Despite the conviction of Mychal Bell being overturned, a rally is still planned for today that is expected bring up to 50,000 participants or more. The rally was originally scheduled around the Sept. 20 sentencing date for Bell.The conviction of Bell was overturned Sept. 14 after months of widespread criticism. The state appeals court tossed […]
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Meet the Greeks informs students about organization
Students on campus were in attendance to the “Meet the Greeks” ceremony on Monday, September 10, 2007. Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. hosted the event. Students were gathered together in the Black and Gold Room and were divided into two sections to receive vital information about each […]
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High expectations
He wears No. 7, and he plays quarterback for the Tiger football team. A native of Monroe and now a senior at Grambling State University, Brandon Landers, the man, feels there are five keys to his success.”First, it is all up to God,” Landers said. “Without him, nothing is possible. Second, are my coaches, and […]
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Facebook snooping
When Facebook was started a few years ago it was geared toward college students. However, Facebook has become a public Web site for people to browse and network with friends and family.Natalia Stroman, a senior from Atlanta, says the Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Karen Martin, has been browsing students’ profiles on the Web […]
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Student featured in magazine
As we continue to live and breathe Grambling State University, another student receives some exposure. Dana Rettig, from Chicago Illinois majoring in Spanish, with a minor in theatre, has been featured in the magazine Black College Today. Black College Today is a magazine that informs people about HBCU schools and what they have to offer. […]
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Preserving history:
Pictured is the home of Charles P. Adams, the founder of Grambling State University. Sunday will mark the beginning of Founder’s Week, honoring the man who started it all at GSU. Inside on Quick Read on Page 5 is a full list of the week’s activities.
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Sex is overrated Pt. 2
In today’s society a high value has been placed on sex. On a daily basis people are bombarded with sexual images through the media. Because of the constant bombardment, the way that people perceive sex and the value that’s placed on it is affected. Our society puts a lot of pressure on young men and […]
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I’m a FAT girl!
I am a fat girl. I don’t consider myself to be phat, chubby, thick, big or plump. I am fat. I wear a size 16 and I am proud of it. A lot of people do not like Mo’Nique because she says a lot about skinny girls, but you must admit that a lot of […]
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The Obesity Boom
Being overweight for some people could be a tremendous issue. But for Robyn Stewart, a senior kinesiology major, says it’s never been an issue to him.”I’m more comfortable being me. … I don’t look to lose weight. … If I choose to lose weight it is because I want to be more healthy, not because […]
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TB: How do you feel about Mrs. Blake’s death?
Angela O’LearyJuniorCompton, Calif.Although I didn’t know her, it was very sad…very tragic. I know it must be very hard for those who knew and loved her. I’m sure she will be deeply and truly missed. Lester AnthonySenior Franklinton Mrs. Blake was not just an instructor, she was like a mother to her students. We will […]