The Tigers of Grambling State lost what turned out to be a very exciting season-opener against Hampton by a one-point margin, 27-26, in the first-ever overtime game for Coach Melvin Spears. The game, which was held at Legion Field in Birmingham, was televised nationally on ESPN2, and fans of both GSU and Hampton were able […]
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Outkast does it again with hip-hop musical
Every generation has a person or group of people who challenge the norm and are considered trendsetters. By far, Outkast holds the title for our generation. From music to movies, the Atlanta duo has been on top of the music game since they stepped on the scene in 1994 with their certified Platinum debut album […]
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GSU loses a precious Jewel
Funeral services for Jewell Dukes Wiley, a member of the Grambling State University office of registrar, will be held Saturday, Sept. 9, at New Rocky Valley B.C. at 11 a.m. Jewell was the 14th child of the late Freddie Dukes and Cora Sparks Dukes. She was born February 3, 1949, in Lake Providence. Jewell learned […]
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Local resident disagrees with The Word columnist
Dear Word editor: Preacher Donald Lee presented "walk by faith, not by sight" in 08/31/06 G’nite. He presented the common views of Christianity with such clarity and conviction most common Christians would readily agree. But I don’t. Donald failed to present the biblical definition for faith "now faith is the substance of things hoped […]
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Making unions last through ministry
With the U.S. divorce rate as high as 38%, it is no wonder that couples are seeking counseling or participating in marriage ministries in an effort to make their unions last. At New Living Word Ministry, couples are afforded the opportunity to participate in a marriage ministry that is Word-based and fun. Jerry Baldwin, the […]
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The ‘Mighty O’ is back with album ‘Idlewild’
Its that time once again everybody to enjoy the musical genius that is Outkast with their sixth album/first soundtrack Idlewild. Unfortunately, it’s more soundtrack than an official Outkast album, but it’s still jamming. The album is a collection of songs inspired by the duo’s first movie of the same name. There are many high points […]
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U.S. needs new direction, vision
A nation is like a human being. If you don’t have the right priority, you end up messing up your life. In contemporary America, our leaders at the highest level have the priority issue mixed up. Since World War II, America was looked up to. The middle class in America could live up to their […]
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Boycott Classic to show we care
It has been a year since Katrina. The pain, the anger and the feeling of outrage at the obvious lack of concern by this country’s government for the suffering of the thousands of victims still remain fresh within me. I want to begin this message by thanking the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan for breaking the […]
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GSU senior, Shari Dade, receives first place award
In the world of sociologists there is commonly used term called three-ism; which describes the diversity of society and the many facets thereof.Shari Dade senior, of Choudrant was one of few undergraduate students that attended the Association of Black Sociologist conference from Grambling State University. The Association of Black Sociologist 36th annual conference was held […]
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GSU’s women prove ‘Nice Guy Theory’
I used to think it didn’t exist, but it does. I’m talking about the stigma about good Black men, called “The Nice Guy Theory.” The theory is that good Black women more often than not give good Black men the shaft. Before you start sending me four-page letters like Aaliyah, listen to what I have […]