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The Mississippi GRAMMY Museum Hosts the International Blues Conference

The Mississippi GRAMMY Museum Hosts the International Blues Conference

Avery Wall, Editor-in-Chief November 3, 2017

Every year in the fall, Delta State manages the International Blues Conference, which celebrates the Delta and its influence on the Blues. The conference used to be held within the Delta Music Institute...

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Carlson Cleans Up Campus

Carlson Cleans Up Campus

Stormy Ferrell, Publisher November 3, 2017

After finally finding an open parking spot, I tossed out my cigarette, grabbed my backpack, and scurried to class, staring into my phone. On the way, I glanced up and noticed a woman walking DSU’s Green...

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Does One Size Fit All in Today’s Society?

Does One Size Fit All in Today’s Society?

Dearron Stewart, Staff Writer November 3, 2017

As recent years have passed, Americans and myself have become more aware of the recent racial tensions between white Americans and African Americans. With riots that end in tragedies like Charlottesville...

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Academic Life vs Social Life

Academic Life vs Social Life

Hadia Zafar, Staff Writer November 2, 2017

Abulfaz Hajizada, a student here at DSU, gives some advice on how to manage a social life with academic life. Hajizada believes that, "Managing your time wisely is a vital part of student life." He is...

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Southern Hospitality at DSU

Southern Hospitality at DSU

Ayesha Tariq, Staff Writer November 2, 2017

Located in Mississippi, Delta State University is at the heart of the south. For many exchange students, the first few days in the States brings on homesickness, insomnia, and communication barriers....

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Scorching Earth

Scorching Earth

Avery Wall, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2017

Hot sand burned the soles of my feet as I stumbled up another sand dune. It was the hundredth one I’d climbed and probably wasn’t going to be the last one as there was an entire sea of them as far...

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Exploring Cleveland

Exploring Cleveland

Wyatt O'Keefe, Copy Editor October 31, 2017

Need a quick break from your classes? Why not explore some of the opportunities for some fun and exercise that is surrounding you? There are many options not only around DSU campus to fill up your down...

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From Samhain to All Hallows Eve

From Samhain to All Hallows Eve

Katilyn Walker, Social Media Editor October 31, 2017

Many Christians feel that it is not appropriate to celebrate Halloween because of its sketchy background. Halloween has the stigma attached to it that it is associated with witchcraft and evil, therefore,...

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People Are Like Lollipops

Stormy Ferrell, Publisher October 19, 2017

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Dorm Life Isn’t Always the Greatest Experience

Dorm Life Isn’t Always the Greatest Experience

Avery Wall, Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2017

Some universities require that freshmen live on campus their first year and others don’t care if you do or not. Regardless, many of us at DSU have experienced dorm life, and that includes the good and...

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DSU Art Faculty Fills Wright Gallery

DSU Art Faculty Fills Wright Gallery

Stormy Ferrell, Publisher October 13, 2017

Every year, Delta State University has an exhibit opening filled with pieces from the art professors, known as the faculty art show. This year the official opening was on Sept. 28, 2017, and viewings...

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Book Cover of And There Was Evening And There Was Morning written by DSU professor Mike Smith.

DSU English Professor Releases Memoir

Kole Oakes, Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2017

Mike Smith, author and English professor at DSU, has recently released a new book of essays: And There Was Evening And There Was Morning. The essays detail his experience witnessing his first wife's illness...

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