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THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1884
SA senate shows support of amending alcohol ordinance KATIE POE
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At its meeting Tuesday night, Mississippi State University’s Student Association Senate passed a resolution stating the student body is in agreement with the proposed changes to the City of Starkville’s alcohol ordinance. Currently, Ordinance 2009-06 states alcohol cannot be sold within a 250-foot radius from a school, church or funeral home. The proposed amendment adapts the
minimum Mississippi statutes, which allows alcohol to be sold within 100 feet. It would also allow the current legal alcohol content for beer to be raised from 5 to 9 percent. The hours of sale for alcohol would be extended from 12 to 1 a.m. The Senate’s Resolution 22 outlines some places where changing the ordinance would have the most impact: the Cotton District, Main Street, Russell Street and the 182 corridor. It also states the resolution would benefit
business owners and residents, as well as MSU students and alumni. “This is an excellent opportunity for senate to act as a voice for the students and make an impact that the students feel,” Senator Lexi Landry said. Landry wrote the resolution and spent nearly three weeks putting it together. However, she said the work was not exactly daunting. “I wanted to be thorough in my research, so last Thursday I went to the bars and stayed until
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they closed, and at 12 o’clock they were still full of students who would have been more than happy to stay another hour,”
Landry said. The resolution urges Starkville’s leaders to consider not only the positive effects of the
amendment but also the negative effects turning away from progress will have on the city. Landry said the student body is not the only one in support of changing the alcohol ordinance. “The Greater Starkville Development Partnership, the Starkville Visitors and Convention Council, the Starkville Main Street Association, the Golden Triangle Restaurant Association and the owner of the Pop Porium are all in support of this,” she said. Resolution 22 passed unanimously. SENATE, 2
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MSU students rehearse their parts in Theatre MSU’s production of “The Little Mermaid”.
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Students packed the student section two years ago when MSU last played LSU in Davis Wade Stadium. MSU lost this game on a last second missed field goal by a score of 21-19.
Fitzgerald, MSU, look for consistency Grantham, Bulldog defense, to and execution against No. 12 LSU focus on stopping Derruis Guice TAYLOR RAYBURN SPORTS EDITOR
Last season, Nick Fitzgerald watched from the sidelines as backup Damien Williams was sacked on fourth down to end a late comeback against LSU. This year, Fitzgerald looks to lead Mississippi State University to a victory. When MSU (2-0) played No. 12 LSU (2-0) last season, Fitzgerald’s helmet
popped off during the fourth quarter, forcing him to leave the game. Damian Williams entered the game and got on a roll, so head coach Dan Mullen left him in and Williams came close to completing a comeback. The game ended 20-23 when LSU linebacker Arden Key sacked Williams on fourth down. Fitzgerald talked about the opportunities he missed during last season’s game. OFFENSE, 3
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Coming off two impressive defensive showings over Louisiana Tech University and Charleston Southern University, the Mississippi State University Bulldogs (2-0) aim to continue their defensive dominance against the dynamic run game of No. 12 LSU (2-0). Against CSU and LA Tech, the MSU defense
held opposing offenses to a meager 2.7 yards per play. Sophomore defensive tackle, Jeffery Simmons, alone scored as many touchdowns as the LA Tech offense. Simmons was selected as the SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week following his impressive performance. Despite the Bulldogs success they will enter the game against LSU as sevenpoint underdogs. DEFENSE, 3
Bulldog Bash returns at new location
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Bulldog Bash is ready to entertain the students of Mississippi State University and visitors tonight with its headliner, DNCE. Bulldog Bash Director Allie Nichols is excited for the band to play. “They are a really upbeat, fun band that everyone can get behind,” Nichols said. The concert has changed location from previous years and will be held at the intersection of Jackson Street and Main Street in Historic Downtown Starkville. This change occurred due to the concert’s increasing attendance over the years. BASH, 2
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Theatre MSU will present “The Little Mermaid” at 7 p.m. on Sept. 30 at McComas Mainstage at Mississippi State University. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s dark fairytale, this show draws little inspiration from Disney’s eponymous film. Instead, the show tells the tale of Pearl, a mermaid who finds herself in the clutches of the malicious Sea Witch after making a bargain she cannot reverse. Pearl is accompanied by a beautiful cast of diverse characters, ranging from goofy sailors to glistening sea creatures. MSU’s “The Little Mermaid” production is directed by Tim Matheny. Matheny is an instructor within the communication department and has directed several other productions at MSU, including “Oklahoma!,” “The Importance of Being Earnest” and “The Crucible.” Austin Howeth, a senior theatre major who is playing
