he Mississippi College Office of Public Safety exists to keep the students, faculty, and staff safe and keep the campus secure. They serve as a patrol unit for the campus, maintaining communication with the higher authorities of law enforcement on our behalf. From Aug. 5, 2020, to Sept. 3, 2020, campus security officers made a... Continue Reading →
Coming back to campus in August created some concern among students and parents. Colleges are hotspots for easy transmission of any disease – not just COVID-19. Many people confined in small spaces while interacting constantly means MC could easily become a petri dish. This concern was noted by administration, specifically the Fall Opening Task Force... Continue Reading →
MC just isn’t MC without its Clubs and Tribes. They are unique to this campus and to the members within them. Clubs and Tribes aren’t for everybody, but The Collegian knows the best decisions are informed decisions. We reached out to the presidents of each organization and asked them to explain, in 50 words or... Continue Reading →
From the “Mask Required” signs across campus, to entering buildings through certain doors, COVID-19 does not seem to be going anywhere any time soon. One way MC is attempting to keep the coronavirus from spreading across campus quickly is through “random testing.” Beth Stapleton, Campus COVID Coordinator, sent an email on Sept. 1 informing the... Continue Reading →
Are you ready for the next step, but you don’t know where to start? Attending and completing undergraduate study is so much simpler than graduate school because when we get to high school we’re already thinking about where we want to spend our next four years. However, grad school is a different matter. When we... Continue Reading →
Brennan Heard “Oreos and peanut butter are fire!” Nga Truong “Menthol cough drops hit differently sometimes.” Lillian Sisson “Dry cereal. I literally carry a box of cereal everywhere I go.” Bryan Matthews “ Everything. Unfortunately, everything.”
After a long and turbulent off-season due to uncertainty caused by COVID-19, the MC men’s and women’s cross country teams will be back in action on Sept. 19 when they travel to Huntsville, AL, to race in the UAH Charger Invite. This will be the first athletic event for any MC athlete since early March... Continue Reading →
For many MC students, participating in intramurals is one of the most anticipated events of the semester. Aspects such as enjoying quality time with close friends, the competitive nature of sports, as well as bringing the whole MC family together are why intramurals have become a well-loved and important part of the MC experience. Unfortunately,... Continue Reading →
This fall has seen most of the fall sporting events in the Gulf South Conference postponed until spring due to the continued COVID-19 pandemic. However, cross country is one of very few sports that have been allowed to continue with their season. MC senior runner Madeline Campbell expressed her excitement about being able to compete... Continue Reading →
In March, COVID-19 effectively shut down the entire film and television industry. Productions were stalled or cancelled altogether, forcing people to put beloved stories on hold for the greater good of public safety. Actors, directors, and producers all went home, and the public was left to re-watch old favorites while news of suspended productions and... Continue Reading →
Before I get into this review, let me say that “Tenet” was a welcome venture back to theaters for me. I love the theater. I always have since my first movie experience there – “The Incredibles," which will always have a special place in my heart. I had no idea that I missed it this... Continue Reading →
The first time I saw the film “42,” I knew there was something special about it, but I couldn’t put my finger on it. Maybe it was the performances, the musical score, the direction, or all of the above. However, I kept saying to myself, “Who is this man playing the role of Jackie Robinson... Continue Reading →
There always seems to be a collective frenzy whenever the first trailer for an anticipated superhero film drops. Whether you’re a Marvel zealot or a DC purist, getting to see comic book characters brought to life on the big screen is always an exciting experience, and nothing quite compares to that first glimpse that trailers... Continue Reading →
Across the nation, select movie theaters have finally been allowed to open once again following a lengthy closure due to COVID-19. AMC, the biggest theater company in the world, has begun the process of opening up almost two-thirds of its locations across the United States. The other one-third will remain closed until given the... Continue Reading →
By: Kyle Hamrick The first petition I ever signed was to remove the Confederate emblem from the Mississippi state flag. A friend posted a link on Facebook, and I ascribed my virtual signature in support. At last, I thought, Mississippi can finally let its wretched past be past. In June, the 1894 Mississippi flag slid... Continue Reading →
Hailing from the great state of Missouri, I grew up with pretty scenic fall seasons. Missouri certainly isn’t known for its views, but for just a few magical weeks, the world would transform into an array of shockingly bright colors. When I first came to college three years ago, I was surprised by the things... Continue Reading →
What to do? What to do? We knew that coming back to Mississippi College this fall would present both advantages and disadvantages. Standing six feet apart, wearing masks, washing your hands, and following the social distancing guidelines are an important part of the task in order for the university to keep everyone safe. Everything from... Continue Reading →
