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Suspects arrested in weekend robbery, kidnapping by Lacretia Wimbley News Editor
Around 8 p.m. Friday night, an armed robbery was reported from the
B-Quik food store and Chevron gas station unit on East Lee Boulevard adjacent to Mississippi State University’s campus. Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department, the MSU Police Department and the Starkville Police
Department investigators arrested Shanquell Fairly, 20, of Gulfport, Mississippi and MSU sophomore Marcus Keys, 19, on charges of armed robbery and kidnapping. Deputy Darrell Holley of the Oktibbeha County
Sheriff’s Department confirmed Friday night the two suspects were arrested shortly after the Sheriff’s department received a call from the B-Quik store. Lieutenant Brett Watson of the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s department
released a report Saturday stating the victim of the robbery and k idnapping has been located and is unharmed. ROBBERY, 2
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Student Association to offer out-of-state scholarships for summer session by D.J. Wormley Staff Writer
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Humane Society: The student chapter of the Oktibbeha County Humane Society featured Bassett (pictured), a Bassett-hound mix and Rosemary (Lab-terrier mix, not pictured) Friday afternoon on the Drill Field. The animals are from the Starkville Animal Shelter and are up for adoption. The Humane Society also accepted $1 donations during the event.
Expansion plans for library set to begin in May, June by Eshan Newaz Staff Writer
Mississippi State University will expand the Mitchell Memorial Library by adding to the house of the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library on the fourth floor. Stephen Cunetto, systems administrator for MSU Libraries, said the 21,000 square feet expansion will be on the north east corner of the library on the Hardy Street side. “The new presidential library will take you through an experience where you will be able to learnabout his early life, his early career, his presidency and what he did after he was president,” Cunetto said. Frances Coleman, dean of libraries, said the expansion will be a scholarly addition to the wealth of resources the university is already building.
“We are really excited about it,” Coleman said. “It will assist in teaching and research and we want to bring all of this on behalf of our students.” Cunetto said funding for the project will come from the Mississippi Legislature to the university, and construction will initiate in the May to June time frame and will take around 14-18 months to complete. “We don’t expect to close any services in the library,” Cunetto said. “Everything else will continue to operate as normal, but it will be a little noisier in the building. There is no way around it.” The expansion will have two large exhibit areas, reading room, office space and storage space for the Grant collection, according to Cunetto. “This will not just be a museum where you only see objects and artifacts, but a place where you can learn more about the individual and you have technology built into it,” he said.
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The Student Association at Mississippi State University will offer summer scholarships for out-of state students for the 2015 summer session. Brett Harris, president of the executive council of the student association, said the scholarships were created to help students that live out of state to take classes over the summer. Harris said there are just a few requirements that have to be met in order for an outof-state student to be eligible. “Any current out-of-state student who takes three credit hours and has a 3.0 GPA or higher is eligible,” Harris said. Harris said he believes it is important to offer these scholarships so students can continue to go to school over the summer and be able to afford it. “Students who live out of state can take summer classes and be offered financial assistance,” Harris said. According to Harris, these scholarships will mainly benefit students who are involved on campus. “This is especially for some of them who have to be here, and if they want to take summer classes they can do so,” Harris said.
Foresters at Mississippi State University hosted the celebration of the Tree Campus USA designation in conjunction with the Arbor Day celebration held Friday in the Junction.
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Rotary Rodeo donates funds to philanthropies by Taylor Bowden Staff Writer
Mississippi State University’s Horse Park was fi lled with cowboy hats, chaps and lassos last weekend during the Starkville
Rotary Club’s annual Rotary Rodeo fundraiser hosted in conjunction with the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association. The rodeo is the Rotary Club’s largest fundraiser, bringing in nearly $20,000 a year to fund its numerous local philanthropies. In recent years the proceeds
have been used to support the Tuition Guarantee Program that helps high school graduates from Oktibbeha County attend East Mississippi Community College tuition free. Rotary Club board member Trey Breckenridge said it will take about another
week for the club to know the amount of money raised this year. According to Breckenridge, money made this year will likely go into supporting a variety of the Rotary Club’s programs as opposed to a single effort such as the Tuition Guarantee Program. RODEO, 2
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Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 12:09 a.m. A juvenile was arrested on Collegeview Street for expired tag and suspended driver’s license. Justice court citations were issued. 1:39 p.m. A student reported his vehicle broken into while parked in the parking lot at the intersection of Bailey Howell and George Perry. 1:57 p.m. A student reported receiving unwanted text messages from another student. 9:39 p.m. A student was arrested in Starkville for possession of marijuana.
