014 outlined six steps the school planned to take in order “to improve our environment for diversity and inclusion.” The steps include “[offering] more history, putting the past into context, telling more of the story of Mississippi’s struggles with slavery, secession, segregation and their aftermath” and encouraging “[appropriate] use of the name ‘Ole Miss.’ ” The latter initiative met with much disapproval since many alumni and fans of the school believed the announcement to mean administration was abandoning the nickname; in actuality, the focus of the ‘Ole Miss’ moniker is officially shifted from academic contexts to only represent athletic programs. The former initiative instituted a number of on-campus changes, such as renaming Confederate Drive to Chapel Lane and adding plaques to buildings named after historically racist figures to provide context to the building’s history and namesake. Building names are still being contested at UM and other universities. Activists claim that buildings named after white supremacists do not promote a welcoming environment for black students, according to Alexandra Svokos at Huffington Post. Svokos quotes Michael Fortune, a lawyer who had previously attended Clemson University in South

Benjamin Ryan Tillman on television and realized that a building held Tillman as its namesake at the university. “A young black student walking by Tillman Hall — if he knew what that stood for, he’d be sick, because [Tillman] thought no black man will ever lead us...And yet in their brochures they say ‘Come to Winthrop and learn to be a leader,” Fortune said. If these same conversations are happening at UM, it is my opinion the administration there will respond reasonably and tactfully. To answer Fortune’s concerns for the black students on campus, I suspect UM officials would address it with understanding. A complicated history is too important to erase, and renaming a building as a symbolic gesture may only communicate the idea that the negative history of our forefathers should not be remembered, regardless of the good any such person has done. I believe the process UM is using to create a better culture is two-fold: first, remove symbols of oppression not tied to a specific person’s history (e.g., renaming “Confederate Drive”); second, provide context for edifices which honor historical figures with complicated racial beliefs. These two actions will create discussion of race issues within the university and the surrounding community while also emphasizing the difference between abstract sym-

Michael Lamb is a senior majoring in software engineering. He can be contacted at opinion@reflector.msstate.edu.

will hopefully include the context that slavery was widespread in those days, compared to the widespread issues we face today. It is also important to continue that progress by creating new buildings with names which reflect the values of today’s society — something UM has definitively resolved to do. The school’s University Drive has been renamed to Roy Lee “Chucky” Mullins Drive since the new basketball arena was completed, which is an excellent example of commemorating today’s diversity in the light of the past’s prejudice. “Mullins, a black football player who was paralyzed and later died, became a unifying symbol of an indomitable human spirit at the university,” UM’s official announcement said. We cannot remove the past, and thus we should not remove the name of a building because a historical figure does not meet the moral standards of today. We can respond to the South’s racist past by creating a better

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Gamedays boast fun 10 helpful tips for freshman by Georgeann Kenney Staff Writer

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Home games at Mississippi State University are characterized by thousands of fans gathered in The Junction (pictured) to tailgate before kick-off. Fans dress in maroon and white, and ring their cowbells to cheer on the Bulldogs. by Mary Rumore Staff Writer

The beginning of a new fall semester arrives with the kick-off of football season. There is a special atmosphere at Mississippi State University during football season, leaving students and fans all feeling like a big family. The excitement begins on Fridays before a home football game. Everyone is dressed in maroon for Maroon Friday and focused on the upcoming game instead of classwork. Finally, at 5 p.m., MSU’s fight song is played while fans and students can set up tents at The Junction, located in front of Dorman Hall, for tailgating the next day. Finally, Saturday arrives, and the excitement increases. Students and fans head to The Junction to tailgate dressed in maroon and white before kickoff. Fans line the Dog Walk to ring their cowbells to cheer on the players and coaches, and then, the game finally begins. Kelsey Jones, fashion design and merchandising major, said her favorite part of game day is dressing up to show her school spirit. “I love wearing maroon and white. You always have to have your cheek cheer (facial stickers) too,” Jones said. “I love ringing my cowbell and yelling for our Bulldogs.” The deafening sound of cowbells ringing can be heard every time a play is made, adding to the excitement.

