At first, I was going to write a column responding to the accusations made about my column two weeks ago. Now, I realize that the ones who make such absurd comments are the ones who didn’t read the column carefully. I will say this final thought on that column: I did not mean all Black […]
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New Rocky Valley hosts revival luncheon
The New Rocky Valley Baptist Church Deaconess Ministry Revival Luncheon was fit for a King. The Luncheon was the embodiment of elegance par excellence. The Luncheon was held in The Fellowship Hall No. 2 on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 12 p. m. The hall was breathtakingly decorated in white linen tablecloths with red linen napkins. […]
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Miss Cover Girl featured
Thompson will be the feature beauty of the week in the September 11 issue of Jet magazine. Thompson, junior of West Monroe, came to Grambling State University on a band scholarship. As Thompson recaptured the night of the pageant, the only thing she remembers was her contestant number being called. "I was in a state […]
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Ruston to host state NAACP conference
Grambling, GSU, La. Tech among sponsoring branches.The NAACP Louisiana State Conference will hold its 64th Annual State Convention on Sept. 28-Oct. 1 in Ruston.The theme is "Voting Our Values & Valuing Our Votes." The convention will address Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and how they have changed the political, economic, social and spiritual way of life […]
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Longtime Sports Information Director Collie J. Nicholson dies at 85
Funeral services will be held for Collie J. Nicholson Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. at the St. Matthew A.M.E. Church in Shreveport. A public viewing will be held Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Winnfield Funeral Home at 3701 Hollywood Ave. in Shreveport. Nicholson was the Grambling sports information director […]
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Student intern in Washington office
What Started off as a trip to a ROA (Reserve Officers Association) convention, as one of Louisiana’s top cadets turned into a internship possibility for Army ROTC Cadet Jerrell Whaley a junior, from San Antonio. After an in depth conversation with Senator Landrieu at the conference, about the shape Louisiana is in, and how Hurricane […]
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Submission explored in provocative new book
If submission is the last thing you want to do, you need to read, Liberated Through Submission," says the author, P.B. Wilson. In her provocative and surprising book, Bunny Wilson shares her clear and thoughtful understanding of a principle that will revolutionize your most important relationships. Using the Bible as a guide, this book shares […]
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Attendance low at first SGA rally
It didn’t take long at all. Students started complaining as soon as they arrived about the things that were going on at Grambling State University. In turn, the Student Government Association decided to hold a rally to hear students voice their concerns. Expecting a rowdy crowd, police officers were present to maintain order. However, only […]
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Campus Ministry off to good start
GSU Campus Ministry is off to a fresh start, having just announced it is now housed in Robinson Hall. Office hours are 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday. Upcoming events include the grand opening of a new relaxation room, Epiphany which will be held on Sept. 15, 16 and 17 at the Swanson […]
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Ignorance is no longer an excuse
"Knowledge is power." I know we’ve all heard this phrase numerous times in our lives. But is it really true? You see, if we have knowledge about something that could be of harm to us and choose not to do anything to correct it then what good does knowing about the problem do for us. […]