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‘Night of love and soul’: Mississippi State University’s Manifesting Glory Praise Team hosted ‘A night of love and soul’ Friday night in the Colvard Student Union Dawghouse. The event featured various performances of poetry and music. Chris Rodgers (pictured) sings worship music during the event.
RODEO “This is by no means a complete list, but the funds will support things like Boy Scouts and Habitat for Humanity,” Breckenridge said. Even though the Rotary Club holds the event as a charitable fundraiser, it was in every respect a fullfledged rodeo, complete with professional cowboys from all across the nation, expensive, well-bred livestock and the antics of a barrel bellied clown. The Rotary Rodeo is an important stop for many professional cowboys and cowgirls who compete in rodeos almost every weekend to earn qualifying points and cash. Riders from as far as Canada climbed onto bulls and broncs under the arena ceiling to pit themselves against animals weighing
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hundreds of pounds of pure muscle until that all-important eight second mark. Tanner Phipps from Dalton, Georgia won the bareback riding event, scoring 80 points. Clay Elliott from Nanton, Alberta Canada won the saddle bronc riding with 86 points and Wyatt Rogers won the bull riding event with 81 points. In order to even score, the cowboys had to stay on top of the animals for at least eight seconds. After that, scores were decided by judges who take in account the riders’ form and even the animal’s own personal score of how hard it is to handle. If the livestock did not buck for the entirety of the eight seconds, the riders were given an opportunity to try again
with a different animal. Dacia Horne from Lebanon, Tennessee won the barrel race at 15.11 seconds, followed by Morgan Breaux from Tomball, Texas at 15.13 and then Benette Little from Ardmore, Oklahoma at 15.14 seconds. Barrel racing involves riding a horse in a figure eight around three barrels spaced out in the arena as fast as possible. Time penalties are made if the barrels are touched or knocked over. It was the only event last weekend in which girls participated, which is t y pical for most rodeos. Tim Pharr from Resaca, Georg ia won the t ie-down roping event where he lassoed a r unn ing cow from atop h is horse and then jumped off to t ie the l ivestocks’
legs together in 8.1 seconds. Rosse Lowry from Summerville, Georgia and Stephen Britnell from Knoxville, Tennessee won the team roping event with a time of 6.1 seconds. In team roping, one cowboy has to lasso the head of the steer while the second one lassos the hind feet, which requires steady coordination between the two cowboys. Riley Duvall won the steer wrestling event when he leapt from his horse onto a running steer and tackled the animal to the ground in 4.1 seconds. “I think this weekend was comparable to past years,” Breckenridge said. “We had a great turnout Saturday, it was a packed house.”
Friday, Feb. 13, 2015 12:15 a.m. A student was arrested in Starkville for driving under the influence and minor in possession of alcohol. 2:02 a.m. A student was arrested on Barr Avenue for driving under the influence and improper equipment. 1:09 p.m. A student reported her vehicle was damaged while parked behind Cresswell Hall. 3:58 p.m. A student reported losing her luggage while on a trip to Orange Bowl games with the band. 4:08 p.m. A visitor was transported to OCH from the Humphrey Coliseum for medical assistance. 10:32 p.m. Students were issued justice court citations and student referrals for minors in possession of alcohol outside of Oak Hall. 10:58 p.m. A student was passed out in the grass on Fraternity Row. The subject was transported to OCH. Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015 1:59 a.m. A student was issued a justice court citation and a student referral for minor in possession of alcohol in Magnolia Hall. 2:33 a.m. A visitor was arrested at Magnolia Hall for public drunkenness. 8:16 a.m. A construction worker reported finding a wallet on the north end of the football stadium. 10:55 a.m. A student’s wallet containing an unknown substance was found on the north end of the football stadium. Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015 3:37 a.m. A student was arrested on Stone Blvd. for speeding, possession of beer in a dry county and driving under the influence. Justice court citations and a student referral were issued.
