Dr. Daboval being interviewed for the position of President
by Dan Cutrer
After a Week of Interviews, Anticipation for the Next President of MSU Continues to Build
by Jesse Davis in News
The search for the next President of McNeese State University has narrowed down the prospective list of candidates to four possible contenders. In the previous week, each of these candidates was invited to participate in a public interview before the Selection Committee and make their cases for becoming the next McNeese president.…
by Troy LaFleur in Sports
The McNeese State Cowgirl softball team dropped to 23-21 on the year last Wednesday after being dominated at home 11-1 by the Lady Cajuns of the University of Louisiana -Lafayette.
The 11 runs given up by the Cowgirls is the most that they have surrendered all season.…
by Troy LaFleur/The Contraband in Sports
With the NFL Draft starting Thursday I figured I would give you my first round mock draft.
I follow the draft process very closely and if you have any questions or comments on any of my picks feel free to e-mail the address in the ad below.
1. St. Louis Rams: QB Sam Bradford, Oklahoma.…
McNeese State University pitcher Phillip Parcell won his second game of the season with a stalwart performance against Texas Southern.
by McNeeseSports.com
Despite win, coach Burrows says team must improve
by Troy LaFleur in Sports
The Cowboys only needed seven innings to topple Texas Southern for a second time this year, a win that ended their two game losing streak.
However, McNeese State (19-13) head baseball coach Terry Burrows isn't the easiest person to please, so the Cowboys' 12-2 trampling of the Tigers (18-19) left him thinking about what his team needs to work on.…
Dustin Lloyd, Junior, Friendswood, TX
in Sports
Lloyd, a 6'3" pitcher for the Cowboys, is in his first season with McNeese after transferring from Galveston College.
He was named the Louisiana Sports Writers' Association and Southland Conference pitcher of the week after his complete game victory over Sam Houston State.…
Sam Worthington plays the lead in Clash of the Titans
by MCT
Classic remake failed to live up to the hype
by Jesse Davis/The Contraband in Entertainment
Clash of the Titans is a remake of a classic 1981 film under the same name. With more computer animation technology to propel the film forward, this film seemed to take several steps backwards.
The plotline to this film is what is commonly known as a reboot.…
by Robert Teal/The Contraband in Opinion
Ok, this will be the last politically charged editorial I write. I just couldn't let Ashton's story about health care reform pass by without comment.
First of all, let me say that the health care system in this country really needs reform. You will get no argument from me on that.…
Debbie Delafoisse is the new director.
by Dan Cutrer
in News
(Press Release) Debbie Delafoisse Johnson-Houston has been named as the new director of Frazar Memorial Library at McNeese State University, according to Dr. Jeanne Daboval, provost and vice president of academic affairs.
She replaces Nancy Khoury, who retired last fall.…
John Cusack in Hot Tub Time Machine.
by MCT
by Jesse Davis in Entertainment
Everyone loves hot tub's, why would anyone not? Hot tubs are relaxing, soothing, calm, peaceful places of relaxation and tranquility. So, go ahead and hop into your nearest hot tub and teleport into the past, roughly 26 years to 1984.
The concept is one that just seems to fit, a party atmosphere that teleports you to a time that defined party atmosphere.…
A Dragon in the multi console game, Dragon Age: Awakening
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by Adam McGrath/The Contraband in Entertainment
Released only a few months after Dragon Age Origins, Dragon Age Awakening is the first expansion for the game. In the Amaranthine kingdom in the country of Ferelden, players return as the Warden Commander to help rebuild the Grey Wardens, whose numbers were reduced to two during the original game.…