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Food drive gives back to local community
Golden Triangle residents to receive non-perishable donations
by Colin Catchings
The Committee of 19, a group comprised of Mississippi State University students, is holding a food drive which began Monday and will last through Thursday. Food collected during the event will go to Golden Triangle families in need. Preferred donations include canned goods, bags of rice and other foods high in protein. (1) comment
Bands rock, roll campus
OneRepublic, others treat concert-goers
by Matt Clark
As night approached Thursday, masses of music enthusiasts which included Mississippi State University students and faculty, Starkville residents and concert-goers from the surrounding area all flocked to the MSU Amphitheater for the Old Main Music Festival. (0) comments
Scientist combats gas pump woes
Professor studies ways to reduce gas dependency
by Lawrence Simmons
As rising gas prices continue to pump money out of consumers' pockets nationwide, researchers at Mississippi State University are discovering new ways to increase the longevity of nonrenewable resources. Biological sciences research professor Lewis Brown has dedicated more than 40 years of his life to studying microorganisms and their connection to the petroleum industry. (1) comment
by April Windham
Through Earth Day, the Bulldog Recycling Club at Mississippi State University is hoping to promote environmental awareness during campus festivities and beyond. Currently the club is working with the Campus Activities Board to sponsor today's Spring Fling event. (0) comments
Gordon to declare for NBA draft
Junior point guard wants to take game 'to another level' sans agent
by C.J. LeMaster
Mississippi State point guard Jamont Gordon has decided to declare for the NBA draft, the Associated Press reported Tuesday. Gordon told the news agency he filed the paperwork Tuesday afternoon. The news comes on the heels of graduating senior Charles Rhodes and sophomore Ben Hansbrough both leaving the team. (0) comments
