The Delta Statement

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Of Ebony Embers

Aallyah Wright, Editor March 1, 2016

Delta State University's Diversity Committee presented "Of Ebony Embers: Vignettes of the Harlem Renaissance" on Feb. 25, at 7:00 p.m. in Jobe Auditorium. Arlene Sanders, Instructor of Politcal Science...

President LaForge and winning the race members.

Winning the Race Meeting

Najawon Wilson March 1, 2016

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

Da Awards Ceremony A Success

Rebecca Carroll, Staff Writer February 24, 2016

Delta State’s literary magazine, Da, hosted its 2nd Annual awards reading on Wednesday, Feb. 17. A pretty good crowd showed up to support and listen to the winners read. The emcee for the award ceremony...

BSU hosts Bake Sale

BSU hosts Bake Sale

Jontil Coleman, Web Manager February 22, 2016

The Baptist Student Union of DSU held its annual bake sale in the student union on February 11th and 12th to raise funds for their student missions. Donations for the fundraiser came from local churches...

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...

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.

(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...

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...

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...

Snappin It Up In DSUS Phoneography Class

“Snappin’ It Up” In DSU’S Phoneography Class

Aallyah Wright, Editor February 11, 2016

Phoneography, a new course at Delta State University, is taught by R. Kim Rushing, professor of Art, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:50 – 1:30. Phoneography is a course that teaches students to...

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...