If you haven’t taken notice the Grambling High School boys’ “Hoopsquad,” now might be a good chance to see what you have been missing.Jameion Kimble led Grambling High, as the No. 2 ranked Kittens (24-5) knocked off the Delhi Bears (22-7) in the LHSAA regional playoffs Tuesday night. The final score was 68-54. The Kittens […]
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Love isn’t what you think
Every year February comes and goes and so does the celebration for African American men and women who have overcome struggles and defeats for the betterment of our community. However, for the single African American mothers the struggles will continue all year. During Black History Month we show our respect and appreciation to all of […]
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Do you want Rihanna or do you want ridiculous?
Rihanna’s latest single. “S&M”, caused an uproar not only in the entertainment world, but also in the 11 countries in which the video has been banned.Known for pushing the limits of artistic creativity and over-the-top uniqueness Rihanna has outdone herself with “S&M.” Rihanna’s sassy edge and sinister flirtatiousness is exuded in this video that’s filled […]
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Delta Week empowers community
Grambling State University’s Delta Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted Delta Week February 13 – 18. The week was themed “Delta.Edu/D.I”The Delta Iota Chapter commits itself to hosting one Delta Week per semester. During this week members of the sorority focus on education, health and any other problems that may affect the […]
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The pain of a good father
Unfortunately, we now live in a society where the custom of “baby daddies” leaving the responsibility of raising a child to the mother is all too common. Lost in the stigma of this stereo-typical world, are the unmarried fathers who do everything in their power to make sure their child’s needs are met.The way to […]
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Glamorized teen pregnancy isn’t all it’s cracked up to be
Lights. Camera. Action. Then there is real life. What happens when the camera and equipment disappear? The American reality series Teen Mom, aires on the MTV network, shows a glimpse into the first year of birth and daily issues single teenage mothers across America are facing. These issues specifically highlight the mothers’ economic state, pressures […]
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Credit card advice for college students
Students debt has become largely acknowledged in society. Over the years, many college students obtained credit cards and take pleasure in using them. Credit cards are used as a means of payment convenience, online shopping, reserve in case of emergency, ease of purchases and gaining financial responsibility.Mishandling credit cards puts college students in debt and […]
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Theatre Department honors Emmett Till
Capping off Black History Month, Grambling State University’s Department of Theatre Arts presented the play, The State of Mississippi and the Face of Emmett Till written by Mamie Till Mobley and David Bar III. The story of Emmett Till is one that still pierces hearts and minds to this day. Fourteen-year old Emmett Till was […]
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HBCUs produce their fair share of celebrities
Historically Black Colleges and Universities are often thought of as being mediocre, especially those who consider Blacks intellectually inferior. A few HBCUs throughout the United States have been struggling with the issue of accreditation, falling enrollment and lack of sufficient funds to run these schools. These colleges and universities are faced with several criticisms and […]
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The woman behind the man
Behind every successful Black man there usually is a successful black women right by his side. For Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, that successful Black woman is the Rev. Marcia L. Dyson.Rev. Dyson is hailed as one of the nation’s foremost religious leaders. She is also noted international activist. She is a native of Chicago’s Southside, […]