The GSU Department of Theatre Arts began a four night showing of the stage play Blue Tuesday. This riveting drama was brought to life by some of Grambling’s best performers. The show opened to a well designed set and a cast that set the pace for a dramatic and endearing […]
Author: Donneka Green
Media meets with university’s interim president
News of Dr. Frank Pogue’s selection as interim university president for Grambling State surfaced Tuesday. He spent the next few days in meetings. Pogue boasts nearly 50 years of higher education experience. He was noted at Edinborough University in Pennsylvania for having both an “open-door” and an “open budget” policy. […]
Sosa, choco to blanco?
Sammy Sosa done lost his mind. The celebrated athlete surfaced last week at the Latin Grammys and cyber mayhem ensued. Photos of the Dominican’s chocolate-to-chalky transformation are disturbing. It is amusing that in early interviews he didn’t fess up. If his new complexion were a secret, he wouldn’t have gallivanted […]
GSU welcomes Dr. Pogue
At noon on Tuesday, a voice of new leadership echoed in Long-Jones Hall. Dr. Frank G. Pogue, the newly appointed interim president of Grambling State University, gave an introduction to the GSU Student Government Association. At the meeting, Dr. Pogue began by explaining his position as an interim president. “I […]
Conquering colorism
It starts with an innocent glance that lingers just a second too long. “Hey,” he says. ” Can I talk to you for a minute?”I flash a coy, inviting smile and begin to entertain thoughts of the prospective Mr. McDreamy. We will exchange the usual small talk: What’s your name? […]
Single parents
As a little kid, I never understood what a huge responsibility it was for my mother to be a single parent. The challenges she faced every day trying to take care of me, maintain a job and a life of her own were a lot to juggle. Despite all the […]
Calling all brothers to the floor:
On the campus of Grambling State University there is an issue that affects not only the student body, but also affects the nation. It is an issue more pressing and alarming to its inhabitants than global warming. That issue is the plight of African American males. In a proactive attempt […]
What does the future hold for our society?
As babies we are born with a certain innocence that must be protected by our parents. But what happens when the parent doesn’t protect that virtue, a child’s innocence? Why must a child pay for the actions of an adult? Why do they misuse the trust a child has in […]
Deltas donate to alma mater
Recently, members of the Delta Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. celebrated their 10th anniversary. The theme was “One Mission, One Sisterhood.”The ladies reunited at Grambling State University and donated a scholarship to their alma mater.The $2,099 scholarship will be presented to two students during the spring semester […]
How healthcare relates to a woman’s right to choose
When I learned the AffordableHealth Care forAmericans Act passed in theHouse of Representatives,propelling health care reforminto the realm of reality, myreaction was bittersweet.On one hand, we’re onestep closer to making healthcare coverage a necessitywith access for all instead ofa privilege for some; on theother, we’ve taken two stepsback with regard […]