As people may have noticed, there is some construction around the Eddie Robinson Stadium parking lot. But GSU officials have stated that they expect the parking lot construction to be finished by Homecoming.Hurricane Gustav delayed the completion of the project due to heavy flooding. With the use of cement, the […]
Author: Tommy Glover
GHS welcomes newcomers
Principal Greg Williams manages a faculty of 14 at Grambling Laboratory High School. Of this 14, six are new to the high school. The faculty comprises teachers from a myriad of backgrounds. They have very different educational and occupational experiences. This potpourri of knowledge contributes to a better educational environment […]
Georgio Michelle Douglas crowned Miss Grambling High School
The students of Grambling Laboratory High School (GHS) kicked off Homecoming with the coronation of Miss GHS. The event was held on Wednesday, Oct. 1 in the high school gymnasium. Georgio Michelle Douglas was crowned as the queen to reign for the 2008-2009 school year. The theme of the event […]
Hispanic Heritage in America explained
Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, is being celebrated with the theme “Getting Involved: Our Families, Our Community, Our Nation.”In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week. The observance was expanded in 1988 to a monthlong celebration (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15). America […]
Broadway’s keys to a GSU victory
GSU (3-2) vs. PV(4-0)6 p.m. SaturdayCotton Bowl inDallasAfter surviving a 13-2 victory against Langston, the G-Men head to Dallas to face the Prairie View Panthers in the annual State Fair Classic. Last Game: GSU vs. Langston Offensive StatsTotal yards: 173Rushing yards: 125Passing yards: 48Red Zone Conversions: 3-4 The rushing game […]
Oil prices up: What next?
Americans are already paying through their noses for gasoline prices and they think it’s only going to get worse. A barrel of oil is about $107 compared to the $120 during the summer. So far the economies of the “Brics” (Brazil, Russia, India and China) are still growing strongly, but […]
When did Blackness correlate to illiteracy?
#8220;If you want a [Black person] not to know something, put it in a book.” Or so I was told during childhood. In a household equally literature rich and loving, this ideology wasn’t relatable. My Barbies were brown, my name is Swahili and my conversation is conscious. When did viable […]
Sleeping offense awakens against PV
The first quarter look like the beginning of the end for Grambling; however GSU quickly rebound and thrashed Prairie View 40-16 on Saturday night at the Cotton Bowl.Grambling came into this game with one of the worst offenses in the SWAC. They ranked at the bottom in almost every stat […]
Athletes need respect too
On Friday night, I decided to head to the volleyball game. It was my first one of the season, and I was very pleased to see the Lady Tigers defeat those meddling Alcorn Braves. However, after the game, I saw something that upset me: the players breaking down their own […]
Top junior class officer talks about future plans
First, let me say that it gives me great pleasure to serve as Junior Class President for the 2008-2009 school year. The other Junior Class officers include Tierra Walter, vice president; Luquiria Brown, treasure; Mykel Luke, secretary; along with Nick Daily, Antoinette Johnson, and LaCresha Douresseaux, junior class senators. We […]