Like most other colleges in the South Eastern Conference, football is huge at MSU. MSU’s school traditions, such as ringing a cowbell and singing “Don’t Stop Believing” at the start of the third quarter, make football season even more special. Brittany Henderson, human sciences major from Jackson, Mississippi, said football season is the highlight of Starkville. “From the cowbells ringing to weekend long tailgating, football brings everyone all together,” Henderson said. After last year’s success, there is huge hype for the upcoming football season. In the 2014 season, MSU was number one for the first time in school history. The Bulldogs ended the season with a 10-3 record after playing in the Peach Bowl. MSU also hosted ESPN College GameDay against Auburn University. Elizabeth Bueche, architecture major from Maryville, Tennessee, said her favorite memory from the 2014 season was the

MSU vs. Auburn game. “The student section was one big family filled with the most amazing energy, and the best part was no one expected the outcome,” Bueche said. MSU defeated Auburn 38-23. The family feeling among fans during football games does not only exist on ESPN College GameDay. The family atmosphere is there regardless of whom the football team is playing. Claire Felder, human sciences major from Ridgeland, Mississippi, said her favorite part of MSU football games is the feeling of being surrounded by family. “Football season is when my family gets together. It’s like Thanksgiving with all the food and laughs,” Felder said. “Football season is more than watching the game. It’s making memories for a lifetime.” Win or lose, we are not just fans at MSU, we are family, and the atmosphere on game day definitely reflects that.

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Starting my sophomore year by driving to campus and fighting for a parking spot for 25 minutes really had me missing my freshman year. I realize now, as I sit in my bed in my new apartment, that I took a lot of things for granted last year. While I’m happy to have learned so many wondrous things my freshman year, (about campus and college life as well as myself) there are a few things I wish I would not have had to learn the hard way. 1. Your phone is going to die. Bring a charger with you. I know this may sound crazy, but cell phones are surprisingly important in a dayin-the-life of a college freshman. I use my phone to check e-mails from my professors, check the Mississippi State University website when I am short on time and to get in contact with my friends before and after class. Also, in those awkward length breaks in between classes when you do not have enough time to go back to your dorm or to grab a bite to eat, twitter, instagram or calling your mom (see #5) can be the perfect pastime. 2. You will not find your best friends on the first day. Or even the first month or semester. Good friendships can take a while to form, but once you make them, you will realize the wait was worth it. You are going to meet some of your favorite and least favorite people over the course of the next four years. So do not get discouraged if your BFF

is MIA. You will meet the right people as long as you put yourself out there. 3. Knowing where your classes are makes life easier. Being 20 minutes late to class may not sound too bad right now, but if your teacher is one to make examples out of those who are late, you do not want to be that example. It would have saved me a lot of frustration (and a couple of tears) my freshman year if I would have taken the extra hour to find my classes beforehand. 4. One load of laundry is ALWAYS better than five. Do your laundry. No, nobody enjoys taking a basket of his or her dirty clothes into a room full of people to compete for the next machine and spend 6 dollars that should have been used at Starbucks – do it anyway. If you wait until you have nothing to wear, doing laundry can ruin your entire day, so do a load a week and save yourself the added stress. 5. Your mom misses you. My mom still does so much for me even though I live three hours away, and we never see each other. Moving off to college was a huge step for me, but it was an even bigger step for my mother. She had to release someone out in this world that had been under her protection and care for 18 years. Call your family. They want to know how you are, even if it is just a brief run-down of the day or a frustrated complaining session of why your professor is out to get you. Share your life with them – you will not regret it. 6. Cafeteria food is good. It is so good. Oh, the Perry. How I love the Perry. Did I complain a lot about

the cafeteria food freshman year? Yes. Do I wish I still had a meal plan where I could eat all I wanted whenever I wanted? Yes. Enjoy the cafeteria food. One day you will be grocery shopping for your apartment and learning how to cook (or in my case how to put frozen food in the microwave.) 7. You don’t need all your books, all the time. First of all, you may not need the book at all. Go to class the first week and see if you will need it. Second of all, it is definitely nice to have everything you need in your handy dandy backpack, but it is not worth the back pain. Arrange your book bag each morning for the day ahead and you will be happier (and more comfortable) throughout the day. 8. Studying is a necessity. For some students, high school was a breeze, a nice breeze that did not require hours of studying. College is a tornado. If you want to do well, learn how to study. 9. The free gym is A FREE GYM. Use the gym while you can. It may be intimidating at first, but the freshman 15 is going to make you feel worse than a couple of muscle-heads giving you a look. Going really early before class will give you a chance to try out the machines without an audience. 10. Opportunity lies right outside your comfort zone. It is college, and it is scary. Remember that everyone is in the same boat, and a lot of people are looking for the same things you are. In my experience, the times when I started out nervous or scared ended up being some of my fondest memories.

