The Tigers defeated Alcorn State University, 95-80, snapping a 45-game losing streak against Division I opponents. Grambling State had one win earlier this season against Central Baptist College 83-75 a Division-II team. “I’m just really excited for my players, my team, it’s a special moment for all of Grambling,” […]
Author: BRANDON LaGARDE
Russia passes anti-gay law
Russian President Vladimir Putin is under fire after enforcing anti-gay laws before the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. The bills concern the “propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations” and the protection of “children from information that can bring harm to their health and well being.” According to article 6.21 of the […]
Microwave pralines in 18 minutes
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 2/3 cup heavy cream 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons margarine 1 1/2 cups pecan halves 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: In a large, microwave safe bowl, combine sugar, cream, salt, margarine and pecans. Microwave 9-minutes on high, stirring once. Let rest […]
GSU to present ‘The Glass of Water’
The Department of Visual and Performing Arts is presenting The Glass of Water by Eugene Scribe, which will be playing in the Floyd L. Sandle Theatre from Feb. 18 through the 21 at 7 p.m. The play is a comedy set in the 1700s in which major events occur […]
Music for the lovers of today
Growing up, listening to music in the late ’90s into the early 2000s was simply amazing. I don’t mean to brag, but music in that era was the best. Music was real, it was authentic and it was heartfelt. During that era is when I fell in love with […]
Why Solange’s line receives a C-
For those who didn’t know, Beyonce’s younger sister, Solange Knowles, is now Puma’s new art director and creative consultant. Since being on board with the German sports and lifestyle brand, Knowles has released her new Brazil-inspired sneaker collection called “Girls of Blaze,” which is set to be released in […]
Would FSUB consider underground artists for TigerFest?
The past TigerFest artist selections may seem OK to the naked eye, but with closer attention to detail within the music community, there’s a way bigger scale of artists residing in the underground that could save the school a couple dollars. Due to my obsession with music, I often […]
Don’t stess, it’s just one day
It’s that time of year again. Time for the surplus of jewelry commercials, fancy chocolates, massive sales on roses, and whining. Yes, whining. Something about St. Valentine’s Day brings the best and the worst out of people in our society. I find that there are two kinds of people […]
Editor’s perspective
From the outside looking in on Grambling State University’s chaotic snow day on the morning of Feb. 12, one would assume that the city’s officials committed acts of bigotry, as many city and state officials did during the Civil Rights Movement. Numerous pictures and videos went viral of Grambling’s […]
GSU to present at Mississippi conference
Four students from the Department of English and Foreign Languages will present papers at the annual Mississippi Philological Association Conference on Feb. 21 and 22. In preparation for their travels, they will present their essays at a reception on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 11 a.m. in Woodson Hall Room […]