Terry Joseph I feel that some professors at Grambling State University treat education as an incentive. GSU professors sometimes forget that we as students are paying top-dollar for an education, and some of us feel that we are not getting a full experience. Some professors here think that simply doing the assignments and getting the […]
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Talk Back: Do you belive that GSU professors take education seriously?
"I think they take it seriously, but I don’t think they’re considerate.” -Karsyn Sharp Atlanta, Georgia. "I think a good amount of the professors take education seriously, but not all of them. If students don’t take it seriously, professors shouldn’t.” -Trejure Davis Brooklyn, New York. "Yes, my professors take education seriously because they make […]
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Talk Back: What is technology’s impact on modern-day society?
"It has a positive impact because we use the Internet to find information.” Keith Shaw Winnsboro, Louisiana Sophomore "It has a positive impact because it opened up more ways of communicating with people.” Lariah Ealy Gonzales, Louisiana Freshman "Cyberbullying is getting worse by the day, but social media is helpful.” Waneshia Bush Winnsboro, Louisiana Sophomore […]
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SIMPSON: Negative side of technology: Societal impact
Akane Simpson We live in a society that is on the cutting edge of technology and change. Everyday, developers and engineers imagine and create new technologies for our ever-forward lives. Starting from the discovery of fire, to the simple light bulb, and all the way to smart homes and smart cities, human beings […]
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LEDAY: Positive side of technology: Siri police shortcut
Raven LeDay In wake of Sandra Bland and many other unfortunate “routine” traffic stops, Siri can now discreetly record audio if you are pulled over. A new shortcut called “Police” is now available to Apple users. This proves to be a positive impact of technology. The shortcut immediately starts recording once you say, […]
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SONNIER: Donald Trump National Alert
Devonta Sonnier Did you get that text too?! Every single person in the United States of America received the same exact phone alert from none other than, #45 himself, Donald Trump. The alert was a test for a new Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) system that will allow any U.S. President to contact the public […]
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Hear us Roar: When was the first time you learned about Sexual Assault
Semaja Pickett Seattle, Washington Sophomore "I learned about sexual assault in my middle school sex-ed class. I’m still learning about, especially being in college now. Thereare a lot of stories about it happening on campus, so I have to remain alert." Seth Williams Houston, Texas Senior "My first time learning about sexual assault was […]
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Yes, men can be victims to
When the topic of sexual assault is brought up in conversations that involve men and women, it becomes a battle between genders because the point of view is different. During these particular discussions, some men truly believe that women put themselves in situations that result in them being sexually assaulted or harassed. […]
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The many layers of victimhood
Last year, Harvey Weinstein, a major film producer, was accused by more than a dozen women of sexual assault, harassment, and rape. After this news hit major media outlets, Alyssa Milano, an actress best-known for her role on Charmed, tweeted about her experiences with sexual assault and ended the tweet with #MeToo. […]
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When was the first time you learned about Sexual Assault ?
"I learned about sexual assault in my middle school sex-ed class. I’m still learning about, especially being in college now. Thereare a lot of stories about it happening on campus, so I have to remain alert.” Semaja Pickett, Seattle, Washington, Sophomore "My first time learning about sexual assault was when I was in the 7th […]