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Dark skin vs. Light Skin


		Dark skin vs. Light Skin

The Gramblinite, Grambling State University, LA

23 hours ago by MICHAELA RIVERS

It starts with an innocent glance that lingers just a second too long.

"Hey," he says. " Can I talk to you for a minute?"

I flash a coy, inviting smile and begin to entertain thoughts of the prospective Mr. McDreamy.

We will exchange the usual small talk: What's your name? Where are you from? What is your classification? And so on.

Dark skin vs. Light Skin

The Gramblinite, Grambling State University, LA

15 hours ago by JuliunA MITCHELL

Having fairer skin than a White girl with a tan, and curls better defined as ringlets than coils, I've had some big choices to make early in life. I took serious time to decide how I'd answer the question.

"What are you?"

The question arose. And it will still arise long after I write this.

"I'm gon' get me a white boy"

The Gramblinite, Grambling State University, LA

1 day ago by DONNEKA GREEN

"You have the most beautiful brown skin," a Black man once told me. Of course I believed him, but I have always wondered if other men felt that way.

I wondered how Puerto Rican, Asian or Anglo-Saxon men viewed me. I have never dated outside of this wonderful ethnicity we call African American, but I have always dreamed of what it would be like to fall blindly in love with someone of another origin.

Nicholls to host celebrity dinner and acting workshop

The Nicholls Worth, Nicholls State University , LA

1 day ago by Tylor Willoughby

Christian Leblanc, New Orleans native and three-time Emmy award winner for his role as Michael Baldwin in "The Young and the Restless," will be Master of Ceremonies for "Celebrities, Comedy, and Cocktails."

The Louisiana Center for Women and Government will bring local and Hollywood celebrities to Nicholls for a convention, slated to take place Friday and Saturday.

Three Days Grace Sparks New 'Life'

Henderson Oracle, Henderson State University, AR

2 days ago by Jamie Fuell

With two consecutive certified platinum albums under their belt, the Toronto-based band Three Days Grace decided to change it up a little.

Their 2003 self-titled debut had three hit singles: "I Hate Everything about You," "Just Like You," which climbed to No.

'2012' Makes Audience Wish for End

Henderson Oracle, Henderson State University, AR

3 days ago by John T. Johnson

Director Roland Emmerich returns with yet another disaster film in the form of "2012." This time, it is not an alien threat or another ice age that threatens humanity. This time, it is the Earth itself and no landmark, be it the White House or the Vatican, is safe from Emmerich's grasp.

'Stare at Goats' Lives Up to Expectations

Henderson Oracle, Henderson State University, AR

4 days ago by Jamie Kern

In a way, going to see a movie based on the trailer is like signing a contract with the production company.

The trailer makes certain promises, and the future viewer agrees to see the film based on these things.

"I'm funny; you should come see me."

"How do I know you're funny?"

"Check out this scene.

Nicholls graduate teaches speech at his alma mater

The Nicholls Worth, Nicholls State University , LA

6 days ago by Nicole Nobles

To some, he is the instructor who plays the guitar; to others he is the instructor who always has an open door. No matter which side of Farren Clark students and faculty identify with, one thing is certain: there is just something about him that can make a five-minute conversation turn into 30.

The Shrimp Boat: Best food to cure homesickness

Colonnade, Georgia College & State University, GA

6 days ago by Sarah Giarratana

There I sat, hair-soaking wet, windshield wipers on high, driving three miles back in the pouring rain after plugging in the wrong address on my Global Positioning Device. After just getting over the flu, I could have cared less about where I was going or what food I was supposed to be eating.

Thoroughly Modern Milly

Colonnade, Georgia College & State University, GA

6 days ago by Joanna Sullivan and Danielle Paluga

We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2009-10 Colonnade fashion column. Our promise is to provide you with a fresh and fabulous modern take on today's wardrobe for both men and women. We will scour every runway, hunt for every trend and study every edition of Vogue to bring you the most current information in the world of fashion.

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