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, MSU Track Squad Heads for Jackson, February 21, 1975
The Reflector
This article discusses MSU's track team hosting the MSU Indoor Invitational as a warm up for the Southeastern Conference Indoor Championship. Mississippi College, Alabama, and Tulane are scheduled to meet with MSU in Jackson. The article goes on to discuss each team and their statistics.
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Newspaper Article, Thinclads Have Date with 'Bama Tide, April 25, 1975
The Reflector
This article discusses an upcoming meet of the Mississippi State University track and field team against the University of Alabama. The article goes on to speculate on how the match will go and what the players are seeking during the meet.
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Newspaper article, Two Black Sororities Get Approval at MSU, March 11, 1975
The Reflector
This article details the approval of two predominately Black sororities, Alpha Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma Theta, getting approved for organization on the Mississippi State University campus. The article goes on to proved details about the sororities and why it is important to have them on campus.
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Newspaper Clipping, 1975 Football Signees, February 4, 1975
The Reflector
This newspaper clipping lists the football players for the 1975 Mississippi State University football team.
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Newspaper Clipping, Column I, Content Teasers, January 24, 1975
The Reflector
This newspaper clipping, titled Column I, includes a list of teasers for content and stories within that edition of The Reflector.
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Newspaper Clipping, Column I, Content Teasers, March 11, 1975
The Reflector
This newspaper clipping, titled Column I, includes a list of teasers for content and stories within that edition of The Reflector.
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Newspaper Photograph, Bulldogs Fall, February 4, 1975
The Reflector
This newspaper photograph of basketball players on the court is titled "Bulldogs fall" and the caption describes the photograph as "Bulldog center, Taylor Williams dives after a loos ball in Mississippi State's game Monday night with Florida" and MSU's loss to Florida.
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Newspaper Photograph, Women's Basketball Practice, January 21, 1975
Guy Zummo
An image of two Mississippi State University women's basketball players on the gym's basketball court is titled "Practice." The caption of the photograph reads, "Mississippi State's women's basketball team uses the Bulldog gym to practice for their upcoming road trip."
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Newspaper Article, Track: Eight Recruited for Team, September 10, 1974
Mike Anderson
This newspaper article reports on the seven freshmen and junior college transfer students who intend to join the Mississippi State University track for the 1974-75 season. The article goes on to name the recruits and their positions on the team.
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Newspaper Article, Mort Sahl Cancels Performance for Second Time Due to Illness, November 15, 1974
Valerie Balser
This newspaper article describes the cancellation of political satirist, Mort Sahl, who was scheduled by the Lectern Committee to speak on the MSU campus. The article goes on the describe the Lectern Committee's frustration with Sahl as he had cancelled previously, as well as leaving them short a speaker for the semester. A second article in the clipping describes why the food service department will not longer accept checks.
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Newspaper Article, Basketball, Baseball, and Football, March 22, 1974
Scoop Bass
This article discusses the stats and upcoming seasons for the three major sports at Mississippi State University, basketball, baseball, and football.
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Newspaper Article, 'Dawgs Win, 89-75
Scoop Bass
This article describes Mississippi State University basketball Bulldogs' 89-75 win over Louisiana State.
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Newspaper Article and Photograph, Jenkins Leads Bulldogs to Upset Win Over Vols, February 26, 1974
Scoop Bass and Stan Kozlowitz
This article describes the Bulldog's win over the Tennessee Volunteers with Jerry Jenkins taking the lead. A photograph of Jenkins is included with the article though his name is misprinted in the caption to be "Larry" instead of "Jerry."
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Newspaper Photograph, Dilday Speaks, February 8, 1974
Jaci Blaine
This newspaper photograph shows William Dilday, the manager of Jackson's WLBT television station, as he speaks on the MSU campus for Black History Week.
