Enthusiastic fans and “judgmental calls” stomped Grambling Laboratory High School’s chances to beat I-20 rivals Arcadia High School, 38-35, on Tuesday. “We defended well,” said head coach Antonio Hudson. “Arcadia is the No. 1 team in the state, and to hold them to 38 points speaks loudly of our defense.” […]
Author: TIERRA SMITH
Joseph Glenn laid to rest
Campus Community Worship Center was filled to the brim Saturday, with relatives and friends paying their respects to Joseph “Joe-Lee” Glenn, a Grambling resident, GSU student and an avid lover of skateboarding and freestyle rhyming. Glenn succumbed to gunshot wounds inflicted by Louisiana State Police in the early morning hours […]
Alumnus’ family named the coolest
D’Anthony Marshall Smotherman is a dedicated teacher and track coach who recently moved to Atlanta. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, he speaks of his choices in life with spirited regard. Offered several opportunities for college, he chose Grambling State University, receiving a full athletic scholarship in track. “Grambling? Man, that’s […]
Flu season toll raises concern
The recent number of influenza related deaths this flu season continues to climb. There have been 20 deaths from the flu reported since October in Louisiana, and 22 deaths in Arkansas since September. Flu season starts in the fall and generally peaks in the months of January and February. Most […]
GSU installs social media policy
Grambling State University is encouraging the use of social media with its own university social media policy and a leadership request to get engaged online. The university’s policy committee considered and approved a social media policy in August (2013) and GSU President Frank G. Pogue is urging everyone to consider […]
Cover Girl gives pageant tips
As the Cover and Calendar Girl Pageant season nears, Grambling State University’s current queen Tiara Thomas hosted a series of workshops to help this year’s competitors prepare. With a focus on interview and etiquette, Thomas called upon the 2011-2012 Cover Girl queen Geralka “Gerri” Jackson to help her demonstrate proper […]
Final respects paid to long time local pastor
Many traveled to Jonesboro to pay their final respects and celebrate the life of Rev. Roosevelt Bryant Jr. Bryant, a New Orleans native, was the pastor of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Jonesboro for 22 years. Esther Robinson, who grew up in the church, said Rev. Bryant was more […]
Gramblinites join to empower dreamers
Following his dream, alumnus and former Student Government Association president, Jonathan Allen has formed a business to empower people’s dreams. Dream Again Empire was recently put in place after years of planning out his vision, even before coming to Grambling State University. ”I am a big dreamer,” said Allen. “I […]
GSU’s infamous potholes
With many students on the campus of Grambling State University who drive a car, there is a major issue about the potholes that are still around campus. GSU is still in the process of the beautification plan, which also includes the streets within the academic community. Potholes can grow up […]
Boot season is back
With winter having settled in and temperature dropping it like it’s hot, it is evident that the fashionistas and shoe junkies have already stocked up on the latest boots and made a few “unnecessary” purchases over the break. I know because I made six unnecessary purchases of boots and shoes […]