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The Delta Statement

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The Delta Statement

Why Closed Captioning Matters

Why Closed Captioning Matters

Kjirsten Whitsell, Staff Writer April 1, 2018

Recently, the issue of captioning in media has been in the spotlight, especially with celebrities, such as Nyle DiMarco leading the fight for inclusivity. Having captions in media, especially movie theaters,...

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Northern Ireland: Past and Present Politics

Northern Ireland: Past and Present Politics

Kjirsten Whitsell, Staff Writer April 1, 2018

If one was to visit Northern Ireland today, they would find tour buses driving along the coast showing film locations for “Game of Thrones,” tours going through Belfast, friendly people along the main...

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BLUE 

BLUE 

Lajuana Banger, Staff Writer April 1, 2018

I saw her today, with her lace white dress and those tie up sandals I saw her today with her brown hair and perfect skin Yes I saw her today, the one that took you away The feeling of...

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I am a tumbleweed

I am a tumbleweed

Kjirsten Whitsell, Staff Writer March 26, 2018

Lost in the winds of the gyre inside my mind… Ever tightening never ending Down                 Down                                 Down                ...

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The Recognition Mental Health Deserves

The Recognition Mental Health Deserves

Hailey Alderman, Staff Writer March 26, 2018
Mental health issues in America are currently being vastly overlooked.
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Antifa protest

Antifa and the Fight Against the Far Right

Kole Oakes, Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2018

The Black Bloc, more commonly referred to as Antifa, is an Anti-Fascist movement dedicated to stopping the spread of white supremacy and far right ideology wherever it emerges. They are not one unified...

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Beyond the Borders

Change of Location: The House Show Scene in Cleveland

Kole Oakes, Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2018

After nearly two years of hosting house shows, the popular local venue 606 held its last show. The residents have all moved, and the house is now empty. Located on S. Court Street near campus, 606 seemed...

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Student Loans

Student Loans

Jamie Martin, Social Media Editor March 26, 2018
How Delta State University Helps
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peace; dot dot dot

peace; dot dot dot

Stormy Ferrell, Publisher March 24, 2018
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Bottom of the Food Chain

Bottom of the Food Chain

Fangsu Li, Staff Writer March 24, 2018

The origin of how food goes from the fields and ends on the dinner table brings up the concerns of a very important social problem: unfair treatment of agricultural pickers. There is a documentary...

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Instead of wasting time better spent working to create new policies, government officials and President Trump should not focus on who or what to blame but ensuring the safety of students.

Blaming Should Not Be an Excuse for Inaction

Avery Wall, Editor-in-Chief March 24, 2018

In a recent NBC Think article by Dr. Whitney DeCamp, politicians including President Donald Trump pointed fingers at violent video games as one of the main causes of violent crimes, such as school shootings....

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How to Make Hot Pot?

How to Make Hot Pot?

Fangsu Li, Staff Writer March 24, 2018

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you talk about food? You may think of cultural differences, or the happiness and satisfaction that food brings to you. Food is an indispensable part of...

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