The Delta Statement

The National logo of Students Against Destructive Descisions.

DSU Presents SADD to YOU

Penny Bedford January 25, 2017

SADD, which stands for Students Against Destructive Decisions, is a potentially new student organization at Delta State University. SADD is a national group that was founded by Robert Anastas in...

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Her Tears

Her Tears

Avery Wall December 9, 2016

The burning in her lungs was nothing new, the fatigue in her legs as she lengthened her stride was the same as practice, and the adrenaline rushing through her veins was addictive. Haley couldn’t get...

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Reckless Scrutiny

Reckless Scrutiny

Jimmieria Chillis December 8, 2016

Reckless Scrutiny by Jimmieria Chillis Bulging eyes, pupils dilated Hands red Voyeurism unjustified. Searching eyes have infringed upon a most private moment. Frantically, shut the windows of...

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My Final Goodbye

My Final Goodbye

Aallyah Wright December 7, 2016

Dear Future Statementers, You may not know of me, or have even heard of me, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t learn from me. Yes, my presence will no longer be here, but I have taught those who...

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How to Tie Your Shoes

How to Tie Your Shoes

Nick Houston December 6, 2016

Sipping roasted coffee, Sun rays caressing the wood grained desk, September breeze blowing gently through the window Rustling graded papers, Blue birds hum songs of joy In the tri-colored trees outside, Voices...

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Gloomy tunnel leading to the rotating light. May symbolise way to heaven after death.

The Light at the End of the Tunnel

Avery Wall December 5, 2016

Okay, take a deep breath, everyone, because we’re nearly there! The tunnel we thought would never end is finally revealing the bright glow of the outside world. In other words, the world that doesn’t...

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College Survival Tips

College Survival Tips

Penny Bedford December 4, 2016

Freshman year of college is an academic and social shock to most students. To lessen this shock to new incoming students the current students of Delta State University have shared some of their college...

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Papa Ain’t in the Top Left

Papa Ain’t in the Top Left

Nick Houston December 3, 2016

My skin is wrinkled cloth Indigo paper child Sunburnt polyester Sixty percent cotton Interweaved with nylon Sunburnt polyester Sixty percent cotton Interweaved with nigga. Papa part of that too. Papa...

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Bobby’s Hymn

Bobby’s Hymn

Nick Houston December 2, 2016

Bobby want a big gun Like all the other boys Always runnin da streets. Cause they told him to go Kill Kill Kill Kill Kill Kill. Lenses locked, camera Isn’t rolling. bang. No Vest,...

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Mississippi State Flag

Mississippi State Flag

Nick Houston December 1, 2016

Delta State University has become the last public university in Mississippi to permanently lower the state flag as of November 3rd, 2016. After thrusting Delta State into a controversial national spotlight,...

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An Assortment of Roommates

An Assortment of Roommates

Avery Wall November 30, 2016

I have been a part of the Delta State University’s community since the fall of 2015 and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. Despite all the homework and projects our professors love to give us, I cannot...

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General Education Requirements: Necessary or Not

General Education Requirements: Necessary or Not

Penny Bedford November 29, 2016

General education requirements, Gen Eds for short, is a phrase that has been in most college students’ vocabulary since high school. Gen Eds are courses that everyone has to take and pass regardless...

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