It was a night to remember in the Grambling’s Recreational Center on April 8. The ladies of Tau Beta Sigma band sorority held its first Mr. Tau Beta Sigma Pageant. While at the pageant, students sat and mingled over chocolate covered strawberries and punch. As the contestants performed, the brothers […]
Author: Monique Wallace
‘They didn’t give me an explanation.’
Grambling State University fired two employees on Tuesday. Dr. Karen Martin, the vice Pres. of Student Affairs, and Audrey Warren, SGA adviser, were both released on Tuesday morning. The dismissals came right in the middle of the SGA Election Week, which is normally overseen by the SGA adviser and the […]
‘Lyrical Quest’ growing by each Thursday performance
A poem was recited, a crowd winning poem entitled “Struggle.” There were also singers and a guy nicknamed “cheesy” danced to ’80’s inspired music and brought back memories for everyone.The small crowd didn’t matter much, and even though last Thursday’s turn out was less than the Thursday before, the response […]
Grambling High track coach Jiles an inspiration to his team
When you think about the Grambling High School Kittens, you automatically think about Michael Lyons bringing excitement every year in basketball, the football team making their marks in District 2A, ending with the band giving friends, family and alumni something to get out of their seats for and show off […]
Lakers set for another playoff run
The race for the NBA title begins Saturday. In the Eastern Conference, it looks like it’s a two-team race between the Boston Celtics and the Detroit Pistons, while in the Western Conference it is possible for any seed to represent the West in the NBA finals. The Celtics and the […]
‘GSU Idol’ winner debut at TigerFest
On Feb. 9, Gerard Hills won the first GSU Idol contest during halftime of the Grambling vs. Southern basketball game. As the winner of GSU Idol, he will serve as the opening act for Tigerfest next week. “Opening up for Tigerfest is very humbling. I feel blessed, and I hope […]
Chaplains group provides suggestions to lessen stress
As part of the observance of Stress Awareness Month in April, a national chaplains’ group has offered suggestions to lessen stress for family and friends.The Community Chaplains of America asks that individuals provide care, and essentially reduce stress, by following some of the following suggestions: – Provide a listening ear. […]
A celebration well deserved
A celebration of 105 years of living is a remarkable feat for any person to accomplish, and that is exactly the milestone that James B. Haskin reached on his birthday, Wednesday. Born in 1903, Haskin spent the majority of his lifefarming, helping to rear children, and doing the Lord’s work […]
UL System Presidential Search Committee named
BATON ROUGE – An advisory committee made up of faculty, staff and a student from the eight University of Louisiana System campuses will aid in the search for a new System president. Representing Grambling State on the committee is Dr. Rose Harris, head of the Political Science & Public Administraation […]
Has hazing killed it for rest of us?
We all know by now that Grambling State University has been having constant problems with sororities and fraternities and their hazing habits. And we ponder over when enough is enough.There are many of us who really want to be a part of an organization such as the ones that we […]