The Delta Statement

Putting the tuition cost pieces together means looking at how your money is spent.

What is the Cost of Higher Education?

Harrison Seeley, Literary Journal March 7, 2022

Money is an ever-pressing issue for college students. College tuition is perhaps one of the biggest factors in determining which college one attends and their lifestyle before and after graduation. Many...

Dr. James Gerald has traveled, taught, worked and learned through every phase of his life.

Okra Spotlight: Dr. James Gerald

Lauren Harvey, Copy Editor March 7, 2022

Dr. James Gerald, Associate Professor of Physics, is the director of Delta State Univ.’s honors program. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree, two master’s degrees, and two Ph.Ds. Gerald has been...

A tree representing the four seasons spring, summer, fall, winter.

Surviving the Seasons

Canderrian Brown, Copy Editor March 4, 2022

Have you ever lounged on the beach during a massive heat wave? What about ice-skating at your nearest park? Surely, you’ve walked outside and taken a deep breath of fresh cut grass? Every person had...

Eerie Swamp at Night

Witch of Yazoo

Justin Porter, Literary Journal March 2, 2022

Into the Fire On May 25, 1904, Yazoo City was up in smoke. A devastating fire spread through the small Mississippi town, destroying the town’s business district and causing around $200,000 worth of...

Chinese Water Dragon

Funky Pets for College Students

Riley Stembridge, Publisher February 28, 2022

In every child’s life, there comes a point where they decide they want a pet, most often a puppy or a kitten. Some parents use this as an opportunity to teach their child about responsibility, and those...

Delta Party Rental LLC Logo

Behind the Scenes of Party Planning Ft. Jennifer Armstrong Delta Party Rental LLC.

Chelsea Bryan, Copy Editor February 28, 2022

How the Business Began Jennifer Armstrong, founder and creator of Delta Party Rental LLC in Cleveland, Miss., is a determined, hard working entrepreneur who loves to make people happy.  Her business...

Only in St. Louis

Why You Should Get Out of Cleveland with Your Boyfriend (or Friend, or Anyone).

Joanna Johnson, Publisher February 21, 2022

Number One Fact People who say small towns are wonderful are dirty, filthy liars. Yes, small towns have their perks, but have you had the chance to escape Cleveland for a weekend? I’m talking about...

Reality TV: Real or a Fantasy

Reality TV: Real or a Fantasy

Kenesia Murphy, Social Media Manager May 10, 2021

Real or Fake? Reality TV lets us see a little bit into people’s lives, making a life full of glitz and glam relatable s Commercials and teasers about upcoming episodes are filled with drama and edited...

We aren’t here for a long time, just a good time.

A Family Vacation With a Twist: The Deason Shit Show

Jaclyn Deason, Copy Editor May 6, 2021

Family vacations are fun, relaxing and a great way for families to bond with each other and create memories.  What could be more appealing than a relaxing trip to the beautiful Colorado mountains?...

Baylee and I with tears in our eyes after our last ever game together 

Glory Days

Mollie Pinion, Copy Editor May 5, 2021

10:00 The voices in my head are deafening. Or is it just my heart rate pounding in my ears? Either way, I’m completely inside of my own head. Tracing overplays and trying to calm my anxious and nervous...

Yes, I Dealt With This

Retail Is Actually a Nightmare

Ethan Burnett, Publisher May 4, 2021

Those of you who have had to deal with the public know this is true. For those of you who haven’t, I’ll do my best to portray late-night grocery duties as accurately as possible.  My sleepy hometown...

“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” -Maya Angelou

The Making of a Snowflake

Sykina Butts, Social Media Manager May 3, 2021

Day 1  I’d never thought I would be in jail, and certainly, not by choice. My first day of training as a correctional officer, better known as COI, started with sitting and ended with sitting. Hours...