Like many other women, I am very sensitive about my hair. It is my crown and glory, my adornment. Over the years, I have experimented with so many different hairstyles that I sometimes felt like I was in a real life fashion show. The chemical relaxer treatment kept my thick curly hair straight and flowing. […]
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Forces of fashion
“I make the rules,” said 18-year-old junior Dorian Harris. The Chocolate City native is an amiable artist with a plethora of noteworthy talents and eclectic ensembles. In addition to being a campus it-girl regarding all things style, she designs and sews, pretties up hair, scrawls poetry, serenades, skateboards, merengues, speaks a few languages and shrugs […]
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Street Fighter 4 in early running for game of the year
Let’s start this review off with a brief history lesson: the Street Fighter series began 22 years ago and to be quite honest, it wasn’t that good. Its inevitable sequel, Street Fighter II, was not only a better game, but it was hailed as the game that saved the arcade in the United States. It […]
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Financial fiascoes fuel city drama
The town of Grambling made news once again as the current infighting has led to another special-called meeting on Tuesday night. The Council made a decision to reinstate Chief Thomas Clark as a working state official. Various media outlets reported that Clark had been fired, but Mayor Pro Tem Edward Jones said that Clark had […]
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See latest way to help beat the recession
Recession-hit Americans can now watch hundreds of free movies – by using a new web site to borrow DVDs from their friends.”It’s like Netflix meets Facebook,” said Jackson, founder of LendAround.com. “You list some DVDs you own, invite some friends you like, and start browsing their collections. The web site helps arrange loans, and keeps […]
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SGA Prez suspends activities
Posted Mar. 4 @ 11:20 a.m.; updated @ 7:25 p.m.SGA President Chris Harmon has suspended all SGA activity in lieu of continued pressure from the Grambling State administration, according to a document obtained by The Gramblinite. The suspension began Tuesday (March 3) after continuous bickering between the SGA and University officials. In a letter addressed […]
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Making a diffrence
If you come to Lady Tigers basketball game this season, you will see assiatnt women’s basketball coach Tony Greene passion and intenseity for the game of basketball on display. That passion and fire has translated over to the team and that is one of the reasons why the Tigers have one eight games this season.For […]
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Where do we stand now that doors are open?
There is no doubt that history was made due to the inauguration of President Barack Obama on Jan. 20. But it has to be remembered that the African-American community had to go through many struggles and tribulations before that day came to pass.So many men and women had to fight in order for us, as […]
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Staple in the police department buried Saturday
Posted: Feb. 21 @ 1:57 p.m.Jean Todd Dailey ?(June 3, 1944 – February 5, 2009) Funeral services for Mrs. Jean Todd Dailey, age 64, of Grambling, La. formerly of Winnfield, La., was held Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at the Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church of Winnfield, La., with Rev. James Dean officiating. […]
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A Different Perspective
From day one, little black children in America are taught that their ancestors are special, unique, and have their own list of accomplishments that make them historical figures in our country. Of course we know, love, and respect the days in February as Black History Month, but are black people the only ones to celebrate […]