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A satirical look at Grambling

When I first walked onto Grambling’s campus, I expected a number of things. It was a new experience and I was not prepared. As I stepped onto the yard, I tightened my extra strength bulletproof vest that I had strapped on chokingly tight that morning. I layered clothes over it […]

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Pro Bowl to feature top-caliber players

Brokenhearted players who fail to make the Super Bowl have a consolation prize. No, it is not a trip to Honolulu.Since 1980, National Football League players enjoyed taking family and friends off the main land for a small game of camaraderie and just plain fun, but that is no more. […]

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Entering the second decade of the 21st century

As we enter the second decade of the 21st century, the fast moving events are amazing us at one end of the spectrum and alarming us on the other. In America, things are getting unpredictable and uncertain. Everyone is rather confused; even the recognized all-knowing pundits are puzzled. The traditional […]

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Freshman class president welcomes all back to GSU

As we embark upon a new semester of excitement and success, I simply want to greet each and every one of you with abundant salutations. The results and outcomes of last semester’s agendas may have left some of us joyous and some disappointed. However, regardless of the outcome, this is […]

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Miss GSU SPEAKS

Hello, Grambling Family! Greetings and Happy New Year to new and returning students! As Miss Grambling State University, I would like to welcome you to the 2010 spring semester as well as to extend a heartfelt welcome to our Interim President Dr. Frank Pogue and his family into our Tiger […]

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Saints earn their first Super Bowl

When Garrett Hartley kicked a 40-yard field goal straight down the middle to beat the Minnesota Vikings in Sunday’s NFC Championship game, it not only lifted the New Orleans Saints into their first ever Super Bowl, but also restored the faith of a city, still struggling to recover from loss […]

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One Word, Wonderful

The Saints strived to win against the Minnesota Vikings, and they were victorious! Even though in 1987 and 2000 the Saints lost against the Vikings, having a win against them was the best feeling. Winning with a score of 31-28, the ‘Who Dat Nation’ went crazy. With the applause of […]

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QEP updates students with information on SACS

Grambling State University will be considered for re-accreditation during April of this year. As part of the process, professors and students formed the QEP (Quality Enhancement Plan) team. This year’s topic is “The Improvement of Mathematical Skills and Knowledge.” The team’s purpose is to spread awareness about and revamp the […]

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Research club pays tribute to centenarian

The Longevity Project of Grambling State University’s Social Research Club will pay tribute to super-centenarian Maggie Renfro in a video/Power Point presentations at her memorial service and homegoing celebration.The memorial service will be held at St. Rest Baptist Church in Minden on Friday, and the homegoing will be Saturday, at […]

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Donations needed for Haiti relief

Haiti was rocked by a 7.0 earthquake which has left the capital city of Port-au-Prince practically in ruins on Jan. 12. At present, the death toll is estimated to be in high thousands. Many government agencies and non-profit organizations have extended a helping hand and are seeking donations and support […]