Author: Darryl D. Smith

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Dude, go to class … and stop doing everything else

Dude…go to class…and stop setting fire to Pinchback. We know the dorm is in dire need of repairs, but what’s your point of destroying it even more? The more you tear it up, the longer it takes to repair. Also, I would advise you to watch your back. Pinchback is […]

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Don’t burn your bridges or schools

After looking up the definition of the word arsonist in my handy Webster, I found it necessary to share my findings with you the general public. According to my my man Webster an arsonist is an individual who sets maliciously sets fire to the property of another or burns one’s […]

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Grambling grad helps filmmaking return to Louisiana

Magnolia Film & Production Company is joining forces with Catch 22 Films & Video Production for a one year contract to produce Dr. Nancy B. Shepard’s next two motion pictures, 99 Pounds: The Rows to a Dream and Birds Gotta Fly. The joint venture is the culmination of Louisiana’s efforts […]

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Alonzo Blalock crowned Mr. AKA

After weeks of late night practices and preparation for the annual Mr. AKA pageant, it came down to one moment on Monday night. Alonzo Blalock, a freshman from Shreveport was crowned Mr. AKA. The night’s theme was "The Phantom of the Opera," hosted by Charisma Sweat and Drew Harris. Donned […]

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What happened to GSU?

I am sure that many of you out there who have been at Grambling for a while are wondering exactly what I am wondering, what happened to GSU? When I first got to Grambling, even though it was overcrowded and there were an overwhelming number of "thugs" and "hardheads" here […]

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You have nothing to be ashamed of

Are you ashamed of who you are or where you have come from? If your reply is yes, then you should not be. You shouldn’t live your life wondering what society thinks. Although society has set many standards for different races who’s to say you have to live up to […]

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Things will never be the same

I honestly don’t understand how we could not have respect for something as sacred as our school. Everyday I hear people talking about problems on campus and someone always says "What do you expect, we go to Grambling." This used to be something that was said only when something good […]

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Christ Temple breaks ground

God intended for us to be lenders not borrowers. It is now time for Christ Temple to lend to those in need. The rain, the cold, and the mud were not going to stop Christ Temple’s joy. The day that many members had been waiting for had finally arrived. The […]

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PROBLEMS ADDING UP

Things have been hectic this semester at Grambling State University. On Feb. 7, the campus was rocked with a water outage that led to a protest later that night. That week, GSU President Judson was in the hot seat with the media, community, parents and students. ‘Pyromaniac’ in Pinchback On […]

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Mirror mirror: Do you see a change?

Look into the mirror and examine yourself. Have you made a positive change in your life? Have you impacted someone else’s life? Oprah said something the other day that helped to close a chapter in my life. She said that when people look into the mirror they want to see […]