In the late Eddie G. Robinson’s day, Mississippi Valley State University was always an unfortunate victim of Grambling State’s unprecedented moments. In 1970, Robinson won his 200th game against MVSU, then won his 400th game in 1995 and then won the last game of his career against them in 1997. […]
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Alum makes publishing debut
Alumnus Willie Bailey has made his debut as an author with the publication of his first novella, Generation Superstar, earlier this year. Bailey, 29, graduated from Northeast Mississippi Community College in 2004 and graduated from Grambling State University in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree. Bailey loves life, writing, God […]
Arrests and shooting during homecoming
Along with homecoming kicking off, the Grambling State University Police Department has been dealing with a number of other events. Tuesday at 9:45 p.m. shots were heard coming from the rear parking lot of the Favrot Student Union. The incident occurred as the Haunted House/Costume party held in the Black […]
Students learn from sports leadership summit
Professionals from the field of sports and leisure waited on the first floor of the Washington-Johnson Complex as eager students trickled in for the Second Annuawl Sports Leadership Summit. On Oct. 25, the Sports Leadership Association gave Grambling State University students another opportunity to meet with experts that advised […]
Student tells compelling life-changing story
With religion and spirituality, we are always taught to speak life, encourage ourselves, pay attention to the blessings and the positive energy. We are also taught the power of God or the great Universe and how it speaks to us daily. But one conversation we all miss out on is, […]
Bayou Classic 40 features new events
It’s Bayou Classic time again, with events this year kicking off on Tuesday of Thanksgiving week. Each year, Bayou Classic events bring together family, friends and alumni of Grambling State University and Southern University to see one of America’s greatest college sports rivalries and celebrate football, family and the […]
Thrills and chills lead the way to less than scary costume party
Students are still talking about this year’s Haunted House and Costume Party combination. Students were encouraged to pass through the haunted house to get to the costume party. The air was thick with anxious chatter and nervous laughter, and the line to get into the fearfest stretched the length […]
Gospel Explosion kicks of week of activities
T.H. Harris Auditorium was nearly full Sunday with open hearts and ears ready to enjoy the gospel performances that night. As attendees walked into the free event, they were greeted with inspirational music until the host and hostess were ready to get the show started. Hostess Kelsey Kyser, a 26-year-old […]
Homecoming 2013
Although the late Eddie G. Robinson is one of the most decorated Grambling figures, he is not decorated enough in Grambling. Grambling State University’s football stadium, which is celebrating its 30th year anniversary, will change its name re-honoring the winningest football coach in NCAA Division I. Effective Saturday, the university’s […]
Orchestrator of dedication and discipline
#8220;One band, one sound means team-work, meaning the same 200 people that are in one band, are the same 200 people that create one sound,” that is the philosophy of Dr. Larry Pannell, director of the World Famed Tiger Marching Band. “When one band member makes a mistake, they all […]