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92nd Birthday of DSU

92nd Birthday of DSU

Ayesha Tariq, Staff Writer October 12, 2017

On Sept., 13, 2017, DSU celebrated its 92nd birthday with a lot zeal and zest. The anniversary celebration began in Whitefield Hall at noon. Current and retired faculty and supervisors shared their history...

Lucy Richardson Janoush

In Memory of Lucy Janoush

Stormy Ferrell, Publisher October 9, 2017

On Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, the city of Cleveland lost beloved family member, DSU alumnus, and devoted community volunteer Dr. Lucy Richardson Janoush. Dr. Janoush was extremely dedicated to Cleveland...

Educating the Future Educators at DSU

Educating the Future Educators at DSU

Katilyn Walker, Social Media Editor October 6, 2017

New English Education Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor of English, Dr. Gabriel Scala, has only been at DSU for six weeks, but so far, she has many new plans in store for the English Education...

Got Time to Make Time?

Got Time to Make Time?

Stormy Ferrell, Publisher October 5, 2017

Academic Advising Services are offered to all DSU students and can be found in the Student Success Center on the 3rd floor of the Union. Students who need guidance throughout their college careers are...

Some of DSU Donations for Hurricane Harvey Victims.

DSU to the Rescue: Hurricane Harvey

Simone Jackson, Sports Editor October 5, 2017

Aug. 25, 2017, Texas was hit by Hurricane Harvey, a category three hurricane with one hundred thirty miles per hour winds, and only twelve years after the Gulf Cost was hit by Category 5 Hurricane Katrina. Both...

Amazon is planning to set up its 2nd headquarters in a North American city.

Amazon: All Set for Second Headquarters

Hadia Zafar, Staff Writer October 4, 2017

After thirty-eight billion dollars of economic growth in Seattle, Amazon’s first home and the world’s biggest online giant is planning to set up its second headquarters, HQ2, in North America. Amazon...

Preparing for the Worst:  Hurricane Irma

Preparing for the Worst:  Hurricane Irma

Dearron Stewart, Staff Writer September 30, 2017

Hurricane Irma has been one the most devastating natural disasters to ever hit South Florida, flooding the homes of millions. With this tragedy, it has left residents wondering where will they stay and...

Statesman Guide to Success

Statesman Guide to Success

Stormy Ferrell, Publisher September 30, 2017

Are you a Statesman searching for success? Visit the Student Success Center located on the third floor of the Union in suite 308. There, you will discover a dedicated team of DSU staff who are offering...

Counting the Stars at Wiley Planetarium

Counting the Stars at Wiley Planetarium

Avery Wall, Editor-in-Chief September 29, 2017

Located behind Walter-Caylor Hall near 4th Ave., the Wiley Planetarium recently hosted its first showing of the semester entitled, “September Sky.” Director of the planetarium, Dr. Adam Johanson led...

Big Changes in Store for DSU BSU

Big Changes in Store for DSU BSU

Katilyn Walker, Social Media Editor September 29, 2017

The Baptist Student Union (BSU) at Delta State is kicking off the semester with a new Director, Andrew “Kappy” Kappenman. Kappenman came to be apart of the BSU at Delta State University from Hernando,...

Okra Out Front: Party on the Library Lawn

Okra Out Front: Party on the Library Lawn

Katilyn Walker, Social Media Editor September 28, 2017

Everyone is invited to “Okra Out Front,” the first ever celebration of LGBTQ History Month at Delta State University, on Oct. 5, 6:00 p.m., in front of the Roberts-Laforge Library. The event will...

Attention: DSU Drivers

Attention: DSU Drivers

Stormy Ferrell, Staff Writer September 25, 2017

As DSU campus becomes busier during peak class hours, traffic begins to jam and finding an open space is like finding a needle in a haystack. Here is a brief survival guide for DSU drivers who may be...