The Eyes of MSMS

The Vision
The Eyes of MSMS

The Vision
The Eyes of MSMS

The Vision
Carter Moore

Carter Moore, Graphics/Layout Editor

Carter Moore is a senior from Grenada, Mississippi and is also the Graphics Editor. He enjoys chemistry, physics and watching nearly every sport imaginable (though playing them is a different story). Other than sports, school and graphics, he also enjoys watching some firey political debates from a safe distance and copious amounts of sleep.

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Anti-Asian hate crimes have always existed but have been on a rise recently due to prejudice regarding covid-19.

[Photo] Zhang: Atlanta shooting and subsequent performative activism prove that Asian Americans still aren’t taken seriously

April 2, 2021
Seven new bills were presented to the Senate in March.

[Photo] Senate Update: March

March 31, 2021
In January, five new senators were elected to the MSMS Senate.

[Photo] Senate Update: January

Jessica Yan, SGA Correspondent
February 1, 2021
Senior Weslyn McMurrin swerves between players before taking a shot.

Blue Waves sweep Yazoo County for Senior Day celebration

Carter Moore, Graphics/Layout Editor
January 27, 2021
Due to COVID-19, many families have had to stay at home together and continue with school and work virtually.

[Photo] How COVID-19 uncovered the flaws of an already broken system

January 27, 2021
The Blue Waves kicked off the new year with their first district against Philadelphia Tornadoes. The MSMS girl's team competed until the last minute, finishing with a score of 5-0.

Blue Waves topple Philadelphia Tornadoes

Carter Moore, Graphics/Layout Editor
January 21, 2021
At the end of last semester, there were numerous bills and resolutions presented to the Senate.

[Photo] Senate Update: December

January 19, 2021
This year, three MSMS seniors matched with universities through Questbridge.

[Photo] QuestBridge Scholars announce their matches, give advice to potential applicants

December 4, 2020
Out of the ten bills passed by senators in October, six were passed by administration. Senate also passed five other bills this past November.

[Photo] Senate Update: November

December 7, 2020
Senior Cameron Wright organized the summer program session so that juniors would get the opportunity to learn about these programs before application deadlines.

[Photo] Seniors hold summer programs experiences information session

November 20, 2020
This year's Junior Class Officers have already begun coming up with ideas for the school year.

[Photo] MSMS’ Class of 2022 elects class officers

November 13, 2020
Senate has continued its duties this year, holding virtual meetings over Zoom.

[Photo] Senate Updates 2020-2021

November 20, 2020
Senior Mabrie Woods grew up in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Mississippi has one of the lowest LGBTQ+ populations in America.

[Photo] Recent elections bring hope to LGBTQ+ community

November 11, 2020
11/05 Columbus v. MSMS

MSMS soccer knocks off the Columbus Falcons

Carter Moore, Multimedia Editor
November 10, 2020
Since students are both on campus and doing virtual learning, this month's senate bills addressed topics for students in both settings.

[Photo] Senate Update: October

November 9, 2020
As students are both on campus and doing virtual learning, this month's senate bills addressed topics for students in both settings.

MSMS hosted a mock election for MSMS students and teachers in light of the upcoming election.

The Vision’s 2020 Mock Election

Carter Moore, Multimedia Editor
November 3, 2020
Both candidates had their final debate and now wait to see who will be the next president.

[Photo] Vanga and Springer: The final debate was Biden’s pinnacle and Trump’s demise

October 30, 2020
Donald Trump, a Republican, is running for president again alongside Mike Pence.

Joe Biden, a Democrat, is running for president alongside Kamala Harris.

Jo Jorgensen, a Libertarian, is running for president alongside Spike Cohen.

Howie Hawkins, a Green Party member, is running for president alongside Angela Walker.

Here's The Vision's guide on all the candidates in this upcoming election. Get ready to cast your vote by Nov. 3!

[Photo] 2020 Voter Guide for Mississippians

October 26, 2020
Juniors will get to move-in this weekend after spending the first nine weeks online.

[Photo] Students set to return to campus 

October 13, 2020
President Donald Trump and Joe Biden had their first debate on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

[Photo] Young Democrats host debate watch party

October 2, 2020
Many students, seniors especially, will start applying for financial aid and scholarships in the coming months.

[Photo] Counselors hold financial aid and scholarship workshop 

September 25, 2020
Virtual learning has not stopped the MSMS seniors from creating new clubs for students to join.

[Photo] Some new and revived clubs at MSMS

September 14, 2020
Students review the two rules of Weekly Wednesday Doorprizes before names are drawn.

The return of Weekly Wednesday Door Prizes

Carter Moore, Graphics Editor
September 4, 2020
This is the first time MSMS has had a formal eSports team, and founders hope the team will continue to grow.

