Millions of Americans are deeply worried about their economic futures. The signs of the economic crisis ahead are literally everywhere, if one bothers to look at the statistical evidence. The first, and most important indicator, is the unprecedented concentration of wealth within American society. According to USA Today columnist Yolanda Young, in 1970 the bottom […]
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Wealth divide: Concern for America’s future
The wealthiest country in the world unfortunately has the greatest disparity of wealth among the developed nations. We always knew, division between rich and poor is very steep, but the facts are more startling than our imagination. Katrina showed us a very disturbing picture of poverty and inequality in our society. While poverty is color […]
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Gramblinite Chad Harry makes big time
What do Ruben Studdard, Erykah Badu, and Gerald Levert all have in common? They have all been amazed by the performance of a vocal mastermind, Chad Achilles Harry. Harry is a native of Bogalusa, and a recent Grambling graduate with a bachelor’s degree in music performance. When did you fall in love with hip hop? […]
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Davis holds senior recital
The senior recital for Natorshau M. Davis Thursday, June 1 was nothing short of superb. Davis, a Jonesboro native, is currently an assistant professor of music education and voice at Grambling State University. She received her masters of music education degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She is a candidate for the doctoral […]
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Like mother, so is the son
Two peas in a pod are what they are. Courageous, ambitious, accountable, and the epitome of success are just a few terms that describe them best. Cynthia and Martin Lemelle Jr., a tag team duo, is a force to be reckoned with. Anyone who has been on the Grambling State University campus for any time […]
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Deltas prepare for national convention
All roads lead to Philadelphia for the ladies of the Delta Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta this summer as they make preparations for the their 48th National Convention. This year, the chapter is vying for the Minerva Scholastic Achievement Award which it has maintained for the past three consecutive national conventions. They will also […]
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Rapper CamRon’s ‘Killa Season’ album impresses
Recently, it seems that Cam’Ron Giles’ name has been on the tip of everybody’s tongue. Fresh off from dropping his first feature movie, Killa Season, he comes back with his fifth album of the same name. While he sticks to his usual script to keep the movement moving, Cam fails to show any growth when […]
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CMAST Academy program opens
Grambling State University’s College of Arts and Science is doing its part to prepare students who plan to receive a bachelor’s of science degree the areas of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). This summer GSU is hosting the Pre-Freshman Academy, a two-week enrichment program designed to strengthen the participating students’ preparation for university level […]
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Fullbright scholars prepare to explore the land of Turkey
Some members of Grambling State University will glance a different scenary this summer while participating in the Fulbright Seminar in Turkey. The participants will depart on June 26 and return June 29, visiting Istanbul, Bursa, Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Alanya, Anamur, Antalya, Pamukkale and Izmir. Major conferences will be held at Middle East Technical University in […]
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Entertainment Briefs
Local church to hold Bible school The Zion Travel Baptist Church of Ruston will hold its annual vacation Bible School activities Monday, June 26 and end Friday, June 30 from 6-8 p.m. The theme for the week will be "Trading Places Where Jesus Makes a World of Difference. The week will be filled with crafts, […]