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Can You Stand the Heat?

Can You Stand the Heat?

Sheldon Ransom, Staff Writer February 11, 2016

During these last two weeks, students have experienced smoldering temperatures, but not outside. There have been dorms on campus that have had unbearable heat control. Several students have resorted to...

Typical Night

Typical Night

Sheldon Ransom, Staff Writer February 11, 2016

The snow melts on the ground as the cold air seeps under my window Traces of mist blotch my face as I listen to night sing its song A beautiful harmony of emotions that only the purest of minds...

Judgement

Judgement

Jimmieria Chillis February 11, 2016

Write, they say Do this that way Your tomorrow of meaningless success can happen any day A thought. Not original. Your thoughts… Not individual. A photo—one that’s digital unrelatedly...

Green Light: Tori Summers

Green Light: Tori Summers

Rebecca Carroll, Staff Writer February 11, 2016

Tori Summers is a senior speech and hearing science major at Delta State. She said she plans to work as a speech-language pathologist until she can continue her path towards a master’s in special...

Constantly Moving

Constantly Moving

Rebecca Carroll, Staff Writer February 11, 2016

Life as a floating dock. Back, Forth, side to side.   Life as a swing. Back, Forth, side to side.   Life as a helicopter. Back, Forth, side to side.  

The Place in Your Mind

The Place in Your Mind

Rebecca Carroll, Staff Writer February 11, 2016

Fireflies dancing in the wind, Blue Autumn in a Winter Wonderland, Narnia on the other side, A storm on your side. Reality fades, Imagination becomes, Dreamland, Freedland. Open the door and experience this, Or ride the storm out? Reality soon becomes imagination, Imagination soon becomes reality.

Beholding Their Beauty

Beholding Their Beauty

Dymontre Holmes February 11, 2016

Behold, the beauty that stands before you Has no shape or size. Nor does the color of their skin come without judgment. To view them with your eyes and to gaze upon their glory. You try to...

To Wear or Not to Wear

To Wear or Not to Wear

Aallyah Wright, Editor February 11, 2016

Isn’t it crazy how the weather is changing drastically? From December until now, the weather has been weirdly interesting yet very annoying. One second it is extremely cold outside, and I have to bundle...

Debate on Black History Month

Debate on Black History Month

Alecia Wilson, Copy Editor February 11, 2016

In the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, February is recognized as Black History Month. This month is meant to highlight and commemorate the African Americans that had in impact on black history....

Statesmen Trounce Argos at Home

Gared Watkins, Sports Writer February 11, 2016

CLEVELAND, Mississippi – Delta State University's offensive dominance included five Statesmen scoring in double figures en route to a 74-48 victory over West Florida on Thursday night at Walter Sillers...

Faculty Senate Update

Faculty Senate Update

Sheldon Ransom, Staff Writer February 11, 2016

The Faculty Senate meeting took place on Jan. 19, 2016. The agenda was read as printed. More old business than new business was discussed. Throughout the meeting, the one issue that sparked everyone...

Montrelle Woodard is a sophomore at DSU and she has no declared a major

Kappa Sigma Hosts Puppy Bowl

Katherine White, Staff Writer February 11, 2016

On Feb. 4, 2016, the Lambda-Pi Chapter of Kappa Sigma teamed up with the Cleveland-Bolivar County Animal Shelter to hold a Puppy Bowl on the Quad. The Puppy Bowl consisted of two open pens where the puppies...