As United States citizens, we are no strangers to federal government shutdowns. I’m a student currently in my sophomore year at Grambling State University. For the past five years beginning December 2013 I’ve also been a soldier in the United States Army; Louisiana National Guard. With that being said, this is not the first […]
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FRANKLIN: R. Kelly isn’t the only one “canceled”
Cartoon illustrated by Deshatey Coleman I remember when I was younger hearing my mom play songs like “Step in the Name Love” and “I Believe I Can Fly”. The Grammy award winning singer from my hometown Chicago was often played by my parents in my childhood years. I remember my first time driving past R. […]
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FRANKLIN: Chicago to Grambling: A first semester reflection
Jasmine Franklin Last year, during April, I remember having anxiety about National College Decision day on May 1. I visited ten Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) across the country ranging from Howard University to Florida A&M University (FAMU). I even visited Hampton University two weeks before decision day. To be honest, Grambling was never […]
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GARNER: This semester has come to an end ENJOY your break
This issue of SarahSays will be short and sweet because we have FINALLY ended the semester. I think I can speak for everyone when I say, that this semester has been one of the most stressful semesters of our lives. Still, we made it. Now, you get to go back home to your fussing mother, […]
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PINCHBACK: My college graduation is finally here
Dayja Pinchback I began this journey at Grambling State University in the fall of 2014, and my time is now coming to an end! It is a bittersweet moment in time. I love my GramFam so much, and I have been honored to serve and entertain my HBCU on many platforms. I am beyond thankful […]
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GARNER: Sarah Says
With our fall semester FINALLY coming to an end, I am sending you all tons of positivity and good energy. We are all probably stressing about exams over things that we have more than likely forgotten, but do not fret. With these study tips, you will set yourself up for success, and you will at […]
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CHESTER: Thanksgiving tragedy to ‘Friendsgiving’ blessing
Abrielle Chester Now that I am older and in college, my Thanksgiving tradition is drastically different from when I was younger. The past three years, I have spent the holidays in New Orleans preparing for the annual Bayou Classic, as I was a cheerleader at the time. Here, I was able to fill the void […]
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THURMAN: A picture perfect Thanksgiving weekend
Destini Thurman As a student at Grambling, the past few years I have spent my Thanksgivings down in New Orleans for the Bayou Classic. Normally, most students would go home to spend it with their family. Being that I am 13 hours away from home, most would think I would rather go home, because I […]