Blake Thompson strolled through the arched entry of Providence Hill Farm’s palatial barn with cool confidence, passing the rows and rows of stalls on his way to greet Ann Skogerboe, the program director of the Mississippi College Equestrian Team. Riding a horse was, somehow, far from his mind. With a little encouragement, Thompson donned a... Continue Reading →
Mississippi College is currently abuzz with anticipation for one of MC’s most time-honored and thrilling events of the year: homecoming. Taking place Oct. 21-26, homecoming this year will feature the return of many of MC’s favorite traditions, as well as some new events never before featured as a part of this monumental week. This year’s... Continue Reading →
Alexis Jones, Lauren Guthrie, and other members of the Association of Student Social Workers will be raising awareness for domestic violence from Oct. 14 to 17, with different events occurring each day. Jones and Guthrie, both juniors majoring in social work, are spearheading the awareness campaign. The pair hail from Louisiana, and both started out... Continue Reading →
Captivating and unsettling: two words to describe the performance of Joaquin Phoenix in his portrayal of the Joker in what is one of this year's most anticipated films. The days of cheery, good guys prevailing superhero movies have come to an immediate stop with Todd Phillips’ newest addition to the DC universe, Joker. The film... Continue Reading →
Enneagram, Myers Briggs, Jung, etc. You know the names of the tests, and you have probably taken one. Maybe you took it because someone asked you during Welcome Week what your personality type was, and you immediately felt shame because you didn’t have an answer. Maybe it’s because you sat at a table in the... Continue Reading →
The Lady Choctaw soccer team has been off to a booming start this season. The Lady Choctaws finished the 2018 season with a record of 16-4 and a conference record of 12-1. The team currently stands with a record of 6-1 this season and a conference record of 4-0. The Lady Choctaws recently reached a... Continue Reading →
Mississippi College leaders are expanding safety measures across campus. Incidents on the campus are so rare that buzz quickly spreads when something does happen. Two occurrences happened in the past month where non-students have come on campus property with bad intentions. Luckily for students, staff, and the surrounding community, MC Public Safety leaders were able... Continue Reading →
Musical theatre fans rejoiced to find out that Mississippi College will be putting on its first full musical since 2015! The music department will be presenting She Loves Me, a hilarious, twisting love story with music by Jerry Brock and story by Joe Masteroff. The cast is still in the finalization process, but the... Continue Reading →
In the great adventure that is college, a person’s roommate is a major factor that can either make or break their year. We’ve all heard the roommate horror stories. Roommates with drugs in their mattresses, hiding their significant other in the closet when the RA checks rooms, or even worse: never flushing the toilet or... Continue Reading →
For four years, Blaine Crim was a star on the diamond for the Mississippi College baseball team. Even at the Division II level, Crim was playing well enough to earn some looks from Major League teams as his junior season at MC came to a close. Those first looks were from scouts for the Texas... Continue Reading →
One in three. One-third. Thirty-three percent. According to the American Cancer Society, one in three people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Cancer affects pretty much everyone, whether directly or indirectly. Because of these statistics, organizations like the American Cancer Society have been formed to raise money in the fight against cancer. One... Continue Reading →
A four-member team of Physical Plant staff made Preview Day possible Saturday, Sept. 14. From check-in at B.C. Rogers to the Academic Marketplace, Alfred Daniels and the General Service Department has a checklist to complete to make Preview Day a well-oiled event for prospective students. The first Preview Day for the 2019-2020 school year brought... Continue Reading →
Let it be known I am by no means a sports reporter. The chessboard movements and strategies that revolve around a football elude me. When everyone else yells, I yell; when everyone else groans, I groan. This, therefore, is an exclusive study of the people who sat in the stands for the season’s first home... Continue Reading →
With Halloween swiftly approaching, many people are already gearing up for the holiday season. However, as stores bring out their Christmas merchandise, some wonder if we begin celebrating Christmas too early. Many radio stations start playing nonstop Christmas music the day after Halloween. Magic 96.5, a radio station in Birmingham, Ala., will even play a... Continue Reading →
Horror fans globally screamed with delight after the trailer for IT: Chapter Two released last spring. 2017’s first installment of the IT franchise was praised for its dramatic cinematography, unnerving images, and superb casting choices. Actor Bill Skarsgard, who plays the film’s toothy titular terror, even admits to being affected emotionally after playing the character.... Continue Reading →
Mississippi College football fans will see more action than just touchdowns, field goals, and tackles at next year’s home games. MC’s own marching band will make the perfect addition to football games in Fall 2020. Coming to Mississippi’s oldest university is Duncan Goff, director of the marching band. With over 30 years of band experience,... Continue Reading →
