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The Eyes of MSMS

The Vision

The Eyes of MSMS

The Vision

The Eyes of MSMS

The Vision

MSMS math teacher Shelley Hebert poses for a picture in front of his whiteboard.
Hebert joins MSMS mathematics department
Ian Jung • October 5, 2026

Shelley Hebert is the newest teacher in the MSMS mathematics department, teaching Statistics, Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra. He replaces Dean Linder, who moved to the physics department. Hebert said he became...

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From left are MSMS Chemistry Teacher Ben Hurt and French Teacher Bob Raymond.
MSMS welcomes new faculty Raymond, Hurt
Santiago Ramirez-Ortega • October 5, 2026

Bob Raymond and Ben Hurt are two of this year’s newest additions to the MSMS staff. Raymond, worked as a French teacher at the Mississippi University for Women for 10 years and has his masters in French and a degree...

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Pictured are, top row from left, Hutch Clemons, Christopher Chen, Cecelia Buehler, Maya Venkat; middle row, from left, Angelina Tan and Amy Choi; bottom row, from left, Khang Tran, Samantha Diamond and Katie Chung.
9 MSMS seniors chosen as National Merit Semifinalists
Brendan Seo • October 4, 2026

Nine MSMS seniors are semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Competition. Cecelia Buehler, Christopher Chen, Amy Choi, Katie Chung, Hutch Clemons, Samantha Diamond, Angelina Tan, Khang Tran and Maya Venkat are...

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From left, James Fallows, a former speechwriter for President Jimmy Carter, and bestselling author Eric Redman speak to students about their careers in Shackleford Auditorium. (Photo by Thomas Easterling)
Nationally recognized writers visit MSMS campus
Margot Hoffman • October 1, 2026

Nationally recognized writers and Rhodes Scholars James Fallows and Eric Redman offered insights into politics and their journalistic experiences to students during a panel discussion at Shackleford Auditorium on Monday,...

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Senior Khang Tran grasps at his hair from the stress of applying to prestigious colleges.
Jung: College prestige doesn’t matter as much as you think
Ian Jung • September 30, 2026

The sound of frantic typing and groans fill the room as frustration builds. You feel your story is a predictable cliché application officers...

The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science sign stands in front of Mary Wilson, home to administration at MSMS.
Letter to the Editor: MSMS Administration on REACH
MSMS Administration • April 27, 2026

Dear Editorial Board, We are writing in response to concerns expressed regarding REACH. We first discovered REACH during SLAMT in 2025. We...

Mississippi should bring back road tests. Graphic by Harper Hipp
Shao: Miss. should bring back road tests
Cathy Shao • April 20, 2026

Mississippi’s decision to eliminate road tests has revealed serious flaws in how drivers are licensed. Reinstating a road test would strengthen...

Brain drain is a growing concern for Mississippi educators, lawmakers and communities.
Rhee: Mississippi’s brain drain crisis continues to challenge state’s future
Claire Rhee • April 11, 2026

Every year, some of Mississippi’s brightest students pack their bags and head out of state to attend college or launch their careers. Many...

Happy October
Happy October
Kai Saikia • October 5, 2026

Crossword Puzzle
Crossword Puzzle
Brendan Seo • October 5, 2026

Crossword Puzzle
Crossword Puzzle
Kai Saikia • October 5, 2026

Glacial Goen
Glacial Goen
Althea Wells • November 10, 2025