DNC 2012: It looks the same, but it feels different The vivacious energy of the anticipated Democratic National Convention kicked off Tuesday at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C., with a diverse group of speakers and audience members eager to experience what the Obama administration has become after four years. Some may […]
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After delays, Lil wayne releases ‘Dedication 4’
After weeks of anticipating the return of “Mixtape Weezy”, Lil Wayne finally released his highly anticipated Mixtape, Dedication 4. Released on Labor Day, DJ Drama hosted mixtape, the fourth installment and most recent music from Wayne since releasing The Carter IV (Aug. 28, 2011). If you’ve followed hip-hop over the course of the […]
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Next big thing in Christian Rap
Min. Aaron Moses – the next big thing in Christian rap – wants those within an ear shot of his voice to know that their dreams, fueled by their faith, will come into fruition, if they dare to stand unmoved by circumstances that may suggest otherwise. “Believe beyond measure; never stop believing,” says the Baton […]
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Lyrical Quest
Dimmed lights, flickering candles and soothing incense was the atmosphere set for Lyrical Quest’s first show. The performing arts group, used as an outlet of expression for talents such as singing, poetry and rhymes held their first show of the fall 2012 semester Wednesday night. Lyrical Quest kicked off the show focused only on the […]
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G-Men 0-1 to start season
On Saturday night, Independence Stadium was filled with a flock of Alcorn State players celebrating their defeat over the Grambling State University in the third annual Port City Classic played in Independence Stadium. The final score was 22-21. The Braves’ victory in the Port City Classic was their first time defeating the Tigers in […]
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TCU will be the Grambling Tigers big challenge
The ideal start to the Tigers’ season was tarnished with the comeback win from the Alcorn State Braves in the Port City Classic last Saturday. With that game over, coach Doug Williams and his team look forward to their next opponents, Texas Christian University. The Tigers should not expect the Horned Frogs to take them […]
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Annual 43rd River Road Show submission deadline near
The deadline for submitting entries into the Louisiana Arts and Artists’ Guild’s 43rd Annual River Road Show is growing near. All entries must be postmarked or emailed by Sept. 17. The River Road Show is a national juried exhibition which gives artists from around the country an opportunity to compete and participate in the […]
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Students get opportunity to enhance skills
Grambling State University students have a new opportunity to enhance their skills. Students may join the new university media bureau and help cover the university, with an emphasis on academics. For the first time in recent memory, GSU will have its own media bureau The bureau is being created by recently appointed Director of Public […]
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Refund season brings changes
At times we’re all young and broke, or we are not as daring or as glamorous, as we claim to be. Someone was once our provider and care-giver and everything that we had was because of them. This came with strict rules and supervision for reasons unforeseen , but I think […]
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Natural hair advice
Recycled trends are nothing new to those who like to stay up to date with the latest fashions. One fashionable trend that continues to amaze participants and observers is natural hair. Natural hair was popularized in the 1960s during the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements. This trend enforced a new standard of beauty […]