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The student news site of Delta State University

The Delta Statement

The student news site of Delta State University

The Delta Statement

For Stoneman Douglas High School

For Stoneman Douglas High School

Rebecca Dickson, Staff Writer February 15, 2018

Lockers Slam Book Bags Zip Clumsy chatter fills the Hall Dry Erase Markers Squeak “Good Afternoon Class” Binders Open, Pages Turn “Did you Do the Homework?” Bam, Bam, Pow Screams...

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Lanlan`s mother standing in front of the court holding her verdict paper after being released.

Chinese Press Under Attack

Wenqi Hu, Staff Writer February 15, 2018

The Chinese media is being criticized for their recent reports on a sexual assault case involving a girl known as Lanlan Tang (her real name has been hidden in order to protect her identity). The Chinese...

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DSU Counselors: Paula King, Dr. Richard Houston, and Deidra M. Byas

Healthy Mind, Healthy Body

Kjirsten Whitsell, Staff Writer February 15, 2018

Paula King, M.ED., NCC, a counselor for Delta State University’s Student Health Center, believes that talking with a counselor can be beneficial to those with and without mental health issues. King has...

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Are Standardized Tests Enough?

Are Standardized Tests Enough?

Fangsu Li, Staff Writer February 15, 2018

Chinese students who want to study abroad often have difficulty communicating with native English speakers. Foreign language proficiency is a requirement for study abroad, and is evaluatied through...

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#MeToo

#MeToo

Jamie Martin, Staff Writer February 15, 2018

In recent weeks, it seems that more and more women are standing up to the men who have sexually assaulted them. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, an average of 21 percent of female undergraduates...

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Kentucky School Shooting

Kentucky School Shooting

Avery Wall, Editor-in-Chief February 15, 2018

The Marshall County High School shooting in Ky., which occurred Wednesday, Jan. 23, is the 13th mass shooting in 2018. Since 2013, there is a rise in school shootings with one occurring in an average of...

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I CAN SEE THE LIGHT!

I CAN SEE THE LIGHT!

Hailey Alderman, Staff Writer February 15, 2018

Delta State University will get new street lights around parts of campus that are dimly lit. One of the areas that will be getting a light is in the parking lot behind the Kethley building. Chelsea...

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No Really, How Are You?

No Really, How Are You?

Lajuana Banger, Staff Writer February 15, 2018

Being in college can be really stressful. For some, dealing with so many new people causes nerves and anxiety to flare. If it feels like you can't breathe or you want to faint, this is a sign of social...

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Booting Test Anxiety to the Curb

Booting Test Anxiety to the Curb

Rebecca Dickson, Staff Writer February 6, 2018

Test anxiety effects many college students when faced with exams that determine whether they will get their degree or not. Fellow students at Delta State University have offered helpful tips and tricks...

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A Spark to Start a Fire

A Spark to Start a Fire

Kole Oakes, Editor-in-Chief February 6, 2018

    As an African-American organization Delta State's African-American Student Council has a lot of events planned for Black History Month. On Feb. 5, at 6:00, they will be hosting...

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Young Maudlin Cafeteria is set for a few changes by the end of the summer.

DSU Gets New Cafeteria

Selby Matyakubova, Staff Writer February 5, 2018

Starting fall semester 2018, DSU students will eat in Young-Mauldin cafeteria, which is currently under reconstruction. DSU allocated $9.2 million for the renovation of this building, which will include...

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Phi Mu wins the intramural ultimate frisbee tournament (Oct., 2017).

Whatever Boys Can Do…

Tasha Toms, Staff Writer February 1, 2018

For the first time ever in Delta State history, there are more female students signing up for and participating in intramural sports than males. In case you didn’t know, our University is home to...

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