The main character in The Hate U Give, Starr Carter, is a young African American girl who stays in a predominantly black neighborhood called Garden Heights. But attends a predominantly white private school with her two brothers Seven and Sekani. The opening of the movie begins with Starr’s father Maverick giving “The Talk” where he […]
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Q&A with the self-taught baker
Dazia Age is sophomore mass communication major from Memphis, Tennessee. 1. What inspired you to start baking? I started last year and I just baked a cake. I wanted to see how my friends liked it and it turned out to be a hit! 2. Do you plan on continuing baking in the future? Yes, […]
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4Walker releases debut album
Summer Walker, an Atlanta native, is a new up-and-coming artist who is ready to take over. Many compare Walker to other musicians, such as H.E.R and SZA. Walker definitely killed the music scene with her debut album by giving everyone a feel on her Last Day of Summer, She has proven her spot in the […]
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GSU alum authored “Stadium View” offers authentic view of 1970s Grambling campus life
The stage of the Floyd L. Sandle Theatre lit up on Oct. 16 for the opening night of “Stadium View”, an original play focusing in on a group of college friends in Grambling during the 1970s. “Stadium View” is titled after the apartments located on Stadium Drive in Grambling. Currently home to many Grambling students, […]
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Young Thug is ‘On the Rvn’
If ‘Slime Language’ that was released a few weeks ago served showing the world what YSL artists could do all together, ‘On the Rvn’ was released to remind listeners what Jeffery, a.k.a. Young Thug, a.k.a. Thugger is capable of on his own. With this being his first release of a solo project since ‘BEAUTIFUL THUGGER […]
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Grad student produces film
The meta-film produced by GSU graduate student Avia Knighten can be seen on YouTube. Grambling State University’s motto, “A place where everybody is somebody” stands true because of the variety of talent displayed at the university. GSU graduate student Avia Knighten has produced a thrilling movie, with a comedic relief. It is a meta-film about […]
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Alum debuts 1st film at festival in Atlanta
Grambling native James Flournoy (center), who directed Last Night a DJ Saved My Life, is pictured with the movie’s co-stars, actress Tangi Miller (left), and singer/actress Angie Stone on the movie set. Former Grambling State University Tiger James Flournoy is set to debut his very first feature film at the Peachtree Film Festival in Atlanta, […]
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Tiger Top Five
1. 6LACK – “East Atlanta Love Letter” (featuring Future) 6LACK has blessed ears again, with the drop of his sophomore album titled East Atlanta Love Letter. The album consists of romantic serenades over R&B and hip-hop beats. 2. YoungBoy Never Broke Again – “Drawing Symbols” YoungBoy’s goal was to […]
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Tha Carter V is here
The greatest rapper of all time, known as Lil Wayne, released his long awaited new addition to the Carter series, ‘Tha Carter V’. The rapper presented the overdue album after four years on his 36th birthday. Fans have been waiting for this album for years tricked by release dates, and Birdman. Who knows how it […]
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Quemix vs Ella Mai
Ella Mai – Trip Much like Boo’d up, Trippin is produced by California super producer DJ Mustard. Trippin’ might even be considered by some as the song of the summer. Trip has a smooth beat where Mai sings about being through with tripping over a guy who’s love seems too good to be true. The […]