By Keith Jackson Grambling State University, a beacon of historical significance and academic excellence, welcomes a new era under the leadership of Dr. Martin Lemelle, Jr. With his appointment as GSU’s 11th president, students anticipate a fresh perspective and a proactive approach to addressing longstanding concerns within the university community. Dr. Lemelle’s journey to the […]
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The influence of African Americans in broadcasting
African Americans — both women and men — have impacted the media through their contributions to the world, which include writing books, hosting television shows, and on radio stations. Writing has inspired other African Americans to speak up on important issues. As well as hosting television and radio broadcasts which have spiked different conversations […]
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NBA All-Star Weekend: A Call for Change
The annual NBA All-Star weekend took place in Cleveland, Ohio last week. Like always, the weekend holds various fun and exciting events that capture the camaraderie of the NBA players and their fans. This year’s All-Star weekend was bound to be special due to the fact the NBA is celebrating its 75th anniversary as an […]
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“Encanto” Review
“Encanto” is a magical experience for the whole family to enjoy. Disney’s animators, writers, and producers have really outdone themselves! Each character is so unique with distinct colors and personality traits, the characters are surprisingly realistic. The family reminds me of a Latinx family back at home. I love how the family members support […]
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Do people care about the Winter Olympics?
The Olympics is one of the most-watched sporting events that millions look forward to every two years, alternating between Summer Olympics and Winter Olympics. This year's Winter Games took place on Feb. 4–20 in Beijing, China. When people think about the Olympics, the Summer Games are usually what first comes to mind that can dim […]
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Review: ‘Jeen-Yuhs’: A Kanye Trilogy
When you move in faith, all things are possible. During the Sundance 2022 Film Festival, we were introduced to Coodie and Chike Ozah’s first episode of “Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy.” The series comprises three documentary films, each feature-length, surrounding the rise of artist Kanye “Ye” West. With footage from over 20 years in the making, […]
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Energy takers vs. Energy savers
Daily life is all about balancing work, social, and personal activities in a stress-free way. I am going to discuss some energy givers and energy takers, which should bring readers to a peaceful way of living. The best energy giver is a glass of water because it is refreshing whether it is hot or cold. […]
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Super Bowl halftime show opens door for future
First, to start off, I think the Super Bowl was one of the greatest games in a long time. The halftime show at Super Bowl LVI was — if not THE greatest — definitely one of the greatest performances EVER. This halftime show was a mixture of Black excellence, old-school hip-hop, and generational talent. The […]
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The 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show Was the Best Ever
One of the biggest sporting events of the year is the Super Bowl, with millions tuning in to watch the game’s halftime show. The 2022 Super Bowl halftime show was the best one yet. The show was headlined by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar. The show also had a […]
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Here is why Grambling students should enjoy Anime
Anime was adopted by animation in Japan; It’s supposed to represent a western perspective of Japanese culture. Anime does not have a certain style or dialogue. When the U.S. artist became familiar with anime it became a style. The culture was recognized by the U.S. in the mid-1990s. Anime can be graphic whether in a […]