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Announcing the 2015-16 Homecoming Court Miss MSU, Annaleigh Coleman

Annaleigh (pictured left) is a biological engineering major with a pre-med concentration from Kossuth, Mississippi. Annaleigh is currently serving as an Alumni Delegate. She has also served on Student Association Cabinet and is a Shackouls Honors College Presidential Scholar. Annaleigh is sponsored by Delta Gamma sorority and is the daughter of Scott and Robbie Rogers Coleman.

Mr. MSU, Christian Good

Christian (pictured right) is an agribusiness major from Macon, Mississippi. He currently serves as an Alumni Delegate. He has served on the Student Association Cabinet and is currently a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Ambassador. Christian is sponsored by Beta Upsilon Chi Fraternity and is the son of Philip and Janelle Good.

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Christina Bostick is a communication major with a concentration in broadcasting from Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

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Christina has previously served as a senator for the College of Arts and Sciences. She is the daughter of Jon and Angela Bostick and is sponsored by Chi Omega Sorority.

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Cristil scholarship seeks to reach goal NPHC to host

by Taylor Bowden News Editor

Sid

Salter, currently Mississippi State University’s chief communications officer, sat in the lobby of the Starkville Book Mart last Saturday morning signing copies of the new edition of his fi rst book, “Jack Cristil - The Voice of the MSU Bulldogs.”

The book, which was initially released in 2011, was Salter’s fi rst assignment for MSU. Salter, along with MSU President Mark Keenum and a few others, wanted to write a book detailing Jack Cristil’s life and career as MSU’s premiere play-by-play sports announcer.

The University’s cut of the profits, the 20 percent royalties, have all been funneled into establishing an endowed journalism scholarship in Cristil’s name.

Cristil died in 2014, and did not retire from MSU until 2011, two years before his death. Over his 58 year

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career, Salter said Cristil was the best of the best of the play-by-play announcers, and Cristil’s office was fi lled with proof in the form of numerous awards and trophies.

“What people really liked about him was he called it like he saw it,” Salter said.

At this time, Salter said the Jacob S. ‘Jack’ Cristil Journalism Scholarship has yet to be awarded, as

the proceeds from the book have yet to reach the minimum requirement to become a fully endowed scholarship, which requires about $200,000.

annual step show

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The Newell-Grissom Building will be fi lled with echo’s of stomping feet, clapping hands and cheering crowds this Friday at 7 p.m. during Mississippi State University’s National PanHellenic Council’s annual Homecoming step show.

NPHC President, La’Fanique Reed, a pre-law senior currently majoring in mathematics and member of the Nu Beta chapter of

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Book signing: Sid Salter (far right) discusses his book ʻJack Cristil-The Voice of the MSU Bulldogsʼ Saturday.

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Delta Sigma Theta, said the NPHC has been putting on the competition for at least 15 years.

Reed said the show is a competition between nine different organizations within MSU’s NPHC. The various fraternities and sororities within the National Pan-Hellenic council will each send a step team down to the floor Oct. 16 to perform a 12-minute step routine. All nine of the routines will be judged and a first and second place winners will be established that night.

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Homecoming Week Events: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015 6:53 a.m. A student reported her vehicle received four flat tires while parked behind Pike Fraternity House.

8:39 a.m. An employee reported a missing computer from NSPAPC Building.

10:45 a.m. A student intially needed medical attention at Bost Extension Center. EMT’s were called but later canceled because the subject felt better.

5:43 p.m. A student reported she was sexually assaulted in Critz Hall. Counseling Services were called.

Tuesday Pancake breakfast Union Plaza 7:30 A.M. Scavenger Hunt 7 P.M. Mission Impossible Amphitheater at 8 P.M.

Friday, Oct. 9, 2015 12:58 a.m. A student reported his ex-girlfriend caused damages to his vehicle. Referrals were issued.

7:21 a.m. An employee reported her staff decal was stolen from her vehicle while parked at Phi Gama Delta Fraternity House.

3:15 p.m. A student was arrested in Rice Hall on a warrant for burglary.

Wednesday Comedy Show Bettersworth Auditorium at 7 P.M. “This is How We Do” Fashion Board Show Skate Odyssey at 8 P.M.

Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 12:25 a.m. A student was arrested on Bully Boulevard for public drunkeness. A referral was issued.

1:05 a.m. A student was arrested on B.S. Hood for minor in possession of alcohol and public drunkeness.

1:50 a.m A Starkville resident was arrested on Hardy Road for speeding 46/20, driving under the influence and false information. Justice Court citations were issued.

6:05 p.m. A juvenile was bitten by a MSU K9 at Davis Wade stadium. The subject was taken to OCH. 10:25 p.m. An officer reported a letter missing from the campus sign on Stone and Highway 12.

Thursday MSU Ice Cream Drill Field from 1-3 P.M. Concert and Dawg Rally Amphitheater doors at 5:30 P.M.

Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 12:09 a.m. A student was arrested on Fraternity Row for driving under the influence.

1:13 a.m. A student reported two male subjects causing problems in McKee Hall.

6:21 a.m. A landscape employee reported a broken glass door at Newell Grissom.

3:35 p.m. A student reported a suspicious incident while hanging out with a friend coming from Cotton District.

11:08 p.m. A student was arrested in McKee Hall parking lot for careless driving, leaving the scene of an accident and no insurance. A referral was issued.

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Mikaela Gold, senior biological sciences major and member of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority, said she is looking forward to this Friday’s show.

Gold said last year’s winners included the Kappa Beta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, with her own team taking second. Gold said she expects Delta Sigma Theta,

along with everyone else, to perform well this year.

“After everyone performs, we’ll know in about 20 minutes who won,” Gold said. “Its pretty intense, everyone works really hard.

Great time to show off some really good steps.”

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Student Union Monday evening promoting a fundraiser for her sorority. Moore said she is not a member of her organization’s step team this year, but she and many others are heavily involved in the process both during step practices and the setup and execution of the show itself.

Moore said each step team comes up with a theme the routine follows, and most are kept a secret until the night of the performance. The fraternities’ and sororities’ routines are all competing together, Moore said, and that provides a challenge.

“Its a little harder going up against the frats and not just the sororities,” Moore said. “The boys have a lot of energy they bring. They really go all out.”

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Holli’s Sweet Tooth: A knack for treats

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The Greater Starkville Development Partnership officially welcomed Holliʼs Sweet Tooth as a member on Oct. 8 during an official ribbon cutting ceremony. The new business made its way into Starkville this semester and is creating buzz throughout the city for its sweet treats. Located on Main Street in Starkville, daily specials include Milkshake Monday, Two Scoop Tuesday, Waffle Wednesday, Topping Thursday, Float Friday and Saturday Sunday.

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Bulldogs conquer Troy Trojans After a tough loss to Texas A&M, Mississippi State football bounced back with a dominating 45-17 victory over the Troy Trojans last Saturday. MSU played a well-rounded game, scoring a touchdown on offense, defense and special teams. The Bulldogs struck early as junior Wide Receiver Fred Ross took a screen pass to the house for a 59-yard touchdown reception on the second play from scrimmage. MSU will take on Louisiana Tech Saturday during Homecoming weekend. The game will begin at 11 a.m. this Friday and will broadcast on the SEC Network.

CRISTIL Salter said currently the university has received about $170,00 from the sales’ royalties, and that he hopes the paperback re-release, which has added content and will be available to a larger market, will allow the scholarship to meet its goal.

Once the scholarship is endowed, the lump sum is preserved in a bank account and the students awarded the scholarship will receive the principal interest the fund accumulates over time to help pay for a broadcast journalism degree at MSU. “I think we have a shot to do something really meaningful,” Salter said.

“I’m really hopeful this will benefit kids going into broadcast.”

In 2011, Salter joined the MSU faculty as a Journalist in Residence. Soon, he was approached with a request to write a book about MSU’s famous Sports Announcer.

At this point in his career, Salter said he had never

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written more than a few chapters of a book.

“I was asked if I could write a book in six months and like a fool I said yes,” Salter said.

Salter rose to the occasion, however, and turned in his first book assignment by deadline. Salter said when you are doing something you love, it is not stressful.

“I grew up listening to (Cristil) with my father.