[Photo] MSMS gets its first esports team

September 2, 2020
The QuestBridge Scholarship is appealing to many seniors, since it makes college completely free for its recipients.

[Photo] Counselors host QuestBridge interest meeting for seniors 

August 31, 2020
Swimming is one sport that will be very hard to continue while the pandemic is still occuring.

Timeout: Professional responses for the sports MSMS offers

Carter Moore, Graphics/Layout Editor
August 24, 2020
Mail-in ballots will be an essential part of the 2020 presidential election.

[Photo] Cheater: The United States postal scam

August 24, 2020
Currently, swim is the only sport that has been canceled. MSMS plans to have all other sports continue in the 2020-2021 school year.

The Michigan Wolverines (white jerseys) play in the Big 10, which has already canceled its season. Notre Dame (blue jerseys) play as independents, leading to numerous challenged with game cancelations.

The Timeout: The Return(?) of Football

Carter Moore, Graphics/Layout Editor
August 17, 2020
Following an explosion in Beirut, the Lebanese government stepped down.

[Photo] Cheater: Lebanon's second plague, weak leadership

August 17, 2020
Both Luke and Blake have extreme political views in a state that doesn't always welcome difference.

[Photo] MSMS students demonstrate wide range of political views

August 24, 2020
The St. Louis Cardinals have been ravaged by COVID-19 in recent weeks, with many players and staff infected.

Timeout 3: A Return to “Normalcy”

Carter Moore, Graphics/Layout Editor
August 10, 2020
Colleges across the country reconsider and adjust their admission requirements for the class of 2021.

[Photo] Umar: Colleges consider students during pandemic admissions

August 10, 2020
Juniors will spend their first nine weeks at home, making some worried about how their MSMS experience will change.

[Photo] Juniors express feelings on starting MSMS virtually

August 10, 2020
Over the course of a month, administration updated its reopening plan based on the latest COVID-19 information.

[Photo] Editorial: MSMS COVID-19 adjustments the right call, could’ve come sooner

August 24, 2020
Students at MSMS all hope to begin college feeling more prepared than if they had remained at their home schools.

[Photo] Alumni reflect on how well MSMS prepares graduates for higher education

May 7, 2020
Tennis @ Wayne County

MSMS tennis tramples War Eagles of Wayne County

Carter Moore, Graphics Writer
March 5, 2020
Michael Bloomberg was the receiver of many criticism from his fellow candidates at the Nevada Democratic Debate.

[Photo] Seage: The Democratic debate proved we can't let Bloomberg get the nomination

February 27, 2020
No team in history has matched North Dakota State's five straight titles at any level of college football. 

The Timeout: Bison Thunder Across the Nation

Carter Moore, Staff Writer
February 6, 2020
NBA icon Kobe Bryant's legacy extends far beyond his time on the court.

[Photo] Kobe Bryant: More than Basketball

February 6, 2020
The world has been flipped upside down by a new virus plaguing the earth: the coronavirus.

[Photo] Seage: Is the coronavirus the new Black Plague?

January 30, 2020
If Disney doesn’t radically shake up the show, I don’t see it going beyond two seasons. 

[Photo] That baby Yoda show? It’s majorly overhyped

Luke Bowles, Staff Writer
February 13, 2020
Toxic masculinity has become a prominent issue in today's society.

[Photo] ‘Sex Education’ arrives on the issue of toxic masculinity

Gracie Rowland, Staff Writer
January 23, 2020
Parchman has yet to correct its racial history and continues to be evidence of systematic disenfranchisement of African Americans within the prison system.

[Photo] Reece: Parchman, a prison in peril

January 16, 2020
Our society has to change for the better, or our Earth is going to change for the worse. 

[Photo] Arnoldus: Why Australia is on fire and why we need to act now

January 16, 2020
This season is but a small blemish on the Tide’s storied history.

The Timeout: Will the Tide ever recede?

Carter Moore, Staff Writer
December 5, 2019
Co-Captain Tierah Macon dribbles the ball downfield towards the Opposing Defense.

Blue Waves blown out of water by Saints

Carter Moore, Staff Writer
November 21, 2019
Seniors Whitley Hester and Tierah Macon battle with the Cardinals defense over possession of the ball.

MSMS soccer opens regular season with split matches against Louisville

Carter Moore, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
Junior Max Grossman races another player to the soccer ball.

Waves enter season with high hopes after New Hope Soccer Classic

Carter Moore, Staff Writer
November 7, 2019
The latest decision from the NCAA begins a step in the right direction—then stops before actually taking the step.

Moore: NCAA? More like N-C-won’t-pay

Carter Moore, Staff Writer
November 7, 2019
Prospective juniors and their parents came to learn more about MSMS.

MSMS hosts Columbus “Super Night”

Elijah Dosda and Carter Moore
August 22, 2019
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