On a sunny Tuesday afternoon, Mississippi State University faculty and staff, along with various unaffiliated members of the community, took to MSU's Drill Field to protest a vaccine mandate handed down by the Institutions of Higher Learning the day before.

"Hayden represents everything that (Mississippi State University) stands for — she embraces differences, is eager to grow and willing to serve. She embodies the type of kindness that we should all strive for," said Kylie Forrester, director of orientation and events at MSU, in an email to th…

Those who know Smith Lyon, the 2021 Mississippi State University homecoming king, describe him as the embodiment of compassion.

"I suspect Reese is a good candidate for these types of awards because he has a great attitude about what he does, and he does everything to a level that people want to emulate," said Matthew Priddy, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Mississippi State University. 

"I'm married to the woman. And I couldn't even tell you every extracurricular activity that she does, but regardless of how strung out she is and how tired she is, she is perpetually concerned with the condition of others and how she can go out and help others," said Cade Hixson of his wife …

The Cotton District is a popular sector in Starkville among students, locals and tourists due to its vibrant nightlife and inviting eateries. For such a sought-out area with consistent business, it may be surprising to discover that this quarter was once something entirely different. 

At 2 p.m. last Friday, about 50 peaceful protesters gathered outside of Lee Hall at Mississippi State University to protest for climate-friendly changes. The protestors' route started at Lee Hall and ended at City Hall in Starkville.

"Things go in waves and trends. You see that in fitness; you see that in sports; you see that in fashion. And there's always a possibility that racquetball could be revitalized," said Jason Townsend, associate director of Mississippi State University's Joe Frank Sanderson Center.

“The new sign ordinance would require us to kill our beloved Strange Brew sign. It’s an important part of our Strange Brew history, and I hope it’s been an important part of our local community by making people laugh and brighten days. How can we #SaveTheBrewSign?” Strange Brew Coffeehouse t…

The 25th annual Magnolia Film Festival will take place Feb. 24-26, 2022, in downtown Starkville, serving the community as a memorable experience for filmmakers and audience members. Nicknamed "The Mag," it is the longest-running film festival in Mississippi.

Since last Tuesday was Voter Registration Day, legislative process and political behavior classes taught by assistant professor Thessalia Merivaki took the day to learn more about the voter registration process and register people to vote on Mississippi State University's campus.

In October 2020, pictures featuring a collection of fossils were sent to Mississippi State University Extension Services and eventually reached the desk of Renee Clary, a geology professor and director of the Dunn-Seiler Museum located inside Hilbun Hall on campus.

Thursday night, a car hit a pedestrian on campus on Hardy Road, near the new Kent Sills Band Hall on the south side of Mississippi State University’s campus. The pedestrian, who wishes to remain anonymous, was leaving State Singers’ practice at about 7:45 p.m. when the accident occurred. 

Last Tuesday marked the first bank robbery in Starkville in over 10 years, according to the Starkville Police Department's records. In fact, the Reflector has no recent archives of an article about a bank robbery in the town.

Teachers' salaries in the state of Mississippi are lower than every other state in the U.S. According to the National Education Association (page 27), Mississippi ranks 51st for teachers' pay, coming in at $45,105. The average educator's salary across the country is $62,304. 

At the beginning of the spring 2020 semester, recently-graduated students created Hands & Feet, a service-based organization which allows students to serve the Mississippi State University campus, Starkville community and others in need.

Buddy, the yellow Labrador retriever who suffered intense electrical burns at the hands of a juvenile, is healing well at the Mississippi State University Animal Health Center, his veterinarians say. The fan-favorite Labrador is finally making his way toward a healthy life after months of su…

National Addiction Recovery Month has arrived, and Mississippi State University has multiple options for students to begin the recovery process or become involved with the recovery community.

In their Sept. 10 meeting, Mississippi State University's Robert Holland Faculty Senate passed a resolution 20-15 calling on the university administration to petition the Institute of Higher Learning's Board of Trustees to pass a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

The Richard A. Rula Engineering and Science Complex is now open and conducting classes on Mississippi State University's campus.

Unemployment in the U.S. has been a growing concern since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and Starkville is not immune to the issue. As a result of high unemployment rates, some fast-food restaurants, like Wendy's and Cookout, have upped their starting hourly rates to $13. Other local businesses,…

Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, and to celebrate, the Holmes Cultural Diversity Center at Mississippi State University is hosting multiple events to highlight Hispanic and Latino culture.

