Author Archives: michael

Some women flip what they got to get what they want. Two of the most notable vixens are Karrine “Superhead” Steffans and Andrea “Kat Stacks” Herrera. These beneficiaries are by-products of an exploitative culture. They represent the intersections of rap, sexism, colorism, absent fathers, capitalism, skewed beauty ideals and most important, personal choice. While the […]

This time last year, I got a lot of “what the heck was she thinking?”stares because I “big chopped.” It looked like a fade on a little boy. My initial response to the haircut was three days worth of tears. What am I going to do with my head now, I wondered. But then I […]

Undoubtedly we live in a society that has cultivated and manipulated the minds of African- American women, leaving them with a false sense of beauty. From actresses to cover girls and even video vixens, the mainstream display of beauty is vague and ethnically biased . In an attempt to forge identities out of these portrayals […]

Have you ever had a relationship with someone that you ended up regretting in the end? Losing someone you loved is never easy. Trey Songz’ latest single “We Can’t Be Friends” gives a males perspective on the issue. As opposed to his last album Ready, which focused on love- making and pleasing women, this new […]

As the owner of a multi-cultural hair salon located near a major university, students come into my salon all the time with many questions on hair care, while they are away from home. They want to transition from their regular stylist to a new city. Unfamiliar surroundings can be pretty stressful. So here are a […]

The Orchesis Dance Company (ODC) traveled to Shreveport Saturday to represent Grambling State University. The Company performed at the Riverview Theatre for Ballet Under the Stars 2010. Ballet Under the Stars, presented by the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet, is an annual event in which dancers from local and regional groups perform ballet, modern, jazz, liturgical and […]

World-renowned civil rights activist, author and comic Dick Gregory delivered a rousing speech for Constitution Day in the Assembly Center today. The satirist’s no-nonsense statements left few issues unaddressed. He touched on everything from Americans and addiction culture, to becoming lovable for one’s spouse, the importance of HBCUs, combating pollution and remembering pre-colonial African history. […]

Grambling State University parking decals for 2010-11 are available in the Traffic Office in Long-Jones Hall, Room 171. GSU debit cards for all new and transfer students have also arrived and are located at the Student Accounts Office on the first floor of Long-Jones Hall.Both units can be accessed via the Cashier’s Office. The hours […]

Ruston Parks and Recreation is in dire need of coaches, three for Under 8 soccer, one for Under 10 soccer and five for the 5- to 6-year-old division of flag football. RPAR is looking for coaches who can commit to three hours per week (one or two practices and one game hour). Volunteers are asked […]