When Robert Rodriguez’s Planet Terror was released in April, fans cheered the film as a triumph. Critics used phrases like “modern classic”, while the film festival crowd praised Tarantino’s Death Proof as a marvel of modern film work. With the decision to release the two Grindhouse Double Feature films individually on DVD, it was time […]
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Doing it without familiar faces
The G-Men are not only in first place, they are the only team undefeated in conference play, and well on their way to the SWAC Championship that they haven’t seen in the past few years. It was almost unseen after last years team went a dismal 3-6 in conference play and 3-8 overall. The firing […]
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To whom do you give reverence on Halloween?
“Trick or treat,” the little children would say, going door to door getting candy. On the other hand, many children have not gotten the chance to take part in the Halloween holiday because of their religious beliefs.The story was told to me that Halloween was the one day that Satan could get all the children […]
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Financial Aid Office releases notice of security breach
Grambling State’s Office of Student Financial Aid has received notice that the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Aid (LOSFA) has been a victim of a data security breach. This is a problem that originated at LOSFA, not GSU.The GSU Financial Aid Office would like to make students aware of the potential risk to their sensitive […]
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Dreams starting to become reality
Two years ago, the average student would find Mark Scroggins a 2006 Grambling State University alumnus gearing up for a performance at GSU’s annual Homecoming talent show.However, this weekend Scroggins steps onto a bigger stage. “I was selected out of thousands to perform at Showtime at the Apollo in New York City,” he said.Scroggins is […]
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GSU soccer team routs Alabama State in home finale
After a 2-1 letdown against Alabama A&M on Friday, the Lady Tigers soccer team returned on Sunday with a vengeance, thumping Alabama State 11-0. At intermission, a special ceremony was held for nine seniors who were playing their last game at home. During the ceremony, they were praised for their hard work and various accomplishments […]
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Hall of Fame banquet set
The ballots are in and the selection committee at Grambling State University has selected the 2007 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees. Twelve men and women who are graduates of Grambling State University and have made an impact in their communities and profession will be honored Friday in a 6:30 p.m. ceremony in the Assembly Center […]
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Death Proof Review
Last April, Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez combined their love for campy B-movies and the grungy theaters that showed them with their reputations for always delivering at the box office. The result: a two-film collection known as Grindhouse Double Feature that started off with a bang, but ended in a whimper after it’s first few […]
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‘In God We Trust’ taken to the edge
First it began with the government banning prayer in school. Then some tried to argue with the government that “God” should be taken out of the Pledge of Allegiance. Now atheist groups have “worked their magic” on members of the government and now our country’s motto, “In God We Trust,” will be considerably scaled down […]