This collection includes articles and images from the Reflector, Mississippi State University’s student newspaper. This collection ranges from 1965-1975 and represents the first ten years after integration at MSU. The collection includes articles highlighting MSU Black student organizations, efforts to recruit students and faculty of color, MSU’s first Black student athletes, and notable speakers on campus.
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Newspaper Article, Alumni Officers to Meet This Weekend in Dorman, January 24, 1975
Pam Aldridge
This article details the date, time, location and itinerary of the seventh annual Mississippi State University Alumni Officer's Conference on campus.
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Newspaper Article, Twenty Co-Eds Entered in Miss MSU Pageant, March 18, 1975
Rex Buffington
This article describes the theme of the upcoming Miss MSU pageant, the qualifications to enter, and the co-eds who have entered.
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Newspaper Article, Alpha Phi Alpha Receives Charter in Ceremonies Here Today, April 4, 1975
Carol Douell
This article discusses the charter ceremony to take place for the predominantly Black Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity on the Mississippi State University campus. The article goes on to describe the purpose and history of the organization.
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Newspaper Article with Classifieds, Judicial Council Upholds Ruling, January 31, 1975
Carol Douell
This article, located at the bottom of the classifieds page discusses a ruling made by the Judicial Council of the Student Association concerning political parties and conventions during elections.
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Newspaper Photograph and Article, "Man of La Mancha" opens Tuesday Night in Lee Hall, February 21, 1975
Carol Douell
This photograph of the cast of the musical, Man of La Mancha" is captioned with the actor's names and the roles they're playing. The article beneath advertises when and where the musical will take place and describes the play, the cast and set, and the excitement about the play.
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Newspaper Article, Ralph Bender Named to Head Intramurals, April 25, 1975
Patti Drapala
This article discusses the hiring of Ralph Bender as the Intramurals Director at Mississippi State University. The article goes on to provide information about Bender, his experience, and what being the Intramural Director entails.
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Newspaper Article, National Black History Week Will Be Observed Next Week, January 28, 1975
Tina Fortenberry
This article details the events sponsored by Afro-American Plus to commemorate National Black History Week.
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Newspaper Article, Sidewalk Survey: MSU Students Give Marijuana Law Yes Vote, April 18, 1975
Tina Fortenberry
This article provides the results on a sidewalk survey taken by The Reflector in front of the Union on student's opinions on whether or not marijuana use should be legalized. The majority of the survey agreed that it should be legalized.
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Newspaper Article, Sidewalk Survey: Students Agree…No Military Aid for Vietnam, April 11, 1975
Tina Fortenberry
This article provides the results on a sidewalk survey taken by The Reflector in front of the Union on student's opinions on whether or not military aid should be sent to Vietnam. The majority of the students surveyed agreed that no more military aid should be sent.
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Newspaper Article, Sidewalk Survey: Students Disagree on President's Assassin, April 4, 1975
Tina Fortenberry
This article provides the results on a sidewalk survey taken by The Reflector in front of the Union on student's opinions on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The survey is based on the three television shows that had aired recently questioning the validity of Lee Harvey Oswalt's involvement in the assassination of the president. The survey's results were mixed.
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Newspaper Article, Basketball Comes Easy for Jenkins, January 24, 1975
Barry Fox
This article provides a profile of Mississippi State University basketball player, Jerry Jenkins, The article includes quotes from Jenkins detailing his thoughts on the season and the team. A photograph of Jenkins holding a basketball on the court is included with the article.
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Newspaper Article, Vinie Burrows to Perform "Walk Together Children", February 4, 1975
Warren Furlow
This newspaper article describes a performance by Vinie Burrows scheduled to take place in Lee Hall. Burrows performance, titled "Walk Together Children", is described as a one woman show originated in 1968. The article goes on to describe Burrows' career and includes a quote from Burrows describing why she prefers performing solo.
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Newspaper Article, Miss MSU Pageant Draws 28 Entries, April 15, 1975
Holly Henrichs
This article discusses the Miss MSU pageant, the pageant theme and the progress of the contestants over the course of the preliminaries.
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Newspaper Photograph, Retiring, April 18, 1975
Stan Kazlowitz
This photograph, titled Retiring, features Savoy Kilborn in a profile shot. The caption explains that Kilborn, an MSU janitor in the Union, is retiring after several years of service.
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Newspaper Photograph, Women's Basketball Team, February 14, 1975
Stan Kozlowitz
This photograph of the Mississippi State University Women's basketball team is captioned with their names and where their next game will take place.
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Newspaper Paper Page, Announcements, Article, and Advertisements, January 31, 1975
Bob Moncrief
This page of The Reflector includes a section of announcements called "Briefs", an article about a local car dealer's new car rebate program, and an advertisement for a presentation by Vinie Burrows called "Walk Together Children" to be held in Lee Hall.
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Newspaper Article, Women's Basketball, MSU Falls to Belhaven, January 21, 1975
Charles Nettles
This article details a women's basketball game and MSU's Lady Bulldogs' loss to Belhaven.
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Newspaper Article, Women's Basketball: Road Trip Proves Costly, January 28, 1975
Charles Nettles
This article details the Lady Bulldogs' three days of games at Ole Miss and at the Memphis Tournament and the losses sustained.
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Newspaper Article, Why are You at College? February 7, 1975
Terri Pennartz and Pam Ellington
This article discusses a new student service called PATH and describes the purpose of the program, how it works, and how to get involved with it. Another article titled "Readers' Theatre offers program" describes the semester's scheduled program titled "The Revelation to John".
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Newspaper Article, A-A Plus To Hold Elections, April 4, 1975
Bobby Sacus
This article announces the upcoming elections to held in the Afro-American Plus organization and provides information on nominations and election rules.
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Newspaper Article, 118-80 Verdict: Kentucky Shares SEC Title, March 11, 1975
Kyle Steward
This article discusses Kentucky Wildcats' win over Mississippi State Bulldogs that placed them as the SEC champs in the NCAA playoffs. The article goes on to provide details about the game and statistics about the game.
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Newspaper Article, 'Dogs Hit Century Mark in Big Win Over Ole Miss, January 28, 1975
Kyle Steward
This article details Mississippi State University's 100-80 win over rival Ole Miss. The article includes a photograph of the basketball players playing on the court. The photograph is titled "Stroman drives" and the caption below it reads "Bulldog guard Jeff Stroman moves toward the basket Monday night as the Rebels' Dave Shepherd works against him. Knarr, who led the 'Dogs in scoring with 32 points, looks on."
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Newspaper Article, Kentucky 'Cats Invade Bulldog Pit for Last Time, March 7, 1975
Kyle Steward
This article discusses the last game of the MSU Bulldogs' basketball season and the last time the dogs will play in the Bulldog Gym. The article goes on to discuss the Kentucky Wildcats' statistics and the odds of the Bulldogs winning against them.
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Newspaper Article, Orungbemi looks to Olympics, February 25, 1975
Kyle Steward
This article describes MSU track and field team member, Taiwo Dejo Orungbemi, an athlete and student from Nigeria, who intends to compete in the Olympics. The article goes on to discuss Orungbemi's statistics, his talent, and how and why he chose to attend Mississippi State University.
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Newspaper Editorial, This is Next Year! February 18, 1975
Kyle Steward
In this sports editorial, the piece reflects on the prior week's basketball game against LSU and how the team did. The piece goes on to talk about the season coming to an end and mentions that Jerry Jenkins is nominated for the Pizza Hut Basketball Classic.