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Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
A Mississippi State University student was arrested after yelling antisemitic comments and throwing coins at Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, during a public event. The incident was captured on video and led to the student's withdrawal from the university. Portnoy responded by condemning the hate speech and highlighting a concerning rise in antisemitism.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University's Starkville and MSU-Meridian campuses will begin the spring semester with remote operations due to severe winter weather affecting Central and North Mississippi. Students can access course information on Canvas, while employees able to work remotely are encouraged to do so. The university will announce the status for Wednesday by 5 p.m. on Tuesday and urges caution for those on campus. Residence halls remain open, with limited dining options, and library and fitness center closures. SMART service will be suspended, and updates can be found on their website and social media.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WLBT
Maxwell Curtis Pennebaker, a 19-year-old sophomore at Mississippi State University (MSU) from Madison, was found dead in a parked vehicle on campus. No foul play is suspected, and university officials, including MSU President Mark Keenum, expressed their condolences to Pennebaker's family and met with members of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity to offer support. The incident is currently under investigation.