Almost every student at Grambling State University will have had some sort of experience in the McCall Dining Hall before he or she graduates. The dining hall, or the “cafe” as many call it, is the place known for its fried chicken Tuesdays and fried fish Wednesdays, with other various […]
Opinion
HENDERSON: Dear Aramark …
Dear Grambling State University, I will say, in a heartbeat, that I have been here for five years, and the quality of food and service in the cafeteria has stayed the same: intolerable. Our tiger bucks go so fast because students don’t look forward to eating from the stagnant menu […]
‘Astroworld’ one thrill ride after another
ASTROWORLD, by Travis Scott, was possibly the most anticipated album of all of 2018, and when it arrived fans were not disappointed by the artist. Bringing several different sounds from previous projects, he may have delivered the album of the year. STARGAZING – Stargazing makes three consecutive album intros […]
History of Juneteenth festival
Kai Booker Within the past few weeks there has been much chatter about the 44th Annual Juneteenth Heritage Festival in Grambling, Louisiana. This year’s festival is held during the week of June 12-18, 2016. In several cities surrounding Grambling, like Shreveport, Louisiana, the residents celebrate Juneteenth very hardy. Juneteenth […]
Celebrating dads is important in black community
Here in the United States of America, we have a day set aside for everything and anything you could possibly imagine. These “holidays” and celebrations bring attention to health issues, relationships, and even food. June is actually “Soul Food” month. Bet you didn’t know that. Did you know that Sunday, […]
The importance of Mother’s Day
Shalonda Meadows Mothers day is mostly known as the day to celebrate all mothers around the world. This day is celebrated by every culture and every place can come together knowing full well that love is something universal. That is the day that I celebrate my mother in giving cards, […]
It’s so hard to say goodbye
Where do I begin? Although I knew the day would come in which I would have to finally bid my farewell to my alma mater, my dear ole’ Grambling, reality is not going to set in for me until my name, Candice Sherrie Dixson, is beginning called. It’s been a […]
Farewell, GSU, I’m looking toward the future
I came to Grambling hoping to experience and explore my culture a little more and I got just that. I’ve always wanted to attend a historically black college and I did. I didn’t, however, live college out to its fullest potential. I didn’t party. I can count on my hand […]
Episode Two: Tea Time, Jambalaya, and Dr. Dolittle
We are two weeks into the semester and Teagan has been in more arguments than I can count. First someone is staring at her and then someone is stepping on her shoes, I really wish people would just recognize when a bad b**** is coming their way! I swear if […]
In the church, in the system
A lot of African Americans grow up in the Christian church. The church is a huge part of our culture and in some aspects has even accompanied or inspired the people of our decent in times of struggle. In fact, the bible was one of the main […]