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Former MSU student loses life in auto accident
Game warden charged in crash that killed two, left one in critical condition
by Carl Smith
Many students and alumni began this week with heavy hearts after learning of the death of an MSU student enrolled in the fall 2007 semester. Matthew Gaskin, 23, was killed in a single-car accident on Oktoc Road early Friday morning. Gaskin, a senior exercise physiology major and a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity, and Jessica Burks, 27, of Long Meadow Subdivision, Starkville, were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident by Oktibbeha County coroner Michael Hunt. (6) comments
by Lawrence Simmons
In front of Room 226 in McCarthy Gymnasium, various pictures and numerous awards have been collected in memory of Joseph Chromiak, former interim department head of the kinesiology department. A guestbook sits on top of the desk filled with pages of names and personal notes that people have written. (0) comments
by Jennifer Ley
Mississippi State University Roadrunners, one of the largest organizations on campus, is now accepting applications. Its goal is to recruit new students. Membership in the group provides students with the opportunity to share their enthusiasm for MSU with others looking to join the Bulldog family. (0) comments
Center benefits disabled children
T.K. Martin Center uses assistive technology to help children
by April Windham
The T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability at Mississippi State University has recently broken ground on a new therapeutic motor lab. The center focuses on ensuring that people with disabilities are able to benefit from the technological solutions and advances in the field of assistive technology. (0) comments
SA preps for year with proposals
Resolutions passed by SA, pending MSU approval
by Carl Smith
In its last meeting of the fall semester, the Student Association passed three resolutions that proposed individual campus improvement projects. The resolutions called for the construction of a sidewalk leading from the shuttle area by Montgomery Hall to the bike and motorcycle area of McCool Hall, the placement of snack and drink vending machines in the Mitchell Memorial Library and the construction of an electronic announcement marquee on the edge of campus. (1) comment
