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Nguyen to return to school, attorney speaks on his behalf by Lacretia Wimbley Editor in Chief
Phu-Qui “Bill” Nguyen, former Mississippi State University computer engineering major and alleged “active shooter,”
will reportedly return to school in Spring 2016. Shortly after 10 a.m. on Aug. 27, MSU’s campus was disturbed by reports of an “active shooter” initially seen near Carpenter Hall. The Mississippi
Highway Patrol had alerted the MSU Police Department of an “active shooter” on campus and the university responded with a Maroon Alert distributed to faculty, students and staff, warning about the
potential threat on campus. While a sense of panic filled campus, many false rumors circulated throughout social media suggesting fatalities, multiple shooters and audible gunshots. These rumors were false as Bill
Nguyen was detained within minutes. No weapon was found and no shots were fired. Charles Yoste, Starkville attorney hired by Nguyen’s family, confirmed he received verbal communication
Bulldogs lose Top 25 ranking by Taylor Rayburn
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Mississippi State University hosted Louisiana State University in front of the second largest crowd in school history Saturday night in Davis Wade Stadium. With an end score of 21 to 19, the game was MSU’s first home football game of the season and SEC opener. After entering the game ranked No. 25 in the Associated Press and Coaches Top 25 poll, the Bulldogs lost their Top 25 ranking while the LSU Tigers advanced, now ranking at No. 13. The Bulldogs found themselves down early and did not score at all in the first quarter. While, LSU on the other hand started hot, scoring fourteen points by the end of the first quarter. MSU would score before halftime, sophomore kicker Westin Graves made a 43-yard field goal making the score 14-3 at half time. The Bulldogs offense could not get a rhythm going, stopping as quickly as they would start. The offense as a whole only had 109 yards of total offense in the first half. The MSU offense was also 0-4 on third down before halftime. “I felt like we were just all doing too much,” receiver Fred Ross said on the offense in the first half. “We were just waiting on somebody to make a play.” In the third quarter, it
RUSHING Brandon Holloway: Att. 5, Gain 37 Ashton Shumpert: Att. 10, Gain 30 Aeris Williams: Att. 1, Gain 0 Dak Prescott: Att. 10, Gain 9, TD 1
PASSING Dak Prescott: Com 34, Att 52, Yds 335, TD 1
RECEIVING Fred Ross: No. 9, Yds 66 De’Runnya Wilson: No. 8, Yds 86, TD 1 Gus Walley: No. 7, Yds 67 Fred Brown: No. 3, Yds 53 Ashton Shumpert: No. 3, Yds 37 Brandon Holloway: No. 2, Yds 13 Justin Johnson: No. 1, Yds 9 Davontian Lee: No. 1, Yds 4
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Mississippi State University loses their short-lived AP Top 25 ranking Saturday after a 21-19 loss against Louisiana State University.
was much of the same as the first half. LSU scored another touchdown and the Bulldogs were down 21-6 heading into the fourth quarter. Then the offense came alive. MSU registered 158 total yards in the final period and they scored two touchdowns to make the score 19-21. “We were just more efficient, did things we should have been doing in the beginning of the game,” RB Brandon Holloway said. “It’s not that we didn’t have plays open to make, we just didn’t make our plays when they came to us in the first half.” After LSU’s second touchdown, MSU went for the two point conversion in an attempt to tie the game. The play was well executed
as running back Ashton Shumpert rolled into the flats, wide open. Prescott made the throw, a little short, and it falls out of Shumpert’s hands. The play was so close to scoring that the crowd cheered, thinking they had tied the game. After the Bulldogs’ defense stopped the Tigers’ offense, the Bulldogs found themselves down two points with 1:32 left on the clock. They had the ball on their own eleven yard line. After a couple of plays, the Bulldogs had moved to the LSU 29-yard line with eight seconds left. MSU only needed a field goal to win the game and a field goal from the 29-yard line would have been a 47 yarder. Slightly outside
of Westin Graves’ range, Graves is perfect on the season so far in the kicking department. MSU came onto the field and made a costly error. They had taken too much time and it incurred a delay of game penalty. MSU now had the ball on the 34-yard line. After one incomplete pass, Devon Bell lined up for a 52-yard field goal with three seconds on the clock. The field goal fell short. LSU won the game 21-19. “That is 100% on me,” coach Mullen said on the delay of game penalty. “Everyone has to get better, starting with me.” The Bulldogs will be back in action next Saturday, Sept. 19 as they play Northwestern State in Davis Wade Stadium.
