The Delta Statement

Under Assembly Bill No. 1884, customers are still allowed to request plastic straws at full-service restaurants.

Suck it, California

Carson Wiseman, Literature Journal April 16, 2019

Assembly Bill No. 1884 Explained On September 20, 2018, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill banning full-service restaurants in the state from automatically giving customers single-use plastic...

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Awareness is only step one!
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Trump’s Fight to Eliminate HIV and AIDS in America

Hollie Williams, Publisher April 16, 2019

President Trump announced, during the State of the Union, that by the year 2030 the epidemic of HIV and AIDS will be alleviated. "In recent years we have made remarkable progress in the fight against...

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Chaos: Caffeine on Campus

Chaos: Caffeine on Campus

Luke Terrill, Copy Editor April 16, 2019

As many as 89% of Americans consume caffeine in some form or fashion in their daily lives according to a 2011 survey.     While many may think little of the consumption of these beverages, it...

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The Great Divide

Jasmine McGill, Social Media April 16, 2019

Low income students and minorities are especially at a disadvantage when it comes to test prep. “Overall, most students are not ready for the academic rigors of college, but low-income students are especially...

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Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid kneeling during the National Anthem. The two have both settled with the NFL on their collusion lawsuit.

What’s Next for Kaepernick?

Jasmine McGill, Social Media April 15, 2019

Colin Kaepernick has still yet to be made an offer by any team in the NFL. In 2016, Colin Kaepernick began kneeling during the National Anthem to protest racial injustice against people of color. Though...

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“I have worked so hard and I am so happy this weekend went in my favor, unlike last year” -Chelsea Borrowdale.

Sweat, Tears, and Chlorine

Verity Poglayen, Photographer April 15, 2019

The middle of the semester is an odd time for most sports teams, but this is when Delta State swimming prepares for one of the biggest events of their year, Conference. In preparation for their end...

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Stress of Student Life

Stress of Student Life

Eli Inman, Copy Editor April 10, 2019
The amount of stress I was accumulating from school, work, and bills was wearing on my mental and emotional stability, and this overly optimistic thinking was causing me to ignore that fact.
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The Cryptocurrency Phenomenon

The Cryptocurrency Phenomenon

Eli Inman, Copy Editor April 10, 2019
The uses of Bitcoin, security of its transactions, and its place away from political or governmental influence is causing a constant growth in appeal and the creation of other forms of cryptocurrency.
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How New Zealand’s Recent Gun Control Might Affect the U.S

How New Zealand’s Recent Gun Control Might Affect the U.S

Jonathan Boles, Photography April 10, 2019

On March 15, a lone gunman, Brenton Tarrant, opened fire on two consecutive mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, during Friday Prayer ultimately killing 50 and injuring many more. Before this attack,...

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What should minimum wage be?

What should minimum wage be?

Verity Poglayen, Photography April 10, 2019

In February of 2019, Illinois joined 28 other states in raising the minimum wage in their state. Mississippi still has not changed the wage since it was changed nationwide to $7.25 in 2009. While looking...

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Socialization in the Online World

Socialization in the Online World

Eli Inman, Copy Editor April 10, 2019

Online platforms such as video games and live streaming sites are places to socialize with others and create close knit communities.   The question of how detrimental the internet can be to...

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It is easy to feel lost when there is nothing to turn you in the right direction.

Get Lost

Erika Coleman, Copy Editor April 10, 2019
Many students without maps say that their main problem is that they didn’t know how to get, or who to ask for, one.
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