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, Black History Week Approaches, February 2, 1973
The Reflector
This article focuses on the events being held on Mississippi State University's campus during Black History Week. Several guest speakers and lecturers will be attending and participating.
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Newspaper article, Briefs
The Reflector
This section displays several advertisements for different events happening on Mississippi State University's campus and the surrounding area. The briefs include events such as a talk given by John Reese, president of the Black Arts Music Society, Women's Action Movement meetings, MSU Pre-Vet Club meetings, and a conference being sponsored by the Law Students' Civil Rights Research Council.
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Newspaper article, Briefs, February 27, 1973
The Reflector
This briefs section displays several advertisements for different events happening on Mississippi State University's campus and the surrounding area. The briefs include events such as the university's Forestry Club meetings, reclaiming books from the IRHC Book Exchange, and Kappa Delta Pi's initiation banquet.
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Newspaper Article, Buddy Miles Tickets Sell Swiftly, April 13, 1973
The Reflector
This article details the rate of ticket sales for The Buddy Miles Band's concert being held in the Animal Husbandry building on campus. Tickets are available in advance or at the door for both students and non-students, and students from several surrounding community colleges and universities will also be in attendance.
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Newspaper Article, Florida Gators Next Bulldog Foe, September 28, 1973
The Reflector
This article discusses an upcoming football game between the Mississippi State University Bulldogs and the Florida Gators. The article reflects on the Bulldogs' previous week's win over Vanderbilt and discusses the strengths of the players as they take on the Gators. An advertisement for Lee jeans with an illustration of men in jeans and cowboy hats is on the left side of the page beside the article.
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Newspaper Article, Junior-Varsity Anxious to Open Season on Monday, September 28, 1973
The Reflector
This article discusses the junior varsity's upcoming season and the players who will participate in the first game against the Memphis State Tigers.
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Newspaper Article, Kinsey is Chosen Top Faculty Member, April 17, 1973
The Reflector
This article describes Dr. Morris Kinsey's selection as Faculty Member of the Year by the Mississippi State University Circle K Club. Circle K Club Secretary Steve Bearden remarks on Dr. Kinsey's accomplishments and the work he has done for the students on Mississippi State's campus. Dr. Kinsey's performance as the director of Special Student Services led to his nomination. A photograph of Kinsey is included with the article.
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Newspaper Article, October Career Days to Focus on Minorities, September 25, 1973
The Reflector
This article describes the "Career Days for 1974 Graduates with Emphasis on Minority Students" and provides the date, time and location as well as names the sponsors for the event.
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Newspaper article, Phares, Dowsing Selected in Professional Draft, February 2, 1973
The Reflector
This newspaper article focuses on Ken Phares's and Frank Dowsing's selection for the National Football League draft. Phares was selected during the second round of the draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dowsing could not be reached for comment.
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Newspaper Article, Reflector Poll, Are the Cheerleaders Effective, January 23, 1973
The Reflector
This newspaper article focuses on a poll regarding the effectiveness of Mississippi State University's cheerleaders. A faculty member, several students, and even a senior cheerleader weigh in on the subject. Photographs of the people polled are included with their responses.
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Newspaper Article, Roundballers Finish First Week, October 26, 1973
The Reflector
This article discusses the first week of basketball practice for the Mississippi State University team. The article goes on to reflect on the previous season and discuss the upcoming season.
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Newspaper Article, Roy Wilkins to Address MSU Students, April 10, 1973
The Reflector
This article details Roy Wilkins's upcoming visit and talk that will be held in Dorman Hall on Mississippi State's campus. Wilkins is the executive director of the NAACP and was awarded the Medal of Freedom. A photograph of Wilkins accompanies the article.
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Newspaper Article, Senate Elections Delayed, October 5, 1973
The Reflector
This article discusses the delay in the student senate elections at Mississippi State University due to a hearing that was to take place concerning a complaint charging that provisions of the SA constitution requiring special precincts for Black and foreign students violates the U. S. Constitution.
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Newspaper Article, Senate Members Elected, October 23, 1973
The Reflector
This article announces the newly elected Mississippi State University Student Association senate for the 1974 term.
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Newspaper Article, Service Aids Deprived, Handicapped Students, February 2, 1973
The Reflector
This article concentrates on the Special Student Services program that Mississippi State University started in 1972 which focuses on freshmen retention. Students in the program are assigned an upperclassman counselor, meet with professional staff/graduate students for tutoring sessions, and have access to various financial packages through the Office of Financial Aid. Students remain in the program from their freshman year through their sophomore year. A photograph of Dr. Morris Kinsey with a student is included with the article.
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Newspaper Article, Sheriff's Deputies Arrest Student Tamale Salesman, March 30, 1973
The Reflector
This article discusses the arrest of Richard Briscoe, a Mississippi State student who had opened a tamale stand on the side of Highway 12. He was charged with operating without a license. After posting bail and his release, it was revealed that he did actually possess a license. Briscoe is set to appear in court to contest his business's closure. A photograph of Briscoe is included with the article.
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Newspaper Article, Special Olympics: 'Every participant was a winner'--Jan Ikerd, April 13, 1973
The Reflector
This article discusses the Sixth Area Special Olympics program that was held on Mississippi State University's football field. Over three hundred participants from various special education classes and around two hundred volunteers attended the event. A photograph of runners in the Special Olympics is included above the article.
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Newspaper Article, State's Bullies Eagerly Await Season Opener, August 31, 1973
The Reflector
This article provides a review of the Mississippi State University football team and speculates on the upcoming season. The article reviews the previous season and discusses several of the returning players.
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Newspaper Article, Winbush, Bailey Win Honors as 500 Watch Pageant Opener, April 10, 1973
The Reflector
This article discusses the first night of the Miss MSU pageant held in Lee Hall Auditorium on Mississippi State's campus. While the Reflector urged readers to boycott the pageant due to it's high cost, one ticket seller claims that this did not interfere with sales. Judi Bailey took first in the swimsuit competition and Marilynn Winbush claimed the victory in the talent portion. A photograph of Miss MSU hopefuls on stage is included with the article.
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Newspaper Article, Women's Role Discussed: 'The American Dame' Set This Week, October 16, 1973
The Reflector
This article discusses MSU's Reader's Theater group's presentation of "The American Dame", a play that tackles the topic of a woman's role in society. The article goes on to describe the play and the MSU Reader's Theater group.
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Newspaper Clipping, 1973 Mississippi State Basketball Statistics, December 7, 1973
The Reflector
This newspaper clipping provides the statistics for the players on the 1973 Mississippi State University basketball team.
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Newspaper Clipping, Intramural Standings, October 12, 1973
The Reflector
This newspaper clipping provides a list of intramural standings.
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Newspaper Clipping, Intramural Standings, October 19, 1973
The Reflector
This newspaper clipping provides a list of intramural standings.
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Newspaper Clipping, Intramural Standings, October 5, 1973
The Reflector
This newspaper clipping provides a list of intramural standings.
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Newspaper Clipping, Lineups for Homecoming 1973
The Reflector
This newspaper clipping provides the football lineup for the 1973 Homecoming game.