SCHOLARSHIP Adrianna Nichols, an out-of-state student at MSU, said she would love to get a summer scholarship since she is an out-of-state student and she believes it could be a great opportunity for her. “I would completely take advantage of any opportunity given to me. It would give me a chance to network and possibly find other scholarships for out-of-state
ROBBERY “Fairly and Keys remain in the Oktibbeha County Jail pending a bond hearing,” Watson’s report reads. According to Watson, the investigation into the incident continues. Front-counter cashier at B-Quik, Garrett Dorman, said the actual robbery took place across the street from the gas station in a parking lot. “Basically around eight o’clock, a guy came in and said that he had just got
students,” Nichols said. Kyai Williams, sophomore undeclared major at MSU, said she is not an outof- state student but if she were, she would love to take advantage of the opportunity to get a summer scholarship because she believes any financial assistance helps. “Any of amount of money is important, it can really help out,” Williams said. CONTINUED FROM 1
robbed at gunpoint and asked if he could use the phone,” Dorman said. “He called the police and then they came down. From what I gathered from the situation, the guy had been with one of his friends across the street.” Dorman said upon arriving across the street, the individual who made police call exited the vehicle along with his friend, then two individuals with a pump-action shot gun appeared and requested
EXPANSION Coleman said the exhibit will be extraordinary and prestigious. “We are looking at Grant as a family man, military man, as a general during the Civil War, when he was a president, statesman and when he died,” Coleman said. “All of that will be reflected on that floor.” Coleman said teachers from throughout the state and individuals all over the United States have visited the presidential library, and this expansion will greatly enhance the traffic of visitors and opportunity for research everywhere. “We don’t have all of the money we need to finish
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that the individual who made police call get on the ground. “At first they took his wallet and his phone, but then they kept his phone and gave him back his wallet,” Dorman said. “I don’t know if they took the cash out or what. They told individual who made phone call to go and they took his friend with them. The last I heard from what the police were trying to decide is whether it was a kidnapping, or if he got set up.” CONTINUED FROM 1
this, but we will finish the building aspects of that,” Coleman said. According to Coleman, education is more than sitting in the classroom, and a resource such as this on campus will help everyone. “Students should realize that this expansion is really in support of what they are learning,” Coleman said. Coleman said even though most people do not have as positive an image of Grant, because of this presidential library people will get to know Grant as a person and might change their perspective. “Once you go through
and see the different aspects of his life, it will give you a true picture of him and his family,” she said. Shengtian Wu, psychology Ph.D. student, said he spends a lot of time at the library and enjoys seeing the library expand its resources, but he would like to see the expansion of study rooms for students as well. “I wish the library had a 24-hour study room,” Wu said. “When I was in Iowa, there was 24-hour study room in which medical students always studied. Here they close at six, which is really early for me.”
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Letter to the Editor: Taylor Swift’s words are not for the people by Zach Thornton
Taylor Swift is _______. Many people, expressing their diverse but unsurprisingly shallow opinions on this subject, have fi lled this blank space. I personally prefer “a talented, stunning, quirky, future wife of mine, given she changes her man-eating ways,” but I digress. The undisputed answer is that Taylor Swift is business savvy. According to “Alternative Press
“Words are our expression, our art and our way of expressing both the beauty and the sorrow.” Magazine,” Taylor Swift has applied for a trademark on several iconic phrases from her new album “1989.” Such phrases include “Party Like It’s 1989,” “This Sick Beat,” “Cause We Never Go Out Of Style,” “Could Show You Incredible Things,” and “Nice To Meet You. Where You Been?” Wait, what? There are teardrops on my guitar, readers. Using the phrase “This Sick Beat” on your songs, clothing, jewelry, non-medicated toiletries, key chains, home décor — yes, T-Swizzle has applied for a trademark in all these areas — could land you a lawsuit. Now, it is important
to note this is only a trademark application, according to the last update of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), which means the Taylor Swift conglomerate is only asking the USPTO for this trademark. But Taylor — my dearly beloved Taylor — T-Swizzle, the loveliest of lovelies: this is too much. I was with you when you shook off the naysayers. Well, sort of. I was for you never, ever, ever, ever, ever getting back together with — uh — Jake? I wholeheartedly supported your jump to pop music. I love 1980s synth pop. And yes, I do belong with you. But this, darling, is a bridge too far. I can hardly count how many times I’ve told my friends, “Hey, check out this sick beat,” or something similar. And now I can’t put that on my all-purpose carrying bag? Taylor, I knew you were trouble when you walked in. Words are for the people, love. You can’t just go and have the government take away our words. Well, maybe you can. But you shouldn’t. Words are our expression, our art and our way of expressing both the beauty and the sorrow. They aren’t yours, cause we never go out of style; I could show you incredible things, and yes, I will party like its 1989, like I did for the three months I was an embryo that year. Unless you’ll just say yes — to me. In which case, I rescind everything I just said. ‘Cause I’ve got a blank space, Taylor, and I’ll write your name.
