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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...

In the picture of the booth from left to right are Matthew Graham, Emily Hercules, and Amanda Lutz. Photos are of the booth, volunteers working the booth, and pictures from Paw Prints

Saving Paw Prints

Katherine White, Staff Writer February 11, 2016

The music fraternity Mu Phi Epsilon held a fundraiser from Jan. 25 through Jan. 29, to help raise money and awareness for the no kill shelter Paw Prints. Mu Phi Epsilon had a booth set up in the Student...

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...

Faculty Senate Update

Faculty Senate Update

Sheldon Ransom, Staff Writer February 11, 2016

The Faculty Senate meeting took place on Jan. 19, 2016. The agenda was read as printed. More old business than new business was discussed. Throughout the meeting, the one issue that sparked everyone...

Montrelle Woodard is a sophomore at DSU and she has no declared a major

Kappa Sigma Hosts Puppy Bowl

Katherine White, Staff Writer February 11, 2016

On Feb. 4, 2016, the Lambda-Pi Chapter of Kappa Sigma teamed up with the Cleveland-Bolivar County Animal Shelter to hold a Puppy Bowl on the Quad. The Puppy Bowl consisted of two open pens where the puppies...

Zetas Embrace  Finer Womanhood Week

Zetas Embrace Finer Womanhood Week

Aallyah Wright, Editor February 11, 2016

The Psi Kappa chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., hosted their Finer Womanhood Week starting Jan. 31, 2016 through Feb. 4, 2016. Shalisa Jackson, president and treasurer of her chapter, explained...

The Old Story Teller, You Say?

The Old Story Teller, You Say?

Aallyah Wright, Editor February 9, 2016

In recognition of Mississippi and to celebrate Mississippi’s Freedom Day and the Abolishment of Slavery, The Reverend George Lee and Fannie Lou Hamer Civil Rights Museum will have The Old Story Teller,...