Jamal Breaux and Andrew Prestly have left the team citing personal reasons. It is being reported they left the team after Saturday’s loss to Jackson State, 83-58. TheGramblinite.com will have more on this story as it develops.
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One unlikely matchup
This year’s Super Bowl features two football franchises that have had two different fortunes.The Pittsburgh Steelers have been the Gold Standard in the National Football League. The Steel City is home to five NFL championships, 20 division champions and 24 playoff appearances. Pittsburgh is home to some of the all […]
Grant his soul some mercy
Death is an end, but not the answer.As news of the Lupoe family tragedy coated broadcasters’ tongues, I grieved for the Lupoes and their loved ones. I mourned for a beautiful family that wasn’t given the opportunity to outlive these economic times. I saw potential in gorgeous golden brown children, […]
A reflection of the life of LaToya Katris Frazier Jackson
Funeral services for Mrs. LaToya Frazier-Jackson, age 26, of Grambling will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Mt Zion Baptist Church in Grambling. Interment will follow at Grambling Memorial Gardens under the direction of Our Christian Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Friday from 6 p.m. to 7 […]
Have you thanked your mentor today?
Merriam-Webster defines mentor as “a trusted counselor or guide.” Ask any successful person, such as President Barack Obama, Gov. Bobby Jindal, broadcaster Robin Roberts, or NFL standout Peyton Manning, chances are he or she will have at least one mentor to thank. I know one of mine: Dr. Pat Settoon. […]
Is Cardinals quarterback Canton-bound?
Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner finds himself in a familiar position: the Super Bowl. On Sunday, Warner, 37, will play in his third Super Bowl in 11 years. Warner’s career is something you would read in a best selling novel or see in a motion picture. How many people do you […]
Welcome back, Grambling, to a new beginning
A pervasive rumor mill welcomed students to a barren campus last week. The grapevine rustled with tales of campus shindigs, supposedly cancelled classes, a foodless cafeteria, lockout fees and all manner of other madness.New dorms provided solace as homes away from home. The winding hallways were mostly unmarred by trash. […]
Response to the inaugural prayer
#8220;Lord, you are able.”Where the inaugural poet provided a yawn-inducing delivery of her work, Reverend Joseph Lowery fired up many with fervor reminiscent of Obama campaign panache. He thanked God for the “glorious experience.” Lowery’s prayer momentarily united him with the people as he became a stand in uncle, neighbor […]
‘Wrestler’ deserving of its praise
Pro wrestling has been a topic of ridicule for many in mainstream media. The fact that the outcomes of the matches are predetermined gives many detractors an excuse to call everything in the world of professional wrestling fake. But the health risks are very real, along with the damage that […]
SGA prez extends welcome
Welcome back students and faculty of Grambling State University, I hope everything went well for your Christmas break. We are preparing for another busy and exciting semester. We should all now be proud that the day has finally come for our President Barrack Obama as he accepts his new role […]