Jack was a rock star to me.”

Salter said. “I had to get over the ‘I’m not worthy’ part of myself. He was really approachable.”

With a tight deadline, Salter said while he was writing the book he would travel to Cristil’s home in Tupelo on a weekly bases for a series of interviews that would last for hours.

Over those meetings, Salter said he got to know Cristil and his family well.

“I wouldn’t trade anything for all the time I got to spend with him sitting at his kitchen

table in Tupelo,” Salter said.

Salter said he tried to make the book as scholarly as possible, having pulled hundreds of pages of research, some of which he said never made it into print.

Despite having been a prominent public figure for most of his life, Salter said Cristil liked to keep his work and his private life separate.

At the start of the interview process, he said Cristil was resistant to the idea of having a book written about him, and only changed his mind once he learned it would go toward founding a journalism scholarship.

The newest edition of “Jack Cristil - The Voice of the MSU Bulldogs” is in paperback, the new edition having several photographs unavailable in the original hardback book. Salter said the main element of the re-release was the new epilogue, which tells the story of the final two years of Cristil’s life after he retired from MSU.

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OPINION

Survivors of breast cancer deserve recognition beyond varying labels

by Sarah Dutton Contributing Writer

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People can expect annual breast cancer awareness campaigns around the same time the leaves start to change and crisp up and pumpkin flavored items come out every October. I understand and support the identification of breast cancer awareness campaigns each year, however, I am not so sure I am equally as supportive of each campaign. Some are blatantly more harmful than beneficial.

Some campaigns sexually objectify breasts by ‘saving the ta-tas’ rather than focusing on saving the patient themselves. They promote sales of their products by donating part of their profits to breast cancer research while their product itself causes breast cancer, or they associate their campaign with the ‘feminine’ color pink. However, I am going to leave those for another time and discuss the campaigns that are cissexist and gender-essentialist.

Before doing so, I want to say that I myself am cisgender, someone who identifies with the gender that coincides with their born sex, therefore I have no personal experience with cissexism, nor am I in any position to fully proclaim what it is since I am not oppressed in that way. My goal is to raise awareness to my surrounding peers, mainly others who

are also privileged, cisgender people, who are unknowingly contributing to these harmful campaigns and disregarding and disrespecting the feelings of the people who are affected by breast cancer but are not acknowledged.

Many campaigns promote awareness about breast cancer but only to a certain demographic, excluding numerous people who are still very much affected by it.

“To annually devalue an individual’s experience or potential experience with a deadly disease is dehumanizing.”

First and foremost, breast cancer generally gives off the notion that breast cancer only affects women and cisgender woman at that. Cisgender men can still be affected by breast cancer. Although statistically a cisgender man’s risk of developing breast cancer in his lifetime is about 1 in 1,000 according to the American Cancer Society, that does not disregard the fact that it does happen.

With many campaigns focusing more

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Depression amongst college students: Advice and support for fellow dawgs

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines depression as being, “a serious medical condition in which a person feels very sad, hopeless and unimportant and often is unable to live in a normal way,” but as anyone who has battled with depression knows, depression is something that cannot simply be described and understood with words; it can only be felt. This article is a very personal one, as I too have battled with depression. In fact, bouts of Kyle Waltman depression still flare up every now and then, is a junior majoring in and you know what? That is okay. communications. He can be contacted It is okay to not be okay. Yet, we insist on at opinion@reflector.msstate.edu. faking smiles and pretending like we are fine A 2011 survey given by American College when we feel broken. We convince ourselves Health Association–National College Health that we must face our inner demons alone Assessment taken by college students all and consequently drive ourselves deeper into across the United States found that roughly the dark abyss of our past regrets, present dis30 percent of college students felt so deeply content and fear of the future’s uncertainty. depressed at some point in the past year that it Trying to tackle depression sort of feels like made it difficult for them to function. trying to clean a room that is so cluttered and The National Center for Health Statistics messy that you do not even know where to reports suicide is the third leading cause of begin. The good news is, no matter how dirty death amongst teens and young adults ages 15 the room may appear, it can be cleaned. to 24, and according to the Suicide Prevention You may feel as though happiness is someResource Center, about seven percent of col- thing you must obtain or achieve, but the truth lege students admit to having seriously con- of the matter is that the key to your happiness templated suicide. already lies deep within your heart. Cheesy, I know, but it is true. It is depression that makes finding that key so difficult, and so the first step in overcoming our depression and finding the key to our own happiness is News Editor Managing Editor Editor in Chief to grasp an understanding of Taylor Bowden Nia Wilson Lacretia Wimbley the reason(s) why we might be depressed.

