Today, we live in a society happy to watch Black people denigrate themselves, a culture that sees such self-denigration as a form of entertainment-and a lucrative one at that. The worst, most profane and self-destructive of the Black community are celebrated in comedy, music, television and film in the name […]
Author: Earl Graves
TB: What is your New Year’s resolution?
Korey CookLos Vegas, NevadaSenior”To be a changed man and be successful after graduation.” Brittany ParisDenver, ColoradoJunior “Not let petty things bother me anymore.” Chris WilliamsWhite Castle, LouisianaSenior “To be a better man.” Nyki CastonDallas, TexasSenior “Attend class everyday and attend bible study every Wednesday night.” Kandal ArthurSt. LuciaSophomore “To study […]
Voices page gets new chief
Before I begin, I would like to introduce myself as Chris Harmon, the new Voices page editor. As the editor, I plan to stick to the importance of this page and that is to hear the opinions of students, not just from the writer’s point of view, but from students […]
Start the semester off right!
As the new semester begins a new year, it’s easy to get behind on your studies. This semester is usually considered the relaxing semester, as there isn’t the same amount of hype as last semester.However, don’t get too relaxed. Classes are still under way, and every decision you make can […]
Class researches hurricane impact in two year aftermath
Dr. Sarah Dennis, a GSU political science professor, and eight students from her state and local government class traveled to New Orleans during the 2007 fall semester to conduct research related to the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: Two Years Later.The group participated in a guided tour of the city, led […]
February 1 deadline for science program
The Amgen Scholars Program, a partnership of the Amgen Foundation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and universities around the country, is now accepting applications for the summer of 2008. The annual Amgen Scholars Program provides undergraduates the opportunity for hands-on research at 10 of the nation’s leading universities to explore an […]
First day, Gov. Jindal puts hiring freeze on government jobs
Gov. Bobby Jindal imposed a limited government hiring freeze and created new financial disclosure rules for cabinet members on Tuesday, his first official acts as governor.Jindal started his first full day in office Tuesday and signed four executive orders. With the inaugural festivities over, Jindal said he’s been telling members […]
Remembering King’s dream
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration will be held on Monday at 7 p.m. in the T.H. Harris Auditorium. Speaker for the event will be Theron Jackson, former Shreveport City councilman and current special assistant to the chancellor at Southern University in Shreveport. Aldd Kwame Cyril of KGRM 91.5 […]
Clinton, Obama point fingers at aides
Democratic presidential rivals Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama blamed aides and campaign surrogates Tuesday night for fueling a campaign controversy over race, jointly pledging on the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. to put the matter behind them.At a debate in which the two sparred almost cordially, Obama suggested […]
Teachers for Africa Program seeks educators, administrators
The International Foundation for Education and Self-Help invites applications from schoolteachers, college and university professors and school administrators who wish to spend one academic year helping to improve the quality of education in Africa.Since 1992, more than 1,000 American teacher-trainers have been recruited and assigned to African teacher-training colleges, universities, […]