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Modern romance films, novels feature impossible love stories Brooklyn Tucker is a senior majoring in kinesiology. She can be contacted at opinion@reflector. msstate.edu.
“Fifty Shades of Grey” blew this weekend’s box office statistics out of the water with a total of $81.7 million from 3,646 locations over the course of three days. Variety Editions announced this newest hit is now the highest- grossing President’s Day opener of all time, and it will go on to be one of the biggest R-rated premieres in movie history. The popularity of erotic romance was more evident than ever when author E.L. James sold over 100 million copies of her novel and inspired its recent cinematic movie debut that earned Universal Pictures a promising spot in the marketing world. Most Valentine’s Day hits are focused toward
younger audiences; however, people of all ages came to see the newest cinematic sensation over the holiday weekend with 60 percent of the ticket buyers being over the age of 25. We might ask ourselves what makes the erotic trilogy — originally a “Twilight” fanfiction — popular with modern audiences. The plot mirrors the “Twilight” saga with a young woman falling in love with a powerful or successful man. In “Fifty Shades,” a timid young college student is instantly charmed by a successful billionaire. The impossibility of their budding romance unravels upon the introduction of bondage/ domination/submission/ masochism (BDSM) sex practices. “Fifty Shades of Grey” follows the formula for the average romance in that a barrier is set in place to dominate — or be overcome by — love. Although “Fifty Shades” is no more than typical in terms of a romantic storyline, it still tops today’s sales records. It is difficult to pinpoint an exact reason why the trilogy has so much success. In gentler
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terms, it could be audiences love the idea of impossible romance. “Twilight,” the story on which “Fifty Shades” is based, presents a love story in which a human falls in love with a non-human being. E.L. James presents a scenario in her novel in which two humans fall in love, but one is influenced by the practices of
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the BDSM community and refuses to deviate from his ways despite his feelings for the female lead of the story. Romantic genres are centered on the fact audiences love to see these romances play out. The most obvious assumption made evident by the success of both the novel trilogy and, most recently, the fi lm is that erotic romance sells. The entertainment industry arguably has just as much
power as political parties since societyv has the ability to decide what is acceptable — and the entertainment industry greatly impacts society. The industry influences us by reflecting these values in books, fi lms, music and other pieces. If erotic romance or anything else sells, it is bound to make a smash hit appearance in the entertainment industry. Entertainment is a powerful influence in its relevance to our everyday lives. Everyone likes some form of entertainment. It appears things are no different for “Fifty Shades.” The presence of BDSM in this story could have adverse influences on modern audiences. It is essential to enforce the ideals of a healthy relationship in today’s society, which does not include any form of submission or abuse, in regards to this trilogy and others like it. For whatever reason “Fifty Shades” hit a sales peak, but it would be more favorable to leave the fiery trilogy as a top-selling story rather than an influence on today’s culture and our view of pleasure and relationships.
“Each of us is here for a brief sojourn; for what purpose he knows not, though he senses it. But without deeper reflection one knows from daily life that one exists for other people.”
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Kendrick Lamar redefines rap music with honesty Andy Moore is a senior majoring in political science. He can be contacted at opinion@ reflector.msstate.edu.
Kendrick Lamar came onto the scene inconspicuously enough, though his reputation was established
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work will note his vast musical wheelhouse and pensive approach as both keys to his success as well as the keynote of his appeal. In late 2012, Lamar released the seminal album, “good kid, m.A.A.d city,” a widely lauded effort that solidified his position in higher realms of rap repute. This album brought Lamar seven Grammy nominations. But this good fortune has seemingly left Lamar unfazed, himself not one to linger in the limelight and promote his own achievements. He has been known for his low-key ways: a recent Billboard magazine interview revealed bits of his surprisingly inconspicuous lifestyle. Also divulged, though never secretive, was the depth of his contemplative nature. His appreciation for spiritual, substantial things instructs his music, as avid listeners have long known. And Lamar’s social consciousness is unmistakably astute, as his fearlessness in attending to the pressing issues of the times indicates, be the concerns personal or societal. This communicative deftness is where Lamar shines brightest, as his intimate lyrics draw listeners in close. In fact, the sheer frankness of Lamar’s music constitutes the bulk of its allure for me. As vulnerability in rap has become increasingly desirable, full disclosure-of-consciousness is the price of participation in the modern rap industry. Lamar pays the fee gladly, not simply for style, but presumably out of a genuine concern for authenticity. And for a genre that has always valued honesty, almost nothing is off-limits. Accordingly, it is expected that some of what is said will be a bit strong for some segments of the audience of this newspaper. That said, this does in no way license negligent rappers to proffer licentious and dissolute material.