Multimedia Editor Opinion Editor Because depression is Bek Yake Bailey McDaniel faced by so many different Photography Editor Copy Editor Life Editor people for so many differSarah Story Ashley Brewer Noor Mujahid ent reasons, it is relatively Sports Editor impossible to craft a “This Anthony McDougle is How You Overcome Your Depression” play-book. That CONTACT INFORMATION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR would be too easy. Yet, there are several possible explanaLetters to the editor should be tions that describe why so sent to the Meyer Student Media Editor in Chief/ Lacretia Wimbley many college students are Center or mailed to The Reflector, 325-7905 editor@reflector.msstate.edu battling with depression at a PO Box 5407, Mississippi State, Managing Editor/Nia Wilson time detrimental to the forMS. Letters may also be emailed to managing@reflector.msstate.edu mation and solidification of editor@reflector.msstate.edu.

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unattractive, unsuccessful and unhappy.

I can attest to the truth of this as I struggled heavily with downward social comparisons.

Almost everyone wants to look like their lives, jobs, relationships and families are all in perfect order, yet we all know that our own lives, jobs, relationships, and families are far from perfect. We are so often faced with this false illusion of “perfection” in the lives of others that we reach a tragic state where we expect unreachable perfection in our own lives. We do not realize how special, important and beautiful we are because we cannot stop comparing ourselves to everyone else.

Another explanation asserts that, in spite of the benefits of living in a mostly science-driven world, when “science dethroned religion from its central place in society,” a “lack of a clear moral compass and existential purpose” became apparent. I also found this to be especially true, as having grown up in the Christian church and in a Bible-belt education system since I was a small child, I was always taught that following Christ was the purpose of life. Upon beginning college, it became clear to me very quickly that I did not know what I believed as I had never even contemplated whether or not “my” beliefs were ever truly mine. I also had not been exposed to the countless other religious and scientific theories about the origins and purpose of life. Suddenly, I found myself in the midst of an identity-crisis. How could I live a life of purpose if I did not know my purpose? The uncertainty I felt about morality, existence and truth kept me from finding joy and purpose in simple day-to-day activities.

This uncertainty brought about a strong sense of vulnerability that left me depressed in more ways than one. My inability to understand all of life’s mysteries made me feel physically, mentally and spiritually vulnerable, and it took me quite a while to understand that there is nothing wrong with living a life of vulnerability. In fact, I believe author and University of Houston Graduate College of Social work professor Brené Brown said it best when she stated, “I spent a lot of years trying to outrun or outsmart vulnerability by making things certain and definite, black and white, good and bad. My inability to lean into the discomfort of vulnerability limited the fullness of those important experiences that are wrought with uncertainty: Love, belonging, trust, joy, and creativity to name a few. In other words, you do not have to know all of the answers; you just have to know that all life has purpose and that you are more intelligent, capable and special than you will ever know.

These are just a couple of examples of how I was battling with depression that are common to our generation, but as can be expected, everyone who is fighting a battle with depression is fighting their battle for different reasons. Henriques goes on to point to numerous other possible sources of depression such as the idolization of hedonistic and materialistic lifestyles, strong financial and academic pressure on students and the challenging nature of transitioning to the independence of adulthood. Other foreseeable causes of depression in college students also include periods of intense emotional trauma such as the end of

on women than anything else, that leaves out people who don’t associate their gender with their one assigned at birth, such as transgender or non-binary people.

Not all women have vaginas, nor do all women have prominent breasts or actually identify as women who have breasts. Some simply do not have these attributes, but that does not mean they are not sill affected and should not be given the same recognition or quality treatment if they are affected by breast cancer.