RUSHING Leonard Fournete: Att. 28, Gain 163, TD 3 Brandon Harris: Att. 5, Gain 53 Darrel Williams: Att. 12, Gain 50 Travin Dural: Att. 2, Gain 17
PASSING Brandon Harris: Com 9, Att 14, Yds 71, TD 1
RECEIVING Travin Dural: No. 4, Yds 15 Malachi Dupre: No. 2, Yds 22 Colin Jeter: No. 1, Yds 23 John Diarse: No. 1, Yds 9 DeSean Smith: No. 1, Yds 2
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‘Vets for Vets’ aids Maroon Memories enhances military service dogs Gameday experience for fans by Jennifer Flinn News Writer
The College of Veterinary Medicine’s Vets for Vets program at MSU offers many different types of treatments for retired service dogs suffering from ailments such as arthritis or joint disease. Courtney Griffin, a second year student in the Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine program, said Vets for Vets, a program targeting retired military service dogs in need of rehabilitation, began as a class project for the CVM’s class of 2018. “I was like this is a great idea for a class project
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because we didn’t have anything at the time. So the class kind of took it and ran with it,” Griffin said, “and we were able to raise enough money for Maci and Iva to start the 10 session package here.” German Shepherds, Maci and Iva, are two retired military service dogs that are undergoing therapy sessions through the program. Iva’s current handler, Columbus Air Force Base Tech. Sgt. Dustin Weeks and Kennel Master at the base, who also deployed with her to Afghanistan in 2013 said she has transitioned very smoothly to a simple house dog, but that her training is still heavily embedded in her. VETS, 3
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Maroon Memories is a program by the Mississippi State University’s athletic department that aims to provide MSU fans with the best Gameday possible through providing experiences like
running onto the field with the team to early entry for students. Danielle Smith, the director of fan engagement, said that people should try Maroon Memories “to make it memorable, to make that game day experience.” “They leave with that lasting impression of: this is why I love this university, this is why
I bleed maroon,” Smith said. Maroon Memories was first offered in the Spring of 2013. Mississippi State University was the first in Mississippi to offer anything of this kind. The vision for this organization came from Athletic Director Scott Stricklin, who wanted to bring fan involvement in sporting events to a whole new and personal level. MEMORIES, 3
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that Nguyen will be allowed to return to school at MSU in Spring 2016, but nothing has been finalized through paperwork. Yoste said he wants the public to know the former student is completely innocent.
Study Abroad fair to begin by Kelsey Horn Staff Writer
The Study abroad program is a unique experience any Mississippi State student can take part in. The Study Abroad Fair will take place on September 16th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Colvard Student Union. Annika Campbell, Study Abroad Coordinator, said the fair will highlight most of the forty faculty led programs available here at Mississippi State. Campbell said there will also be four provider companies with programs separate from State and information about twenty exchange programs. Campbell said, “We are always trying to gain more programs. Last year we had twenty two faculty led programs and this year we have over forty faculty led programs.” Skye Cooley, assistant professor in the Communication Department, led a program to Ireland in Maymester of this past year with Emily Ryalls. Cooley said the Study Abroad program was a great way for students to be exposed to different perspectives on how other cultures live. “Study abroad also would look good on a resume and set you apart,” Cooley said. Students should take advantage of the opportunity given by the Study Abroad Program. Cooley said now is the time where students are the most mobile and have summers free. He believes this might be when it is best to go abroad. David Saucier, computer engineering major, did the Engineering Economy program in France this past summer. Saucier said they visited other European countries such as Spain and Switzerland. Saucier said the mix of places and people gave an overall incredible experience. Study Abroad has opened students’ eyes. “Study abroad significantly expanded my world view, and it was really great to learn what engineering and business looked like on a global scale,” Saucier said. Campbell said there are programs out there for all majors and there are short term and long-term options. ABROAD, 3
Fans exhibit school spirit as they ring cowbells during Saturday’s home game against LSU.
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College Republicans: The College Republicans are a non-lawmaking political group on MSUʼs campus that works closely with the Republican Party to promote voter registration and awareness across the state. Saturday, several republican candidates joined together to tailgate before the MSU vs. LSU game. College Republicans are also holding a Voter Registration Drive Sept. 24, and on Oct. 28 will host a viewing of the next Republican GOP debate. Anyone interested can contact College Republican Chairman Gavin King at gfk12@sa.msstate.edu or (334) 740-5233.