a sailor in the production, described the new technology TheatreMSU is featuring in “The Little Mermaid.” “We are introducing a bubble machine that includes glow-in-the-dark bubbles, in addition to a fog machine, which will be used in the transformation of Pearl into human form,” Howeth said. Howeth said TheatreMSU traditionally produces one children’s show each season. Over the course of a show week, TheatreMSU does 10 performances. These shows attract an audience from schools in the Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District, and Emma Denson, a sophomore theatre major and music minor, is playing a mermaid named Luna. Denson agreed with Howeth on the inspirational nature of the children’s shows. She recalled attending children’s theatre as a young child and witnessing captivating productions. MERMAID, 2
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“The stage is an 18-wheeler that’s sideways and they unfold it, and in the cotton district, it’s been getting tight,” said MSU’s Student Association President Tyler McMurray. “A lot of the buildings are a lot closer, and since it has grown so much, for safety reasons and different precautions it was moved.” Nichols said she is excited about the change in location, which will make it easier for students to have a good experience. “It’s going to be a new atmosphere, I’m sure,” Nichols said. “With all the restaurants and businesses downtown, I’m really looking forward to that.” Starkville’s businesses account for a lot of the money raised to be able to have Bulldog Bash. Since the concert location has moved
farther away from campus, MSU Parking and Transit Services will have shuttle buses available so students can have a safe way back to campus. The shuttles will run from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., with numerous
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Instead of having a senate meeting next week, the group will take a “field trip” to the Board of Aldermen meeting on Sept. 19 to formally present the resolution. “This is a sentiment of the student body from the senators that were elected. We will present it to City Hall formally at the Board of Aldermen meeting,” Vice President Layton Little said. “So, while it’s not required of us to do that, especially with it impacting the local community and Mississippi State students, we feel like we should go present that to them.” The Board of Aldermen will host its second public hearing on Sept. 19. Afterwards, the aldermen will possibly take it up to a vote.
opens the night for the Bulldog Bash lineup, playing at 6 p.m. Following them will be Elliot Root, Vinyl Theatre and, finally, headliner DNCE. Nichols and McMurray both said they are hoping
“Bulldog Bash brings in a different type of crowd and gives the university the opportunity to promote itself. It’s def initely a hype weekend.” -Tyler McMurray, Student Association president stops. Starting at 8 p.m., the shuttles will stop at Regions Bank, Bin 612 and Old Main, until 1 a.m. The winner of the Battle of The Bands, Hood Baby and the Barnacles,
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Abbigail Radius (Pearl) reads the ancient scrolls that tell tale of life beyond and above the sea.
It was those experiences that influenced Denson’s desire to pursue theatre as a profession. She said she hopes TheatreMSU children’s shows have a similar impact on their audience members. Luke McFatrich, a senior
students will come out early to enjoy the Maroon Market. “It’s going to be bigger and better than ever, and will start downtown at 2 p.m.,” Nichols said.
Since Bulldog Bash is the largest free outdoor concert in Mississippi, McMurray believes it gives many visitors the chance to see what MSU is about. “[Bulldog Bash] brings in a different type of crowd and gives the university the opportunity to promote itself,” McMurray said. “It’s a definitely a hype weekend.” Wesley Donald, a senior at MSU, has been to Bulldog Bash three years in a row and said he is looking forward to the upcoming concert. “I love Bulldog Bash weekend because Starkville is jam packed with students,” Donald said. Bulldog Bash began as a kickoff party for MSU’s football’s first home SEC football game of the year in 1999, a tradition that remained an event students look forward to every fall.
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marketing major and theatre minor, is playing a sailor. “The Little Mermaid” is his third children’s show with TheatreMSU. McFatrich said he appreciates the impact children’s theatre can have on young audiences. “Children’s theatre is my favorite theatre to do,” McFatrich said. “I really like being able to see kids’ reactions to things. I like getting to talk to the kids afterwards.” In previous years, TheatreMSU presented “Pinocchio” and “The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe” as their children shows. Alyssa Parrish, a junior theatre and public relations major, said interested individuals should be aware this is not the classic story told in the titular Disney film. Audiences should expect a much different and darker show. “It’s different, but it keeps the same heart. It’s still family friendly, but there’s the same heart to it,” Parrish, who is playing the sea witch, said.
