Author: AUSTIN RICHARD

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I.M.S. shows style

The International Model Society, presented “Paperdolls” a fashion show. The distinguished event was held on March 18 in Grambling, LA, at 8 p.m. and showcased the collections of three young, remarkable designers in the industry. Paperdolls featured designers, with urban, fresh designs and provided them the opportunity to exhibit their […]

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Nomination convention brings out candidates

Excitement filled Grambling Hall as nominations for class officers, campus queens and the Student Government Association executive board were made Wednesday at 5:30. All positions were open. The two-day process began with an interest meeting Tuesday and was finalized with Wednesday’s nomination convention. Students hope this year’s SGA officials have […]

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Administration says funds will be monitored

Interim president Dr. Frank Pogue held an open forum in T.H. Harris Auditorium Tuesday at 11 to discuss fiscal highs and lows. Dr. Pogue announced the appointment of a Budget and Priorities Committee that will “review all funding streams and spending practices and develop criteria for spending priorities,” as cited […]

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SGA taking look at student fees

In a recent Senate meeting, the Student Government Association voted 13-1 to approve a student fee that would go toward renovation or construction of a new GSU library.The passage of the library bill will allow the SGA to seek approval from the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors to […]

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AKAs honor two as part of Founders’ Day

On Sunday, Epsilon Psi Omega, Grambling’s graduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., presented its 102nd Founders’ Day Observance. The program was held in Grambling State University’s School of Nursing Auditorium.The theme for the observance was Ordinary People Doing Extra-Ordinary Things, which was befitting since community service awards were […]

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Accidental crash into Long Jones Hall

Around 1:20 p.m. today three sophomore were involved in a car accident. The driver’s name was Diona Jones who suffered a minor cut below her eye. Passengers Jaquia Reid and Latonya Copeland weren’t harmed. While coming around the corner toward Long Jones Hall, Jones had an asthma attack, blacked out […]

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Fitness challenge boosts opportunities

The Grambling State University Army ROTC and the Louisiana National Guard’s hosted the “Tiger Tough Fitness Challenge” on Tuesday. The students earned some prizes as well as learned about opportunities and other useful information, such as the benefits of the program.The Tiger Tough Fitness Challenge event is not a stranger […]

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RAP SMART TO BE SET APART

Making SMARTS (Sophisticated Movement And Revolutionizing Thoughts) is 19-year-old sophomore Marcus Brandon, who might be young, but is timeless with the artistic style to make beats and rap. The computer information systems major is a native of Atlanta who also hails from Bastrop. Brandon was interviewed and given the opportunity […]

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My son’s effect on feminism

I think God has a sense of humor.I knew where I was going when I was younger. The feminist movement was well-established by the time I was growing up. Instead of Carol Brady, I was raised on Wonder Woman and Claire Huxtable. I watched films with strong female characters that […]

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Miss Cover Girl crowned

Lights flashed, cameras snapped and hair swung as 33 young women were featured in the 42nd Annual Miss Calendar Girl Scholarship Pageant. Girls from all over the world introduced themselves in hopes of becoming one of the lucky ladies to grace the cover and possibly snatch a month for the […]