Members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. members Dinari Belachaw and Timothy Wright (above) and Miles Porter (left) and Evan Chambers (right). Courtesy photo The Xi chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. held a “Walk Like a Sigma” interest meeting on Friday, Jan. 17. The purpose of the event for the fraternity to gain […]
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Grambling Subway franchisee started off career with idea to become own boss
The Subway on RWE Jones Street in Grambling is owned by Roderick Sims. Courtesy photo Roderick Sims is the owner of the Subway locations throughout northern Louisiana, including the one on Grambling State University’s campus. Originally from Ringgold, La., Sims, a father of two, currently lives in McKinney, Texas. After earning his bachelor’s degree in […]
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Briefs
Upcoming sporting events Men’s Basketball: Feb. 1. GSU vs. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, Arkansas Feb. 3 GSU vs. Mississippi Valley State University Grambling, La. Feb. 10 GSU vs. Alcorn State University Grambling, La. Feb. 15 GSU vs. Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, TX Feb. 17 […]
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Former communications director embarks on a new journey
Jovan Hackley Former Communications Director and Associate Vice-President of Strategic Initiatives and Marketing for Grambling State University Jovan Hackley vacated his position last semester to accept a communications director position for Community Progress in Washington, D.C. Hackley held the position of Communications Director at GSU for two years. Hackley said that he recieved news about […]
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Pichon: Q&A: Natural hair vs. weave: Which do you prefer and why?
Elijah Whitaker Dwedee Kobbah How do you feel about weaves? Elijah: I personally don’t wear them but I don’t see a problem with a woman wearing weave. I love it when a woman can pull off any type of hairstyle in all honesty. Dwedee: Weaves & all different hairstyles in the black community are a […]
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Martin: Mental Health Issues affect several celebrities as well…
De’Vante Martin is a freshman mass communication major from Saint Joseph, LA. I believe the mental health issues of celebrities are a huge problem in America today. Of course, mental health problems can strike at any time, and do not discriminate with regards to the situation or status. Famous celebrities seem to have it made, […]
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Ahmed: The World is Changing! Are You? Steps to elevating yourself
Dr. Nasir Ahmed is a Professor of Public Administration at Grambling State University. Since my teenage years, I got used to seeing ‘change’ happening around me right and left. My teenage years include attending a Civil War when Bangladesh became an independent country in 1971. We thought the sun will be shining on the land […]
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20 Questions
1. Do you believe that our generation is toxic? 2. What does my refund have to do with someone else’s registration? 3. Why y’all breath be hot in this winter air? 4. Are the K’s really suspended? 5. When the D9 gone actually show care towards the campus? 6. Are the aligations against campus police […]
