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    Why I chose Alcorn over Jackson State.

    When I told my band director I was choosing Alcorn over Jackson State, he almost choked. "JSU has one of the best bands in the country," he said. "Alcorn is... smaller." He was being polite. What he meant was: "Are you stupid?" But I had my reasons. I visited both schools. JSU is impressive. Big...
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    Is Alcorn State really in the middle of nowhere? Be honest

    I'm from Jackson. When I told people I was looking at Alcorn State, they laughed. "Lorman? Population 300? You'll lose your mind." I visited anyway. And okay. They're not wrong. Lorman is tiny. The closest Walmart is 30 minutes away. The closest city is 45 minutes. But here's the thing: I'm not...
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    Has anyone else in Mississippi HBCUs thought about using a writing service?

    Let me tell you something about Alcorn State that the brochures don't mention. The band program will save your life or end it. No in-between. Last semester, I had band practice from 4 PM to 8 PM every single day. Plus classes. Plus homework. Plus a part-time job at the dining hall. I was so...

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