Samuel G. Freedman is humble, telling a story about how African-American college football players cope and survive the strife-filled 1960s civil rights. “I looked at the seasons where there were a great deal of civil rights,” said Freedman, a thin man with salt and pepper hair and a salt and pepper beard. “I just felt […]
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Hip-Hop’s future is Bada$$
As hip-hop fans anticipate lyrical responses from the eminent emcee’s, Kendrick named dropped in his verse on Big Sean’s “Control.” We can all sit back and witness the hip-hop transformation. Since Kendrick’s verse, rappers have come out the boondocks responded. In all honesty, I only listened to one responseMost of the artist who responded […]
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The wait is over
Grambling State University’s track and field team returned to campus ecstatic about reuniting. One reason is because they are the university’s winningest program. Another reason is because after five consecutive years of winning conference titles, the team has finally received their rings. Newly appointed Athletic Director, Aaron James said the team is well deserving of […]
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Michael Tatum funeral set for Saturday
The funeral services of Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Tatum will be held on Saturday, Aug. 31, at 11 a.m. at New Living Word. The church is located on Barnett Springs Road in Ruston. Tatum graduated with honors in accounting, and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Air Force in 1997 from Grambling […]
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GSUPD gets new leaders
The Grambling State University Police Department made history when it named two women to lead GSUPD. A promotion and introduction ceremony was held Wednesday announcing the new leaders: Lieutenant of Administration Ruby Jones and Lieutenant of Operations Sarah Williams. The event was held at the Betty Smith Nursing Building. They are the first two women […]
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Style report: Fall fashion trends
September is approaching and most of us are getting ready to revamp our wardrobes. Despite the hot Louisiana weather, the season is changing, and what better way to prepare for the fall than to break down standout looks straight from the runway. While some trends are new to the scene, most are back from the […]
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Culture building through boasting, substance always wins
Hip-hop saw this coming. We didn’t, but Kendrick Lamar did. Calling out rappers is something he’s been subliminally doing for 10 months after his released his debut Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City last October. Most will disagree when I say this: He is the King, period, no matter how you slice it and dice it. […]
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A little taste of LA: Vineyard Clothing hits Grambling
Grambling State University is a place where culture and creativity can be expressed in many ways. Willie Anderson, a freshman from Los Angeles with a dream like many others had. However, this dream in particular has been put in motion. The idea came while he was sitting around conversing with his friends. After talking […]
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G-Men back on KGRM
The smell of Grambling football is in the air, and a familiar station has returned to the microphone after signing off 13 years ago. Starting Saturday, the university’s radio station –91.5 KGRM— will be announcing the G-Men’s every move at their games. “You mean I don’t have to listen to the game on […]
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Where did the VMAs go wrong?
She can’t stop, and she can’t stop! Miley Cyrus at the MTV Video Music Awards was definitely a sight to see. Performing her new single “we can’t stop” and keeping her video in mind, her performance on Sunday was just bizarre. She was dancing around the stage with giant teddy bears and seeing a […]