Whenever a new game console is released, gamers automatically expect certain games to hit the stores. Of the major console makers, Nintendo is almost always looked to for a new Mario, Zelda or Metroid. In 1999, the console heavyweight released Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo 64 system as little more than an experiment into […]
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Why not praise our way out
Acts 16:25-26 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed. In this story concerning Paul and […]
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Real hip hop is in serious danger
In society today, the state of hip hop is doing very well economically. However, the number of legitimate hip hop artists has decreased drastically. There are several reasons why the hip hop world is losing its content and credibility. In almost every song you hear on BET, MTV and the radio, rap artists talk about […]
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Obama must overcome challenges
Obama’s challengeIn spite of her notions about a conspiracy, Hillary R. Clinton has not lost sight of herself, her role or her goals. In 2001 she became senator of New York. She acquired a reputation of being willing to work with Democrats and Republicans. In spite of being labeled a liberal, Hillary has voted for […]
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Despite rumors, Federal Family Education Loans will continue
Dear Editor:There have been numerous reports of lenders throughout the country announcing that they will no longer be making Federal Family Education Loans or they will be reducing or stopping the lending of private education loans. We are writing to let you know despite a series of negative developments that have increased their costs and […]
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Office of Retention host plagiarism workshop
The Office of Retention sponsored a workshop titled “Avoiding Plagiarism by Learning the Research Process” recently. Many students fail classes or receive lower grades because they are tempted to plagiarize their essays and research papers. As a result, Veterine Simpson, the director of the Office of Retention, believed that students would benefit from a workshop […]
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Research club promotes ‘Let’s Raise a Million’ project
In an effort to be more proactive, Grambling State University’s Social Research Club and the Power Shifters sponsored an environmental information breakfast featuring Kari Fulton, climate challenge coordinator for the Environmental Justice and Climate Change Initiative. The primary purpose of Fulton’s visit to Northeast Louisiana was to assist the Power Shifters in fulfilling the energy […]
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Phi Alpha inducts 19 during ceremony
The Lambda Phi Chapter of Phi Alpha Honor Society held its induction ceremony on Tuesday, March 4. The 2008 inductees were honored for their academics in the School of Social Work.Yolanda Buncom, MSW, LCSW and chief team leader at Vet Center in Shreveport, gave encouraging words to the inductees. “She has been an outstanding field […]
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Davis never got a chance at greatness
Potentially one of the greatest athletes of our time, Ernie Davis never got his chance to showcase his talents at the next level. Davis dominated the ranks in football and basketball. He helped Elmira Free Academy in Elmira, N.Y., to a 52-game winning streak in high school basketball even though basketball wasn’t his sport of […]
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Bright star
Benicia, California. It sits by the waterside, home to roughly 26,000 people and was founded in May of 1847. A small town in Northern California. Most people have never heard of Benicia . “Not before Kourtney came,” Lady Tigers basketball coach David Ponton said. Benicia is home to Kourtney Sherman, a walk-on from a small […]