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Enlightenment, like broccoli is necessary, although it’s not always popular. Yet, taste buds and cerebral preferences can be fickle. Broccoli is filled with fiber and folic acid yet millions turn from its natural benefits to greasy, salty, sugary or otherwise death-inducing grub. Less healthy alternatives often often come cheaper. As college students, we sometimes miss […]

America has the most expensive healthcare system and spends more than $2 trillion dollars annually on healthcare, yet 47 million Americans are uninsured.In 2000, the World Health Organization (WHO) ranked the U.S. health care system 37th in overall performance, right next to Slovenia, and 72nd by overall level of health (among 191 member nations included […]

In any relationship, being with a friend or significant other, we begin with an initial understanding of one another. We talk, laugh, and express general compassion or a connection with one another. After which, we conclude whether or not we will mesh with that person. Some say they instantly know if a person is suited […]

The Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters and Ruston Parks and Recreation Department will host the Special Olympics Louisiana North Unified Softball for any athletes, coaches and volunteers who may like to participate. The event will take place Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at J.C. Love Complex in Ruston.The Ruston Parks and Recreation department has […]

During the last three decades, American consumers demonstrated little in the way of fiscal responsibility. Rather than adopting a motto of “spend only what you earn” and carrying on the frugality of previous generations, we’ve witnessed the dawning of an “age of credit.” Little plastic cards have promised (and delivered) instant gratification to tens of […]

Freshman Class President Jonathan Allen walked out of his room on a recent Sunday evening wondering why so much trash was on the ground. Allen decided to pick up the mess left behind by students. Students complained that facilities should put trash and recycle bins near the dorms so students wouldn’t throw trash the grounds. […]

The Fall 2009 Convocation was held on Tuesday at the Assembly Center. This year marks the 108th Observance of Founder’s Week at Grambling State University. The founder’s day program opened with President Horace Judson officiating the ceremony.Alma J. Brown Elementary and Grambling Laboratory School, attended. Eighth-grader, LaDarren Williams represented Alma J. Brown, as he sang […]

“We celebrate Founders Day to keep the legacy alive,” assistant professor Sandra Lee explained, “So that youth can understand the importance of Grambling and where it came from and how it’s grown from the minute entity of teaching farmers how to farm better,” Lee said.As a part of the Historically Black College and University family, […]

Teal. Tacky. Truthful? Telling? Actress Victoria Rowell strutted outside of the Hollywood mold at the Emmys Sunday. The actress was all smiles, dewy skin, pin straight, shiny, cocoa colored follicles, chandelier earrings and strappy chestnut sandals in photos from the event. Widely known for her role, Drucilla Winters in the Young & the Restless, Rowell […]