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Hansbrough joins long list of Bulldog transfers
Lack of practice facility served as major factor for sophomore guard's departure
by C.J. LeMaster
Starting guard Ben Hansbrough has decided to transfer to another university and effectively cut his ties with the Mississippi State basketball team, head coach Rick Stansbury said Monday in a news release. (13) comments
Welcoming Diversity
Cuisine and clothing highlight 18th annual International Fiesta
by Sarah Dale Simpkins
The sights and smells only enhanced the energetic atmosphere provided by the multicultural groups that gathered in the Junction Saturday. Clothing from around the world and the scent of a mixture of different spices added to the colorful environment. The World Neighbors Association and various other businesses, associations and individuals sponsored the 18th annual International Fiesta, which was held in the Mississippi State University Junction Saturday. (2) comments
Watson names interim VP of agriculture
Mixon to take on interim president's former responsibilities
by Lawrence Simmons
As Interim President Vance Watson assumes his new position at Mississippi State, a series of changes has been proposed to steady the university's course. Melissa Mixon's appointment to interim vice president for the division of agriculture, forestry and veterinary medicine is one such measure. (1) comment
Byrne to head coach search
Watson gives Byrne full reign of coach search
by Brent Wilburn
Speculation was put to rest Friday when Mississippi State University Interim President Vance Watson issued a press release stating that incoming athletic director Greg Byrne, who was appointed in February and will fully assume his role on July 1, will be at the helm of the process of hiring the next head baseball coach. (2) comments
by Sarah Dale Simpkins
The Starkville Board of Aldermen has made a request to the Mississippi State Legislature to add an additional penny to the Starkville luxury tax in order to raise funds for a conference center. The current 2-percent luxury tax affects the food and beverage industry as well as hotels and motels. (0) comments
by Aubra Whitten
This week marks the first Unity Week for Mississippi State University. Many MSU campus organizations are responsible for sponsoring the event, which ranges from the Holmes Cultural Diversity Center to the Bagley College of Engineering. Alyssa Walz, vice president of the Holmes Cultural Diversity Center, said planning and accomplishing Unity Week has taken years of thought and work. (0) comments
Hansbrough headed to Missouri?
Former MSU sophomore guard eyes home state as possible move
by C.J. LeMaster
Less than 12 hours after breaking away from Mississippi State, former sophomore guard Ben Hansbrough has expressed interest in becoming a Mizzou Tiger, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. (1) comment
