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Overcoming tragedy
NEW ORLEANS – Clarence Russ marked the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina by scrubbing away at the big black “X” spray-painted on his Lower 9th Ward home _ the seemingly indelible mark left in September 2005 by authorities making a house-by-house search for bodies.”I hope to be living here again in two weeks and I […]
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Sagging Ain’t Going Nowhere
There appears to be a major “fad” going on. Well.it’s been going on for years and years. Sagging seems to be something that will not disappear. Sometimes, I wonder how can people let their “pants sag down to the floor” as Ma$e once said in “What You Want.”But it appears that it’s attractive for some […]
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Football: GSU @ Alcorn
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Love’s Prediction
The opening game of Rod Broadway’s regime at Grambling State University will either raise some eyebrows or drop some heads. Broadway will be expected to accomplish a feat that no coach in Grambling history has accomplished, win the Bayou Classic and win the SWAC Championship in his initial season. The expectations might not be fair, […]
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SAGGY PANTS
Some call it an epidemic. Others call it a freedom of expression. Some just don’t care. Whatever side, sagging pants has nearly become the norm for African American men. Sagging, as defined by Wikipedia, is “a fashion trend for wearing pants below the waist to expose one’s boxers, practiced by males.” Sagging has been linked […]
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Taking a new course in History
Many students at Grambling State University didn’t understand why the university didn’t have a black studies course. In the history department, considering it is an HBCU. In the 2007-2008 school year, they have added a Black studies class as a minor.Dr. Nikki Brown, director of the history department, stated that it will eventually become a […]
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RPAR registration going on
Registration is currently under way for City of Ruston Parks and Recreation activities.Flag football for 5- to 8-year-olds and adults is being offered. Games for the youngsters will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Regional Soccer Complex. Cost of registration is $45 for a resident child and $55 for a non-resident. Participants in […]
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TALKBACK:
“The first day was very good when you do not have to sit in the financial aid line all day.””It was as I expected; exciting and it felt like a fresh start. There were a lot of new faces and it was good to see my old friends.” “My first day was fine. I was […]
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It should have been outlawed years ago
Whats up nigga’s? I know many of you may be offended with this particular phrase, but a lot more people are offeneded every day when they see someone walking around with their rear-ends hanging out. That phrase is no different. It’s hateful, offensive and, of course disrespectful. It’s a slap in the face to all […]