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The Journey Is Sweeter than the Destination

The Journey Is Sweeter than the Destination

Christina Camerota April 11, 2016

Keylyn stared in wonder as she slowly placed her feet on the colored stones. Plum trees dangled ripe fruit above her as she nervously peered through the shadows, blinking at the bright light just outside...

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Upsilon Delta Delta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated Hosts Scholarship Matters Poster Contest

Upsilon Delta Delta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated Hosts Scholarship Matters Poster Contest

Linda N. Stringfellow April 10, 2016

Members of the Upsilon Delta Delta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. hosted a “Scholarship Matters” poster contest for students at the Cleveland Career Development and Technology Center...

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Jeremiah Berry, Student Director of the Union and lead for the Union Program Council, said, "Springfest is UPC's annual event that we host in essence to provide the ultimate experience for students at DSU."

Fun in the Sun at Springfest

Rebecca Carroll, Staff Writer April 8, 2016

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Screenshot of the actual #chalkening

Pro-Trump “Chalkening” Hits DSU Campus

Aallyah Wright, Editor April 8, 2016

Students across college campuses have participated in "#thechalkening" challenge in support of Donald Trump. It started when students at Emory University wrote "Trump 2016" on their campus sidewalk...

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Photo taken of the Greek letters on the Quadrangle at DSU,

Greek Week is in Full Effect

Rebecca Carroll, Staff Writer April 5, 2016

Greek Week will be held April 4-9. It is sponsored by the Interfraternity Council (IFC), Panhellenic Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC or The Pan), and the Offices of Student Life and Multicultural...

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Scheduled Events for Greek Week

Rebecca Carroll, Staff Writer April 5, 2016

Sponsored by IFC, Panhellenic, and NPHC In conjunction with the Offices of Student Life and Multicultural Affairs Sunday, April 3 Chapters are encouraged to place their letters on the DSU Quadrangle.  Monday,...

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Cleveland Hall Floods due to Leaky Roofs

Aallyah Wright, Editor April 4, 2016

Cleveland Hall experienced a leak that transpired into flooding over Spring Break. During the week of March 7 through 11, Cleveland, Miss., and surrounding areas sustained heavy flooding that resulted...

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Auditions

Tori McDonald March 31, 2016

They make everything rattle. I was glad Abel never played one, or I'd have gotten a headache every time we were together. They rattled the kick drum at the slightest little pluck. Or maybe it was the drums...

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Dreamcatcher

Dreamcatcher

Ashley Martin March 31, 2016

“You heard about the murders in that town, right?  The one two districts over.” They talked a lot here, he’d noticed.  Idle gossip for the most part, but it was enough to distract his raw fingers...

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Photo of J.Fred Knobloch at the Thacker Mountain Radio Show at DSU.

Guest at Delta Music Institute Hits Sour Note

The Delta Statement Staff March 31, 2016

Being in a room where you are uncertain of your surroundings can make anyone uncomfortable. Picture being in a room and things don’t go as planned or the scene wasn’t what you expected. The room...

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Asset Development Summit

Asset Development Summit

Rebecca Carroll, Staff Writer March 31, 2016

On Wednesday, March 16 from 8 to 3 pm, an Asset Development Summit, "Moving From Talk to Action: Resource and Community Forum," was held in the Jacob Conference Center in Ewing Hall on Delta State campus. The...

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Green Light: Jill Cabrera

Green Light: Jill Cabrera

Rebecca Carroll, Staff Writer March 30, 2016

Dr. Jill Cabrera is an associate professor for the College of Education Department. “I teach graduate-level courses at DSU for students who are pursuing a Master of Education degree (M.Ed.) or Educational...

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