For seven years I loved a man I called my husband. I loved my husband unconditionally. I allowed myself to be the wife the Bible says I am suppose to be. You know; the wife who submits to her husband, honors him, respects him, listens to him, obey him and follows him as he […]
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Letter addresses suspension
Dear President Pogue: We, the current members of the Orchesis Dance Company, are writing to you in a most respectful and humble manner to address our concern about the temporary loss of our Artistic Director, Dianne Maroney-Grigsby. This has the greatest affect on us and we ask that you read this letter with […]
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Light, smoke, pray: the misconceptions
“What’s up Craig, What’s up Smokey? What ya’ll smoking on?” If you’re a movie buff like myself you know exactly what movie, down to the character and scene I got this line from. But the idea of an unemployed young Black man who smokes marijuana depicts all young Black men in that image (in the […]
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Fight like a girl!
Breast cancer in males is a rare condition that according to the National Cancer Institute, is accountable for less than 1 percent of all breast cancer cases. Research shows that about 1,910 men are diagnosed each year and, of those, 23 percent are killed by the disease. This is compared to about 192,370 new cases […]
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Editor’s Corner
November 6 is quickly approaching, and for those who don’t know, that is the day where millions of Americans will flood voting polls to cast there vote for the future President of the United States. However, I am concerned about the number of individuals who are suffering from voting apathy. I do not see […]
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First lady’s message focuses on family
At the Democratic National Convention, first lady Michelle Obama was introduced by another wife and mother. That woman, Elaine Brye, first met the Obamas when she was invited to the White House after writing a letter thanking the first lady for her crusade for the millions of families who have loved ones who put […]
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Letter to the editor
Dear beloved Grambling friends, family and fans: 56-0 We Won! When I first heard about the GSU – vs.-TCU football “game” coming to Ft. Worth I could hardly contain my personal quagmire. I’ve personally struggled, since the 2011 Port City Classic, while remaining silent to avoid appearing unfaithful to our Dear […]
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A Student Perspective
Grambling, ole Grambling, We love thee dear ole Grambling. I hear these words so often, that I begin to question the university. We the students of Grambling State University love our school so dear, but does the university truly love us in return? To answer the question, one must first ask themselves, “What is […]
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Oh, she’s a Bad B!
Dates can be stressful, uncomfortable and sometimes awkward. Between the expectations and nervousness they usually don’t go as planned. I always seem to over analyze every detail. However, this helped me realize that I would not be perusing a second date. One first date in particular during my adolescence, will forever be etched into […]
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The B word
What’s up b****”? I unconsciously greeted a co-worker.”That’s not my name, don’t call me that” she replied with a serious tone. Instantly I felt some kind of way. I didn’t know how to react, that response was new to me. So being the stubborn person that I […]