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DEFENSE History is on LSU’s side, winning 28 of the last 32 meetings, including 16 of the last 17. However, in recent years MSU has held their own; winning by a score of 34-29 in 2014, then losing in 2015 and 2016 by three points or less. The LSU offense, powered by the explosive running from Derrius Guise, presents the Bulldog defense with their biggest challenge of the season thus far. The LSU offense outscored their first two opponents of the season 72-10. Head coach Dan Mullen complimented the LSU offense and their ability to move the ball. Mullen said the Tigers rely on their ability to run the ball to open other opportunities on offense. “[LSU] is built on running the football, and obviously they’ve got some fantastic running backs and a good offensive line. It starts with the run game for them,” Mullen said. “You know they’re going to do a great job of scheming you to try to gain the numbers advantage and be able to run
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MSU’s defense was dominant two weeks ago against Charleston Southern, giving up just 33 yards. The Bulldogs take on LSU tomorrow.
the football. They set up the pass game off the run.” Defensive coordinator Todd Grantham said he respects LSU’s ability to create mismatches through pre-snap movement. Grantham said it is crucial for the outside linebackers to set the edge and not be distracted by wide
receivers in motion. Another key to MSU’s success this weekend will come down to Grantham’s confidence in his ability to rotate players as frequently as he has in the first two games. Both Mullen and Grantham stress the importance of keeping players fresh.
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“I remember I had a lot of missed throws when I was playing against them, and a lot of opportunities I had to convert on downs, I just overthrew them,” Fitzgerald said. “That’s one thing that’s going to be on my mind, making sure I settle down and making sure my feet are set to make confident throws.” Not only is Fitzgerald the leader of MSU’s offense, but Key, who has missed the first two games of the season for LSU, is returning to make his season debut on Saturday. Mullen said he will present a scheme problem for MSU’s offense on Saturday. “He’s probably one of the most dominant players in our league,” Mullen said. “It’s a miss-match. He has the speed and physicality to be a run stopper, but he’s extremely disruptive as a pass rusher and can change the game.” Fitzgerald and the MSU offense will have their hand full as LSU has given up just 10 points on the season. They are fifth in the country in total defense, having given up just 339 yards this season. In games between two physical teams like these, it comes down to who wins the line of scrimmage. With players like Key and the other talents on LSU’s front seven, the guys up front protecting
Grantham also believes MSU has the athletes to create advantageous match-ups at any level of the defense. “It’s all about matchups, and you’ve got to play people relative to how they are playing and what they are doing with their personnel,” Grantham said.
Grantham emphasized all 11 players need to fly to the ball to prevent any extra yards after first contact. However, Grantham said they are not overhauling their defense for this game, the team is preparing the same it would for any other game. Jeffery Simmons reiterated Grantham’s sentiments on how the team is approaching this game. Expressing the fact the lights might get brighter and the stage might get bigger, but at the end of the day the difference between 3-0 and 2-1 will be their tenacity on every play. “My mindset is to just go with relentless effort,” Simmons said. “They [LSU] strap their stuff on the same way we do. We are going to take this game just like another game on the schedule we aren’t going to change anything, we just have to work a little harder than we have” Junior defensive tackle, Braxton Hoyett, will be on the first line of defense against LSU’s high octane run game. Hoyett believes the way he and his fellow defensive
lineman have banded together has made the difference in the Bulldogs initial success on defense. “We play together as one,” Hoyett said. “If something bad happens we don’t bash each other we come together and fix the problem because we want to be the best D-line in the conference and nation.” Hoyett said the defensive line’s goal for the game is simple, stop the run. While there are many components that go into stopping Derrius Guise and the others, Hoyett believes if they can knock the offensive line back, let the linebackers fill the holes, and ultimately force LSU quarterback Danny Etling to throw the ball, the Bulldogs will win. The game will be at 6 p.m. Sept. 16 at Davis Wade Stadium and will televise on ESPN. “We expect a great home crowd and the great homefield advantage you usually get during SEC games,” Mullen said. “It’ll be a great environment and an exciting time. We’re fired up.” CONTINUED FROM 1
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Nick Fitzgerald, a junior from Richmond Hill, Georgia, is 28-47 through the air this season.
Fitzgerald face their toughest challenge of the season so far. Co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach John Hevesy pointed out LSU’s ability to put both speed and size on the field is MSU’s primary concern. “Their interior guys are
big, thick, strong, powerful guys but they also have the speed with Arden Key, (Corey Thompson) moving into defensive end sometimes, and that brings them some speed,” Hevesy said. “You bring that speed in there, and that changes the game for them.
