Reflector Collection, 1965-1975

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  Newspaper Letters to the Editor, Black Voices Praised, December 7, 1971

  Frank Campbell

  The first letter to the editor praises the Black Voices' concert that was held on the Mississippi State University Campus and summed the experience up to "Brotherly Love." The second letter discusses the Junior English Proficiency Exam, and the third letter addresses a previous letter written about AWS that encouraged freshmen women to petition for later curfews.

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  Newspaper Article, Johnny Shines: Blues Shine at Student Revival, November 9, 1971

  Cathy Coggin

  This article details two students' efforts to revive Blues music through helping sponsor Blues concerts on the Mississippi State University campus. The article goes on to describe the Fall 1971 concert featuring Johnny Shines and discusses his musical style and a brief biography.

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  Newspaper Article, At Kelly's: Barbeque Pork "Right Off the Pit", December 14, 1971

  Crumpton and Otis

  This article profiles barbeque pitmaster, Nash Kelly of Kelly's Barbeque in Starkville. The article includes quotes from Kelly on his experience cooking pit barbeque and discusses his business and tells the story of the one time he was robbed. The article includes a photograph of Kelly crouched down while petting his dog.

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  Newspaper Article, Clearview: Can Students Really Vote?, September 21, 1971

  Evelyn Dillon

  This article addresses the improbability of college students voting if they're required to return to their hometowns to do so. The article raises the concern that many votes will be lost because not all students are able to return home to vote and be back on campus in time for the next day's classes.

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  Newspaper article, Closed Minds, Rae Evelyn Dillon, March 26, 1971

  Rae E. Dillon

  In this article, Dillon criticized Karen Wells's characterization of the Civil Rights Act as an oppressive, unnecessary law. Dillon countered that such acts were radical only in that the United States government ignored Black rights throughout the nation's history. Furthermore, Dillon accused the Federal government of doing nothing to actually enforce the Civil Rights Act.

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  Newspaper article, Try To Remember!, May 4, 1971

  Boyd Faust

  In this article, Faust called on students to remember the shootings at Kent State and Jackson State. In both cases, student protestors were shot by either the National Guard or Police. Faust asserted that young Americans' voices were still ignored in the nation's political discourse and called for Mississippi State students to remain politically engaged.

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  Newspaper article, 'Insulted' Subscriber Cancels, May 4, 1971

  Bill Ginn

  In this article, a variety of students wrote scathing letters regarding Ronnie Walton's job as the Reveille yearbook editor. The common theme was annoyance toward Walton's sarcastic style and neglect of student pictures and campus life.

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  Newspaper article, Reveille Changes Its Tune, April 30, 1971

  Lowell Hine

  In this article, Hine defended Reveille editor Ronnie Walton against criticisms of politicizing the Reveille.

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  Newspaper Letters to the Editor, Student Association Neglects Blacks?, November 30, 1971

  John Hughes and Harry Dreyfus

  The first letter to the editor is a counter point to an article published in a previous issue of The Reflector wherein the letter's author makes five counterpoints to the arguments made in the editorial originally titled, "SA Neglects Blacks." The second letter is a plea for voters to put pressure on the State College Board to allow liquor on campus and the third item is a correction to a previously published letter.

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  Newspaper Article, Black Voices Give Versatile

  Mary Love

  This article gives a positive review of the concert performed on the Mississippi State University campus by Black voices, a choir composed of Black singers. The article goes on to describe the versatility of the performances and many of the songs performed.

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  Newspaper Article, Black Voices to Perform Sunday Evening Concert, November 30, 1971

  George Luter

  This article provides a look into the history and biography of the Black Voices choir. The article includes quotes from members describing the genres of music they sing and provides information about an upcoming concert on the Mississippi State University campus.

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  Newspaper Article, Leaders Discuss MSU Problems, November 5, 1971

  George Luter

  This article discusses the Student Association Retreat that took place, providing who was in attendance and describes each session that took place during the weekend long conference.

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  Newspaper Article, Black Viewpoint: A Game Called Discrimination, October 5, 1971

  Butch Malone

  This article provides a scenario in which a "White boy" proposes that he and a "Black boy" play a card game called discrimination that demonstrates that equal opportunity outplays discrimination.

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  Newspaper Article, Black Viewpoint: Black Students Lose Confidence in Student Association Senate, November 19, 1971

  Butch Malone

  This article details how "immeasurable confidence has been lost in the [Mississippi State University] Student Association" by many of the Black students on campus due to lack of funds allocated to the Afro-American Plus organization. The article goes on to detail the various ways Black students are potentially harmed by this neglect.