To annually devalue an individual’s experience or potential experience with a deadly disease is dehumanizing. To equate womanhood and gender with a secondary sexual characteristic such as breasts is close-minded, inconsiderate and cissexist. To misrepresent and marginalize a group of people who are still affected by a deadly disease is inhumane.

To continue to do so when it is known they are commonly less likely to receive quality treatment because of this factor is unsympathetic and borderline sadistic. It’s very important to not only be aware of breast cancer, but also be aware of how you and others support its awareness. This October, continue to support breast cancer, but aim to support it by also educating and sympathizing with the entirety of the disease in mind.

Every person affected by breast cancer deserves to be heard and recognized.

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an intimate relationship or coping with the loss of a loved one. The list goes on and on, and yet, I realized that as I began to identify the different causes of my depression, I gained a better understanding of what I needed to do to overcome my depression and find happiness through a true sense of self.

Yes, it is true that if you are battling with depression it is your internal battle, but there is no reason you should fight it alone. Millions of people around the United States and the world have fought and overcome depression, and so can you. Reaching out to any family and/or friends about your depression is often vital to climbing out of the depressive hole you have might have fallen into. That being said, the level of depression you may be facing is the strongest determining factor as to how you should go about overcoming this dreaded state of mind or possible mental illness. Thankfully, we have professionals here at Mississippi State who genuinely care about you and are capable of helping you to both identify and overcome the source(s) of your depression. Our Student Counseling Services is located in Hathorn Hall and is open Monday through Friday from 8 p.m until 5 p.m. They can be contacted at 662-325-2091. If you have an emergency after operating hours or on the weekends, you can still contact a caring professional at the same number.

I know that roughly 70 percent of you reading this may not be battling with depression, and perhaps you never will. However, one day you will likely find yourself feeling sad, heart-broken, lonely, confused or worthless because nobody is invincible to life’s darker days. When we help pull each other through these tough times, brighter days are always sure to follow. So, whether you are currently suffering from depression, anxiety or simple stress, know that you are bigger than your troubles, and if you do not know how to handle them, your fellow bulldogs are ready and able to help.

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MSU alumni open clothing store in town

by Kai’Brina Parkman Contributing Writer

Downtown Starkville welcomed its first urban menswear store on North Jackson St. earlier this fall.

Greg Ware and Nicholas Madison, two 2012 Mississippi State University graduates, opened Life of Starkville in September.

However, Ware and Madison’s friendship dates back to over 15 years ago and the young entrepreneurs said they always dreamed of owning their own business.

“As a child, Nick always wanted to have his own clothing store, but me, I always wanted my own business,” Ware said. “We both have always been very business-minded.”

In 2006, Ware and

Madison took their first step into the business world by raising and selling blue nose pitbulls. The Starkville natives said it was the start to a great partnership.

“Greg knew about the dogs so I bought food and supplies, or I would get them their shots,” Madison said. “We always had each other’s back.”

Around the same time, Madison began selling clothes and shoes out of the trunk of his car. He said fashion was a big part of his life.

Madison and Ware both worked at Citi Trends where they gained knowledge of retail. They would also sell T-shirts that read “Club Chase.” The shirts became very popular amongst MSU students.

Even though Club Chase was just a fictional name,

Madison said Club Chase became so well known, they began having parties at the State Theatre, which is now the Dawg House Sports Grill.

Club Chase was later

chase them,” Madison said.

“Sometimes it may feel as if people can’t see your vision.

Just never lose faith.”

Inspired by the wardrobe of Future and South Memphis rapper Young

“Whatever your dreams, goals and aspirations are, chase them.”

-Nicholas Madison, MSU Alumni renamed Chase Life, inspired by Madison’s uncle.

Madison and Ware literally chased life to accomplish their dreams. Madison said he wakes up every morning ready to show people that no matter the circumstances, one should never lose hope and faith.

“Whatever your dreams, goals and aspirations are,

Dolph, Ware said Life of Starkville was a simple dream turned into reality.

“God told me that we [Ware and Madison] would be the life of Starkville— that we would be the night life and business aspirations of Starkville,” Ware said.

Madison, who describes his fashion sense as “fresh,” said nearly 10 years ago,

they both knew they would one day be where they are today.

