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District Judge Comes to DSU

District Judge Comes to DSU

Penny Bedford September 30, 2016

On Sept., 20, Delta State University featured Judge Gustavo Gelpi in the Colloquia Distinguished Speakers Lecture Series. His lecture was called “Police Reform through the Eyes of a United States District...

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Hands Holding Object

Hands Holding Object

Jimmieria Chillis September 29, 2016

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Let the Cooks Be Cooks

Let the Cooks Be Cooks

Penny Bedford September 28, 2016

The Young-Mauldin Cafeteria is the heart of Delta State’s campus. It is where the faculty, the student body and staff socialize and have the option of eating a nutritious meal. “The café,” as it...

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RUF Has a Dream

RUF Has a Dream

Jimmieria Chillis September 27, 2016

The Reformed University Fellowship, informally known as RUF, is an on-campus ministry. It meets every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Baioni Conference Center in Broom Hall. Its purpose, as indicated on the...

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Students Share Thoughts On Welcome Week

Patricia Huddleston September 23, 2016

Welcome week is an event held once a year to help new students get integrated in campus life at Delta State. I decided to interview a few students to find out their thoughts on this year’s Welcome Week. Senior...

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Statesmen Lose to West Georgia, 34-24

Statesmen Lose to West Georgia, 34-24

Bugg Davis September 22, 2016

Sept. 17, marked the third game of the season for the Statesmen. They faced their first away game against the West Georgia Wolves who are currently ranked No. 3. The Statesmen were first to score in...

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DSU vs MC

DSU vs MC

Hannah Kistemaker September 20, 2016

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Remorseful Rage

Jimmieria Chillis September 15, 2016

I cannot speak now; Civility is at rest. quiet is no more Desire revealed the Silence ever prevails-- quieted Restraint  

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The Okra Spotlight Is On Eric Jamal

The Okra Spotlight Is On Eric Jamal

Penny Bedford, Staff Writer September 14, 2016

“I’ll give you my heart. I’m a proud organ donor/ I’m living in the present, I consider it a gift.” The above sentences, or shall I say verses, were from Christian rapper, Eric Jamal Johnson....

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Spinners

Najawon Wilson, Photographer September 13, 2016

Throughout the week, I'm a full time student and part time worker. Also, I dedicate some weekends working part time at the lone skating rink in town called Spinners. Ice cream is one of the many...

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Westfall Combines Okra Scholars and FYS with Peer Mentors

Westfall Combines Okra Scholars and FYS with Peer Mentors

Avery Wall, Copy Editor September 13, 2016

Dr. Jon Westfall, coordinator of First Year Seminar (FYS) and Okra Scholars, changed both programs for the better. He recently created an established role for the peer mentors in the classrooms of incoming...

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Julia Morrisroe Art Exhibit Opens

Julia Morrisroe Art Exhibit Opens

Patricia Huddleston, Asst. Creative Director September 13, 2016

  ulia Morrisroe, an associate professor at the University of Florida, was the featured artist at Delta State’s own campus gallery. The exhibition was opened on Aug. 25. According to Morrisroe’s...

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