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Newspaper Photograph, Jerry Jenkins Goes Up for Two of His Game High 23 Points, January 15, 1974
Jaci Blain and Stan Kozlowitz
This newspaper photograph is of Jerry Jenkins as he pulls up to make 2 of his game high 23 points against LSU.
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Newspaper Article and Photograph, IRHC Officers Elected, April 29, 1974
Ralph Blakeney
This article details the newly elected Inter Residence Hall Council at Mississippi State University for 1974-75. The article names the council and their roles as well as the council's purpose and goals. The photo that accompanies the article is of the newly elected council seated on a set of stairs outside a building with one male standing beside the light pole on the steps. The caption names the people pictured.
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Newspaper Article, New Black Fraternity Chartered on Campus, January 21, 1974
Vickie Briscoe
This article discusses the charter of a new Black fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi, on the Mississippi State University campus. The article goes on to describe the goal and purpose of the fraternity. An article about a summer addition of The Reflector is within the same clipping.
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Newspaper Article and Photographs, Diane Bounds Wins MSU Title, April 19, 1974
Rex Buffington
This newspaper article details the winner of the Miss MSU pageant, Diane Bounds, an intramural football standout at MSU for Phi Mu sorority. The article goes on to describe Bounds and her performances at the pageant with quotes included. Three photographs of Bounds during the pageant are included with the article.
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Newspaper Theatre Performance Review, Winbush Stands Out in "Lion", March 29, 1974
Roger Culbertson
This newspaper theatre review applauds the performance of the Black Friars Dinner Theatre production of "the Lion in Winter." The reviewer refers to the lead actress, Marilynn Winbush, as a local celebrity and describes her performance as "drawing the most out of even the most inconsequential lines." The review goes on to provide a synopsis of the production and critique's each actor's performances. A photograph of Marilyn Winbush in costume accompanies the article.
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Newspaper Article, Civil Rights Group Will Review MSU Practices, October 25, 1974
Carol Douell
This newspaper article discusses an upcoming visit to the Mississippi State University campus by the Office of Civil Rights in Atlanta, Georgia to review the University's Civil Rights policies. The review will determine whether or not MSU complies with the requirements of the affirmative action requirements when hiring. The article goes on to describe the affirmative action program and it's purpose and importance as well as the steps MSU has taken to adhere to it since it developed the program in 1969. An article concerning a visiting speaker, terHorst, is included on the right half of the clipping.
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Newspaper Article, Pair of MSU Security Officers Complete Academy Courses, December 3, 1974
Carol Douell
This article details how two Mississippi State University security officers, William A. Cole and George A. Shaffer, completed General Law Enforcement Courses at the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy and goes on to describe the two men and their experiences.
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Newspaper Article, Walter Packer: College Football Means Sacrifices, September 20, 1974
Denise Fant
This newspaper article offers an interview with Walter packer, Offensive Tailback for the 1974-75 Mississippi State University Football team. The article covers details on Packer's experiences playing football and his thoughts on the upcoming season at MSU.
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Newspaper Article, Packer Named Outstanding on Offense, September 27, 1974
Barry Fox
This newspaper article details Mississippi State University Football tailback, Walter Packer, and his success on the football field and why he was chosen as The Reflector offensive player of the week. The article describes Packer as a "speed merchant."
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Newspaper Photograph, Count Basie, November 22, 1974
Barry Fox
Count Basie is pictured performing and singing on stage at Lee Hall as part of Mississippi State University's Lyceum Series. The photo is captioned "Internationally known jazz band leader Count Basie and his band performed here Thursday night in the Lee Hall auditorium. The house was packed for the 90-minute program sponsored by the MSU Lyceum Series."
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Newspaper Photograph, Perry Shoots, December 6, 1974
Barry Fox
An image of MSU basketball player, Al Perry shooting a basketball into the net is title, "Perry Shoots." The photograph is captioned "Al Perry attempted a lay up in Wednesday's bout with Arkansas State. Arkansas topped State 75-72"