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The Delta Statement

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The Delta Statement

Delta State Ranks In Top 10 for Most Affordable College

Delta State Ranks In Top 10 for Most Affordable College

Aallyah Wright, Editor February 20, 2016

Delta State University was ranked #8 in the overall list as one of 2016's top 25 most affordable online colleges and degrees with an annual tuition of $6,012 and 20 online degrees. According to Taitum...

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Officers of the African American Student Council include: (front row, left to right) Aja Buckhalter, Selena Trotter, (back, l to r) Ashley Blackburn, Letia McGee, Symmbol Sanderlin, Veronica Suggs and Alandria Ramsey.

African American Student Council

Aallyah Wright, Editor February 19, 2016

Here are the calendar events for February.

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(From Left to Right: Sarah Fortenberry, Alecia Wilson, Kole Oakes, Jess Bennett, and Nick Houston | Photographer: Aallyah Wright)

DSU to Host DA Awards Ceremony

Rebecca Carroll, Staff Writer February 17, 2016

Delta State’s literary magazine, Da, formerly known as Confidante, will be having an awards reading on Wednesday, Feb. 17, in the Capps Archives and Museum from 4:00-5:30. The winning students and...

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Students Form Smiles with Smile Train

Students Form Smiles with Smile Train

Katherine White, Staff Writer February 16, 2016

On Feb. 8, 2016, a booth in the student union was set up with candies and treats to be sold for a dollar a piece to raise money in support of Smile Train, a charity organization that provides cleft lip...

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Crescent Wrench No. 1

Crescent Wrench No. 1

Jimmieria Chillis, Poetry Writer February 16, 2016

Sometimes I need you Although old and weathered with age Your beginning and latter strength has no end. You’re experiencing better days I’m reminded of you as I gaze— At the twilight Whose...

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Chocolate Lovers Month

Chocolate Lovers Month

Rebecca Carroll, Staff Writer February 15, 2016

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and many different types of chocolate can be seen on the shelves at just about every store around. According to The Statistical Portal website, chocolate sales in the United...

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Tri Delta Fundraiser for St. Jude

Tri Delta Fundraiser for St. Jude

Rebecca Carroll, Staff Writer February 13, 2016

TheTri Delta sorority held a fundraiser in the Student Union for St. Jude from Feb. 9-­12. Tri Delta’s philanthropy is St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The partnership between St. Jude and...

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Is “Formation” Her Greatest Creation?

Aallyah Wright, Editor February 13, 2016

Do you ever feel like an outcast when everyone likes something and you’re the only one who doesn’t, or partially doesn't? This is exactly how I feel about Beyoncé’s new song "Formation." Don’t...

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Conform

Conform

Rebecca Carroll, Staff Writer February 13, 2016

Black like an endless abyss. Round and around you go. Inch deep or inches deep? Weave or swirl out, about. Branch you sit on, still. Deep space you conform in. Out and about, you are. One day...

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It's Not All Sunsets and Roses

It’s Not All Sunsets and Roses

February 11, 2016

Let's be real, relationships are imperfect, which is why we're here for you at the Statement's new Dishin' Dirt advice column. Send your questions to [email protected] and let the dishin' begin.

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Me

Me

Sheldon Ransom, Staff Writer February 11, 2016

I seek love only to find love’s illusion Like a wolf in sheep's clothing, I was lured to my own sacrifice Scared of what was to come But not seeing what was done What is left of me The shell of...

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Green Light: Amber Dodge

Green Light: Amber Dodge

Rebecca Carroll, Staff Writer February 11, 2016

Amber Dodge is a junior majoring in wildlife management from Goldsboro, N.C. Dodge wants to work in a rehabilitation center for animals but is still unsure what kind of animals she would like to work...

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