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015 9:46 p.m. A student was arrested in Davis Wade stadium for public intoxication. A referral was issued. 10:47 p.m. A student was arrested on Bully Boulevard for public intoxication and possession of fake ID. 11:50 p.m.A student was transported to OCH from Oak Hall for medical assistance.
2015 Bulldog Bash: MSUʼs Student Association hosted the 2015 Bulldog Bash Saturday in the Cotton District in Starkville, Mississippi. Headlining bands included the Local Natives, Misterwives (lead singer pictured) and the X Ambassadors. The night began at 7 p.m. and was preceded by a Dawg Rally at 6:15 p.m.
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“Bill was interrogated for hours in a psychiatric facility in Columbus after the incident,” Yoste said. “He was originally given an option to go to a hospital in Columbus or some place else with an understanding that he could sign out of the hospital. This was not the case. He later received a
Friday, Sept. 11, 2015 12:13 a.m. A student was complaining of kidney stones in Sessums Hall. The subject was transported to OCH. 1:44 a.m. A visitor was arrested on Fraternity Row for driving under the influence. 12:35 p.m.An employee reported her vehicle was damaged while parked at Kappa Delta sorority house. 2:29 p.m. A student reported her Bully Bike stolen from Oak Hall. 3:14 p.m. A visitor was arrested on University drive for speeding 35/20 and a suspended driver’s license. Justice court citations were issued. 4:10 p.m.An employee reported her damages to the gate at Lee Hall. 4:58 p.m. An employee reported Student Support Services golf cart missing from Montgomery Hall. 5:00 p.m. A student reported a tent outside Dorman Hall blew in front of her vehicle and caused damages. 5:06 p.m. A student was issued a Justice Court citation and a referral for minor in possession of alcohol in Magnolia Hall. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 1:59 a.m. A visitor was arrested in the lobby of MSU police department for public drunk and false information. 1:09 p.m. A visitor reported a disturbance behind Dorman Hall. 5:24 p.m. A visitor was issued a justice court citation on Lee Boulevard for minor in possession of alcohol. 5:45 p.m. A visitor was issued arrested on Stone Boulevard for public intoxication.
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letter saying if he were to step foot on campus again he would be arrested. It took me several days to get him out of there, but I did.” Although the situation created fear and panic amongst the Bulldog community, as well as a negative stigma that is now attached to
Nguyen’s name, Yoste said the University acted responsibly after receiving the phone call about an active shooter. “The university did receive a credible phone callandactedaccordingly,” Yoste said. “Where does he (Nguyen) go from here,” Yoste rhetorically questioned. “He suffered,
his family suffered and his family’s business was affected. He did not do anything wrong.” According to Yoste, Nguyen’s belongings have been retrieved from MSU and thus far there has been no discussion amongst Nguyen and Yoste about filing a lawsuit.
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Alan Nunnelee Dedication:
On Monday afternoon, MSU renamed North Hall to ʻNunnelee Hallʼ in memory of the late congressan who was an MSU alumus. In addition to this dedication, Nunneleeʼs family established a scholarship in his name as well. Nunneleeʼs family has also donated papers, records and memorabilia to special collections at Mitchell Memorial Library.
“I don’t think she knows she has those problems because you can take a tennis ball and throw it, and she’s running as hard as she can,” Weeks said. “You can tell sometimes she’s uncomfortable when she goes from standing to sitting because she specifically sits on one side of her body.” Griffi n said the program is cost prohibitive to those that might be interested in getting their dogs involved. “The school got really excited about it and they’re the ones who actually started the funding. So now we’re able to accept donations through the MSU Foundation, which is really nice,” Griffi n said. “If people want to make a donation, it’s all tax deductible and they’ll get recognition for making a donation through the school.” Griffi n said the program’s goal for now is to begin branching out beyond Mississippi and Alabama to attract more service dogs to programs similar to this one because there is such a limited number of service dogs in this region.
