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Only a sophomore at Mississippi University for Women, Katie Banasiewicz is taking on responsibilities in leadership as she is working to get a Civitan Club charter on the “W” campus. She wants to continue working with therapeutic horseback riding programs once she graduates.
Only a sophomore at Mississippi University for Women, Katie Banasiewicz is taking on responsibilities in leadership as she is working to get a Civitan Club charter on the “W” campus. She wants to continue working with therapeutic horseback riding programs once she graduates. / Allen Baswell
‘It means a lot to me to stay involved’

Working with special equestrians — a therapeutic horseback riding program for child and adults with special needs — is something Mississippi University for Women student Katie Banasiewicz has been involved with since her high school days in Birmingham, Ala. read more

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MSU left out of NCAA Tournament
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In the end of Mississippi State’s statement run at the Southeastern Conference Tournament, the Bulldogs were shut out of the NCAA Tournament for not doing enough during the course of the season. Throw out the added high-RPI win against Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament semifinals Saturday. Throw out a win against NCAA qualifier Florida in the tournament Friday. Nevermind pushing No. 1 seed Kentucky to the limit in a 75-74 overtime loss in the title game Sunday. read more

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