They put some speed on the field, they put some girth on the field and you have to be ready for both of them.” Last week against Louisiana Tech University, Fitzgerald struggled to get into a rhythm early. Against LA Tech, Fitzgerald started off the game 1-6 through the air with one interception. He would eventually settle into things and ended the game 12-18 through the air for 124 yards and three touchdowns. However, against a defense of LSU’s caliber, he knows he can not make the same early mistakes. “I have to make sure I calm down and relax and see what their defense is,” Fitzgerald said. “I’ve got to take whatever they give me and not try to force plays.” Fitzgerald has plenty of
weapons to help him get into that rhythm as MSU has been spreading the ball out so far this season. Going into the season Donald Gray was the No. 1 receiver but others were questionable. The worry was someone besides Gray needed to step up and give Fitzgerald more options, something that has happened so far this season. In the two games this season, MSU had seven receivers or tight ends catch the ball multiple times, with four different guys catching the ball at least four times. Receiver Deddrick Thomas is second on the team in receptions, behind Gray, with five. He talked about the way the receiving game has become a team effort. “We are not waiting on someone else to make the
play,” Thomas said. “Any given down, anybody can take it to the house and make a big play.” Fitzgerald will lead the MSU offense into their first conference game on Saturday in primetime on ESPN as kickoff is set for 6 p.m. Talking to the players and coaches, one can feel the excitement radiating off of them as MSU sets up to take on LSU. “Once you get into conference play, things are going to ramp up. If anyone needs any outside motivation other than we’re playing an SEC team, they probably shouldn’t be playing,” Fitzgerald said. “This is what we’re here for; this is why we came to school here. This is the conference we play in, for which we’re really excited and really ready to go.”
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Women’s olympic team abandoned by USA Hockey
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is a senior majoring in communications. Contact her at opinion@reflector.msstate. edu.
The 2018 Winter Olympics are five months away, and so far, the United States only has one hockey team – the women’s team. They made headlines earlier this year by fighting against USA Hockey to receive livable pay during their training period for the Olympics. This time, the team is made headlines because as Hurricane Irma pounded Florida, USA Hockey left the women’s team in Tampa to brave the Category 4 hurricane. Almost all the Florida-based athletic teams were evacuated from the area because of the stress and unsafe conditions Irma caused. According to John Cotey for Tampa’s Neighborhood News, the women’s team, moved to a satellite training location in Florida, while the USA Hockey headquarters are located in Michigan. This move was to help bring about more exposure in the South, as the team also works closely with the NHL Tampa Bay Lightning. Eli Horowitz from Excelle Sports reported Major League Baseball teams moved their games to hurricane-free areas. The Florida Panthers moved their team and staff to Springfield, Massachusetts. The Tampa Bay Lightning moved their athletes to Nashville, Tennessee, and paid for their employees and families to fly out of Florida. Natural disasters are stressful situations no matter who you are. These athletes are training for the biggest competition of their lives on the world’s largest stage, and now they have the stress of going through the biggest storm Florida has seen since 1992. It does not make sense to leave them, especially when
USA Hockey’s facilities are in Michigan, not Florida. Kevin Allen from USA Today reported in a statement from USA Hockey saysing “the team was not located in an evacuation zone” and the team would be moved only if it became necessary. Not surprisingly, moving the team to an evacuation center became necessary on Sept. 10. These women are the reigning world champions with the International Ice Hockey Federation and the silver medalists at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. They are expected to do well at the 2018 Winter Olympics—some people even have them going all the way to win gold. It was negligent of USA Hockey to leave these women in the stress and danger of Irma. This decision is also a reflection of USA Hockey and their value of the women’s team, despite them being more successul than the men’s team. The professional teams in the area were evacuated, yet USA Hockey ignored these examples to evacuate their own team prior to the storm hitting–the team representing the United States of America in February. They let their only hockey Olympic team (as of current) weather this devastating storm. They have had issues in the past with how they value their female athletes, and this is another disappointing example. I am not saying USA Hockey should have officially relocated the team. It would have been very simple for the organization to move the team to Plymouth, Michigan for a week, and then move them back to Florida. This temporary relocation would have been a doable and much safer option. Evacuating the team would have been the right move. Their decision to neglect the team makes USA Hockey seem as if they only value these women as assets to win before they are valued as human beings.
Being introverted is not a bad thing derron johnson
is a junior majoring in psychology. Contact him at opinion@reflector.msstate.edu.
