After a short shut down, World Star Hip Hop is back in action.Beginning in 2005, WSHH was created because, “The world loved hip-hop,” said WSHH CEO, Q. “Everybody was going crazy for Hip-Hop, which had me like ‘wow’ when I saw it. So then I thought of the idea we […]
Author: QIYAS ROYALTY SMITH
The ripple effects of a rocked Arab world
After hundreds of thousands of Egyptians rallied against corruption, “pro-government” Egyptians attacked protestors Wednesday.As unrest continues in Egypt, the international question remains: What is next for Egypt, neighboring countries and the Arab world? The uprising was a response to an unsatisfactory regime and an opportunity for citizens to follow Tunisian […]
Juniors announce activities
The Junior Class officers will be hosting a variety of seminars and social events this semester, and they would like the entire student body to join them. The events include:Feb. 16, Junior Day on the yard. From 11 a.m.-1 p.m. electives will pass out heart health pamphlets and information on […]
BPCC and GSU become partners
Grambling State University and Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) signed a partnership agreement.The agreement will facilitate students who require developmental courses before they can receive four-year degrees. The agreement will boost enrollment The students will be engaged in a host of collegiate activities. Grambling State University will work closely with […]
Problem of cyberbullying persists
With the era of networking evolving, social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace have become centers for friendships, reunions and information. But have these services also become the new birthplace for cyber bullying? With a combined number of users totaling close to a billion, there is a huge impact […]
Orchesis need funds for trip
Thirty members from the Orchesis Dance Company will be traveling to New York for the annual Black College Dance Exchange (BCDE), which will be held from April 7-10. However, that can only become a reality once financial obligations have been met. The group launched a massive fund-raising drive in an […]
Possible program cuts prompt ’emergency’ meeting
The Student Government Association and Office of Academic Affairs hosted an emergency meeting Tuesday in the Black and Gold Room during convocation hours.Interim Provost and Vice-President of Academic Affairs Dr. Connie Walton addressed the possible elimination of 31 programs at the university. One of the at-risk programs is English. “I […]
Haiti still needs us
A year ago when Haiti was hit by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake, the global community united to help Haiti. Millions of people donated without hesitation to numerous charities to help Haiti deal with this unforeseen natural disaster. We all saw the telethons with even more money being collected and we […]
Rob’s birthday to be observed
A birthday celebration to honor Coach Eddie G. Robinson will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 13.The celebration will be held in the Doris Robinson Banquet Hall in the Eddie Robinson Museum. The event will also mark the first anniversary of the dedication of the Eddie […]
Fellowship church installs pastor
Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church of Simsboro recently held installation services for its new pastor Rev. Frederick D. Powell Sr.The welcome and occasion were given by Mozelene Holland. “The programmed occasion is the installation of Pastor-elect Powell as the 29th pastor of Fellowship in their 131 years of existence. Today also […]