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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
World Star hip-hop revived
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 […]
Anticipated hip-hop albums of 2011
1. Lil Wayne: The Carter IV- April– Besides 2Pac, Lil Wayne is the only artist to have a number one album behind bars. Before his bid last February, he released his Rock-N-Roll inspired album Rebirth. – The album was well received by critics but many wondered when the world was […]
Inside the mind
President Barack Obama focused on education for a good bit of his State Of The Union Address on Tuesday night. But while he focused on the positives and how education should inspire, in Akron, Ohio, a woman was being jailed for doing what she thought was the right thing.Kelly Williams-Bolar […]
Love: battlefield for knights and princesses
So you went on a perilous adventure, killed the dragon, and saved the princess. Now you’re living happily ever after. Or are you? Being a knight in busted armor is hard work, and once you have your princess it only gets more difficult. You already fought to get to her, […]
Alphas win Louisiana Chapter of the Year
The Delta Sigma chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. attended the 48th Alpha Phi Alpha Louisiana District Conference in Baton Rouge last weekend. At the conference, they presented a display and a presentation detailing the community service and national programs they performed throughout the spring and fall semesters of […]