On the Scene

On the Scene Podcast

Welcome to On the Scene: Reflecting on Mississippi’s Top Stories, starring Heather Harrison & Emma Dotson! That's right, Mississippi. We can read and write, and we do it well! Become a listener and keep up with breaking news, pop culture, and hot takes! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, & Facebook: @onthescenepod Email us anything you want to hear or any hot takes you want to share: onthescenepod@gmail.com

  1. 03/09/2023

    The Alternative Spring Break

    Got plans for Spring Break? This week on the scene, we discuss alternatives spring break trips and activities MSU students can take part in. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews Jexi (2019) on Netflix, we get heated about toasted sandwiches, and Emma reviews Trader Joe’s Unexpected Cheddar cheese spread in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. See what Heather has been reading Heather’s book recs, “Books on the Brim,” and finish off the episode with some good news for Mississippi symbols! Sources: Mississippi State University’s https://www.msstate.edu/events/2022/02/alternative-break-trips Cowbell Connect https://msstate.campuslabs.com/engage/service-opportunities?customdate=Wed%20Mar%2008%202023%2012%3A00%3A00%20GMT-0600 Anne Louise Phillips for https://www.reflector-online.com/news/article_f1894220-bbae-11ed-8ca9-fbc307c11b80.html Grant McLaughlin for https://cdispatch.com/news/2023-03-08/2b-aluminum-mill-groundbreaking-goes-off-with-bang/ https://collider.com/adam-devine-jexi-righteous-gemstones-interview/ with Collider by John Rocha with Adam Devine Good news by Courtney Ann Jackson for https://www.wlbt.com/2023/03/04/students-lobbying-make-blueberry-state-fruit-are-honored-state-capitol/ Heather’s book recs: Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: mailto:onthescenepod@gmail.com Find the Reflector online! http://reflector-online.com | Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

    26 min
  2. 03/07/2023

    The Life & Entertainment Editor: Meet Trey Barrett

    This week on the scene, we’re honoring Black History Month. So, meet Trey Barrett — current Reflector Life & Entertainment Editor — who is cementing himself in history by giving underrepresented groups a platform to tell their stories. Learn about his wholesome journey to becoming a newspaper editor, his dream to be a film critic, and more! In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews Amsterdam (2022) on HBO Max, has a hot take on cooking videos, and gives her thoughts on Buccee’s Sweet & Spicy Beef Jerky in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. Find out which book you should be reading/listening to next in Heather’s book recs, Books on the Brim, and finish off the episode with some well-needed good news! Articles mentioned: 5 movies to help celebrate Black History Month by Elijah Roark Indigenous students rediscover their culture at MSU by Hailey Jenkins Hispanic students find a new community at MSU by Julian Dedeaux Articles by Trey Barrett Sexual misconduct cases up at MSU by Samuel Hughes for The Reflector Amsterdam interview for Screen Rant by Tatiana Hullender Good News story by 16 WAPT Heather’s book rec: “Gilded Mountain” by Kate Manning Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Also follow our guest Trey Barrett Instagram: @casualdownpour Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: onthescenepod@gmail.com Find The Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

    36 min
  3. 12/08/2022

    The Fashion Board: Meet Payton Brown

    We’ve all seen the stars walk the runway, but what all goes into making the stars shimmer? This week on the scene, we talk with MSU fashion board staff member Payton Brown about the board, its editorial magazine Être, and the behind the scenes of fashion shows. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) streaming on HBO Max, we discuss the correct building temperature in the winter, and Emma reviews a sweet potato cake with molasses icing in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson.  Listen to what Heather is reading in Books on the Brim, and finish off the episode with some good news for Mississippi education! Sources: Missing Ole Miss student Jay Lee update by Jacob Gallant and Bria Bolden for WLBT Native Son Farm in Tupelo, MS A new GED equivalency program is available in MS by Courtney Ann Jackson for WLBT Heather’s book recs: The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Also follow our guest Payton Brown, MSU Fashion Board, & Être magazine Instagram: @paytabrown, @msufashionboard, & @etre_magazine Être magazine Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: onthescenepod@gmail.com Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline — Facebook: The Reflector Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to On the Scene!

    34 min

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Welcome to On the Scene: Reflecting on Mississippi’s Top Stories, starring Heather Harrison & Emma Dotson! That's right, Mississippi. We can read and write, and we do it well! Become a listener and keep up with breaking news, pop culture, and hot takes! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, & Facebook: @onthescenepod Email us anything you want to hear or any hot takes you want to share: onthescenepod@gmail.com