Amendment 1 – 2 1/2 terms in 3 consec.terms not appt/electA vote FOR would impose term limits for members of certain state boards and commissions. A vote AGAINST would continue to allow members of certain state boards and commissions to be elected or appointed for an unlimited number of terms. Amendment 2 – Extra Session […]
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Professor receives assistance
Dr. Grace Tatem, School of Social Work, Grambling State University professor has received a $1,000 check from Pi Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity to aid with services provided to area seniors who are Hurricane Katrina/Rita survivors. Dr. Tatem wrote and received a service learning grant of $30,000 from the University of Louisiana Systems […]
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Hip hop unites for Barack Obama mixtape
With the most important election ever less than a week away, people from all walks of life have come together in support of Barack Obama. The hip hop community in particular has banded together in support of the Democratic nominee. Dj Green Lantern has put together mixtapes by Nas and Royce da 5’9″ this year, […]
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Wilson, Richards shine at Ark. bowling meet
The Lady Rolling Tigers travelled to Jonesboro, Ark., to compete in the NCAA Arkansas State Central Region Fall Jamboree last weekend. Teams participating in the Jamboree consisted of two SWAC Schools, Louisiana Tech, two 2008 NCAA Championship competitors, and other NCAA schools. The jamboree was a two-day event consisting of 10 matches. On day one, […]
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Skinheads arrested in Obama plot
With the election coming closer more and more people are starting to for fear the safety of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and his family. This fear may be justified.White supremacists Daniel Cowart, 20, and Paul Schlesselman, 18, were arrested Monday night in Tennessee for planning to kill 88 people, beheading 14 African Americans and […]
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G-Men victorious again, beating the Delta Devils
After a 28-14 offensive shootout in the first half, the G-Men managed to pull away the from the Delta Devils in the second half and win 35-14.GSU (7-2, 4-0) offensive unit gained 512 total yards (285 rushing yards and 227 passing yards). Leading the way for the offense again was quarterback Greg Dillon, who accounted […]
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‘The Secret Life of Bees’ is entertaining, yet predictable
If you haven’t seen it hurry and get your ticket!Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, and Alicia Keys represented with essence, strength and beauty in their newly released movie “The Secret Life of the Bees”. Gina Prince-Bythewood directed the movie. “Bees” is based on Sue Monk Kidd’s 2002 novel, a hugely popular exploration of family, […]
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Duckett looks to revive men’s basketball program
Coming off a 7-19 campaign in 2007-2008, the Grambling State men’s basketball program looks to get back into Southwestern Athletic Conference contention.Just like the women’s program, the men welcome a new basketball coach, Rick Duckett. Duckett comes to Grambling via South Carolina, where he had served as an assistant coach since 2001. During his coaching […]
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Service for survival government
According to the Declaration of Independence the governors of the people are to take into consideration the interest of the people. The United States’ governors have forgotten that and consider only how to earn more money which it deems necessary. However, they have forgotten the many nations of the Natives of these Americas used only […]