What is a Sigma man? Often, people associate certain attributes to identify with particular Greek organizations on campus. They may say you look like you should be an “insert fraternity here” because you dress preppy. They believe personal and physical qualities are defining features of these organizations. As a member […]
Author: JEREMY MIMS
Iotas definitely here to stay and expect their due props
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. has been the underdog numerous times on this campus. Here you have to work on your steps, strolls, chants, and swag like 100 percent. On campus we get over looked every time, way too much and it kinda looks bad. We have been doing things […]
Misperception of Kappas: Look deeply into the men
How can one define a Kappa? Is he defined by the amount of shimmying he does, how well he twirls his cane and how low he can get while in the strut line? Or is it the way he wears his bow tie and how he carries himself so smoothly? […]
We are not pretty and mean pink and green
They are prissy, unfriendly, light-skinned, have long hair, are rich, pretty, and most of all, they are stuck up! Over the years, all of these adjectives became associated with what an Alpha Kappa Alpha woman really is, and I would not be telling the truth if I did not say […]
Omegas: “owt” to better society
Greek sororities and fraternities will be forever stereotyped. It has been permitted by not only the student but also by the National Pan-Hellenic Council. It seems as if Non-Greek members know better than I do how an Omega man is supposed to act. The misperception about how we are supposed […]
Zetas proud to achieve and be known for more than just good looks
Fat, Black and ugly I am not; but, I am a Zeta. Over the years, the perception of Zeta changed; but, those three attributes have not. Even though there are members who are the opposite, the fight to end the stereotypes continues. Chapters like Psi Beta exemplify the true image […]
Alpha men focused on service, not stereotypes
In the court of public opinion one seems to always be guilty until proven innocent. Facts go unchecked. Speculation and rumors run amuck. Stereotypes are formed and then branded onto the foreheads of many. This branding leaves them victims of what other people think. I was asked to write an […]
Jones wins mayoral race
Former mayor pro tem Edward Jones was elected Grambling’s mayor Tuesday. The previous Chamber of Commerce president won with 68 percent of the votes. Jones’ campaign conversation reflected a desire to work with the people of Grambling. Jones committed to work with business owners in the downtown Grambling (Village) area […]
Election ends in power shift
WASHINGTON – House Speaker-in-waiting John Boehner pledged Wednesday that Republicans will use their new majority to seek a “smaller, less costly, and more accountable government,” and said he hoped President Barack Obama would join them.”We hope he is willing to work with us on these priorities. But as I have […]
Booed, rude and cussed out
The Favrot Student Union Board presented the annual homecoming comedy show in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center tonight.The headlining comic was Charlie Murphy, best known for successful skits on the Dave Chappelle show. The show opened with JJ, the host of the night. His country accent, jokes about elementary […]