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The Delta Statement

The student news site of Delta State University

The Delta Statement

Carlson Cleans Up Campus

Carlson Cleans Up Campus

Stormy Ferrell, Publisher November 3, 2017

After finally finding an open parking spot, I tossed out my cigarette, grabbed my backpack, and scurried to class, staring into my phone. On the way, I glanced up and noticed a woman walking DSU’s Green...

Does One Size Fit All in Today’s Society?

Does One Size Fit All in Today’s Society?

Dearron Stewart, Staff Writer November 3, 2017

As recent years have passed, Americans and myself have become more aware of the recent racial tensions between white Americans and African Americans. With riots that end in tragedies like Charlottesville...

Exploring Cleveland

Exploring Cleveland

Wyatt O'Keefe, Copy Editor October 31, 2017

Need a quick break from your classes? Why not explore some of the opportunities for some fun and exercise that is surrounding you? There are many options not only around DSU campus to fill up your down...

From Samhain to All Hallows Eve

From Samhain to All Hallows Eve

Katilyn Walker, Social Media Editor October 31, 2017

Many Christians feel that it is not appropriate to celebrate Halloween because of its sketchy background. Halloween has the stigma attached to it that it is associated with witchcraft and evil, therefore,...

Colin Kaepernick Taking a Knee with Team Mate

Taking a Knee for a Purpose

Dearron Stewart, Staff Writer October 6, 2017

On Sept. 24, 2017, President Trump called African-American NFL athletes and their allies who knelt during National Anthem "sons of bitches." After his remark people are curious about standing for the National...

Broken Arrow, By Lawson King. Located Downtown Cleveland, along Sharpe Ave.

Sanders Sculpture Garden Expands to Downtown

Stormy Ferrell, Publisher September 27, 2017

The city of Cleveland partnered with Hazel and Jimmy Sanders Sculpture Garden to sponsor five sculptures downtown along Sharpe Avenue. “Broken Arrow,” created by artist and Delta State graduate, Lawson...

DSU: Diversity University

DSU: Diversity University

Katilyn Walker, Staff Writer September 19, 2017

Delta State is popping with culture as students come from all over the world to experience life at DSU. Most of us are used to hearing of people coming to the U.S. or even to Delta State to expand...

A Band Made in Cleveland

A Band Made in Cleveland

Kole Oakes, Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2017

On August 26, local Cleveland band, Scott's House, played a packed show at 606, a house that hosts a variety of shows. Scott's House is made up of Kacee Russell (vocals/guitar), Jacob Lifsey (guitar),...

The Rumor Mill

The Rumor Mill

Avery Wall May 3, 2017

“Did you hear about what happened to her?” “No, what?” “She missed a lot of classes ‘cuz she got pregnant.” “You’re jokin’!” “I bet her ‘rents wished it was a joke.” But,...

Opinion: Mississippi’s Education Vacuum

Opinion: Mississippi’s Education Vacuum

Nick Houston May 3, 2017

The Freedom Project is an afterschool and summer program that helps underprivileged students in the Mississippi Delta. They have outposts in Meridian, Rosedale, and Sunflower County. Tutors work with students...

The Disorganized Award Goes to…

The Disorganized Award Goes to…

Bugg Davis May 3, 2017

I sat at my desk and stared at the stack of books spread across it. There were papers everywhere, crammed between books, torn and ripped, and even all over the floor. I was searching for a paper that was...

Figures in the Dark or a Trick of the Mind?

Figures in the Dark or a Trick of the Mind?

Avery Wall May 3, 2017

Have you ever awakened in the middle of the night and been unable to move? Along with this sudden paralysis, there is a sense of something leering at you in the pitch darkness of your room—a mysterious,...