Our society views extraverted people with admiration. While on the other hand, to be an introvert is frowned upon. Extraverts receive their mark as the social butterflies, and introverts as socially awkward and inept. As an introvert, I accept the label “socially awkward” because introverts, by definition, have a different point of focus than extroverts; they usually are not as socially in-tune or graceful. Now as for being inept, I disagree. Society acts as if introverts are outsiders. Common assumptions like these and many others are incorrect. Introverts are neither unfortunate, nor doomed. Just as a baby must crawl before they can walk, so too an introvert must put forth enough effort for social prestige and success, if desired. Too often introversion and extraversion are confused. Introverts are not exactly socially incapable, and to be extroverted does not automatically mean socially gifted. Charles R. Martin from the Myers & Briggs Foundation attests the distinction between an introvert and an extravert lies in what events they attend and where they get their energy. Extraverts get a kick from being around other people, and thus are more focused with the social aspects of life. It is their source of zest and a requirement. Instead, introverts get their energy from solitude and are not exclusively, or as socially focused. Introverts attend to other aspects of life rather than having a strict social focus. Introverts are not socially constrained. We do not have rigid and fixed social
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exhibition styles like our extraverted peers. Because of our relatively small social focus, we are not weighed down by the demands, the expectations or the implicit rules that come with being social. We can be completely anti-social or regard being social as something frivolous. I believe this is why people misunderstand introverts. We are not as governed by “the social rules,” we are just a different breed. Does this mean that we are unfortunate or doomed? There is nothing wrong
“Introverts get their energy from solitude and are not exlusively, or as socially focused.” with being an introvert. To not be solely focused on social aspects is a gift for many reasons. An extravert that is trying to fit in or get the social appeal desired may end up with a frail character. Each crowd is different; the eager extravert must modify their behavior according to different crowds in order to win them over. As they cross different paths, their characters change.
With introverts, this is highly unlikely. We are the individualists. Modifying behavior from person-toperson or crowd-to-crowd, is strenuous and irrelevant activity. Originality and depth are our inborn characteristics. The portrayal of our unique character is more important than a reputation or fitting in. We remain who we are from person to person, whether we fit in or not. For this reason, we make outstanding leaders. Behavioral consistency makes for an unmissable charisma, especially if an introvert has a likable quality. Laura Schocker from the Huffington Post, lists some of the prominent introverted leaders: Bill Gates, Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, Albert Einstein and Rosa Parks were of the most noteworthy. These introverts, all in their own ways, have inspired an innovation now fundamental in contemporary times. Introverts are still as social as everyone else. Psychologists Roy Baumeister and Mark Leary have research findings on this topic. They found all humans have a fundamental need to belong; a need for pleasant, frequent interactions and relational bonds. Put even more precisely,
we, as humans, need humans. In the context of introversion and extroversion: introverts need and want to belong and interact, but this need is much less demanding than for an extrovert. When we act off of this need, it is in a distinct and perhaps an uncommon way. For extraverts, it is the complete opposite. Belonging is the top of their proirities. Either way, we are all human and want to feel like such. Do introverts have an unfortunate flaw? Not at all. Are they doomed socially? No, it just takes time and effort. We just have an inborn disposition different from what society glamorizes. Individuality, originality and uniqueness should be praised rather than shamed. To any introverts out there, take pride in your inherited nature. Accept yourself and the social freedom you have. If you want to attain social prevalence, just do it. Introverted stigmas are only true if you believe them and do not aspire beyond. All-encompassing, acceptance and growth are signs of maturity. Introverts grow past the negative stagnation of society’s perceptions.
Free speech is a crucial element on college campuses dylan bufkin
is a freshman majoring in communications. Contact him at opinion@reflector. msstate.edu.
I am not a fan of the conservative columnist Ann Coulter. I could never be a fan of someone who wrote, “We should invade their countries, kill their leaders and convert them to Christianity,” days after the 9/11 attacks. I doubt I could ever like someone who said it would be better if women could not vote, because then Republicans would always win elections. In fact, I truly think Coulter is a despicable
human being, but strangely enough, it is imperative that she is allowed to speak. Earlier in April 2017, Coulter was scheduled to speak at U.C. Berkeley for a conservative group on campus. Protests broke out on campus over the event, and it was canceled due to safety concerns, as campus security could not guarantee Coulter’s safety. The event was never properly rescheduled, so Coulter was unable to give her speech, though it was read by a VICE editor later. This precedent is dangerous. Free speech is an integral part of education, and if society begins to think otherwise, we lose what makes America special and what makes our colleges special.