ABROAD Campbell said there are programs out there for everyone; all majors and there are short term and long term options. Campbell said students learn skills they might not learn in a classroom setting and those skills can overflow to students’ job experience. Cooley said he encourages students to go out and see the world, fi nd
“One thing we’re looking into is, hopefully, partnering with other vet schools or other certified rehabilitation clinics in other areas of the country,” Griffin said. “So if there are other dogs that could benefit from this we could, hopefully, help fund them as well.” Griffin said the program initially was meant only for physical therapy, but upon encountering other cases where different needs were required it was decided they would not limit their options to just physical therapy. “There’s a lot of different directions we could go with it which is what we’re kind of excited about, is just getting the word out about what we’re working on now,” Griffin said. “It’s proved to be a bit more challenging than we thought because we kind of anticipated there would be more retired service dogs in the area, but they’re pretty spread out. That’s why we’re working on expanding into different facets of Vets for Vets.”
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options available and the experience will cause you to embrace your own community better. Cooley said students get to interact in a way that usually does not happen in a normal classroom setting and the students get to share a unique life experience together. Faculty also gets a unique opportunity to teach in a different environment. Saucier said he would
MEMORIES During the 2014 football season, there were over 1,400 fans who participated in the events offered by Maroon Memories. The gaol for this football season is to reach at least 5,000 fans and to grow steadily year by year. Maroon Memories aim is to create unforgettable memories for fans. Some examples are taking pictures on the field either before or after the game, singing the national anthem alongside players, running onto field with football players, meeting and talking to Athletic Director Scott Stricklin, early entry for students, and many other opportunities. Rebekah Spark’s family has participated in much of what Maroon Memories has to offer, said that it has been really important to herself and her four year old son. “It has been a family experience, something that we can experience together,” Sparks said. “It takes fan experience to the next level, giving us the chance to do something more than just
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recommend to friends and classmates if the time permits because it was worth the trip. Saucier said, “You’ll never have a chance to go on a trip of this value while it being so affordable. Scholarships I applied for were a huge help to me.” Now might be the best opportunity to have a trip of a lifetime while it being affordable and having the
experience go towards a degree. Students and Faculty alike have enjoyed the experiences the Study Abroad program has offered. Go and fi nd out what trips are waiting; it might be one of the best experiences. If you are interested in Study Abroad and cannot attend the fair on September 16th, the Study Abroad coordinators have
interest meetings every week the rest of the fall semester. The interest meetings are every Monday at 3:30 pm in Allen 611 and every Tuesday at 11 am in Allen 612. Students can also visit the Study Abroad website at studyabroad. msstate.edu. Saucier said, “It has definitely been one of the best experiences of my college career.”
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watch.” Maroon Memories also offers marketing and fan engagement internships for students. These interns are the brains of the operation. They are the ones to come up with different experiences for game day, trying to think of all the possible Emma Winterhalter rings a cowbell during Saturdayʼs game. things that peocom/memories. Once regple would like to do at istered, you will receive text games. The interns also notifications before any run the events that are sporting events that have offered to the public, assist- memories offered. These ing the fans in order to give are easy to purchase using them the greatest possible either android or iPhone. experience. It is free to sign up and Ashley Williams, who is once registered, prices of a fan engagement intern, memories vary from $5 to said that with Maroon over $300. It is affordable Memories they are less fans for everyone because it and more of a family. depends on what the buyer “We’re welcoming people wants to spend. even deeper to our family, “If you experience someshowing what we do, what thing like this, it will lay we offer,” said Williams. with you for a lifetime,” To register for Maroon Smith said. Memories, go to HailState.
