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The Delta Statement

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The Delta Statement

The student news site of Delta State University

The Delta Statement

DON'T FEED THE CATS! signs that are placed throughout DSU campus.

CAUTION: Campus Cat Cameras

Stormy Ferrell, Publisher January 25, 2018

Have you noticed the warning signs that were recently posted around DSU campus? If not, it’s probably because most of them have been knocked over and eventually covered by dead leaves. So, to fill...

The Sweetest Lie: A Pakistani Folktale

The Sweetest Lie: A Pakistani Folktale

Hadia Zafar, Staff Writer December 25, 2017

Once upon a time, there was a king so generous and kind. He would always wander across the streets in disguise to listen to his people’s conversations, their problems, and their thoughts. One fine...

A Psalm of Life

A Psalm of Life

Ayesha Tariq, Staff Writer December 5, 2017

This inspiring poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, (1807 - 1882) was first published in 1838. It uses an ABAB rhyming pattern. Longfellow explained the poems purpose as "a transcript of my thoughts and...

How Death Transformed a Person

How Death Transformed a Person

Hadia Zafar, Staff Writer December 3, 2017

It was 4.a.m in the morning when I woke up, overhearing my cousin’s voice waking up her brother. She was crying, then handed the phone over to him. Mohammad Ali, Saliha Ishaque’s brother, immediately...

Excuses! Excuses!

Excuses! Excuses!

Sabrina Crain, Staff Writer December 3, 2017
WARNING! This article discusses rape culture/sexual assault and may not be suitable for all readers.
Five Things You Thought You Knew About Ancient Egypt

Five Things You Thought You Knew About Ancient Egypt

Simone Jackson, Sports Editor November 30, 2017

Despite being an ancient historical era that has amazed hundreds of thousands of people, the Ancient Egyptian culture and beliefs are heavily stereotyped. People often forget how civilized and open-minded...

Size Does Not Matter

Size Does Not Matter

Sabrina Crain, Staff Writer November 30, 2017
WARNING! This article discusses the effects of eating disorders and may not be suitable for all readers.
Is Hate Speech Violence?

Is Hate Speech Violence?

Kole Oakes, Editor-in-Chief November 30, 2017

Since the election of Donald Trump, America has been faced with a increased resurgence of far-right organizations and ideology. On Aug12, various far right organizations gathered for an Unite the Right...

Terrorists: Muslims Aren’t….

Terrorists: Muslims Aren’t….

Ayesha Tariq, Staff Writer November 30, 2017

There is a wicked phrase “Muslims are Terrorists” revolving around the globe that translated it as a person having a beard, covering his head with some head covering and saying words that are incomprehensible...

First Signs and Cries for Help

First Signs and Cries for Help

Sabrina Crain, Staff Writer November 30, 2017

This feature discusses a topic that is not suitable for all readers. It discusses depression and suicidal actions. All names have been changed at the request of those interviewed to keep identities hidden.     As...

The Commonwealth of Dominca

The Commonwealth of Dominca

Dearron Stewart, Staff Writer November 29, 2017

The Commonwealth of Dominica is situated between two French islands (Martinique and Guadalupe). It is a very small, mountainous, and volcanic island known as the Nature Island of the Caribbean because...

 “KUMARI DEVI” ------ Goddess to Mortal

 “KUMARI DEVI” —— Goddess to Mortal

Ayesha Tariq, Staff Writer November 19, 2017

Certainly, the world is full of wonders: some created by nature and some created by traditions which become the basis of cultures. Under the umbrella of culture, there lie many things that make you wonder...