Both Starkville High School Alumni said they were known as the pretty boys in life. Madison said they were also known to always wear matching hats and shoes to accompany their outfits. The two retro fans said in today’s fashion, people are missing the originality other generations had.

“The 90’s were a period where people were really creative. Now everybody just piggy backs off each other,” Madison said.

The two said they strive to style every person that shops with them no matter what the customer’s budget may be. According to Ware and Madison, Life of Starkville’s biggest concept is affordability.

Following the success of Life of Starkville, Ware and Madison said they have plans on opening a womenswear store in the next six to 12 months. The Life of Starkville currently offers a small amount of women’s clothing.

While their ultimate goal is to own many businesses in the Starkville area, Madison said he even looks forward to owning restaurants and student living complexes.

“I would love to one day offer students the chance to start their own business, sort of like Shark Tank,” Madison said. “I could help them invest in a dream the same way Greg and I did.”

As the school semester continues and holidays approach, Madison and Ware hope to style and provide service to students and residents of Starkville.

Fashion Board hosts ‘This is How We Do’ fashion show

by Erin Hayden Contributing Writer

With Homecoming right around the corner, Mississippi State University is gearing up for one fun-filled week.

On Wednesday, MSU’s Fashion Board is joining the festivities by hosting a fashion show.

The show will pay homage to Katy Perry.

The official title of the

fashion show is, “This is How We Do,” which is a song from her album, “Prism,” released in 2013.

The show will be bold, bright and embody the carefree spirit of one of the country’s most beloved pop stars.

The fashion show has been in the works since last spring .

Head of backstage June Clare Pilcher, junior educational psychology major, said she is excited for the show.

“I am more than ecstatic that it is actually happening,” she said. “We have been working so hard as a backstage team. This show is going to be full of surprises.”

Pilcher said there are several rewards as well as challenges to directing backstage.

“The hardest part of my position is definitely the attention to detail that is necessary to create an outstanding production.

There is a lot of pressure

on the backstage team and if I mess up one thing, it will be noticeable,” Pilcher said. “Basically it is a lot of hard work and dedication.

However, it is the most rewarding feeling in the world to watch a show you have contributed so much time and effort to and seeing all of its glory.”

Head of Vendor Relations Sarah Sullivan, sophomore communication major, said the backstage committee did its utmost

to make the show a success.

“I am most excited about the set for the show,” Sullivan said.

“Our backstage team has been working so hard to create a Katy Perry inspired atmosphere and it will be something people do not want to miss.”

First-year backstage committee member Krisheena Carter, junior communication major, said she hopes the

audience picks up on the show’s theme.

“We want the audience to feel like they just left a Katy Perry concert or at least be able to make the correlation between our show and hers,” Carter said.

The show begins at 8 p.m. at Skate Odyssey. Space is limited and shows tend to fill up quickly, so it is advised to get there early. The show is open to students as well as the general public and admission is free.

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THE REFLECTOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2015

Bulldogs tame No. 20 Wildcats in 3-0 victory the ball during close calls.

Each Bulldog cooperated to protect and defend their Contributing Writer goal.

Offensively,theteamgave a stellar performance with The Mississippi State freshman Lauryn Bruffett women’s soccer team (4-7scoring in the 33rd minute 3, 2-3-2 SEC) faced the with Mallory Eubanks on No. 20 Kentucky Wildcats the assist. Leading to the (9-3-3, 3-2-2 SEC) on Oct. second half, the Kentucky 1, claiming a 3-0 victory.