College is meant to be a “marketplace of ideas,” and there must be bad merchandize in the marketplace for us to understand the importance of the good merchandize. Colleges are supposed to be a place where our thoughts and beliefs are challenged, and maybe, our perspectives change based on new information we did not know before coming to campus. If this diversity of thought is taken away, all that remains is an echo chamber—an endless white noise of stale, unchanging discourse. To reuse the marketplace analogy, we would have only one fruit, and would never experience all the flavors there are in life.
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has recently given many minorities the opportunity to go to college, and their voices should be heard just as equally as others. It is true we should not have just any racist, sexist, classist or bigoted man or woman off the street be able to give a speech at a university. A university is an academic place, and therefore, I think the speaker should have some sort of academic value to a group on campus. I do not believe David Duke, former KKK leader, is winning any academic awards anytime soon. However, if an alt-right or conservative columnist, like Coulter, can provide academic and logical support to their argument, let them speak. If someone
does not like the views offered, they can protest to show their point, as long as they do not prevent the other from speaking. This way, both groups exercise their freedom to speak equally and uninhibited. The right of free speech exists so we can debate freely and so there can be a natural selection of ideas. Ideas that have no logical support die out. but those that are logical go on to live in this marketplace of ideas until they too are contested by a newer, better thought. It is our duty to seek out and shine light on speech that is wrong, but we cannot simply prevent someone from speaking, because then we will never know if it had any merit from the start.
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MSU student begins her illustrating career with ‘Legend’ EMMA KING
behind the book came to her about 10 minutes after Brigitta was born. “Legend” is dedicated to children in special situations, and the book opens with an encouraging message for kids to embrace their differences and “light up the world.”
“I want all children, no matter what their situations may be, to know that their differences make them very extraordinary heroes and heroines,” McAlpin said. Along with many other fine arts students, Melton submitted her portfolio to McAlpin when the MSU alumna came to the arts department in search of an illustrator. The author said Melton’s artwork was something she had previously only dreamed of. “When she first sent me an illustration for my book to see if I liked it, I actually cried,” McAlpin said. “It was exactly what I had envisioned.” “Legend” was published in May of this year. McAlpin said “Legend” is the first book of a series, and Melton confirmed she will illustrate the next edition. In the meantime, the fine arts student will continue to work on her senior thesis. Melton said she is beyond thankful for the opportunity presented by “Legend.” “It feels good to be published at this age,” Melton said, “and to have a foot in the door of the industry.” Melton said she has one piece of advice to other young artists. “Put in effort,” Melton said. “Freshman year isn’t just about your art. It’s about community as much as your work. Everybody needs somebody.”
presentation. This recipe is cool because if you set the ingredients out beforehand, you could make it in front of guests. Not many people know how to make spring rolls, so the process can impress others. Before you make this recipe, put on your imaginary chef hat— this appetizer will make people think you actually know what you are doing in the kitchen. If you are on a time crunch, I suggest visiting Asian Market, which is
directly across from Pizza Hut on Highway 12. This is the one store where you can get all the ingredients in one place, and, if you are lucky, you can get bags of shredded lettuce and carrots. If you have plenty of time, it is cheaper to get the veggies and shrimp from Walmart. If you or your guests do not eat seafood, the shrimp can be replaced with miso or tofu. This recipe can make between six to eight spring rolls depending on how you cut the rice paper.
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Carly Melton, a senior fine arts major at Mississippi State University, recently accomplished an artist’s dream—publication. Partnered with writer Julie McAlpin, Melton created lifelike images to match the unique story of “Legend,” a children’s book with a special message. Melton’s passion for art dates back into childhood. Melton said her mother used to say, “You’ve wasted so much paper in your life that you might as well be something.” While she was an artistic child, Melton credits her Drawing I course for teaching her beyond her own experiences. She said she has grown more serious about art since her freshman year. Melton said her favorite muse is the human figure, because she enjoys peoplewatching. Three years with the Figure Drawing Club has also granted Melton an appreciation for body language, which she said she incorporates into representational pieces. Melton started attending club sessions her freshman year, and she said she has met many of the most influential people in her life through the figure drawing club. She also said she has gained an emotional connection to the group. She
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Illustrator Carly Melton (left) , a fine arts major, and author Julie McAlpin (right), an MSU alumnus, signed copies of their new book ‘Legend” at the MSU Barnes & Noble on Sept. 2.
