Attorney Rasheed Ali Cromwell delivered an inspirational, intellectual and anti-hazing message to Greek and non-Greek students in Grambling Hall Wednesday night. The North Carolina A&T alumnus and member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., challenged students to reconsider reasons for joining Black Greek letter organizations. He admitted that the state […]
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Benefit for Haiti held in dining hall
The Student Government Association teamed with Kappa Alpha Psi and GSU Baptist Collegiate Ministries to sponsor a midnight breakfast. The breakfast, held in McCall Dining Hall, was organized to help Haiti, with all proceeds going to benefit Haiti.Attendees were served the meal by the Grambling State Kappas. Entertainment was provided […]
Local heats up hip-hop & b
When you think of who’s banging in music, who do you think of? Most likely someone who is blazing the lime light with rhythmic patterns and killer beats that are highlighted by an undeniable, futuristic swag. From rap to pop, to R&B, to rock, even the high tempo New Orleans […]
University named in White lawsuit
A lawsuit in the death of would-be Grambling State basketball player Henry White was filed against GSU and the University of Louisiana System Friday, Jan. 29. White, a 21-year-old junior transfer, collapsed after a pre-season conditioning exercise on Aug. 14. Twelve days later, White died at a Shreveport hospital. “From […]
GSU students get chance to taste the world
#8220;We are changing…. Grambling State University,” said interim President Dr. Frank G. Pogue to an attentive and diverse audience at the fifth annual International Food and Culture Celebration in the Black & Gold room Monday evening. “Since most American students will not be afforded the opportunity to travel to the […]
Museum set for debut
Family members, friends, athletes and supporters from around the country will converge on the campus of Grambling State University this weekend for the grand opening of the much-anticipated Eddie G. Robinson Museum.Guest speakers include Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and Brian Kelly, head football coach for Notre Dame University.Interim […]
Alum to give Black History lectures
Historian and former Pontiac, Mich. mayor, Willie W. Payne, will lecture during Black History Month as part of the “Brown Bag Lecture Series.” The series is being presented by The Earl Lester Cole Honors College in conjunction with the Criminal Justice Department of Grambling State University and will be held […]
Grambling grad appointed to Western District judge seat
U.S. Sen. Mary L. Landrieu welcomed President Barack Obama’s announcement that he nominated Stephanie Finley as U.S. Attorney for Louisiana’s Western District. Senator Landrieu recommended Finley for the post last July.For the last 18 years, Stephanie Finley has practiced law in federal arena as a Judge Advocate and an Assistant […]
Some tickets still available for museum program
All floor tickets have been sold for thegrand opening banquet of The Eddie G. Robinson Museum to be held Friday, Feb. 12, at the Grambling State University Assembly Center.Individuals wanting to attend the banquet program may purchase general admission arena tickets for $25 and $10 for students (high school and […]
Zetas to go green week of Feb. 8-12
The Psi Beta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority will be having an event titled Blu Goes Green Week. Each of the events will be geared toward making Grambling State University a cleaner campus. The week will begin on Monday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. in the Favrot Student Union […]