Wildcats began picking up The last time Wildcats a chemistry of their own, came to town, they beat leading up to a chance to the Bulldogs 3-1 last year. even the score to 1. In the The last time the Bulldogs 66th minute, Kentucky beat Kentucky was in 2009, Kaitlin Miller got a shot and this was their shot to with a penalty kick. prove the team was better Bulldogs’ goalie Courtney and equipped with greater Tompkins did not get weapons this season. a chance to defend her After the final whistle, the ground as the ball went to Bulldogs emerged as victor a slight right. The Bulldogs by a score of 3-0. kept pushing for a victory “Anytime there is an when freshman Kiley opportunity to get points in Martens assisted Bruffet this league we have to go get for her second goal up close. them and that’s what we did “Tonight we played hard tonight,” MSU Head coach and we connected as a Aaron Gordon said. unit,” Bruffett said. “After As the MSU soccer field that first goal it became real was filled with pink spirit to us, because we believed rooters, pink candy cups that we were going to win.” with the Bulldogs in pink The Bulldogs fed off Jacob Folin | The Reflector of their intense and hype uniforms, the girls were welcomed by a packed Freshman Lauryn Bruffett prepares to deliver the ball against Kentucky Sunday. Bruffett was responsible for two of the teamʼs three goals. home crowd, as Morgan house after a 0-2 loss after an important one to move 2-3-2 record. During the first Holmes repeatedly trapped Mills scored the team’s facing Georgia in Athens the Bulldogs to the twelfth half, Ariana Holmes played the ball under her opponent third and final goal. It was last Friday. The game was spot in SEC conference with a great defensive game. time and time clearing again a great win to recharge the

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Lauryn Bruffett, Forward

2 catches, 64 yards, 1 touchdown 77-yard punt return touchdown

2 goals SEC Offensive Player of the Week

Bulldogs after numerous ties and losses previously The victory moves Mississppi State to 10th place in the SEC. If the Bulldogs can remain in the top 10 by the SEC Tournament, they will make their first trip back since 2004.

“We wanted to build together as a team and we we were so positive coming into this game,” Bruffett said.

“Our confidence is through the roof and we can’t wait to get back out on the field.”

The freshman’s two-goal performance earned her SEC Offensive Player of the Week. Bruffett is the second Bulldog to win the award this year, after sophomore Mallory Eubanks won the honor earlier in the year after her game-winning goal against Arkansas.

The ladies shot 11 attempts to Kentucky’s six, but Kentucky beat them in corner kicks eight to five.

The SEC game play resumes this Friday, with a night game against the Florida Gators who are ranked third in our tough conference.

It will be followed by an on-field movie night to complete Homecoming week at MSU.

Ryan Brown, Defensive End 7 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 1 sack

Volleyball splits weekend series

intermission, MSU would carry their momentum into the third set and win it 25-18, Staff Writer completing the sweep.

“Missouri was really good Friday night and we MississippiStatevolleyball thought we had our chances. took on a pair of SEC foes I think the girls were a this weekend. On Friday, little frustrated by that but they took on the Missouri how you bounce back and Tigers, who are ranked as respond to tough spots like the No. 11 in the country that indicates how you are according to the progressing,” rating percentage said Head index or RPI. On “We have to be consistent. If we Coach David Sunday, MSU took McFatrich on the Georgia just stay steady and have a few on his teams Bulldogs. turn around The Bulldogs peaks we are fine.” to sweep would fall to the Georgia.

Head coach David McFatrich Tigers in four T h e closely contested Bulldogs are sets. They lost now 13-6 the first set 25-27. But the Warren. We just had to get on the season and 3-3 in Bulldogs would rally back over it faster.” conference play. They and take the second set 28-26 Against Georgia, the will continue their 2015 and go into the intermission MSU got off to a hot start, campaign in Baton Rouge with a 1-1 tie. scoring early and eventually against LSU next Friday.

“It was very positive,” pulling away to a 20-13 lead Their next home game said Sophomore Peyton before winning the first set will be Oct. 25th against Harris on the attitude at 25-17. In the second set it Tennessee. intermission. “Yes we just was a closely contested game “We have to be consistent. won but we had two more early on ,with the score being If we just stay steady and have sets so we came out of the 11-10 in favor of MSU as a few peaks we are fine, but locker room with a next one point. However, MSU if you stay steady and have a game focus.” would score twelve straight few valleys, that is when you The third set went a points and put away Georgia are in trouble,” McFatrich lot like the first. MSU and 25-11. Coming out of the said.

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Mizzou played point for point before the Tigers pulled away and won the set 25-22. The fourth and final set was not nearly as close as the first three. Mizzou jumped out to a 19-10 lead before finishing off the Bulldogs and winning 25-17.

“It was a hard loss, but we knew we had to come back and win,” said senior Alex

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