When you’re given the opportunity to speak on a certain topic, you kind of just want to sit with it for a moment to see if it’s real or not. You think about the topic for days. You ponder it, until you can’t anymore. I’m a member of the cross-cultural committee at MC. I signed... Continue Reading →
While MC students were enjoying their months-long Spring Break, administration, faculty, and government officials deliberated the university’s reopening for Fall 2020. Last semester, as reported early by Collegian staff, the university updated its emergency preparedness procedures. There were guidelines created for each building on campus. What to do and where to go in the events... Continue Reading →
Many universities across the country shut down and sent their students home this past March due to the coronavirus outbreak. Mississippi College students got sent home to resume the semester online. Many returned home confused and frustrated. Some became trapped. Many international students across the globe suffered from the closure of borders, making it impossible... Continue Reading →
The student government on campus at MC serves as an advocate and voice for the students. Year after year, the council continues to bring motivation, new ideas, and creativity to create a better campus. MC welcomes in a new board of leadership this year. Micheal Washington is stepping into the role of President, Damon Wright... Continue Reading →
COVID-19 has made a permanent mark on us. We will forever remember the last six months for the changes wrought on our lives. Nevertheless, the pandemic is not over; there is still much we have to do before we can put this virus behind us. One of those things is wearing a mask and social... Continue Reading →
Hannah Moore: “My favorite quarantine hobby was teaching my dog tricks! He never learned to roll over….” Evan Phillips: “My favorite quarantine hobby was making vlogs and posting them to my Instagram @_evan_phillips. You could say I’m quirky.” Caleb Baldwin: “My favorite quarantine hobby was fishing. After hours of fishing out of a kayak, I... Continue Reading →
When Evan Del Rio arrived on the campus of Mississippi College in 2018, he came on as one of the most talented cross country recruits that Mississippi College has ever gotten. MC cross country coach Matthew Reneker said “When Evan signed, I knew that he was super talented...Right away, I knew that Evan was going... Continue Reading →
Following the NCAA’s decision to cancel Division II fall sport championships, the Gulf South Conference decided to postpone football, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, and men’s and women’s basketball until at least January 1. Golf and cross country competition is still allowed in the fall, even though they will not have an NCAA championship event.... Continue Reading →
The Mississippi College women’s cross country team is looking to represent the institution well this season. Cross country, along with golf, are the only two fall sports that will occur in the fall semester in the GSC due to COVID-19. With challenges from the virus in place, the team is looking to the 2020 season... Continue Reading →
They’re everywhere. Slapped across a water bottle, camouflaging a shimmery silver laptop, and even on Dr. Blake Thompson’s iconic golf cart, Ethan Sakon’s stickers appear on smooth surfaces across campus and beyond. What started out with a profile on the art website Redbubble as a creative outlet for history-themed stickers is now a lucrative studio... Continue Reading →
COVID-19’s effects on the entertainment industry have been felt far and wide in the months since March. Broadway has been shut down. Production on many films and TV shows has been suspended for the time being. Movie theaters have been closed across much of the country, only just now daring a hesitant reopening. Films that... Continue Reading →
I’m sorry, Lover, Taylor can’t come to the phone right now. Why? Because she’s dead. As a fan of Taylor Swift ever since “You Belong with Me,” I have some bad blood with Swift’s newest release, “Folklore.” This album was dropped as a “surprise” album, but let’s be real: we knew Swift wasn’t finished creating... Continue Reading →
The idea of building on an established story is far from new in the film industry. From trilogies to prequels, remakes to sequels, there’s no denying that movie makers have found a new niche among audiences who want to see their favorite stories expanded on. It is this idea that has allowed Marvel to be... Continue Reading →
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 22 years since the release of the original “Mulan.” At that time, Disney was reinvigorated and grew exponentially due to a renaissance of animated films. They made a new slate of legends that matched their previous great works like “Cinderella,” “Sleeping Beauty,” and “The Jungle Book.” The renaissance... Continue Reading →
Who runs the world? Girls. That’s what Beyonce said in her song once. Women don’t just have the ability to run the city, but we can run the world right alongside men. Wow! What a year we have had so far. Starting off a new decade like this was not a part of the plan,... Continue Reading →
I was so excited to get that email in early July from Dr. Thompson about coming back and moving onto campus. However, there was so much protocol that had to be followed, and so many things had changed. Things were going to look different for the first time ever. I couldn’t wait to leave home... Continue Reading →
