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Predicting the Outcome of the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Harrison Seeley, Delta Arts Journal Editor April 14, 2022

The What-If If Russia pushes further into Eastern Europe, particularly if they encounter American troops in Poland or Romania, there are essentially three possible occurrences.  Prediction 1: Anything...

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Understanding the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Rosie Ellis, Copy Editor April 14, 2022

Before the Invasion Back in April of 2021, BBC News reported that Putin had unleashed war against 44 million people. According to the BBC, Putin claimed that modern, western-leaning Ukraine was a constant...

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What is the New York Times Best Sellers List?

Lauren Harvey, Social Media April 12, 2022

According to the BBC, book sales have been on the rise since the peak of the pandemic. With the seemingly continuous lockdowns, more people have time to read books. This begs the question, how are best...

301 Event Center is hosting U.S. Band and expects many there

Hey Kids: U.S. Band at 301 Event Center

Joanna Johnson, Editor-in-Chief April 7, 2022

301 Event Center is opening this coming Friday, with a very special treat. The U.S. Band will be performing this Friday, April 8th and the doors open at 8:00 pm with a $10 cover. (You must be +21 years...

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Will You Be The Match?

Synethia Mathews, Contributing Writer March 24, 2022

Every three minutes someone in the United States is diagnosed with blood cancer or a blood related disease. Unfortunately, seventy percent of those who are diagnosed do not have a fully matched donor in...

COVID-19 placed stress on parents and children.

The After-Effects of COVID-19

Rosie Ellis, Copy Editor March 23, 2022

Back in 2020, the United States went into major lockdown due to COVID-19. According to Bob Woodward, President Donald Trump, at the time, knew about it, but he did not heed the warning.   This forced...

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The Pascagoula River Aliens

Collin Crosby, Literary Journal March 11, 2022

Pascagoula, Miss.: in the year 1973, the lives of two local shipyard workers, Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker, would be changed forever.  There is a great deal of controversy surrounding whether...

Staying safe on campus

Keeping Yourself Safe

Jay Loper, Copy Editor March 9, 2022

1. Safe drinking: Unless they have strong personal beliefs, college students want to drink. You’re away from home, you have a brand new social scene and you can be whoever you want… However, at the...

Don't know what to listen to? Spotify might be able to tell you.

Spotify’s Crazy-Smart Algorithm

Emily Saucier, Copy Editor March 2, 2022

In the past ten years or so, Spotify has risen to be one of the top streaming services on the market. The platform provides users with a near-endless amount of music and podcasts. But it's not just Spotify's...

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Behind the Scenes of Party Planning Ft. Jennifer Armstrong Delta Party Rental LLC.

Chelsea Bryan, Copy Editor February 28, 2022

How the Business Began Jennifer Armstrong, founder and creator of Delta Party Rental LLC in Cleveland, Miss., is a determined, hard working entrepreneur who loves to make people happy.  Her business...

“Death is a mystery, and burial is a secret.” – Stephen King, “Pet Sematary”

Ghosts on Campus

Justin Porter, Literary Journal February 25, 2022
This campus holds secrets behind the harmless cover of everyday life. Haunted dormitories, Ouija boards, curious and terrified students and unbelievable circumstances are the center of these stories.
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COVID-19 and the Counseling Center

Chelsea Bryan, Copy Editor February 23, 2022

Odds are you or a classmate have experienced some form of stress, anxiety or depression due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Sadly, many students choose to not come forward and ask for help during these times...