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To Read or Not to Read: The Case Against Censorship

To Read or Not to Read: The Case Against Censorship

Kelly Foster, DA Journal Editor April 13, 2021

“Banned books lists” are lists of books forbidden from being taught and are incredibly controversial in United States high schools. Proponents of such lists are typically school districts, governments...

Does Your Social Class Really Impact Your Desire to Pursue Higher Education?

Does Your Social Class Really Impact Your Desire to Pursue Higher Education?

Sykina Butts, Social Media Manager April 12, 2021

Higher Education Has Its Advantages My Aunt Becky always stressed the need for my cousins and me to get an education. According to her, it was the only way that we would have better lives. Education was...

From Pasture to Plate

From Pasture to Plate

Morgan Raper, DA Journal Editor April 11, 2021

We typically don’t think twice about how the food we put on our plates directly affects the world around us. The meat industrial complex is a perfect example of how one’s decisions can have a large...

Think Before You Tweet!

Think Before You Tweet!

Skylar Andrews, Copy Editor April 10, 2021

Social media influences your everyday life, whether you realize it or not. You use social media as an outlet to share your personal life with the world. However, social media has the power to determine...

Arent we glad this doesnt happen in college?

Cell-Phone Policies in the K-12 System: Property Invading or Distraction Preventing?

Joanna Johnson, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 31, 2021

Technology is steadily advancing day after day with new gizmos and gadgets to help educate and develop our new skills. Younger generations tend to advance quickly when it comes to new technology, whereas...

You can do it if you put your mind to it!

There’s A Way to Lay a Successful Foundation Without a College Education

Jaclyn Deason, Copy Editor March 30, 2021

Many young adults have been told that they cannot become successful if they do not attend college time and time again. That is not the case, though. There are numerous people who have not attended college...

SHOWDOWN!

Okra vs. Statesman: Who Is Really the Best?

Ethan Burnett, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 29, 2021

Delta State has used the Statesman as its mascot since the founding of the school in 1924. However, students thought that this mascot wasn’t fearsome enough. Around the middle of 1990, the students voted...

Brehanna Daniels, NASCARs first female tire-changer. Photo Credit: Fox4

Nontraditional Occupation: NASCAR’s Brehanna Daniels

March 24, 2021

Society holds us to many gender stereotypes. Traditionally, we even divide occupations by gender, and some people resist nontraditional jobs for their gender due to stereotypes. However, NASCAR’s Brehanna...

Student, Athlete, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist: The Story Behind the Davontre Henderson Foundation

Student, Athlete, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist: The Story Behind the Davontre Henderson Foundation

Mollie Pinion, Copy Editor March 19, 2021

“I do this for my mama” is a saying not unfamiliar to Delta State student Davontre Henderson. As a full time student, stellar DSU football player, campus leader and passionate philanthropist, it should...

Philosophy Cartoon made by Charles Barsotti

A Philosophical Soiree Over The Phone

Caleb Giachelli, DA Journal Editor March 18, 2021

When asked, “what is philosophy?” Delta State University’s campus-coined philosophical guru Dr. Eugene Tibbs pauses briefly while putting words into thought, thought into reason, and reason into...

Express Yourself! Permanence Isn’t Always a Bad Thing

Express Yourself! Permanence Isn’t Always a Bad Thing

Ethan Burnett, Publisher March 17, 2021

Tattoos tell a story about what you’ve done, what you love, and many more things.   Dr. Jacqueline Goldman is psychology professor at Delta State University. Even if you don’t have her for...

Make Someone’s Day - Appreciation Goes a Long Way

Make Someone’s Day – Appreciation Goes a Long Way

Skylar Andrews, Copy Editor March 16, 2021

Do you feel as if your job is important? Do you think you make a difference in the world?    There is a multitude of jobs that uphold DSU’s campus. For instance, custodians complete odd jobs...