If you’ve been following celebrity news stories over the summer, I guarantee you witnessed the twerking phenomenon that is sweeping the nation: Miley Cyrus. The former Disney child star has shed her good girl image and could be found twerking at rap concert near you. Pretty impressive right? The answer to all of life’s […]
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The Dixie keeps arts alive, prospers
Since opening in 1928, the theater on Vienna Street in Ruston has been a home to the arts, filling the gap between larger centers in Monroe and Shreveport. The Dixie theater, renovated in 1996, and the organizations housed in it continue the legacy by producing musicals, concerts and art exhibits. Their mission is to be […]
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Top R&B artists release new albums
John Legend Love In the Future John Legend’s fifth album speaks for itself. He maintains his mellow feel, but puts out a universally classic CD. Love in the Future doesn’t hold back on it’s use of percussion and acoustic instruments, but it doesn’t hesitate tox dab in and out of the modern, electronic tones. The […]
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Lyrical Quest: Respect the mic’
Respect the mic’, that is the number one rule at Lyrical Quest, a spoken word outlet open to poets, singers and musicians at Grambling State University. “When people are up here, please listen,” said Johnathon Barris, Quest member and a guitarist from San Diego. “It takes a lot to get up in front of people […]
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Dedication V
Many critics wrote off Lil Wayne’s career uttering things like he’s “washed up ” or he’s “over.” One can easily support that claim because as of late, he hasn’t been nominated for any major music awards and there has been an emergence of new emcees on the hip-hop scene. But on Sept. 1, after a […]
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Orchesis Dance Company defines this season with more than dance steps
In two days, Orchesis Dance Company will be on public display when they perform at halftime. What others think and say about them isn’t all that important. What is important is how they feel about themselves. Twirls, energetic jumps and exhilarating dance moves pervade dance studio 163 in the Assembly Center as the Orchesis prepare […]
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Movin’ and groovin’
The most recognizable sound could be heard behind the Conrad Hutchinson Performing Arts Building. In their white and black attire, the members of World Famed Tiger Marching Band prepare for halftime of the season-opener on Saturday against Alabama State University. While football games are important to the schedule, the band has other key events to […]
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Where did the VMAs go wrong?
She can’t stop, and she can’t stop! Miley Cyrus at the MTV Video Music Awards was definitely a sight to see. Performing her new single “we can’t stop” and keeping her video in mind, her performance on Sunday was just bizarre. She was dancing around the stage with giant teddy bears and seeing a […]
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A little taste of LA: Vineyard Clothing hits Grambling
Grambling State University is a place where culture and creativity can be expressed in many ways. Willie Anderson, a freshman from Los Angeles with a dream like many others had. However, this dream in particular has been put in motion. The idea came while he was sitting around conversing with his friends. After talking […]
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Style report: Fall fashion trends
September is approaching and most of us are getting ready to revamp our wardrobes. Despite the hot Louisiana weather, the season is changing, and what better way to prepare for the fall than to break down standout looks straight from the runway. While some trends are new to the scene, most are back from the […]