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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

To Wear or Not to Wear

To Wear or Not to Wear

Aallyah Wright, Editor February 11, 2016

Isn’t it crazy how the weather is changing drastically? From December until now, the weather has been weirdly interesting yet very annoying. One second it is extremely cold outside, and I have to bundle...

Debate on Black History Month

Debate on Black History Month

Alecia Wilson, Copy Editor February 11, 2016

In the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, February is recognized as Black History Month. This month is meant to highlight and commemorate the African Americans that had in impact on black history....

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...

Professor Patricia Roberts shown in her office. (Courtesy Delta State University)

No Boundaries

Aallyah Wright, Editor-In-Chief February 9, 2016

Walking into DSU’s journalism program my freshman year, I did not know what to expect. I was extremely quiet, and I never did too much talking. I soon met the very outspoken, wise woman known as Patricia...

Green Light: All Gas, No Brakes

Green Light: All Gas, No Brakes

Aallyah Wright, Editor February 9, 2016

Twenty-two year old, Treyzar “Boochie” Eatmon, is an entrepreneur and current student at Delta State University. See why he shines so bright. Eatmon started his own organization, All Gas No Breaks,...

Queen

Queen

Jamarrez Davis, Poetry Writer February 9, 2016

Elegance carved in her DNA, Smile as beautiful as a full moon, Her home plays as odds against her. But adversity just isn't her tomb, Her strength rivaling hardened metal. She faulters like any...

Delta State journalism students Laura Orsborn (left to right), Elisabetta Zengaro, Conor Bell (back row), Tiago Doneux, Aallyah Wright and La Tia Penn display a record number of Mississippi Press Association awards for news, editorials, features, photography, graphic design and general excellence. The awards were presented at the annual Better Newspaper Contest in Jackson on March 26. Associate professor Patricia Roberts, Delta Statement advisor, is fourth from left. (The Delta Statement)

Forever Grateful For Your Presence

Alecia Wilson, Staff Writer February 9, 2016

Professor Roberts: You taught me so much in so little time. It breaks my heart that you can't teach me again in this lifetime. As I write this, I smile as the tears flow because I know that you are...

Statesmen Drops the Ball

Statesmen Drops the Ball

Gared Watkins, Sports Writer January 28, 2016

JACKSON, Tennessee. – Despite a comeback-effort during the second half, the Delta State University men's basketball team dropped its third straight game in a 51-48 loss to Union University on Thursday...