Fours ago I was an eager 20-year-old ready to leave the vibrant island of Jamaica and experience life in college. I must admit I was scared when I first saw my dorm and I wanted to leave that same day. The transition to college was not really difficult thanks to the Caribbean population that welcomed […]
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Education dean talks with students, faculty
The College of Education’s new dean, Dr. Larnell Flannagan invited College of Education students and candidates to an open forum meeting Tuesday afternoon. Professors, faculty and students of the college came to hear from the new dean. The forum provided students with the opportunity to personally voice concerns and ask questions. The most […]
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Living in the now and embracing today
Take a step back, and inhale the moment and exhale the past, realize that this very moment is the only one that is certain. Often times, we as humans go through life with the damages of yesterday. We find ourselves forced to live with psychological hang-ups due to our environments, defined by past events in […]
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Sneak peek to the journey of courage
Ladies have you ever thought about how your life would be if you were pregnant in college? Here is a sneak peek to answer this very question. “The Journey of Courage” which is directed and produced by sophomore Kenya Williams is a documentary that goes through the pregnant life of sophomore hospitality major […]
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Greeks step it out in New Orleans
One of the most anticipated events during the Bayou Classic Weekend, other than the game itself, is the Greek Stepshow and Battle of the Bands between Grambling State and Southern University. This year’s host for the event was comedian and #GramFam favorite Steve Brown who wasted no time opening the show with rib tickling […]
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Another Classic Parade
Jonathan Allen is a senior business major at Grambling State University, but Thursday was his first time in the Bayou Classic Thanksgiving Day Parade. “Being my first time I didn’t know what to expect,” said Allen, Grambling State’s Student Government President. “But the crowd’s reaction to seeing us and catching beads was electrifying and […]
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Tiger expresses heartfelt goodbye
From My Heart… I want to share my deepest feelings with you all on how appreciative I am to have family, friends and Angels like you all. This journey I began over 4 years ago has taught me to believe in faith, to sue my interpersonal strength to overcome, and to have the courage […]
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Does your opinion matter?
People have opinions regardless the subject: politics, sports, music, or education but an opinion is not factual. It’s how one personally feels about a certain topic, person or maybe how they’re feeling at the moment. As I walk into classes at GSU all I hear is “she should wear this and why she wore […]
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The next great master of ceremonies
Inspiring entertainer just got a taste of the limelight and landed himself his biggest gig this past weekend at the Bayou Classic. Comedian Steven Brown selected Peter “P. Skillz” Dorsey to open for the Bayou Classic Greek Show Friday, Nov. 23 to represent the university. The show exposed the undergraduate master of ceremonies to a […]