Hip-hop mogul Shawn Carter, otherwise known as Jay Z, can now add luxury brand designer to his list of accomplishments. Besides having a wife who has synonymously taken over runways and stores, he’s partnering with top fashion house Barneys for a limited multi-clothing label called “A New York Holiday”. Even though the rapper has already […]
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Miss Brown and Gold helps students realize self-worth
Miss Brown and Gold hosted a forum, “If you aren’t worth a good morning, he isn’t worth a good night” surrounding the issues of casual sex and monogamy last Thursday night. Students and the brothers of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc., were encouraged to share in thought provoking conversations about intimate relationships. “Young women […]
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SGA President Jordan Harvey
Q: Where are you from? A: Forsyth, Ga. Q: What plans do you have after graduation? A: Pursue MBA at Georgia State University for job opportunities at UPS or IBM. Q: What organizations are you involved in? A: Phi Beta Lambda Business Fraternity Inc., Black Executive Exchange Program, Black Dynasty Modeling Troupe, […]
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Stronger than we know
Last month was National Suicide Prevention Month and October brings us to National Depression Education Awareness and Emotional Wellness Month. Most of the time these issues go hand in hand because depression can cause suicides and on a more catastrophic level, mass killings. By now, everyone is familiar with the Navy Yard shooting that […]
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Miss GSU Ambra Brice
When talking to Ambra Brice, she pays homage to a former queen, Jameisa Lenard, who was elected as the face of Grambling State University in 2011-2012. Brice said, “I was on court for Miss Sophomore and Jamesia Leonard was my queen and serving by her, I knew I was going to come back and […]
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Former Lady Tech star gives prediction on WNBA Finals
Cheryl Ford will be enjoying the first game of the WNBA finals from the comfort of her home in Georgia. The Minnesota Lynx and the Atlanta Dream match up in the 12th WNBA finals beginning on Sunday. The Minnesota Lynx are favored to win and three time WNBA champion Ford agrees. “The Lynx have […]
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Favrot Student Union Board President Raven LeDay
Q: Where are you from and what is your classification and major? A: Well, I am originally from Louisiana and I moved to Dallas, Texas. I am a marketing major, I am studying a minor in art, and I am a junior. Q: How long have you lived in Texas? A: We moved when I […]
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Intramural to become Wellness Center
Grambling State University will soon renovate and expand the current Intramural Center to an auditorium, health center, expanded track and a new weight room. According to the vice president of finance Ante Britten the largest improvement to the current facility will be the addition of a new indoor swimming pool. Students are anxious to see […]
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Houma Boys dominate intramural football
In the last three years, the Houma Boys have taken all three flag football championships on Grambling State’s campus. Also, Houma won a state championship in 2011 and were National finalists. Trying to make it a four- year straight team, captain Tyrone “Oooowhee” Folse said, “We’re going to keep doing what we do.” In […]
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Senator Mary Landrieu releases wealth gap report
WASHINGTON – United States Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, held a roundtable Wednesday, Sept. 18 which focused on finding solutions and best practices for closing the racial wealth gap. Sen. Landrieu also released a committee report that takes a snapshot of what the current wealth […]