Do you remember those days when gas was affordable? The late ’90s were a special time when you could put $10 worth of gas in your tank, and it actually did something. Now $10 won’t give you half a tank. I miss those days. Now I am scared to drive my car because I don’t […]
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NAUW sponsors dance class for youngsters
The National Association of University Women-Grambling held a dance workshop Saturday, teaching area youngsters dances they are likely to encounter in social settings. Parents and NAUW members looked on as the students, who ranged in age from 3 to 18, were shown the fundamentals of the waltz, two-step, cha-cha, jitterbug, and even the bunny hop. […]
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Alonzo Blalock crowned Mr. AKA
After weeks of late night practices and preparation for the annual Mr. AKA pageant, it came down to one moment on Monday night. Alonzo Blalock, a freshman from Shreveport was crowned Mr. AKA. The night’s theme was "The Phantom of the Opera," hosted by Charisma Sweat and Drew Harris. Donned in masquerade masks and tuxedos, […]
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Grambling grad helps filmmaking return to Louisiana
Magnolia Film & Production Company is joining forces with Catch 22 Films & Video Production for a one year contract to produce Dr. Nancy B. Shepard’s next two motion pictures, 99 Pounds: The Rows to a Dream and Birds Gotta Fly. The joint venture is the culmination of Louisiana’s efforts to bring motion picture production […]
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Mirror mirror: Do you see a change?
Look into the mirror and examine yourself. Have you made a positive change in your life? Have you impacted someone else’s life? Oprah said something the other day that helped to close a chapter in my life. She said that when people look into the mirror they want to see the same image that they […]
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PROBLEMS ADDING UP
Things have been hectic this semester at Grambling State University. On Feb. 7, the campus was rocked with a water outage that led to a protest later that night. That week, GSU President Judson was in the hot seat with the media, community, parents and students. ‘Pyromaniac’ in Pinchback On March 14, an arsonist set […]
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Hunter renews mind, body, and spirit via yoga
Yoga is fast becoming a popular form of exercise. It can create a vibrant and healthy body and mind. On Saturday, March 18 people were afforded an opportunity to renew and refresh their minds, bodies, and spirits via yoga. Grambling State University alumna Faith Hunter hosted two sessions. One of the sessions was for senior […]
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Christ Temple breaks ground
God intended for us to be lenders not borrowers. It is now time for Christ Temple to lend to those in need. The rain, the cold, and the mud were not going to stop Christ Temple’s joy. The day that many members had been waiting for had finally arrived. The day they were going to […]
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Don’t burn your bridges or schools
After looking up the definition of the word arsonist in my handy Webster, I found it necessary to share my findings with you the general public. According to my my man Webster an arsonist is an individual who sets maliciously sets fire to the property of another or burns one’s own property for an improper […]
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Delafosse provides training for Grambling Judicial board
Grambling State University’s judicial board received training on Thursday, March 16. Nan Delafosse, Director of Judicial Affairs at Texas Southern University, facilitated the workshop. The judicial board is the primary judicial body of the university. It has original jurisdiction over all cases referred to it by appropriate university officials. Also, it has jurisdiction over all […]