Many get away with it, but in time there will be a winnowing, with rappers and with us all. Of course much of rap has more commonly been associated with embellishment and vice, but it has since its genesis provided an excellent forum for those with thoughtful things to say. As marginalized as rap has at times been, there have always been those interested in
uncompromisingly addresses topics of social significance and historical depth on this new single. Consider the envelope sufficiently pushed. Lamar speaks with an aggression yet unheard, and his voice quakes with passion drawn from somewhere deep within. Racial tension is the focal point, receiving harsh critique. A broken society steeped in violence and prej-
“ The multi-faceted nature of his music will ensure his longevity and impact, and if allowed, it will continue to build bridges and break down walls as well.” offering reflection and hope, Lamar being among the vanguard. The Compton-bred artist has not been bashful in expressing convictions, even ones that are unpopular. The story of his life has been told through several albums, with little reservation and with a full embrace of reality as it is. The ante was upped even further last fall, as Lamar released the single “i,” representing a fascinating exploration of classic sampling and upbeat sensibilities. From my perspective, this track reached new heights of artistry and approached stylistic perfection, representing as great a triumph as anything he’s yet created. In the groovy number, we hear a cause of hope championed through pain; generally jubilant vibes pervade. More recently, the raucous new track “The Blacker the Berry,” released last Monday, is even more extreme than anything previously released, building the hype further for the upcoming release of his fourth album. True to form, Lamar
udice is something at which Lamar takes precise aim. The social commentary will fall heavy on unsuspecting listeners – this is not casual fare at all. It is reflective as ever and also as abrasive. Kendrick’s storied past has been shared generously through song, yet the message that arises in “The Blacker the Berry” is less of a familiar narrative of past struggle than it is an exposition of present turmoil within himself and those of like-mind, as well as the cultural gridlock that still keeps America fractured. Criticism cuts like a sharp knife here, but sharper is the ignorance that would form a dangerous weapon in the hands of a less capable artist. With Lamar at the helm, what offensiveness that may be perceived through this very blunt song will be mitigated by his open concession of his own failings. In the track we hear every verse begin with “I’m the biggest hypocrite of 2015,” and by the end of the song we begin to understand why. The whole song details
certain aspects of black consciousness in this country, and ends with a very candid challenge to the perspectives that preceded it. Lamar displays great scrupulousness by refusing to condemn others for sins of racism and hate while leaving himself free of judgment. This must be kept at the forefront of any estimation of his motivations; careless dismissals of his music as slanderous propaganda will halt progress even more than the division he may be accused of inciting. With Lamar’s progression, we receive new challenges with each new groove. Perceptive listeners have come to expect this, and those who follow closely just might be rewarded with valuable insight. If anything is to be drawn from Kendrick Lamar’s most recent contribution, as well as his whole body of work, it is that transparency will lead us toward greater wholeness, both individually and collectively. The multi-faceted nature of his music will ensure his longevity and impact, and if allowed, it will continue to build bridges and break down walls as well. Ultimately, I believe Kendrick does not want rivalry, but cooperation among all people who hear his music. And it is no small comfort to have such an influential cultural spokesman remain discerning and even-handed in his assessments as well as his craft. The inclusiveness Lamar stands for can bring unity within the diversity, as his own admission in an interview with Power 99 Radio speaks well of his broadly-distributed charm: “You can’t really categorize my music, it’s really just human music.” Perhaps we could all stand to share more commonalities and speak first on common ground rather than across divides. Perhaps we need more human music, and with it, more humanity.