is now the club’s president. The book she illustrated, “Legend,” tells the tale of a seven-fingered girl who sets out to save the world from a tentacled monster. The fictional heroine holds a special place in
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the heart of author Julie McAlpin. McAlpin said the girl is inspired by McAlpin’s own daughter, Brigitta, who lost three fingers and a foot after the amniotic cord wrapped around them in the womb. McAlpin said relatable
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fictional characters were an inspiration throughout her childhood and, after receiving the news her daughter would need a prosthetic foot, McAlpin realized she could not think of a famous princess with a prosthesis. McAlpin said the idea
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spring rolls. The spring rolls are not only delicious, but they also will not break the bank. They are healthy, can easily be vegan and can be served with any dipping sauces desired. They are traditionally served with a peanut oil type sauce, but, if you are like me and have peanut allergies, you can serve them with a sweet pepper dressing. If you are looking for something super easy, hit the dollar store for some soy sauce and put it in small soy bowls for a nice
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Imagine going to an extra home game surrounded by fans in maroon and white five hours away from Starkville. This is something the Mississippi State University Student Association is trying to accomplish with a fan bus for Mississippi State University’s football game against the University of Georgia game on Sept. 23. Will Maxwell, codirector of Athletic Affairs for the SA, helps coordinate the fan bus and said a ride on the bus cost $90. This cost does not include a meal but he said there were alternatives to finding food. “You can go into Athens and find a restaurant, or the alumni association will have a tent there and will be offering $15 plates,” Maxwell said.
Tickets are still available for the game kicking off at 6 p.m., but officials said they will probably sell out after MSU’s football game against LSU on Saturday. There is only one bus for this game and it will leave before noon for Athens, Georgia.
“The Fan Bus is a great way for MSU students to travel to opposing SEC football stadiusm.” -Grant Farmer, MSU junior “They announced a 7 p.m. Eastern Time zone kick off, so I’m still in touch with the Charter Bus people about when exactly we will
be leaving, but I plan on getting to Athens about two hours before kickoff,” Maxwell said. Joy Lee, co-director of athletic affairs, said she started planning for the fan bus in May. The process was long for several reasons as the SA attempts to make this the best experience possible. “All of this is very extensive you have to get with the bus company and get contracts, you also have to get insurance policies just to make sure people are safe,” Lee said. “We are just trying to make sure that we cover every possible outcome that can happen.” This opportunity is a chance for students like Grant Farmer, a junior business administration major from Starkville, to go to an away game they may not normally be able to. “The Fan Bus is a great
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way for MSU students to travel to opposing SEC football stadiums,” Farmer said. “I used the Fan Bus to travel to Auburn’s JordanHare Stadium two years ago, and I plan to use it to go to Georgia’s Sanford Stadium next week.” For students who are unable to go to the football game by the fan bus, the SA plans to have a watch party for the game.
“We are going to have just one bus and we are hoping to just get that one filled, and this year we are actually going to do more watch parties,” Lee said. “So just in case someone isn’t able to go to this they will still be able to join the other students and go to a watch party.” Lee said there is a chance for basketball to have a fan bus although
details are being finalized. The hope is for it to raise the excitement of students for the basketball season. “We are trying to do a basketball road dog, I don’t think that’s actually been done before for Mississippi State,” Lee said. “Just trying to put more emphasis and enthusiasm on the basketball season, I’m not promising anything but we’ll see.”
touchdowns on the season. He demands double and triple teams at nose tackle and still generates pressure. Complementing Simmons is a talented group consisting of Fletcher Adams, Cory Thomas, Montez Sweat and others.
group. Around him are veterans in Dez Harris, Traver Jung and Gerri Green. Harris leads the team in tackles with 11. Green, who plays in the hybrid linebacker spot, leads the team in sacks two and has forced two fumbles. This group is MSU favored up until it was announced Arden Key would play on Saturday. It is still close but the addition of a talent like Key puts this group over the top for LSU and gives them the edge over the MSU linebackers.
Who has the edge? LSU versus MSU, position by position Taylor rayburn SporTS ediTor
Mississippi State University (2-0) takes on No. 12 LSU (2-0) on Saturday. Here is a position by position breakdown of how the teams match up against one another.