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Acceptance of ‘Racial Contract’ needed for change Historically, many societies have seen supremacist behaviors. For instance, the shudras in India who faced years of dominance from the upper castes or the Burakamin tribe in Japan, who were treated as outcasts and forced out of villages. Mills says in his book, “White supremacy is the unnamed political system that has made the modern world what it is today. You will not find this term in introductory or even advance texts. A standard undergraduate philosophy course will start off with Plato and Aristotle and end with Rawls and Nozick. It will introduce you to notions of aristocracy, democracy and liberalism. Though it covers more than two thousand years of western political thought, there will be no mention of the basic political system that has shaped the world for the past several hundred years. This omission is not accidental, rather, it reflects the fact that standard textbooks have for the most part been written by whites.” Isn’t it troubling, what we read and
conducted by Pew, the wealth of white households was 13 times the median wealth of black households, which in absolute numbers are roughly $111,146 for whites and $7,113 for blacks. This is a huge economic divide between the two races and usually takes generations to fill up. It does not take a rocket science to predict who will continue to win the race to the delusional American dream. A black woman living in Greenwood, Mississippi, will Pranaav Jadhav never have the same opportunities and resources as a white man born is a graduate student majoring in political science. He can be contacted at opinion@ in the same town with 13 times more reflector.msstate.edu. wealth. There is a divide, injustice and inequality. This divide is a result of This past summer I took Race years of oppression and injustice. The and Political theory with James sooner we accept that, the sooner we Chamberlain. I was introduced to can drive ourselves toward the goal of a wide variety of literature and texts justice for all races. during the intensive course but one We have become victims of this book that stuck out was “Racial contract through the cunning litContract” by Charles Mills. erature, films and representation in Mills begins his book with a quote, various forms of media, be it televi“When white people say ‘Justice,’ sion, radio or print. Ask an expert in they mean just us.” In today’s society Hollywood and they will tell you the there are formal contracts writer’s room for producing and informal contracts. For television or film is all white. example, a contract signed This brings forth the question, “The beneficiaries of the racial contract why is there only one black TV to lease out a property could be formal while an agreeproducer in the industry? deny the existence of any contracts, and it show ment and the understandWhy are black stereotypes like ing to maintain low noise “Mammy” played by an old only stems from being on the advantageous the levels inside your dorm is black woman who takes care informal. Mills opens up a of her master’s children, or the side of the agreement.” third dimension, the unspo‘gangsta,’ the buffoon shoved ken and often overlooked down our throats every time we set of contracts: the racial switch on the television? Think contract, the social contract and the learn in college is mostly white men about it, folks. sexual contract, which are unjust and center staging their views? And this Joseph Goebbels, a minister under prejudiced. The racial contract is an extends to varied disciplines. What Hilter’s Nazi Germany often said, explanation of how today’s society we know and consider as a fact is just “Tell a lie a hundred times and it across the globe is shaped to benefit one point of view, or as a journalist becomes the truth.” I’m afraid that is only the whites. would call it, one side of the story. The what the racial contract has done to Scientifically, skin color is deter- other side has been conveniently kept society. It has created a lie that whites mined by the amount of melanin under wraps, adhering to the unspo- are supreme and all other skin colors people have. The more melanin, the ken, unnamed white supremacy Mills are inferior. This has been told a mildarker the skin. This scientific phe- discusses. lion times, through actions, policies nomenon has been the reason for The beneficiaries of the racial con- and various political systems. Now we centuries of unjust practices against tract deny the existence of any con- live in a disabled society where only the darker skin. Mills defines white tracts, and it only stems from being few speak up against racial injustice supremacy as a particular power struc- on the advantageous side of the agree- and inequality. The sooner we accept ture of formal or informal rule, socio- ment. The system in place works for the existence of the contract and refuse economic privilege and norms for whites and that is the universal truth to be signatories of it, the further we the differential distribution of mate- proved by series of events in history progress toward a society where race rial wealth and opportunities, ben- and in modern times. will be reduced to the most irrelevant efits and burdens, rights and duties. According to a research study characteristic a person possesses.
