Although most of us have never met, we share a special bond as graduates of one of America’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). With few exceptions, these are the places that sprouted from sweat-soaked seeds planted by the sons and daughters of former slaves, sharecroppers and subsistence farmers whose belief in the power of […]
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How well do you truly know a person
Do you truly know the people who surround you? How well do you know that girl or guy you chat with in class? You’re probably most familiar with the friends you hang out with every day. Or do you just know what they want you to know? Everyone has their own reasons to make you […]
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When you are perfectly flawed
In being tasked to write about loving oneself I found myself, instead, filled with many questions and few answers. Why is it that this article has to exist in the first place? Is it necessary for someone to love someone else before they can understand how much they should be loving themselves, or is it […]
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Still having fun with Halloween
Although my trick-or-treating days have long since been over, I still find ways to enjoy the ghoulish holiday that many have come to love and enjoy. People might try to say “You’re too old for Halloween” or “Halloween is for the kids,” to which I respond, “How do you figure?” Since my younger days, I’ve […]
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A spooky “Indulgence’ by Jessie Amos
I lay here in my bed. The lights are off. The house I reside in is deathly silent. All I can hear are my thoughts. They plague my mind and attack my psyche. I flinch in the darkness, knowing no one is here to save me. I’m lying on the right side of my bed. […]
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Blackface: costume or controversy?
In recent years, there have been many publicized photos of White people painting themselves to portray a Black person for Halloween. Due to the prevalence of social media, these occurrences have finally reached the forefront of the public eye, causing many to question the fad. In many instances, members of the Black community are highly […]
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What are your homecoming expectations?
It’s that time of the year again that most of us have all been waiting for: Homecoming Week. It is a time for stu- dents, faculty, staff and alumni to showcase their spirit toward their alma mater. Homecoming gives Gramblinites, both attending and graduated, a chance to participate in activities such as cultural and even […]
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Showing love toward the ‘G-Squad’!
Is it just me or is Grambling’s campus more alive and energetic? I am the third generation in my family who attended Grambling, and I always remember hearing how lively our campus used to be. This year I am finally seeing what I’ve been hear- ing about how Grambling spirit use to be. Not only […]
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What if I asked about your pride?
Pride by definition is the “satisfaction in something done, owned, etc.” So it is natural that one could easily ask any Gramblinite, what is Grambling Pride? What is it that brings you joy when you think about your alma mater? Is it the grades, the sports, the colors, or even the parties? Grambling Pride, like […]