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Wow, Ana’s vehicle is ancient. No judgment though, I’m a college student too. Why does Ana’s awkwardness remind me of myself? Okay, is it just me or does Jamie Dornan have a little eye and a big eye? Oh yes, Janie Dornan is on fire in these suits. That fall seemed very forced. Nice acting, Dakota. Why is Ana looking at Christian like he has a big toe for a nose? Christian doesn’t seem quite as cold-hearted as in the books. I like it. Why does she need a pencil when the questions are pre-typed and she’s recording? Oh. She’s using the pencil to attempt sexiness. Fail. Ha! The “Are you gay?” question was perfect! Okay. Awkward interview session finally complete. Wait, did he steal her sheet of questions to use as an excuse to see her again? Great move. Ana’s roommate looks like Daffy Duck. I thought she was supposed to be pretty. I can’t believe Ana let Daffy steal her sandwich. Go figure. She even looks awkward hanging up hardware supplies at work. Whoa! Where did Christian come from? Is this foreshadowing? Must be foreshadowing. He’s asking for bondage supplies. Go figure. She totally lied to Christian. Her coworker asked for her help, so she isn’t free, actually. Christian Grey is so weird. Christian says, “I have to let you go,” as though they’ve been dating for months. What? Is Ana heartbroken? Too sprung, too fast. I’m surprised Ana is drinking like this, but I love it! Sure. Drunken phone calls are always the key to your lover’s heart, Ana. Oh yes! Ana is hilarious when she is under the influence!
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Is Christian really coming to get her? Bluff maybe? No bluff. He’s here. Just in time. Jose is now a creep in my eyes. Nice, barf everywhere. That will show him. Oh my God. Christian takes shirt off. Put it back on. Now do it again, please. He made her breakfast! Then bit her toast? Huh? He kisses her morning I-just-threw-up-last-night breath. Takes courage and strength. Ana’s roommate is irritating. And apparently a slut. “Laters baby.” Ha! Never again though, Christian. Christian wants a sexual binding contract, eh? Ana doesn’t seem too flabbergasted. Woah. This is some extreme nudity. I thought he wanted a contract first? Oh well, nudity-smudity. Negotiations are always important. So, does he not care about the contract anymore? He keeps coming back for more, why? Ana seems more curious than afraid of this Red Room. Sure. I’ll show the Red Room. Literally! Okay. I think I’m becoming too familiar with Dakota’s nakedness. Blah, blah. More sex. More strangeness. She’s in love with you, Christian! Say it back! Come on! She has met your family for Pete’s sake! So you’re just going to let her leave? That’s right! Go after her and profess your love for her! Wait, why are the credits rolling? By: Lacretia Wimbley|News Editor
Drake’s surprise release of 17-track mixtape by ShaCamree Gowdy Staff Writer
Originally known for his role as Jimmy Brooks on the teen television show “Degrassi: The Next Generation,” Aubrey “Drake” Graham is now one of the hottest rap artists around, and he has once again managed to show us why. Drake released his newest mixtape, “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late,” late Thursday night. Falling in line with successful artists Jay Z, Kanye and Beyoncé, Drake dropped the mixtape almost completely out of the blue. Social media users went crazy after finding out about the release, quickly downloading the album
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from iTunes and using other music sources as well. Hot New Hip Hop has given the public some personal insight on the album. The album starts with “Legend,” a slow building opener that sets the tone for the album. Drake sings about death and how he may be remembered should he pass away young. “Energy” flows like “Started From The Bottom” and is followed by “10 Band,” a track that boasts a similar beat. These two pair up nicely, and Boi1da’s instrumental work is the fire of the album thus far. Drake does not spit his nicest verses over these ones, but the lines are certainly entertaining. “Know Yourself” jumpstarts an eight-track run of slow songs. The influence of Drake’s time spent
Females especially seem to be head over heels for him and his cater-toyou song lyrics. Drake definitely has grown since his first debut in 2006, this being his fourth album with Young Money Cash Money Records. There is some speculation about Drake’s intentions for releasing this new mixtape. According to Forbes, “The mystery surrounding this album is intense, and has almost overshadowed the music.” Even though fans were expecting “Views from the Six,” these 17 tracks are good enough to hold us over for a little while longer. Who could complain about a surprise release like this? The beats are pretty much perfect, the melodies are thoughtful and the vocals are nice. Job well done Drake, job well done.
