Shades of Starkville

A large arrangement of colorful tents line the entirety of the Drill Field as campus organizations and local businesses welcome students to "Shades of Starkville." The annual event, organized by MSU's Center for Student Activities, showcases all that Starkville and MSU have to offer to the campus community. — Photo by **Grace Cockrell**

September 5, 2025

Colorful tents fill Mississippi State’s Drill Field as campus organizations and local businesses welcome students to "Shades of Starkville" Thursday [Sept. 4]. Organized by MSU's Center for Student Activities, the annual event showcases all that Starkville and the university have to offer to the campus community.