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Christ Centered Recovery: Local Church starts support group for the broken in the community.

Christ Centered Recovery: Local Church starts support group for the broken in the community.

Ryan Rutledge, Social Media October 18, 2018

First Baptist Church Cleveland (FBCC) has started a new eight week study called Redemption Groups to help those in the community who are recovering from addiction and other types of sin in their lives....

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Family guy conspiracy theories that might change one’s view to “Just A Guy!”

Delvin Weems, Photography October 12, 2018

One of America's favorite comedy shows has plot twists that could throw off the way someone views Family Guy. Youtuber, Screen Rant, uploaded some videos in June that answers a lot of questions that have...

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Drinking it Away: Death of Beloved Singer Found to be Tragic Accident

Drinking it Away: Death of Beloved Singer Found to be Tragic Accident

Chris Kalil, Da/Events October 12, 2018

After suspicions of self-harm, the inquiry into the death of Dolores O’Riordan has proved that her death was a tragic accident. Dolores O’Riordan, the lead singer of the beloved Irish rock band...

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Daisies

Daisies

Liz Howell, Copy Editor October 12, 2018

Melberta lifted her head as she pushed open the door to her favorite burger place. Mrs. Geraldine always took care of her, and a good cheeseburger always made everything better. She was careful not to...

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The Girl in Blue Skin

The Girl in Blue Skin

Saavedra Martin, Copy Editor October 8, 2018

I throw the covers off of me in the dark room and sit up in bed, my shirt sticking to the back of my skin. Swinging my legs off to the side, I get up and head to the kitchen for a fresh glass of…something,...

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Recurring Wreckage: Hurricanes Continue to be One of the Deadliest Threats to Americans

Recurring Wreckage: Hurricanes Continue to be One of the Deadliest Threats to Americans

Jonathan Boles, Photography October 7, 2018

Hurricane Florence devastated the East Coast earlier this month, and almost two weeks later, those affected are still suffering from the aftermath. Over the past 15 years, hurricanes have devastated the...

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Warning: This story has content that may be triggering to some readers.

Images

Riley Hardin, Publisher October 7, 2018

Warning: This story has content that may be triggering to some readers.   Images, and Images. All I see are these Images. They follow me around constantly; every time I close my eyes, these...

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No offense, but… Maybe You’re Missing What These Sororities are Looking For

No offense, but… Maybe You’re Missing What These Sororities are Looking For

Madison Kalia, Copy Editor October 7, 2018

Delta State University is encountering inconsistencies between its overall racial demographics and those within its sororities. According to Mississippi.edu, in the fall of 2016, approximately 41% of...

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A Piece of Resistance: A man inside Trump’s Administration speaks out.

A Piece of Resistance: A man inside Trump’s Administration speaks out.

Trey Wright, Publisher October 7, 2018

President Trump has faced a lot of backlash over his presidency, such as Foreign Affairs, Tax Reforms and even illegal immigration. Now the president is confronted with a new problem from inside the White...

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Even when you have everything written neatly, sometimes it’s still a blur.

School, Schedules, and Spanish: Professor Ferreira Considers Students when Creating Syllabus

Hayley Cross, Social Media October 2, 2018

In the life of a college student, homework and extra-curricular activities tend to take up most of a college student’s time. Trying to juggle work, friends, academics, clubs and teams is exhausting....

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Snow piled up along the street as people tried to avoid it.

Dublin Diversion

Kjirsten Whitsell, Editor in Chief October 2, 2018

In a small bar set snugly in the middle of Dublin’s busiest street, an elderly couple toasted each other over drinks on the most popular Irish holiday: St. Patrick’s Day. The bar around them was noisy...

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iPhone Conspiracy Theory: Behind the Screens

iPhone Conspiracy Theory: Behind the Screens

Jasmine McGill, Photography October 2, 2018

For years now, many iPhone users have stood with the belief that there is some type of conspiracy when it comes to the releasement of new iPhones. Many people believe that every time a new iPhone comes...

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