Racial Inequalities in the US
Black men have a 1 in 3 chance of incarceration where they receive a 20% longer sentence than the average white man
White households hold 13 times the wealth of black households
Median income for whites was $155,800 in 2013 and $33,600 for non-whites
In 2010, 75% of whites owned homes while 50% of non-whites owned homes
Sources: www.thinkprogress.org www.inequality.org Bek Yake, The Reflector
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The root of music brings deeper issues to light
Bulldog Bash, one of the biggest music festivals in Starkville, took place last weekend. With so much revelries revolving around music, sometimes we should stop and question,
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what is this thing we call music and why do we find it so appealing? Our liking for music is paradoxical in nature. For instance, why do we generally find repetition of the same sounds
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monotonous, but most of element in music to find it when we sing and tap along our favorite songs consist appealing. In fact, research with the chorus of a song, it of a repeating chorus? And backs up the conclusion. not only makes us a listener how is it that a note by itself Another Ted Talk video by but also an active particihas no value to us, but when Elizabeth Hellmuth titled pant. Maybe we as people a series of these noises are “Why We Love Repetition enjoy this so much because strung together in a sys- in Music,” claimed people it seems as if we are part of tematic manner, they sud- prefer digitally altered ver- the song’s composition. denly have enough power sions of a song that has repMusic seems uncanny to change our moods? etitions as opposed to orig- when you think about what Since repetition of the inal versions composed by we are really doing to prosame notes and verses can human beings. duce it. Beating and pullbecome uninteresting, I The reason we like pat- ing on a bunch of objects have wondered if to make I could possibly sound compose a piece “Music seems uncanny when you think and that lacks any repvaryetition whatsoev- about what we really do in order to produce ing the er. Turns out, that pitch it.” is not a good idea at of our all. Scott Rickard, voice a scientist who to utter received his PhD words from Princeton University, terns in music so much may that normally would be presented a piano sonata be because we enjoy the spoken in a uniform tone, that had no repetitive pat- comfort of familiar sounds is an interesting way to look tern during a Ted Talk he just as we like familiar faces at the creation of music. It hosted. The piece ended up and shapes that we associ- is an anticipated anomaly being horribly unappeal- ate with pleasant memories. that we find this absurdiing to listeners. For those The research presented by ty amusing when no other of you brave enough to lis- Hellmuth also found that living creature stops what ten to the music, he titled when a line is repeated mul- it is doing to group togethit “The World’s Ugliest tiple times, our attention er and create noise for Music.” shifts from the singing to enjoyment. So I am forced to con- the different instruments It must be because along clude, we need a repeating in the background. Also, with our very physical
Eshan Newaz is a senior majoring in biological engineering. He can be contacted at opinion@reflector.msstate.edu.
existence, we are made of a spiritual component that enjoys different frequencies of stimulations. In this case, it is auditory stimulations. We can observe the power of music when we look at how every religion has its chants that make the followers feel closer to a creator they believe to be larger than their own lives. It may be that a repeating segment takes us into an immersion that gives us an escape out of the reality of the physical world. Who knows for sure? Where silence is parallel to darkness, music is light to our ears.
RE F L E C T I O N S “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” -George Bernard Shaw
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MSU graduate student releases time-adventure novel by Noor Mujahd Life Editor
“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing”—this quote by Benjamin Franklin resonates with readers and writers alike, and James Tracy, Mississippi State University physics PhD student, has substantiated these words by Franklin with the release of his time-travel adventure novel, “The Time Opener: 1692,” today. Tracy is not one’s conventional model of an author. Tracy said not only did he hate English classes in middle James Tracy| Courtesy Photograph school, but his current school James Tracy (pictured), MSU PhD student, released his first novel, “The Time Opener: 1692,” today. The time-travel adventure follows the lives of three modern-day Salem of study is not affiliated with residents as they find themselves on trial during the Salem Witch Trials. Tracy is holding a book signing at the Book Mart & Cafe in Starkville on Oct. 15 from 2-4 p.m. creative writing in any way. “I didn’t do much writing to “The Time Opener: 1692” Witch-Trials-era person offered to publish “The Time especially difficult because before getting my master’s and developed that story into would have very intriguing Opener: 1692” at no cost. when you write these stories, from Auburn in 2010. I am the novel,” Tracy said. perceptions of today, I start- However, Tracy was required they are your creation, and working on my PhD in the The time-travel adven- ed to build the story around to have a final print-ready ver- when you have to remove Physics department,” he said. ture story follows three that,” Tracy said. “Who do sion available in a month, and scenes for the sake of the “The only writing in my field modern-day Salem residents they meet when they arrive he said he had to focus on that story, it’s almost like moving tends to be academic papers, who find themselves on in the present? How do they during the holiday season. away and saying goodbye to which as you may guess trial during the Salem Witch get home? What if someone “Luckily I was already fin- an old friend,” he said. don’t often (utilize) the dra- Trials. Tracy said he thinks from today ended up on trial ished with my class load and Tracy said he endeavored matic design seen in fiction of the first half of the novel in 