Quarterbacks eDGe: Msu
Nick Fitzgerald led the SEC in total yards (3,798) last season and was second in the SEC in rushing yards (1,375). He is the unquestioned best player on MSU’s offense and is considered by many to be one of the better quarterbacks in the SEC. This season he Olivia Zeringue| The Reflector is completing around 60 percent of his passes for 363 Left tackle Martinis Rankin anchors MSU’s offensive line. The senior from Mendenhall enetered the season on multiple watchlists. yards and five touchdowns. Against BYU, Danny for 191 yards. Behind him is far have been one of the including Martinas Rankin, Etling went 14-17 for 171 true freshman Kylin Hill, who breakout positions for MSU who has been predicted to go yards and no touchdowns has 19 carries and 126 yards as Jordan Thomas, Farrod as high as the first round in Green and Justin Johnson the NFL draft by some. while LSU pounded BYU on the season. LSU has the edge because all have caught the ball well. MSU’s offensive line has in the run game. He barely beat out freshman QB Myles Guice could be the best Depth has not been an issue given up no sacks on the Brennan for the starting QB running back in the SEC, and for MSU as seven MSU season compared to LSU’s job before the season. He he also has a nice complement players have multiple catches two, but that does not tell the did have a good game last in backup Darrell Williams. and four have at least four whole story. LSU played BYU in week one, which is easily week but it was against UT- Aeris Williams is also a catches. talented and good running Overall this is a push the best team either of these Chattanooga. Overall, this is the biggest back, but is not on the same because both receiver groups teams have faced. are looking at the same This is really the same gap among all the positions level of Guice. between the two teams. receivers/tiGht enDs problem, one or two proven situation as the receivers guys and then the rest is where both team’s first big Fitzgerald is a game changer, young and unproven. Tight test is each other and most of while Etling is much more a eDGe: even LSU has talent across the ends are hard to compare the group is unproven. game manager. board at the positions with because at LSU they are runninG backs six four star or better recruits more of extensions of the Defensive Line eDGe: Lsu at receiver and two four star offensive line and used as eDGe: Msu LSU has a very talented Darrius Guice led the tight ends. However, all of blockers where MSU spreads defensive line that has done SEC in rushing yards last the receivers in that group out their tight ends more. well this season. They are led season and he has not slowed are sophomores or younger, Offensive Line by fifth year senior Christian down this season. He is the so the talent is young and LaCouture, who has three center piece of LSU’s offense unproven. The only proven eDGe: even LSU is led by players tackles on the season. Greg and has 234 yards and four receiver is senior D.J. Chark touchdowns on the season. who only caught 26 passes like Garrett Brumfield, who Gilmore is the center piece was named SEC Offensive of the defensive line at nose His backup, Darrell Williams, last season. MSU has a similar case, Lineman of the Week after tackle and is a great space is no slouch either. Aeris Williams is yet to with one (maybe two if you LSU’ win over BYU and eater. MSU is led by SEC truly get a full workload this count Gabe Myles) proven William Clapp, who has 25 of season, as in both of MSU’s receivers in senior Donald the 49 starts LSU offensive Defensive Lineman of the wins he was rotated out after Gray. Beyond that it is mostly lineman have. MSU has their Week Jeffrey Simmons, who MSU got big leads. On the unproven, but talented, 38 starts spread over three has 10 tackles, one sack, season Williams has 25 carries players. The tight ends so players for the most part, a blocked punt and two
“The difference is Jeffrey Simmons. Simmons is on another level than everyone else in the conference right now.” LSU has a talented defensive line, but so does MSU. The difference is Jeffrey Simmons. Simmons is on another level than everyone else in the conference right now. He is what gives MSU the edge.
Linebackers eDGe: Lsu
Behind Alabama, LSU might have one of the best linebacker groups in the conference. It starts inside with linebacker Devin White, who leads the team with 14 tackles. Donnie Alexander, the other inside backer, had eight tackles in LSU’s game against UT-Chattanooga. Then there is Arden Key, who is making his season debut this week. Key, who plays the hybrid linebacker, was first team All-SEC last season and is a force on the edge, getting 12 sacks last season. Leo Lewis leads the MSU linebackers. Lewis was named the SEC Defensive Freshman of the Year last year by Athlon Sports. He had 79 tackles as a freshman and now leads this linebacker
secOnDary eDGe: Lsu
LSU always seems to have a stellar secondary. They already have three interceptions on the season with Andraez Williams taking two of those. Kevin Toliver II, a former top corner recruit, was supposed to start over Williams, but missed the first game of the season. John Battle, is second on the team in tackles with nine and leads the safety group. Overall the group has only given up 276 passing yards on a 48 percent completion rate. MSU’s secondary was the weak link of the defense the past few seasons. Their weakness is giving up big plays, something they did against Louisiana Tech last week when Tech completed a 58-yard pass on their first drive. Mark McLaurin has the team’s one interception this season. Overall, this is no contest; LSU has more talent and experience, easy edge to LSU.
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While LSU wins more positional groups here, MSU wins the one a huge one, quarterback, and wins it by a sizable margin. Nick Fitzgerald will be the difference in this game.
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