Award-winning artist Drake released an unexpected mixtape late Thursday night, shocking fans. The album, ‘If You’re Reading This, It’s Too Late,’ showcases Drake’s raw emotion.
students will learn Japanese manners and how to make a bowl of Japanese green tea. After taking the full series, participants will receive a beginner-level tea ceremony certificate. It is a great opportunity for both students and faculty to get a taste of the Japanese culture, while getting to enjoy delicious tea in the process. Chieko Iwata, Japan outreach coordinator and the host of the event, said she hopes for participants to learn and experience the essence of the tea ceremony just as she has. “I would say this is
one of the Japanese cultural courses rather than just events. I hope we will provide more courses in the near future like Japanese business manners, etc,” she said. “I will demonstrate the tea ceremony, and the participants will also learn how to serve a bowl of green tea as well as how to drink it. It will be zen practice between me and participants throughout the course.” Iwata said she hopes after the ceremony people will be more interested in the different cultures and actually enjoy discussing
them and feeling as though they are a part of them. She said each culture is different, and it would be special if the Japan Outreach Program were allowed to give others a view as to what they enjoy the most. “The Japanese Tea Ceremony is based on the spirit of ‘zen’ and focus on pursuing the Japanese ‘wabi’ aesthetic, a simple and calm state of mind which is a conversation with your inner self,” she said. Sophomore biology major Ashley Hollins said she will attend the event
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in Atlanta can be heard throughout these songs. As Drake is originally from Toronto, Canada, there is an eerieness that is prevalent for a large chunk of the album that showcases the tale of both these cities. “6pm in New York” follows the “9 a.m. in Dallas” and “5am in Toronto” tracks. Fans of no-frills hip-hop have grown fond of this series because it is straight bars. On an album that will not go down for its extraordinary lyricism, it is much appreciated. This track also takes some stabs at artist Tyga, who tweeted and deleted a comment in response to Drake after its release. Whether it is his acting or rap skills, there is no questioning why Drake seems to be everyone’s favorite.
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with a few of her friends. She said she thinks it will be attention grabbing and worth attending. “I think the event will be interesting, and I look forward to attending. I’ve never given much thought to learning about other cultures, but I’m sure my friends and I will enjoy ourselves,” she said. “Even though it’s nothing major, I look forward to adding this to my list of accomplishments.” For more information regarding this event you can contact Chieko Iwata at ci129@msstate.edu or 662-325-0918.
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7 THE REFLECTOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015
MSU sweeps weekend versus Bearcats, Redhawks by Zach Wagner Staff Writer
Winning all four of their games against the likes of Cincinnati and Miami (Ohio), the Mississippi State University Bulldogs started their season off strong over the weekend. The contributions came from a bevy of both underclassmen and upperclassmen, and the weekend proved to give some insight into where the production may come from in the lineup. The temperature over the weekend became a factor MSU Head Coach John Cohen said all three teams managed to fight through over the course of the three day stretch. “I think this was one of those days where you just have to compete with the elements as much as the other team,” Cohen said. In total, the Bulldogs scored 48 runs, collected 46 hits, hit three home runs, batted .343 as a team and stole four bases to round out the string of impressive performances. The first of three games against Cincinnati served as the scene for opening day for the Bulldogs. Approximately 7,981 fans turned out to see their team take the field for the first time. Cohen gave the starting nod to Junior Preston Brown, who did not disappoint. Brown picked up the win as he went five innings, giving up two runs on seven hits and struck out seven batters for the game, tying his career high
Wes Rea hits the ball over the weekend. Rea finished with two hits on Friday and a grand slam on Saturday before injuring his knee.
