There are two different types of “N” words. There is the one that refers to us as a debased, ignorant or very low person and a newer version which is now commonly used by a number of us as a figure of speech; a symbol of brotherhood. Although these two words are small, they play […]
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UPDATED: Dispute between SGA and administration settled
Posted: March 6 @ 1:50 p.m., updated at 2:20 p.m.Updated again on March 7 @ 12:15 p.m. The dispute between the Student Government Association and University administration has been settled after a meeting last night, according to SGA officials. It marks the end of a stall in the approval of amendments to the SGA Constitution, […]
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Hospitality group shines at conference
Ten Hospitality students, accompanied by academic advisor Joseph Naylor, last week attended the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality 20th Anniversary Conference in Greensboro, N.C., where one of the students was elected to a national office.The conference was highlighted by an NSMH Career Fair, where students got the chance to be recruited by top diversity […]
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Grambling social work student named NABSW scholarship recipient
The North Regional Chapter of the National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW) held its annual banquet recently in Shreveport. This year the Association distributed various awards including Social Worker of the Year, three Humanitarian Awards and three Social Work student scholarship awards. The Scholarships were awarded to students form both the bachelors and graduate […]
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QEP springs into full gear for reaffirmation of accreditation
Greetings and welcome back everyone! For students new to the Grambling State University Campus we’d be slacking not to mention we are returning from what most would consider a very eventful and prosperous semester for the Grambling family. From our football team going undefeated in the SWAC and becoming national black champions in college football, […]
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NFL Combine is worthless
Is that time of year again. This weekend, over 300 college college football players will tmake their was to Indianapolis, for the annual NFL Combine. This combine is used a measuring tool to see where a player is taken in April’s NFL draft. As a football fan and lover of the sport, I have to […]
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Read first and stop spreading nonsense
Upon returning to campus from the HBCU conference, fresh from seemingly endless accolades for Grambling State University, I was informed that the rumor mill misinterpreted a new morsel. Last week’s sexual harassment cover story and the accompanying photograph supplied assumers fodder from which to run wild. While I hoped that the article would stimulate discussion […]
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Lincoln and freedom: an essay on Black self-determination
Each Black History Month African Americans take pride in the extraordinary citizens of African heritage having made significant contributions to the American culture and enrichment of the Black community. Being the presidents’ month as well, many African Americans praise former President Abraham Lincoln as the one who freed them during the Civil War of the […]
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Union Board reports on activities
A new year and spring semester is underway and the Student Union Board has been working hard to present another excellent semester to the student body with the countless ideas and plans. On Feb. 11, the Favrot Student Union Board held their first general assembly for the semester. The general assembly presented a plan and […]
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Madea Goes To Jail guaranteed to give you seven laughs
Once again Madea (Tyler Perry) is back on the screen and causing chaos. After being sent to court for a high speed chase and assaulting police officers, Madea escapes from being sent to jail. As a result of all her trouble making she gets sent to anger management. Adding to the humor was her destructive […]