Student in hammocks relaxing at the Junction

Student in hammocks relaxing at the Junction
Photo by Beth Newman

September 28, 2010

A trio of outdoor-loving Mississippi State University students used creativity to find an alternative study location on campus. Using a reliable tree in the Junction, from top to bottom, freshman geosciences major Mark Slawson of Brandon, freshman building construction major Sam Hand of Tupelo, and sophomore secondary education major Jacob Kent of Tupelo read while relaxing. Cooler temperatures throughout the state in recent days have kept many people outdoors.