The Delta Statement

There’s a New Sherriff in Town

There’s a New Sherriff in Town

Nick Houston March 6, 2017

After serving for nearly 25 years on the Delta State police force, Chief Lynn Buford retired on January 17, 2017. Now, there’s a new sheriff in town, Chief Jeff Johns. In light of the new hire, The...

Tri Deltas working the Kissing Both on Valentines Day

Kisses for St. Jude

Kendall Morrow March 2, 2017

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, the Delta State Chapter of Tri Delta hosted a fundraiser for St. Jude. “Kisses for St. Jude” took place in in the H.L. Nowell Union, where The Delta Statement talked...

Honor Society: Scam or Real?

Honor Society: Scam or Real?

Penny Bedford February 27, 2017

The Delta State community has mixed reviews concerning The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement (SCLA), which has recently sent emails inviting students to join “a multidisciplinary honor...

Weirdos Unite

Weirdos Unite

Rachel Red February 23, 2017

“We are the Delta State Weirdo Chess Club, but [we are] more than just a chess club. We're a bunch of young individuals...weird individuals...trying to use our inability to ‘fit in’ [to] make us...

A comic depicting the humorous side of being a well-rounded student.

What Career Services Can Do For You?

Penny Bedford February 20, 2017

The Career Services (CS) offers many opportunities for students to work on their career path. Their services include but are not limited to resume consultations, job postings, career coaching, job search...

2017 Most Beautiful Pageant

2017 Most Beautiful Pageant

Hannah Kistemaker February 19, 2017

On February 16 the Student Government Association (SGA) held Delta State University’s 2017 Most Beautiful Pageant at the Bologna Performing Arts Center. Thursday night, 29 ladies competed for the title...

Some of the students that enjoyed watching the UPC’s showing of Moana in the BPAC recital hall.

UPC Wants YOU

Kendall Morrow February 16, 2017

On Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, the Union Program Council showed Disney’s Moana in the BPAC Recital Hall. The Delta Statement talked to Jeanna Wilkes and asked her a few questions about the UPC such as what...

A photo of the Roberts-LaForge Library in the spring.

Your Library Problems Are Over

Penny Bedford February 13, 2017

“The Roberts-LaForge Library is the backbone of Delta State’s academic environment.” Kristina Claunch, reference and Instructional Services Librarian, stated. The library hosted multiple tours...

The Roosters Crow

The Rooster’s Crow

Rachel Red February 9, 2017

  On Jan. 28, 2017, the Mississippi Delta Chinese Heritage Museum (MDCHM) celebrated Chinese New Year with a tour-and-tea event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission was free, and visitors had the...

What is Spring Festival

What is Spring Festival

Bugg Davis and Rachel Red February 9, 2017

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Forced into Femininity performs at 606 on Jan. 29.

606: A Delta Venue

Kole Oakes February 6, 2017

Dylan Crouch turned the house at 606 South Court Street into a venue that hosts a wide variety of acts. 606 has hosted two shows this semester so far and has four more scheduled for February.   The...

Jess Bennett tutoring a student in the Writing Center

Write Your Way to Better Papers

Kendall Morrow February 2, 2017

Delta State University’s Writing Center is a place students can get help with any writing assignment for any class. Located on the second floor of Kethley beside the Language and Literature office in...