I find it very interesting how you just scroll through social media, regardless of the platform. Especially if you follow news outlets, you always find someone’s opinion or thoughts on a particular topic, and you’re left wondering, “Why didn’t I think of that first?” The Washington Post made a post on Instagram a couple of... Continue Reading →
It has been six weeks since the dome fell over the Mississippi College community. In that time, students, forced to adapt their daily routines of independent college life to the rhythms of home, have done their best to meet the double-edged challenge of completing the remainder of the semester online while maintaining their sanity. In... Continue Reading →
The Mississippi College Office of Student Success is typically housed in Leland Speed Library; today, it is housed on Google Meet. Regan Atkins, the office’s director, has been working tirelessly to make sure students have an outlet for all their learning needs. Since COVID-19 was found in Mississippi, moving classes entirely online, many staff members... Continue Reading →
It is no secret that MC is full of many, many amazing and talented people from the fields of Hederman Science, to the studies of Jennings, to the disciplines of Aven, and everywhere in between! Our campus seems to be bursting with individuals of different talents and abilities. Among them is Jared Vardaman, a junior... Continue Reading →
On April 23, the first round of the 2020 NFL draft will take place. Thirty-two players will be selected to continue their football careers at the pro level. After that, 233 more players will be selected over the course of the two days following. There will be seven rounds and 255 total players selected. This... Continue Reading →
To the Editor: My first letter to an editor of a newspaper was sent in the late 1980s, to the Jackson Daily News, on a topic I now can’t remember. In the decades since, I’ve been tempted to fire off other opinionated missives on any number of issues vital to societal discourse—for example, how video... Continue Reading →
In the past month, Mississippi College has had to change the way they operate drastically. Students switched to online Zoom classes, professors started teaching from home, and the MC leaders have had to make numerous decisions in a short amount of time. On Thursday, April 16, 2020, MC President Blake Thompson publicly announced that the... Continue Reading →
By now, there’s only a few weeks of school left. Everyone is tired of being cooped up in their homes with what seems like nothing to do. I encourage you to pick up a new hobby, but if you’re like everyone else, the easiest thing to do is start a new show. I’ve watched a... Continue Reading →
It has been really hard staying at home and not being at Mississippi College. At first I was excited because of spring break. I needed a break from schoolwork and campus. However, the coronavirus has begun to spread all over the world. The world went into panic! I went into panic as well, but it... Continue Reading →
If you are like me, then you are struggling to stay fit during this pandemic. With public gyms being closed, at-home workouts seem to be the way to go. The problem is that working out at home is kind of difficult. For many people, home is a safe haven and place of rest. It can... Continue Reading →
On March 6, Disney and Pixar released Onward into theaters across the world as the newest film to come from the two studios’ successful partnership. It combined the voice talents of Tom Holland and Chris Pratt, promising an entertaining story about two brothers and the fantastical journey they undertake. Reviews were favorable, and the film... Continue Reading →
Are you angry or sad? Do you want to fight the world for what has happened within the past month? Are you still shocked by the recent events? It’s been a little bit over a month since the coronavirus has taken the world by storm. Universities, sports events, restaurants, etc. have been closed down. We’re... Continue Reading →
As if the coronavirus was not bad enough, here comes the Confederacy from beyond the grave. Two days after Mississippi went under a shelter-at-home order to combat the spread of COVID-19, Governor Tate Reeves signed “Confederate Heritage Month” into effect. According to an article in the Jackson Free Press, the proclamation designates April 2020 as... Continue Reading →
The Mississippi College Writing Center has been fully equipped to help students remotely. As COVID-19 continues to keep students away from MC, the Writing Center can meet students wherever they are. Writing Center Assistant Director Lingshan Song, said 17 tutors have been trained to work via Zoom, online chat, and online correspondence. Leading the Writing... Continue Reading →
Due to COVID-19, schools all over the world have made a drastic transition to online classes, and this is not how some individuals anticipated finishing the rest of their semester. Many students have gone into a panic! It’s more about the thought of not being on campus, sitting in a class and hanging out with... Continue Reading →
In times such as this, we find ourselves turning to our favorite shows and movies to distract from a reality that seems to grow grimmer with each passing day. It’s a form of coping and escapism wrapped into one, immersing ourselves in various media to take us out of the real world for a little... Continue Reading →
2020 has brought forth such chaotic change in just the few short months it has been around. On top of all that has taken place so far, the sports world has been shown no mercy with the relentless 2020 changes. Future NFL Hall of Famer Thomas Edward Patrick Brady, Jr. has said his farewell to... Continue Reading →