When Joshua Davies moved from England to the United States to play soccer here at Mississippi College, he was met with brutal heat that he had not experienced before. “It’s been ridiculously hot. Training every day at 1:30, right in the middle of the heat of the day. It’s definitely not that hot in England,”... Continue Reading →
Amid the many exciting changes that took place at MC over the summer, going into the fall semester, one major decision on the part of the administration was to shut down Ratliff residence hall instead of making attempts to renovate or repair the deteriorating dormitory. With this decision came a host of questions, chief among... Continue Reading →
Post Malone’s Hollywood’s Bleeding dropped three weeks ago and his trending song, “Goodbyes (feat. Young Thug)” is already at 325 million streams (as of Sept. 24) and rising. Between “Circles,” “I’m Gonna Be,” “Wow.,” and countless others, no argument can be made against the album’s consistent flow of hits. Theses hits, with their strong beats,... Continue Reading →
Students of M.C. uttered a collective hallelujah when news broke in late August of a Chick-fil-A restaurant coming to campus in the near future. Instagram was alive with reposts of the glad tidings, and pictures of Dr. Blake Thompson shaking hands – or hooves – with the restaurant’s cow mascot filled students’ social media feeds. ... Continue Reading →
Mississippi College chapel has gotten some big upgrades this semester. Students no longer trek to First Baptist Clinton; the service is now being held in the heart of campus at Swor Auditorium. Students can also ditch the Arkaive app. Attendance is being taken through a quick and easy scanning process. Worship music is being provided by... Continue Reading →
The Lady Choctaw soccer team will be looking to build off of what was arguably the best season in program history in 2018. Last year, the team went 16-4 overall with a 12-1 mark in conference play and made a run all the way to the NCAA Division II Round of 16. The opening weekend... Continue Reading →
The Mississippi College defensive line has a new talisman that is representative of their attitude for this upcoming season: ready to smash. The idea originally came from senior defensive lineman Kalvin Bowman. He and his friend, junior defensive lineman Michael Washington decided that the defensive line needed something special. “I said, ‘We are the D-line;... Continue Reading →
On Sunday, Sept. 8, the Gore Gallery held an afternoon reception for two current exhibits honoring two MC artists: “Remembering a Legacy,” showcasing the work of the late Samuel Marshall Gore, and “Reflections Through the Eyes of a Servant,” showcasing the work of Dr. Kenneth M. Quinn. It was my first gallery show experience. I... Continue Reading →
On a Wednesday night, Sept. 4, Mississippi College’s favorite alternative rocking, skinny jean wearing heartthrobs, The Band CAMINO, opened to a sold-out crowd of over 1,300 people at Birmingham’s Iron City. This show was the first of 35 shows to be played on their second national tour, ending in Tallahassee, Fla., on Oct. 23 of... Continue Reading →
If you haven’t heard of Lizzo, the breakout pop star of 2019, then you might want to add her to your playlist. She just released her sophomore album “Cuz I Love You,” and it has been on repeat in my car. After I listen to her music, I always feel inspired to conquer my dreams.... Continue Reading →
In the month of August, Popeyes has been trending on every platform in the world about this new chicken sandwich. There’s not just one choice, but two. You can choose between mild or spicy. This created a lot of tension with Chick-Fil-A and garnered much attention on whose was better. At the end of August,... Continue Reading →
Beth Stapleton wants to see Mississippi College students enrich their educational careers around the world. Announced in Spring 2019, the Edward McMillan ‘MAC’ Center for Education Abroad houses all study abroad programs under one roof. The program was officially launched Aug. 1, with Stapleton as Director. Mississippi College began a $2 million campaign to fund the newly... Continue Reading →
Two miles west of Clinton, the Continental Tire plant will offer paid internships appealing to Mississippi College students. Students will receive training in different areas such as communication or recruiting. Mississippi College Law School graduate Marnise Webb was recently selected to join Continental's global human relations graduate program with training in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Students who... Continue Reading →
In the flurry of new changes taking place at MC, a few new additional places for students to sit on campus may seem like a small thing. But for the residents of several of MC’s on-campus dorms, the installation of new furniture has provided a warm welcome back for the fall semester of 2019. Lobby... Continue Reading →
A native of the Coast, Aaron Feazelle had to have Gulf shrimp in his hot bowl – several at that. The M.C. Student Government Association President and member of the football team proceeded to craft his dinner at Hot Bowl Mongolian Grill with fried rice, new potatoes, green beans, steak, and chicken – a heavy... Continue Reading →
(Kyle Hamrick (L) with Jordy Searcy (R); photo creds, Shem McConnell) At 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, the Commons was transformed from a fluorescent study hall and hangout to a warm and intimate parlor, dimly lit by soft, white, star-like string lights. The audience of mostly MC students was situated on the floor,... Continue Reading →
The Mississippi College men’s basketball team started their preseason practices last week. The team looks to take the next step this season and make it to the GSC tournament after coming up short last year. The Choctaws are looking to push the ball and play at a faster pace this season. Junior forward Brandon Boston... Continue Reading →
