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, Bond Arrives Tomorrow, October 2, 1970
The Reflector
In this article, the Reflector discussed Lectern guest speaker Julian Bond's background. It briefly touched upon his early education in a Quaker school, college education at Morehouse College, and participation in the founding of civil rights organizations.
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Newspaper article, Bulldogs Take 1970 Opener From O.S.U Cowboys, 14-13, September 18, 1970
The Reflector
In this article, the Reflector reported Mississippi State's football victory over Oklahoma State's team.
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Newspaper Article, Candidates Speak Out, April 7, 1970
The Reflector
This article includes the statement of several students running for various student association government positions including president, vice president, secretary, and editor of the reflector. The students give their qualifications and plans for what they will do in their proposed station.
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Newspaper article, Charles Evers, March 3, 1970
The Reflector
In this advertisement, the Reflector announced Charles Evers's scheduled speaking event.
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Newspaper article, Dale Gibson Leads Cinderman In Relays, April 21, 1970
The Reflector
In this article, the Reflector ran a story on a track runner for MSU.
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Newspaper article, Election Comments, April 10, 1970
The Reflector
In this article, the Reflector printed a series of letters to the editor regarding Student Association elections. Calvin McGill's identity as a Black student became a polarizing issue in the elections. His competitor's conflicts of interests likewise were issues that led to the election results being discarded and new elections called.
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Newspaper article, Election Returns Name New Officials, April 10, 1970
The Reflector
In this article, the Reflector reported the election returns for the Student Association.
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Newspaper article, Integration, February 13, 1970
The Reflector
In this article, the writer called on MSU to implement integration policies in its hiring process. The article noted that, despite integration in the student body population, the faculty only had one Black professor.
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Newspaper article, Julian Bond To Lead Off This Season's Lecturn Slate, September 22, 1970
The Reflector
In this article, the Reflector announced the first speaker scheduled by the Student Association. It was part of the Lectern Series, in which Mississippi State's student organization invited a rotation of guest speakers.
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Newspaper article, Latest Developments, April 10, 1970
The Reflector
In this article, the Reflector reported on changes to the election rules for the Student Association.
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Newspaper article, Mayor Evers Visits 'State', March 3 , 1970
The Reflector
In this article, the Reflector reported Charles Evers's speaking engagement at MSU. The appearance was organized by the Young Democrats.
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Newspaper article, Memorial Service, April 3, 1970
The Reflector
In this article, the Reflector announced a memorial service for Martin Luther King Jr. to be held at the Chapel of Memories.
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Newspaper article, Newcomers, January 30, 1970
The Reflector
In this article, the Reflector reported a new coach's arrival at MSU and prospects for the football season.
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Newspaper article, Resource Center Assists Miss. School Desegregation, February 3, 1970
The Reflector
In this article, the Reflector reported that Mississippi State University established the Education Resources Center to assist in school desegration. The Center held training events and conferences for school personnel involved in the process.
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Newspaper article, Students Assail Board, April 3, 1970
The Reflector
In this article, the Reflector printed a series of letters to the editor. Writers uniformly criticized Board of Trustees President, M.M. Roberts, regarding his criticism of MSU President Giles. Writers argued that Roberts's stated desire to prevent any outside speakers would deprive students of an adequate education to equip them to understand and navigate a complex world environment.
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Newspaper article, To Our President, April 24, 1970
The Reflector
In this article, a student wrote an open letter to President Giles. The letter lauded Dr. Giles as an open-minded and fair campus president for his stance against M.M. Roberts and his speaker's ban.
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Newspaper article, Tragic Departure, May 5, 1950
The Reflector
In this article, the Reflector lamented YMCA Director James Landrum's retirement from Mississippi State. The article cast Landrum as a mentor to students who fostered critical thinking and open-mindedness and as a liason between students and administrators.
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Newspaper article, Women In Hull Sound Off, September 18, 1970
The Reflector
In this article, the female residents of Hull Residence Hall wrote an open letter for administration and common readers regarding the hall's substandard living arrangements. Despite the high cost of housing, Hull residents lacked adequate bathroom facilities and suffered overcrowded, underfurnished dorms. Housing Director Bill Foster refused to give any clear answers.
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Newspaper photograph, Captain Magnolia, November 3, 1970
The Reflector
In this photograph, the Reflector pictured a young uncle accompanying his nephew.
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Newspaper photograph, Dowsing At The Ready, October 6, 1970
The Reflector
In this photograph, the Reflector pictured a Mississippi State football player ready to begin a play.
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Newspaper photograph,Give 'Em Hell Robert Bell, October 27, 1970
The Reflector
In this photograph, the Reflector pictured Mississippi State player Robert Bell tackling an opposing player.
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Newspaper photograph, Mississippi State Half-Back, September 18, 1970
The Reflector
In this photograph, the Reflector pictured Frank Dowsing running the ball downfield during the Mississippi State-Oklahoma State football game.
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Newspaper photographs, First Appearance, March 10, 1970
The Reflector
In this photograph, the Reflector shows close-up photographs of Charles Evers speaking.
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Newspaper photograph, Smith Makes The Reception, October 6, 1970
The Reflector
In this photograph, the Reflector pictured a Mississippi State football player catching the ball mid-play.
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Newspaper photograph, Starkville Protest, April 3, 1970
The Reflector
In this photograph, the Reflector depicted Black youth staging a protest march through Starkville's business district. The protesters wanted townspeople to join an NAACP boycott on businesses that either refused to hire Black employees or only made token hires.