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University Addresses Housing Concerns of Students; Mitigation Plan in the Works
University Addresses Housing Concerns of Students; Mitigation Plan in the Works
Nicole Craine for The New York Times
Hurricane Milton touched down in Florida
The Vice Presidential Debate: Analogies, Hyperboles, and Red Herrings
The Vice Presidential Debate: Analogies, Hyperboles, and Red Herrings
The Harris-Trump Presidential Debate
The Harris-Trump Presidential Debate
Destruction to the Faraway Inn Cottages and Motel is seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, in Cedar Key, Fla., Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Stephen Smith)
Hurricane Helene Devastates the Southeast
From Actor to Autobot: Transformers One Star Hopes To Shape The Narrative of Nostalgia For Megatron
From Actor to Autobot: Transformers One Star Hopes To Shape The Narrative of Nostalgia For Megatron
Eastern Mediterranean, Group of Five Unguent Bottles, 600–100 BCE. Glass, core-formed with trailed decoration; largest 5 7/8 × 1 1/8 in. New Orleans Museum of Art, Gift of Melvin P. Billups in memory of his wife, Clarice Marston Billups 56.92, 56.153, 64.82, 56.155, 56.154
Seeing ‘Glass: Sand, Ash, Heat’
Kelvin Harrison, Chevalier lead, expresses motivation for his role in new movie
Flag Boy Al of the Black Cheyenne Gang singing as he and his tribe parade down North Claiborne. Courtesy of J'Brionne Helaire, editor-in-chief.
The Black Masking Indians Took Over the Streets of Tremé on Super Sunday
‘All American: Homecoming’ stars say attending HBCUs themselves inform their portrayals
‘All American: Homecoming’ stars say attending HBCUs themselves inform their portrayals
Your Voice, Your Vote
Your Voice, Your Vote
Word on the Ave 9/27/2024
Word on the Ave 9/27/2024
Word on the Ave 9/20/2024
Word on the Ave Sept. 6, 2024
Word on the Ave Sept. 6, 2024
1-on-1 with Sekyiwa 'Set' Shakur
1-on-1 with Sekyiwa ‘Set’ Shakur
Kendrick Lamar to Perform at the Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans
Kendrick Lamar to Perform at the Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans
No Negative Energy: The Blue Devil's Volleyball Team is Ready for Their 2024 Season
No Negative Energy: The Blue Devil’s Volleyball Team is Ready for Their 2024 Season
Bleu Devils Lose Again at Home
Bleu Devils Lose Again at Home
The Lady Bleu Devils Continue to Stay Hot in 2024
The Lady Bleu Devils Continue to Stay Hot in 2024
Former Cheer Devil captain T'ya Brooks during her senior season.
Former cheer captain takes on role as new head coach
The Center for Racial Justice Hosts the "All that I Am" Poetry Exhibit
The Center for Racial Justice Hosts the “All that I Am” Poetry Exhibit
'Everybody Eats' is Making Sure that at Dillard, Everybody Eats
‘Everybody Eats’ is Making Sure that at Dillard, Everybody Eats
Word on the Ave 10/11/24
Word on the Ave 10/11/24
Dillard University Executive Chef puts his cooking skills to the test for Cooking for a Cause: Chef Cook Off
Dillard University Executive Chef puts his cooking skills to the test for Cooking for a Cause: Chef Cook Off
Everything You Need to Know About the Student Election Candidates
Everything You Need to Know About the Student Election Candidates
University president, Dr. Ford, wants to build relationships with students
University president, Dr. Ford, wants to build relationships with students
Dillard adds a Baseball team to athletics program, making history
Dillard adds a Baseball team to athletics program, making history
Nicole Craine for The New York Times
Hurricane Milton touched down in Florida
Destruction to the Faraway Inn Cottages and Motel is seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, in Cedar Key, Fla., Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Stephen Smith)
Hurricane Helene Devastates the Southeast
Satellite Image
Update on Tropical Storm Francine
Satellite image
Tropical Storm Francine Induces Weather Watch for Louisiana Coast
Dillard University's Student Government Association Joins the HBCU Coalition
Dillard University’s Student Government Association Joins the HBCU Coalition
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'Waffle House hero': Excellence not always about smarts, wealth

‘Waffle House hero’: Excellence not always about smarts, wealth

Cheryl Daniel • March 29, 2019

Taj Odem/ Courtbouillon James Shaw Jr. NEW ORLEANS (March 29, 2019) – Self-determination is the root of excellence, defined as sacrifice and determination by Honors Convocation speaker on March...

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