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The Student Newspaper of Mississippi State University

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Stunning shutout sends MSU softball to program’s first WCWS

The 2026 Mississippi State Softball season is one for the books, making history in more ways than one. This season is breaking records, recording firsts and setting the tone that, in the words of pitcher Delainey Everett, “an underdog is still a freakin’ dog.” Mississippi State has enjoyed successes in recent years, but this season,...

Live updates: Canvas back online; exams postponed to Saturday

Latest updates: Friday, May 8: EE 1:35 p.m. Erin Erter Managing Editor MSU Student Association President Keegan Figueroa provided insight on how the Student Association has been involved in the situation in an email conversation with the Reflector. “From my conversations with many students, there was widespread confusion about final exams, particularly today, May 8th,”...

Mississippi State baseball takes Saturday, drops Friday and Sunday in Austin

The Mississippi State baseball team went to Austin with a chance to prove it could be more than just a regional host. They left with a series loss, dropping Friday and Sunday to the Texas Longhorns while taking Saturday behind one of their best complete performances of the season. The Bulldogs lost the opener 3-1,...

Cohen: MSU golf teams finish season strong, await post-season fate

The Mississippi State University men’s golf team has had an outstanding season, one in which the Bulldogs quietly became a consistent threat in the SEC. They finished sixth in the SEC Tournament this past weekend. With veteran leadership and a growing underclass, the Bulldogs have maintained low scores and high rankings throughout the season. The...

Opinion | College is the place to reinvent yourself

Two years ago, I drove to college terrified of leaving behind the only version of myself I had ever known. As I turned down the familiar pavement of Highway 25 to make my way to the edge of my hometown in Flowood, Mississippi, I tried my best to stir up the anticipation and excitement I...

Opinion | A letter to the parents: Let your student take the lead

Parents—orientation is a big deal. You have spent years cheering your children through high school and getting them to this point, and now you are standing on the campus that will be their home in a few months. Of course, you have hundreds of questions. Of course, you want to make sure everything is right....

Opinion | Christianity in the U.S. might not be declining after all

For the past 60 years, the mainstream consensus has held that Christianity is in decline across the United States. Christianity’s decline has been so newsworthy that it has essentially been described as inevitable and irreversible. However, there are potential signs of a Christian revival among young Americans. The decline of Christianity as a dominant force...

Welcome letter from MSU President Mark Keenum

Dear New Bulldogs, Welcome to Mississippi State University! This moment marks the beginning of a truly special time in your life, and I want you to know you’re on a campus where you can achieve your goals and pursue your dreams — in the classroom and beyond. Our faculty and staff are eager to assist...

Must-haves for Mississippi State football game days

Wondering what items are essential to bring to Mississippi State football games? 133 students voted, and the results are in. Football season, one of Mississippi State’s busiest seasons, takes place from late August to late November, and for most Bulldog fans, the game is a full-day experience. Depending on the kickoff time, students gather in...

Opinion | Students should make time to leave campus and reconnect with nature

Water flows around a fallen tree, its trunk having rested in the creek for years. A bird chirps in the distance. Grass rustles as everything else dances in the gentle breeze. It is serene, calming and almost alarmingly different from the constant noise of Starkville. When was the last time you went out and enjoyed...