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  Newspaper Article, Black Viewpoint: Cowbell, Cowbarn or Statue?, September 17, 1971

  Butch Malone

  This opinion piece encourages Black students to get involved and become part of the University's history and story much in the same way the cowbell, the cowbarn, and the General Lee statue did. The author reminds that "For the Black student, Mississippi State is not a tradition; it is an opportunity."

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  Newspaper article, No Segregated Services Services Here, May 7, 1971

  George Miller

  In this article, George Miller described the religious problems with segregation. A Starkville First Baptist usher's refusal to allow Miller to enter the sanctuary sparked his musings on Christianity and segregation.

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  Newspaper Article, Letters: Change Takes Time, October 15, 1971

  Mike Mullins and Susan Wolcott

  The first letter to the editor complains that "critical letters to the editor, open discussions, and perverted views as presented in last year's Reflector and Reveille" are in inflammatory and make funding difficult. The writer goes on to say that the real issues are adequate parking, needing a new coliseum, and legalized liquor are more pressing issues than "oft-time revolting nonsense like the right to privacy, female and black equality, freedom of speech, and freedom of press" and urges his fellow students to ignore those things and focus on "good times" like parties, beer bursts, dating and football games. The second letter is a correction to the Sigma Omicron Tau having been referred to as a fraternity when they consider themselves more of a social club that is open to all races, creeds and sexes.

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  Newspaper Article, Evers Advocates Understanding, October 22, 1971

  Rush Netterville

  This article is an interview with Charles Evers, Mississippi's first Black person to run for Governor. Evers discusses how his primary goals are to bring the races together to work with each other as neighbors and Mississippians, ending poverty in the state, bringing jobs to the state to help end the "problem of welfare" , and a strong child support law. He goes on to state that he would like to remove "all those old cronies" from the various boards in Mississippi that are keeping the state from moving forward and speaks on bringing legalized gambling to the state. The article ends by discussing Evers' allegations of opponent, Bill Wallers', illegal campaign funds and what he things his chances are of winning the election. A photograph of Evers at a microphone is included with the article.

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  Newspaper Article, Lindsay Campaigns For Evers, October 26, 1971

  Rush Netterville

  This article describes New York City Mayor, John V. Lindsay's campaign endorsement speech on behalf of Mississippi Gubernatorial candidate, Charles Evers at the Jackson Municipal Auditorium. Lindsay explains why he endorses and is campaigning for Evers. The article includes two photos of Evers and Lindsay at Auditorium and one photograph of the crowd in attendance.

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  Newspaper Article, Meredith Backs Economic Power, October 8, 1971

  Rush Netterville

  This article contains an interview with James Meredith, the first Black person to attend University of Mississippi. The article discusses Meredith's accomplishments and asks his ideas on integration and the gubernatorial election, specifically Charles Evers' candidacy.

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  Newspaper Article, Bulldogs Open Cage Season With 71-66 Drubbing of South Alabama, December 3, 1971

  Jim Nicholson

  This article describes the Bulldog's first game of the 1971-72 season, a win against South Alabama. The article highlights the players and their stats.

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  Newspaper Article, Courtmen Open Practice Soon, October 12, 1971

  Nook Nickolson

  This article details what and who to look forward to in the upcoming basketball season at Mississippi State University. The article includes an illustration of a man in basketball uniform and holding a basketball. Ads and the continuation of an article about soccer are on the rest of the page.

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  Newspaper Article, AA+, Law Club, India Association Cause Budget Veto, November 5, 1971

  Mike Penprase

  This article discusses the veto of the proposed Student Association budget by the SA president. The money originally allocated to Afro-American Plus, the India Association, and the MSU Law Club were considered inconsistent with the work of the Student Association and it was pointed out by the SA president that SA funds are to be used for organizations that provide a service to a substantial amount of the student body.

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  Newspaper Article, Evers Stumps at Gubernatorial Candidates' Forum, October 29, 1971

  Mike Penprase

  This article describes the visit from gubernatorial candidate, Charles Evers, who spoke at the Candidates Forum on the Mississippi State University campus. The article explains his thoughts on higher education, liquor laws, highway patrol, and abortion.

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  Newspaper Article, Senate Passes Vetoed Budget, November 12, 1971

  Mike Penprase

  This article explains that the senate passed the Student Association budget that had previously been vetoed by the SA president. The article details how the budget landed and who was and was not receiving funding and why.