for a game. Offensively, senior Seth Heck paced the Bulldogs with four hits, to go along with two RBI and plated a run. Redshirt sophomore Jacob Robson added two runs on a pair of singles leading the Bulldogs to a 6-2 victory over the Bearcats. The Bulldogs played a double header on Saturday, beginning with Miami. The Bulldogs began their offensive production when first baseman Wes Rea hit a
grand slam to left field in the bottom of the first inning. Senior Lucas Laster allowed only two hits in his 3.1 innings of work in which he only gave up one run and struck out two batters. Senior Ross Mitchell picked up the win after he came in during the fourth inning and went the rest of the length. Mitchell’s final line read 5.2 innings, three strikeouts and no runs allowed against the 18 batters he faced. The
final score would read 7-1 in favor of the home team. Robson said he was pleased to see all of his hard work come to fruition after the struggles he endured during last season’s injury-riddled campaign. “It feels good to see all that hard work pay off,” Robson said. “Myself along with the rest of the team put in countless hours in the offseason leading up to this weekend. I’m just glad that
MSU rallies from slow start by Blake Morgan Sports Editor
After a slow start the Mississippi State University Bulldogs responded to beat the Florida Gators 75-62. MSU relied on its pressure defensive and offensive ball movement to come away with the victory. The Bulldogs forced 20 turnovers in the game and recorded seven blocks and eight steals. On the offensive end, MSU tallied 19 assists on 25 made shots. The ball movement makes it hard for the defense to key on one player. Sophomore Brenna Richardson led all Bulldog scorers with 16 points, making five out of her 10 shots. Victoria Vivians was named SEC co-freshman of the week due to her performances against Kentucky, 39 points, and Florida, 10 points. The Bulldogs grabbed 14 offensive rebounds, six from senior Martha Alwal, which
resulted in 19 second chance points for MSU. “The kids were a little dead when the game started,” MSU Head Coach Vic Schaefer said in a news release. “I am really proud of everything we have accomplished. We have set a lot of milestones here that people didn’t think were possible when we got here three years ago. We have some high expectations around here. With three league games left and the conference tournament, there is still a lot for this team to accomplish.” After the win, the Bulldogs moved into sole possession of the third spot in the SEC standings with three games left in the regular season. The top four seeds in the conference receive double byes for the SEC tournament. MSU is one game ahead of the fifth seed, Texas A&M. With games left against Alabama, No. 1 South Carolina and Ole Miss, the Bulldogs will need to be locked in and cannot afford slow starts like the one against Florida.
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Breanna Richardson goes up for a layup against the Gators.
“We had a chance to blow it out but let them back in because of poor decision-making,” Schaefer said. “We are past the point of being satisfied with winning. It is a matter of how
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are you going about winning. The process is just as important as the end result.” MSU will travel to Alabama for its next game on February 22 at 3 p.m.
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it kind of paid off for me. I know it’s going to pay off for other guys too.” In the second game of the doubleheader, the Bulldogs overcame an early 4-0 deficit, but outscored Cincinnati on a 19-1 run to earn the blowout win 19-5. The debut for freshman Jesse McCord did not go how he would have liked, as he was pulled after just 1.1 innings of work and gave up four runs on three
hits. Following McCord, a platoon of five of his teammates were able to come in and steady the ship, giving up only one run for the rest of the contest. This would prove good enough, with the Bulldog offense exploding for 19 runs on 13 hits, to cap off a dominating performance in front of 9,159 fans for the entirety of the day. Cohen expressed his pleasure with his team’s play after the conclusion of the doubleheader. “A good afternoon,” Cohen said. “We got a lot of good swings from a lot of different players. When you have someone like ( Jacob) Robson and some of the guys in our order, you’re going to hurry a defense a little bit, and there’s going to be some throw aways.” Early Sunday afternoon saw the Bulldogs complete the series sweep against the Bearcats, as MSU was able to hit the ball early and often against the multitude of young arms it saw from Cincinnati. The final score of 16-7 does not fully depict the ease at which the victory was obtained, as the Bulldogs held a 14-1 lead coming out of the fourth inning. The major story coming out of the final game against Cincinnati was Rea’s absence, who was hit by a pitch in the knee during the second game of the doubleheader on Saturday. There is no timetable for his return. MSU returns to action this weekend with a pair of games against Marshall and Alabama A&M.
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WEEKEND IN SPORTS Softball After beginning the weekend with a win over Louisiana Tech, the Bulldogs went 3-1 over the rest of the weekend. MSU held off Illinois 9-8 after Illinois scored four runs in the last inning. On Saturday, the Bulldogs defeated UT Martin by a score of 4-2 and Lamar 7-1. Mississippi State University’s first loss of the season came on Sunday at the hands of Illinois 3-4. “In the late innings we fought back, but just couldn’t get it done,” Head Coach Vann Stuedeman said. Women’s Golf The Bulldogs finished in second place in their first Spring event of the season. MSU started slow, but finished strong
to claim second place. Women’s Tennis The Bulldogs pulled out a 7-0 win over Winthrop and a 6-1 victory over East Tennessee State. Track & Field Junior Brandon McBride recorded the fastest time in MSU school history in the 800m run with a time of 1:46.80 at the Spire Invitational.
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