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Government shutdown affecting citizen-soldiers

As United States citizens, we are no strangers to federal government shutdowns.    I’m a student currently in my sophomore year at Grambling State University. For the past five years beginning December 2013 I’ve also been a soldier in the United States Army; Louisiana National Guard. With that being said, […]

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FRANKLIN: R. Kelly isn’t the only one “canceled”

Cartoon illustrated by Deshatey Coleman I remember when I was younger hearing my mom play songs like “Step in the Name Love” and “I Believe I Can Fly”. The Grammy award winning singer from my hometown Chicago was often played by my parents in my childhood years. I remember my […]

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FRANKLIN: Chicago to Grambling: A first semester reflection

Jasmine Franklin Last year, during April, I remember having anxiety about National College Decision day on May 1. I visited ten Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) across the country ranging from Howard University to Florida A&M University (FAMU). I even visited Hampton University two weeks before decision day. To […]

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PINCHBACK: My college graduation is finally here

Dayja Pinchback I began this journey at Grambling State University in the fall of 2014, and my time is now coming to an end! It is a bittersweet moment in time. I love my GramFam so much, and I have been honored to serve and entertain my HBCU on many […]

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GARNER: Sarah Says

With our fall semester FINALLY coming to an end, I am sending you all tons of positivity and good energy. We are all probably stressing about exams over things that we have more than likely forgotten, but do not fret. With these study tips, you will set yourself up for […]