It was early on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, when Annemarie Bohn, the Reflector news editor, put on her "Trust me, I'm a reporter" T-shirt and walked to her 8 a.m. class at Allen Hall on Mississippi State University's campus. She had no idea what would happen in New York City when she chos…

Tuesday afternoon, a crowd gathered outside Starkville City Hall to protest Mayor Lynn Spruill's policy (page 161) to encourage the COVID-19 vaccine for city employees. The medical freedom protestors, as they called themselves, stood in defense of citizens' rights to choose whether or not th…

Beginning on Aug. 6, the world watched as a terrorist organization took over a whole country in a little over a week. 

Since the new school year at Mississippi State University began, on-campus traffic has been a concern for many people due to the overflow of automobiles in central areas. To many students, the root of this issue appears to be a lack of parking accommodations and on-site traffic guidance. How…

The start of the semester brings reminders of safety protocols on and off Mississippi State University's campus. 

Shortly after pictures of flames erupting from a piece of road equipment on Blackjack Road began to circulate social media, students' phones began buzzing with a Maroon Alert. 

Students at Mississippi State University are turning a downtown retaining wall into a work of art.

The Mississippi State University Speech and Debate Council placed third in the International Public Debate Association (IPDA) National Championship Tournament, and Mia Robertson is the varsity division champion. Eleven members of the team competed in the debate tournament, and four members a…

COVID-19 cases are on a steady decline in the state of Mississippi. After peaking on Jan. 9, 2021, the number of new cases in the state dropped to a low of 238 on April 10. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health statistics on coronavirus cases, only two of those cases came f…

Since the late 19th century, women have been fighting for equal treatment and equal rights. Many people still feel that a woman's place is to be quiet, but every day, women choose to stand up and change that narrative. 

A new health food restaurant and bakery with a focus on keto-friendly, gluten-free and diabetic-safe meals and desserts opened April 1 in Starkville.

Easter Sunday ended with a deadly shooting at the intersection of Sherman Street and Hilliard Street in Starkville.

On March 23, hundreds of people from Starkville and Mississippi State University had the rare opportunity to see an Oscar Mayer Wienermobile on Main Street.  

The 15th annual Charles H. Templeton Ragtime and Jazz Festival premiered virtually this year on March 26 and 27 to showcase early American and jazz music produced by a variety of performers.

The Mississippi State University Police Department daily reports have displayed one entry over and over again during the past several months: "Employee reported fraudulent unemployment claim filed in his name."

The Mississippi State University Speech and Debate Council will host the fifth annual State Debates at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the Colvard Student Union ballroom.

Last Wednesday night, a Facebook post called out Strange Brew Coffeehouse for firing an employee at the Tupelo location over text message after the employee allegedly ate a pastry and did not pay for it.

Approximately 40 students were in attendance at the Colvard Student Union for a Student Association panel dealing primarily with community law enforcement relations on Monday. The panel consisted of officers from the Starkville and Mississippi State University police departments and were rep…

This past Saturday, the cloudless sky and peaceful pastures of Mississippi State University's dairy farm were occasionally disrupted by the roaring of rockets and the sight of propelled projectiles.

To celebrate Earth Week at Mississippi State University, the Office of Sustainability partnered with the Student Association to host multiple virtual and in-person events emphasizing the importance of making MSU a more sustainable and eco-friendly campus.

On Friday, Mississippi State University landscape architecture students enrolled in the Design II class unveiled their proposals for a park downtown at the corner of Jackson Street and East Lampkin Street. Students were given a number of weeks this semester to plan and design a proposal for …

The City of Starkville has contracted with Waste Pro of Lowndes County to establish a new recycling drop-off location that began March 8. The goal of the new drop-off is to create a way for residents to recycle while having lower costs compared to pick-up services.

Mississippi State University organizations have come together across campus to recognize the month of March as Women's History Month. By looking at important and impactful figures of the past and innovative, powerful women of the present, MSU is empowering and encouraging women in recognitio…

Although prom is in the past for most college students, one student organization at Mississippi State University is dedicated to giving girls the perfect prom dress at no cost. Dresses of Hope (DOH) is a group that takes gently used prom dresses and redistributes them to local girls in need.

Last Tuesday morning a student was hit by a vehicle as she was crossing the street via a crosswalk on Mississippi State University's campus.

Say goodbye to Webex classes and gray social-distancing seat covers because classes will be reverting to full capacity this fall.