Expanding the horizon

by James Lane

Mississippi State University students, faculty and staff no doubt have noticed the changes around Scott Field as they returned to campus this semester. The presence of a huge crane, a closed-off street and building crews suggests things are moving forward with the expansion of the 86-year-old athletic field, home to the MSUBulldogs. "The expansion to the nation's second oldest football stadium marks the largest such endeavor in the stadium's history," Larry Templeton, director of athletics, said. Started in June, the project was spurred by increased support from MSU football fans and by interest from MSU benefactors and corporate donors. The recent dry weather has aided progress of the expansion to the stadium's east side, taking the stadium's seating from 40,656 to 50,656. Of the approximately 10,000 new seats, 2,000 will be devoted to club-level seating. Fifty sky boxes will also line the new construction. "Everything is going on schedule," Templeton said.

Ticket sales skyrocket
by Pamela Buhner

Mississippi State's first home football game will be Sept. 30, and many of the games are already sold out.

Growing enrollment leads to increased problems
by Carrie Reeves

Have you ever wondered why it takes so long to find a parking space every morning or exactly why seemingly millions of people are in the Union at lunch time?

Welch requests new trial
From staff reports

The attorneys for former Mississippi State University student Lindsay Welch are filing a motion for a new trial in response to her conviction of manslaughter on August 11.

SA announces plans for upcoming year
by Carrie Reeves

The MSU Student Association announces its plans for major changes in election procedures and changes in other important aspects of student life.