1692—how would they only taking research hours, to create his novel in a manner writing.” as the “fun side” of time react?” which made my schedule which would transcend the Tracy originally wrote travel, while the second half Tracy took a gap year much more flexible,” he said typical pulp novel and aspired “The Time Opener: 1692” as emphasizes the perils of such between the completion of Tracy stressed the difficul- for the characters to grapple an amateur screenplay about adventures. his Masters from Auburn and ty of editing his novel him- with an array of issues that are 10 years ago, and he said after Tracy established the idea arrived to complete his PhD self, as his book is essentially sometimes taken for granted. graduating from Auburn, he for his novel by reflecting on in nuclear physics at MSU a self-published novel sans an “I think that this story has wanted to write a book com- George Washington and how in 2012. It was during this agent or editor. He said it was elements that people like to posed of a series of short sto- the former president would time he was able to write the imperative he read his book find in books—time-travel, ries following the struggles judge the country today. He novelization of the story and critically in order to find mis- humor, historical trial drama, and successes of students in a said he took this concept finished principal writing in takes, weak writing spots and chases and both internal and physics class. and found it would be more October 2011, while working to ensure the writing would external conflicts which lead “I wrote the first two chap- interesting to ask the same on edits in his spare time and be accessible and enjoyable to character growth,” Tracy ters and realized I was a new question of an average person taking classes. for readers. said. “Plus, it has a good look at swimmer trying to swim in from the past. Tate Publishing contacted “Cutting scenes or rewrit- a historical period which chalthe deep end, so I went back “After deciding a Tracy in December 2014 and ing certain interactions was lenges the popular perception
of the Salem Witch Trials. Mostly, however, the story was just so much fun to write, and I think students at MSU would have just as much fun following these characters on their adventures.” Tracy won second place for the Dothan (AL) Magazine’s writing contest in 2012 and has also written a Halloween short story incorporating three MSU traditions, cowbells, the Bulldog and the maroon and white team colors, titled “The Red Fog of 1935.” Tracy said although everyone may not read his 466 page novel, he invites the public to read his short-story posted for free on redfogof1935.weebly.com. “Even if MSU students are not inclined to read my book, I invite everyone to visit “The Red Fog of 1935” and enjoy some HailState Halloween storytelling,” he said. Tracy is holding a book signing and launch event for “The Time Opener: 1692” at The Coffee House On 5th in Columbus, Mississippi, from 2-4 p.m. on September 19 and in Starkville, at the Book Mart & Café, from 2-4 p.m. on October 15. Tracy has written a book club or homeschool companion for “The Time Opener:1692” which includes a set of discussion questions for organizations or teachers to utilize in order to encourage analysis of the book and the events within. These questions and event details, as well as more information pertaining to Tracy’s novel can be found at thetimeopener.com.
Clothesline Project brings sexual assault awareness to campus by Kai’brina Parkman Contributing Writer
Mississippi State University’s Department of Health Promotion and
Wellness is hosting this year’s Clothesline Project beginning today. The Longest Student Health Center, along with the university’s Student Counseling Services Sexual Assault Response Team and other campus organizations,
will provide information about sexual consent and inform women and men on the importance of reporting sexual assault cases. The event’s purpose is to allow college students to become aware about the essentials of seeking help and
support for themselves and others who suffer from sexual assault. Heath Hollingsworth, MSU’s sergeant, said the MSU police take assault as a very serious offense.
criminal side.” According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 80-90 percent of victims of sexual assaults that occur on campuses,knowtheirattacker. Officer Hollingsworth,
“We respond and do whatever we possibly can for a sexual assault call.” -Heath Hollingsworth, MSU sergeant “We respond and do whatever we possibly can for a sexual assault call,” Hollingsworth said. “We are also in direct contact with the Student Counseling Services, which offers the victim help while we deal with the
who began his career in law enforcement in 1992, stressed the importance of campus safety and the services that are offered to all students to help protect them. “Bully patrol offers students a walking escort
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from 8p.m. -2a.m. Students can contact Bully Patrol to escort them from one dorm to the next or even to their car,” he said. In 2008, The Campus Sexual Assault Study, funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, reported freshmen and sophomores are at greater risk for victimization than juniors and seniors. Freshmen at MSU are required to live on campus, therefore, this project will offer many resources for them to utilize in case of an emergency. Debbie Zepeda, a graduate student in engineering who visited the exhibit last year, said she thinks the shirts make an impact on the entire student body. “There were so many shirts filled with words of encouragement and inspiration,” Zepeda said. “I believe it opened the eyes for many people to see that so many people suffer from sexual assault every day.” Each T-shirt is decorated by people who have survived sexual abuse, loved ones of those victimized and in memory of those who lost their lives to sexual assault. The multi-colored T-shirt display is a step forward in the healing process for those who suffer from the pain of sexual violence by letting them know their voices are still heard. The project that began with only 100 T-shirts has impacted the student body over the years. The event, held on the Drill Field, will remain through Thursday from 9a.m. - 3p.m. each day. The event is free for anyone who would like to attend.
