#8220;I’m trying to drop weight,” said my eight-year-old sister.When I was a kid we’d have one or two children in the class who were “overweight.” I was self-conscious back then too. But I never thought my confident, outgoing, little sister would say these words. Children are commonly overweight. This is […]

The debate on health care has been going on since Roosevelt. People want to be given the right to access affordable health care that not only helps them maintain their lives, but also helps them make responsible choices. When, however, do we not become responsible for our own choices? Medicine, […]

En Vogue is a Grammy-nominated American female R&B vocal quartet assembled by music producers Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy. As of last year En Vogue had sold more than 20 million albums and singles worldwide. They won more MTV Video Music Awards than any other female group in MTV history, […]

During the summer of 2000, Chalie Boy was discovered by DJ Bull and joined Dirty 3rd Records, as a member of super group, The Freestyle Kingz. Reigning from Hearne and Calvert, Texas, Chalie Boy appeared on more than 25 mixtapes, before featuring on his first original group album, Off Tha […]

The International Modeling Society held an open model call for their upcoming fall show, “Fashionable by Association: Take Two” last Thursday. The call, which was a closed casting, was held in the atrium of the student union building. Each auditioning model came prepared to walk, dressed in simple clothing such […]

Enlightenment, like broccoli is necessary, although it’s not always popular. Yet, taste buds and cerebral preferences can be fickle. Broccoli is filled with fiber and folic acid yet millions turn from its natural benefits to greasy, salty, sugary or otherwise death-inducing grub. Less healthy alternatives often often come cheaper. As […]

While most other University of Louisiana System schools experienced enrollment gains, Grambling State University’s enrollment dropped this fall. Enrollment at GSU, with 4,992 students this semester, dropped almost 5 percent from last fall’s numbers. Gains in enrollment at other University of Louisiana System schools from last fall to this fall […]

With regards to the death of Mr. Henry White, the Student Government Association is in the process of planning a tribute to White and his family at the opening game during GSU basketball season. Grambling State University and its governing board (The University of Louisiana System) are conducting a thorough […]

A vibrant and energetic cast of Floyd L. Sandle Players will deliver a drama that promises not only to entertain, but to teach audiences the struggles and determination of a rhythm-and-blues singer.The Department of Theatre and Speech will open the theatre season with Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom on Wednesday Oct. […]