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MSU, Starkville welcome new restaurants, venues by ShaCamree Gowdy Staff Writer

Mississippi State University is full of changes this school year. From residence halls to the new cafeteria, the University has deﬁnitely given students many new things to utilize and enjoy. One of the biggest changes introduced are the selections for food. If you thought MSU had much to offer before, wait until you experience some of the campus’ new locations. Ashley Hollins, junior biochemistry major, said she has been enjoying the new food selections thus far, and Moe’s is her favorite place at the moment. “I’ve eaten Moe’s a number of times since the semester began. It is a little on the expensive side, but the food is good. I like the steak quesadillas the best,” she said. “I think one of the best things about it is that with the meal plan I selected for the school year, I received coupons for them as well. They’re worth it.” Moe’s Southwest Grill is located beside the dining ofﬁce, where the State Fountain Bakery was located before being moved to the Colvard Student Union. The restaurant offers a variety of Mexican style food. Daisha Blanford, freshman biological sciences major, said she is also

enjoying all of the food places her new school has to offer, and although she has not tried everything yet, she plans to eventually. “Various food selections are always a plus when it comes to being in college and living on campus,” she said. “The new cafeteria, Fresh Market, is one of my favorite places. I love going in there, especially for the salads.” Since we all have a sweet tooth, Starkville recently welcomed Insomnia Cookies to the area as well. Insomnia Cookies serves their delicious cookies to customers fresh out of the oven, making them taste better than normal. Ariana Haymer, junior biology major, said she tried Insomnia Cookies and was overly satisﬁed. “Insomnia Cookies is really good. I tried both the chocolate chunk and the white chocolate chip macadamia

nut one, and they were both delicious,” she said. The Fresh Market Cafeteria has been in the works for some time now, and the new cafeteria ﬁnally had its grand opening this school year. Students have really been enjoying the new cafeteria because it is something different than what they usually experience. There have been a ton of food places to come and go for this school year. ChicFil-A has expanded in the Student Union, Toss It Up and Zoca have both been removed and the bakery has relocated. Panda Express has also opened a new location on Hwy 12, right next to Wal-Mart. From the selections on campus to the selections that are less than ﬁve minutes away—no matter what you are craving—MSU’s campus and the city of Starkville have a place for you to enjoy.

also offering an event for students. They are calling it “SA Dawg Daze: Bulldog Bubble Brawl.” This is a soccer tournament being held from 4-7 p.m. tonight in The Junction. Students can bring a team of six, join a random team or just support others. Another event directed by SA is “The Drill,” being held from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday on The Drill Field. This is an annual pep rally held to welcome students back to MSU. According to Brooke Laizer, history and traditions director, the event will host President Mark E. Keenum, Mayor Parker Wiseman, Men’s Head Basketball Coach Ben Howland, The Famous Maroon Band, Bully, Cheerleaders, Pom Squad, ROTC Colorguard Detail members and Miss MSU Randi Kathryn Harmon. “New and returning students should attend The Drill for much more than

a free tee and MAFES Mississippi State University Individual Ice Cream cup,” Laizer said. Laizer also believes it is important to get involved on campus. She said there are many organizations to join ranging from Class Council positions to becoming involved in church communities. “Those who ring true must make note: involvement is key,” Lazier said. An event speciﬁcally for freshmen is the reFresh Bible study. It is held from 7 to 8 p.m. every Thursday night in Wesley, located next to Campus Book Mart. This event incorporates both worship and offers the opportunity to meet other new students. For students interested in a new organization that recognizes diversity across campus, there is an interest meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday in McCool 116. The Latino

Student Association is currently working to become a recognized organization that helps represent the Latino population on MSU’s campus. Daisy Edwards, founder and senior international business major, said the interest for such a club has been strong. “I am interested in establishing the Latino Student Association alongside the Holmes Cultural Diversity Center to promote diversity and celebrate Latino culture on our campus,” Edwards said. Edwards said she feels the best way to become involved at MSU is to ﬁnd others with interests similar to yours. “If you don’t ﬁnd anything that interests you, start an organization on your own,” Edwards said. “And if you don’t want to start something on your own, then go try something new.”

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Moeʼs Southwest Grill (pictured) is one of the many new restaurants welcomed to MSUʼs campus as well as the city of Starkville this fall.

MSU offers array of events, activities for new students by Kaitlin O’Dougherty Staff Writer

As a new year begins on Mississippi State University’s campus, a new wave of students, organizations and events come along with it. There are many options for students to get involved on campus as well as throughout the city of Starkville. Several events are geared towards new students so that they are presented with

all possible opportunities. One such event is Shades of Starkville, scheduled for Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Drill Field. Shades of Starkville is an event put on by the Center for Student Activities. According to Deidre Edwards, the center’s coordinator, the event will host local businesses and on-campus organizations. Businesses will range from restaurants and salons to local stores. Each of these businesses offer something different to the city of Starkville. Edwards said this event will be beneﬁcial for new students because it will help busy students become exposed to businesses and organizations in an easy way. They will all be in the same area at the same time, making it much more convenient for students. “Having all of these businesses and organizations

in one location at one time makes it much easier for students to meet, visit with and gather information or even free samples from the local area businesses so they can see what options are available to them,” Edwards said. According to Edwards, the Center for Student Activities’ goal is to help students “Find Their One.” Edwards said that a good way to discover events and organizations is by visiting www.one.msstate.edu or by checking on OrgSync to see the calendar of events. “Almost every day there is a different event taking place hosted by a different organization and each one presents a wonderful opportunity to get involved and meet new people while at MSU,” Edwards said. The Student Association, National Advancement for the Advancement of Colored People and Black Student Association are