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Cowbell of the Ball
Volleyball drops two of three on road
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This past weekend, Mississippi State Volleyball played on the road for the fi rst time this season at the Golden Dome Invitational in South Bend, Indiana. They faced off against Penn State, Notre Dame and Eastern Kentucky over the course of two days. MSU began on Friday playing the host, Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish would take the match 3-1 in closely contested sets. The Irish took the fi rst set 26-24 and the lone win for the Bulldogs came in the second set 28-26. The Irish would take over in the third and fourth sets 25-14 and 25-16. “We feel like we let the fi rst game slip away, but came back strong in the second playing true Bulldog volleyball,” MSU Head Coach David McFatrich said. “We are going to take a number of things from this match, get better and come back strong.” On Saturday, the Bulldogs started the day early. Facing off against the number one team in the country, Penn State, in a 9:00 a.m. start. The Nittany Lions swept the Bulldogs 3-0, winning the three sets 25-16, 25-14 and 25-12. “We had a tough match against the No. 1 team in the nation,” Head Coach David McFatrich said. “I’m proud of the way the girls played against a tough opponent.” Saturday afternoon, MSU faced off against Eastern Kentucky. The Bulldogs swept the Colonels in convincing fashion. MSU won the three sets 25-20, 25-10 and 25-13. Their lone match win on the weekend. The Bulldogs were led by Junior Evie Grace Singleton on offense. Singleton had 39 kills in the Invitational and had 15 against Notre Dame. The MSU defense was once again led by Sophomore Peyton Harris. Harris had 41 digs in the invitational and had 21 against Notre Dame alone. The Bulldogs are now 7-3 on the season. They will conclude their nonconference schedule in Memphis, Tennessee ,this weekend at the Tiger Invitational.
De’Runnya Wilson,WR 8 receptions, 86 yards 1 Touchdown
Richie Brown,LB 11 Tackles, 1 Sack
Bulldogs should rekindle old ways tail back position. Dan Mullen and the coaching staff were also to Staff Writer blame for the loss Saturday. We have come to see Dak Prescott go from a dualThis past weekend in threat quarterback to a sports was crazy. With all potential pocket passer. Mullen the upsets so early in the Understandably, year, this is sure to be an would try to transform incredible season in the Prescott intoaNFLpotential making. With Mississippi quarterback and not have State University hosting the him end up like Tebow. LSU Tigers in one of the But, the play action not only most electrifying stadiums helps out the running game, it opens up the passing “If Dak Prescott only stays game as well. If Prescott in the pocket this year, only stays in the pocket Mississippi State will not this year, M ississippi have the same results as State will not have the same last season.” results as last season. Defense was not as bad in the country, this was sure as offense Saturday night, to be quite the opener that surprisingly. Fournette was the fans would expect from the only Tiger that put up the SEC. Even though the any touchdowns and most of Bulldogs came up short them only came in the fi rst in Saturday night’s game, half. Defensive coordinator they had a lot of exposure Manny Diaz went to the that was well needed to locker room and put enough ensure that the team would spark into his defense to move forward in a positive give the offense plenty of opportunities to win the way. One of our weakest spots game. Players like Richie on the offensive side is the Brown, who was the leading running back position. tackler for the defense, and Shumpert not only fumbled AJ Jefferson were key to the against Southern Miss last big momentum swings for week,he also only averaged the bulldogs. Ultimately, about three to four yards defense needs to work on a carry against the Tigers. their coverage and tackling. Brandon Holloway, on the Nothing they couldn’t fi x other hand, had a pretty in a week with good advice positive showing. Not from Coach Diaz and staff. With all the upgrades only did he average more than Shumpert, but he to the stadium and the also returneda kick-off thousands of cowbells for a touchdown against clanging in the air, the Southern Miss last week. team will have to fi x these The running back position gaps on this Bulldog team is something Mississippi to compete with the best in State has never really had the SEC. Rotating the tail to worry about in the past. back position will be on of Hopefully other players those key elements to our like Dontavion Lee and offense. Defense can get Aries Williams will step up all the stops, but until the and show potential at the offense put the points in by Dimerious Townsend
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