An article presented by Aetna: 2003 African American History Calendar entitled “Black Nurses – A Historical Perspective,” by M. Elizabeth Carnegie, DPA, RN, FAAN, produced remarkable evidence of the impact and contributions of African Americans to the nursing profession from approximately 1783 until present day. Black students considering a career […]
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UMDP unveiled to community
Grambling State University’s campus has undergone many changes since it began its recent transformation during the spring semester of 2007. President Horace Judson’s vision has been based on future development of the campus as most people know it. On a rainy Tuesday morning, officials gathered in T.H. Harris Auditorium to […]
Trying to unite America
Barack Obama could hardly have had a better weekend.On Sunday he added the Maine Democratic presidential caucus to the three contests he swept Saturday against rival Hillary Rodham Clinton, giving him momentum heading into Tuesday’s voting in three mid-Atlantic states. For a cherry on top, he won a Grammy award […]
NBA midseason report
At the beginning of the season, the majority of the hype was surrounding the Boston Celtics having acquired All-Stars Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen to complement the already talented Paul Pierce. Most of the talk was concerning whether the three stars could put their egos aside and put together a […]
Younger a role model to everyone
Hall of Fame running back Paul “Tank” Younger set the measuring standard for Grambling football. The nickname “Tank” derives from abusing any opposition that got in his way. According to most Gramblinites, Younger is remembered as one of the greatest players to put on a Grambling uniform.Paul Lawrence Younger was […]
Fulfilling his promise
He’s been around Grambling for his entire life, a full 24 years. After absorbing so much from the community, LeShaun “Big Yum” Johnson is preparing to push the Grambling music community.”My aim in life is to keep Grambling alive,” Yum said. “Ca$h has a big footing in this area, but […]
TB: What’s the best gift gotten or given for V-day?
Louis BaulFreshmanLong Beach, CalifI took my girlfriend to watch the sunrise!LaKendra KillianFreshmanDelhiThe best gift I have received for Valentine’s Day was a $500 dollars secret admirer (Deremy Washinton) Kristen HerringFreshmanDelhiThe best thing I’ve received for Valentine’s Day was a diamond ring and necklace. Brittyn CodeSophomoreCleveland, OhioMy boyfriend flying in to […]
Do right for the people we love
To me, Valentine’s Day is looked at as a day to remind a special person how much they mean to you. I don’t think it’s wise to go find a random friend for this day. Valentine’s is a special day set aside for someone who has contributed some impressive moments […]
It is a great feeling to have true love
I’m a very lucky man to have the relationship that I have. To know that I don’t have to worry about my fiancé cheating on me is a great thing, and a luxury that I’ve noticed a lot of people don’t have. I see it every day, some girl checking […]
Hate it or love it?
Valentine’s Day can be a day people look forward to, while other s dread the 14th day of February. Couples use this day to illustrate the love or true feelings they share for each other. The rest use it as their own self-proclaimed “Single Awareness Day”. Whatever category you fall […]