A simple class project turned into a delightful event for a GSU child development class. Tuesday, at 5 p.m. in Washington-Johnson Complex, the child development department held a book review on the story entitled A Child Called It, by David Pelzer. The book is based on Pelzer’s experience with child abuse. The story is so […]
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Sen. Obama not so nice anymore
Democrat Barack Obama said Wednesday that rival Hillary Rodham Clinton’s less-than-straightforward answers in a Democratic debate raise questions about her ability to assume the presidency.”This may be smart politics by Washington’s standards, but it’s not what America needs right now,” the first-term Illinois senator told The Associated Press in a telephone interview from Chicago. “Turning […]
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A Crunk Classic
As fans tried to hang around for the entertainers to show up they grew tired, angry and impatient. After two hours of waiting, the Homecoming Concert began. By the time that Jagged Edge and DJ Unk showed up, only the true fans were left. Jagged Edge sung approximately five songs and DJ Unk performed even […]
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AJB’s Booker faces termination
Sanctions for the five employees of Alma J. Brown Elementary School are forthcoming, said Grambling State University Provost Robert Dixon.Those sanctions were announced earlier this month, but the process has been mired by the need to meet due process restrictions on punitive action, Dixon said. The first to be dealt with will be the teacher […]
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Showing talent not a hard thing at Grambling
Shoulders shivered in the cold. Stiletto boots clicked on the pavement. People checked and rechecked their cell phones to see if the time was near. All the cool kids strong-armed their way to the front of the massive lines. At 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 25, Grambling students of all classifications and majors represented for […]
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If one goes, they should all go!
On Sunday, The Ruston Daily Leader reported that Irene Booker, the teacher who initiated the Sept. 20 Jena 6 rally at Alma J. Brown Elementary School, would be the first to be dealt with by the GSU administration. Though we don’t disagree with that decision, we do, however, believe that if the dean of the […]
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Watson and the Black mentality
“Integration,” a 10-letter word used often by Malcolm X to describe how Blacks try to fit into their world, bearing insults, enduring hatred and humiliation, physical and verbal attacks. I guess it is the norm these days for attacks on the Black race. The ball seems to have landed on the court of celebrated scientist […]
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‘Aladdin’ fills GSU theater with magic
The theatre was full of smiles and laughter as the play, Aladdin, was brought to life. The play was presented from Oct. 17- 20. With each presentation the actors grew more confident, funny, and enthusiastic. The actors did a great job of keeping the children’s attention glued to the stage. They were able to participate […]
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TB: How do you feel about homosexuality?
Lemel YoungJRAnchorage, Alaska”It’s morally wrong, but people do what they want to do. It’s just a phase.” Dorian HarrisFRWashington D.C. “I love it! I feel that love has no knowledge and should be welcomed to more than just male and female relationships.” Doinne LeeJRDenver “I feel homosexuality from the Christian standpoint. But being a biology […]
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GSU students help out with delayed Eddie Robinson Museum
The long-delayed and long-awaited Eddie Robinson Museum Project is still being planned. It is currently in its first phase where the Women’s Gym is being drawn up.”We have to measure every facet of the building,” said Dr. Edwin Thomas, associate professor of the Industrial and Engineering Technology Department. “We have to measure everything.” Thomas’ students […]