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Rugby hopeful for success deﬁnitely aid in our future success,” he said. Jessie Barrett, a junior kinesiology major from Lake, Mississippi, feels their team is a legitimate threat to make another great run this season. “Most people see us as a thrown together, ﬁght amongst ourselves type of team, but I feel that we opened up a lot of eyes last season and proved we were much more than that,” Barrett said. “My goal for our season is not only to win the SEC West again, but to win the entire SEC championship and

trying to become more of an all-around better rugby by Dalton Middleton player so I can help my team Contributing Writer to the best of my ability,” Yates said. The SCRC is very competitive, but Yates feels Following the best their biggest competitor this season the Mississippi State season will be The University University Rugby Club has of Alabama. “They are our ever experienced, Head biggest rival in the SEC West Coach Evan Kaplan is besides Ole Miss of course, trying to match and surpass but Alabama is the most last season’s success for his competitive in the West. current season. Once we get into the entire The MADDAWGS SCRC, The University of finished the fall season South Carolina is extremely 5-1 and finished 2nd in talented and competitive,” the Southeastern he said. “Last Collegiate Rugby season we Conference while “My goal for our season is not only made it to the finishing 1st in the final four in West division. In to win the SEC West again, but to the SEC, and the spring season, this year I the MADDAWGS win the entire SEC Championship would love to were invited to win the SEC the USA National and to make it to Philadelphia, and get into Tournament where Pennsylvania for the national national the they finished 13th playoffs.” in the nation. The tournament.” “The club is MADDAWGS dedicated to player are hoping recruitment, to be SEC which has already -Jessie Barrett, senior kinesiology major West division paid off by having champions the largest rookie a g a i n , class in the team’s practicing history,” Coach Kaplan to make it to Philadelphia, three times a week on said. The club is returning Pennsylvania for the national Tuesdays, Wednesdays and 17 players from last season’s tournament.” Thursdays from 5 p.m. to squad with the addition of 18 Another returning junior, 7 p.m. Their first game is rookies. Ashton Yates a sports Saturday, Aug 29, at the Kaplan feels very confident business major from Olive University of Memphis. about the rookies making an Branch, Mississippi, is As the men’s rugby impact from the beginning ecstatic about the upcoming team has been having such of the season. “A strength season as he wants to take great success, a few women we have is that some of the what he learned last season have expressed interest in more experienced players and use it to better himself a women’s rugby team as are beginning to take a more for this season. well. All women who would active role in the training “I felt as last year I was possibly be interested are and coaching of the newer/ more of a smash mouth more than welcome to come younger players, which will football player, but I am participate as well.

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Soccer to kick off Friday by Shelby Anderton Staff Writer

The Mississippi State Women’s Soccer team kicks off their season at home tomorrow at 7p.m. against South Alabama. With two preseason wins under their belt, the Bulldogs enter the game with conﬁdence. Although the Jaguars left Starkville with a win last season, Mississippi State leads the all-time series 6-4. The Bulldogs return 8 starters, 13 letter winners and welcomes 11 newcomers. Transfers Ariana

Holmes and Sarah Hulett bring a lot of collegiate game experience and leadership to the young team. In the home exhibition game against Memphis, the newcomers were fearless. Holmes assisted on both of the goals including freshman Carly Mauldin’s game winning goal. Sophomore goal keeper, Tanya Souza stopped four shots at the goal. The exciting victory helps set the tone for the season ahead. The season opener tomorrow night will be featured on SEC Network. The upcoming season marks the Bulldog’s third under current Head Coach Aaron Gordon.

Gordon returns plenty of experience to the pitch this year, ﬁelding a roster that includes 10 returning starters. Freshmen Mallory Eubanks is one of those returning starters who is expected to make a big splash. Eubanks garnered All-SEC Freshmen team honors and led the squad with six points and four assists. The team’s only senior Shelby Jordan is hoping to end her collegiate career on a high note as well. Jordan started in 15 of the squad’s matches last year. Jordan’s maturity will be pivotal to a team that features one of the youngest squads in the SEC.

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