A quote from Allen Iverson says, “When you’re not practicing, someone else is getting better.” The game of basketball is not just a man’s sport. It began long ago for women and still is evolving to this day. The women’s basketball team is back in action and is ready to get back on the court.... Continue Reading →
The screams of the crowded spectators, the thrumming beat of the drumline, the clatter of equipment colliding during a tackle, and the rush of adrenaline as you see the ball soar after kickoff: these sounds and sights let you know that we are in the thick of football season. Homecoming is always a highly... Continue Reading →
The fall sports for Mississippi College are beginning to wrap up, and these teams are no strangers to finishing strong. The Choctaw football team beat the Shorter Hawks on a late-game pick six, the men’s soccer team has come from a 2-0 deficit to beat out rival Delta State, and the women’s soccer team has... Continue Reading →
Texas vs. USC in 2005, Michigan vs. Ohio State in 2006 and LSU vs. Alabama in 2011: these are all recent occurrences in College Football of matchups between the #1 and #2 ranked teams and were all called “game of the century.” When Mississippi College and West Florida met in women’s soccer on Thursday, Oct.... Continue Reading →
The Mississippi College Lady Choctaws are currently ranked 22nd in the country, and have started out the season with a 5-1 record. A big reason for that is defense; MC started out GSC play with 3 straight road games and in those games, the opposing team has scored 0 goals. After waiting two years, goalkeeper... Continue Reading →
A hot start to the season has given the Mississippi College Choctaw Football team a renewed sense of energy and confidence as they head into Gulf South Conference play. The Choctaws have opened up the season with two home non-conference wins over Clark-Atlanta (31-30) and Southwest Baptist (34-9) respectively, and they have opened up the... Continue Reading →
The Mississippi College volleyball team has a new phenom from Hollywood. Freshman Kendall Platt has made an immediate impact for the Lady Choctaws, breaking a school record with 23 kills against Southern Arkansas and being the first MC volleyball player to be named GSC Freshmen of the Week since rejoining the GSC in 2014. Platt... Continue Reading →
One of the key components to a consistently successful program comes down to a little thing called attention to detail. Attention to detail, a frequent saying expressed by the Mississippi College head strength and conditioning Coach Michael Shumaker, is the constant notice and appreciation of the little things that make an entire unit function. The... Continue Reading →
Mississippi College’s Joshua Robinson was named GSC Player of the Week after his top notch performance in the team’s season opener against Nova Southeastern. The senior forward is from London, England, and this is his fourth year being with the Choctaws. “I’m very happy about being named Player of the Week,” Robinson said. “I’m really... Continue Reading →
Heroes can come in all shapes and sizes. A hero might be a large, green Hulk tearing through a city. Then again, it might also be a small but faithful David taking down a heaping Goliath, but heroes, whether likely or unlikely, can be found in any number of scenarios. That includes the first game... Continue Reading →
The Mississippi College Men’s soccer team started last season off with an 8-0-1 record but injures and tough losses kept the Choctaws out of the NCAA tournament. MC hopes to stay healthy this season with a roster that has a talented group of freshmen and a veteran core. Coach Kevin Johns believes that this team... Continue Reading →
The 2018-2019 school year has begun and there is a new intoxicating aura of positivity on the Mississippi College campus. MC has ushered in Dr. Blake Thompson as its new president; he brings a youthful excitement with him and is looking to take the university to heights it has never been before. The football team... Continue Reading →
The Mississippi College Women’s Soccer team made great strides a season ago, finishing 2nd in the GSC Conference Tournament and earning a spot in the NCAA Regionals with a 15-4-1 record, but Head Coach Darryl Longabaugh is making sure his team doesn’t get too focused on last year’s results, including two tough postseason losses to... Continue Reading →
Fall semester is in full swing at Mississippi College, which can only mean one thing: football season is upon us. With the start of a new school year comes the beginning of a new athletic year as well. The Choctaws have added a new offensive coordinator, Coach Tommy Laurendine. Coach Laurendine is joining the Mississippi... Continue Reading →
The Mississippi College baseball team is looking to get past the “Dog Days” of the season. After starting the year 18-4, the Choctaws baseball team has hit a rough patch, going 4-5 in their past 9 games, but Mississippi College ace Chris Crosby and catcher Brandon Broussard believes the team will get back to their... Continue Reading →
Mississippi College’s softball team has established a winning culture over the last few years. The team won the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) National Championship in 2016, and brought the Gulf South Conference Championship title to Clinton in 2017. As they approach the conclusion of regular season play, the Lady Choctaws have one thing... Continue Reading →
The Choctaw football team began spring practices earlier this semester and is already making adjustments. Athletic Director Mike Jones announced in January that both Paul Rasmussen and Tommy Laurendine would join the Choctaw coaching staff as the new defensive line coach and offensive coordinator. Along with additions to the roster and coaching staff, the Choctaws... Continue Reading →
