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The Delta Statement

The student news site of Delta State University

The Delta Statement

The student news site of Delta State University

The Delta Statement

#MeToo

#MeToo

Jamie Martin, Staff Writer February 15, 2018

In recent weeks, it seems that more and more women are standing up to the men who have sexually assaulted them. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, an average of 21 percent of female undergraduates...

Kentucky School Shooting

Kentucky School Shooting

Avery Wall, Editor-in-Chief February 15, 2018

The Marshall County High School shooting in Ky., which occurred Wednesday, Jan. 23, is the 13th mass shooting in 2018. Since 2013, there is a rise in school shootings with one occurring in an average of...

I CAN SEE THE LIGHT!

I CAN SEE THE LIGHT!

Hailey Alderman, Staff Writer February 15, 2018

Delta State University will get new street lights around parts of campus that are dimly lit. One of the areas that will be getting a light is in the parking lot behind the Kethley building. Chelsea...

Upcoming QEP and Related Events

Upcoming QEP and Related Events

February 15, 2018

Friday, February 23rd –  (FREE & OPEN TO PUBLIC) @ noon– in front of Union, on Quad  Singing of “Lift Every Voice and Sing”  -Lyric sheets will be provided. Event sponsor: African...

No Really, How Are You?

No Really, How Are You?

Lajuana Banger, Staff Writer February 15, 2018

Being in college can be really stressful. For some, dealing with so many new people causes nerves and anxiety to flare. If it feels like you can't breathe or you want to faint, this is a sign of social...

Booting Test Anxiety to the Curb

Booting Test Anxiety to the Curb

Rebecca Dickson, Staff Writer February 6, 2018

Test anxiety effects many college students when faced with exams that determine whether they will get their degree or not. Fellow students at Delta State University have offered helpful tips and tricks...

A Spark to Start a Fire

A Spark to Start a Fire

Kole Oakes, Editor-in-Chief February 6, 2018

    As an African-American organization Delta State's African-American Student Council has a lot of events planned for Black History Month. On Feb. 5, at 6:00, they will be hosting...

Young Maudlin Cafeteria is set for a few changes by the end of the summer.

DSU Gets New Cafeteria

Selby Matyakubova, Staff Writer February 5, 2018

Starting fall semester 2018, DSU students will eat in Young-Mauldin cafeteria, which is currently under reconstruction. DSU allocated $9.2 million for the renovation of this building, which will include...

Phi Mu wins the intramural ultimate frisbee tournament (Oct., 2017).

Whatever Boys Can Do…

Tasha Toms, Staff Writer February 1, 2018

For the first time ever in Delta State history, there are more female students signing up for and participating in intramural sports than males. In case you didn’t know, our University is home to...

Tradition in the Delta

Tradition in the Delta

Simone Jackson, Sports Editor November 5, 2017

Pig Pickin' is a traditional and annual Delta State University event that has been going on for about three decades and is located behind the football field at Statesmen Park. As the years go by, Pig...

Southern Hospitality at DSU

Southern Hospitality at DSU

Ayesha Tariq, Staff Writer November 2, 2017

Located in Mississippi, Delta State University is at the heart of the south. For many exchange students, the first few days in the States brings on homesickness, insomnia, and communication barriers....

DSU Art Faculty Fills Wright Gallery

DSU Art Faculty Fills Wright Gallery

Stormy Ferrell, Publisher October 13, 2017

Every year, Delta State University has an exhibit opening filled with pieces from the art professors, known as the faculty art show. This year the official opening was on Sept. 28, 2017, and viewings...