#160; It’s been two weeks since midterm week here at GSU and everything seems to be going smoothly. But for many students, the duration of the fall 2006 semester has been a rough road. This is because many of the students have not received their refunds as of the 10th […]
Author: Cedric Boyd
Mass Communication Conference enlightens students
#160; The Department of Mass Communication held its 19th annual conference on Oct. 18-20 in Room 100 of the Washington-Johnson Complex. As Grambling State, Alcorn State and Louisiana Tech students filled the room, questions flew at the opening panel on the theme “Covering Crises: Disaster, War and Health.” The panel […]
Publisher arrested on multiple charges
Attempted 1st degree murder one of charges against Inside Edition’s Smith. Nehemiah Smith, the publisher of The Inside Edition, was arrested Friday on multiple charges, including attempted first-degree murder. After a short chase by university police, Smith was apprehended at the Grambling Police Department. He was booked at the Lincoln […]
BET visits Tigerland
Hundreds of students gathered in front of T.H. Harris Auditorium as the annual BET Black College Tour made its stop in Grambling on Friday. One of hosts for the show was Tocarra, former contestant from the hit show America’s Next Top Model. There were several events that showcased the talent […]
GSU/Jackson State preview
The Grambling State Tigers will host their first home game of the 2006 season on Saturday against Jackson State University. Jackson defeated Southern University last weekend in overtime 31-28, while Grambling lost to Arkansas Pine Bluff 33-28. When JSU has the ball: Jackson enters Saturdays contest undefeated in conference play […]
Hispanic Heritage Month observed
Grambling Hall was crowded with students on Friday, Oct. 6 in order to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Grambling State University’s Foreign Languages Department and Cross Cultural Club came together to put on a program to acknowledge Hispanic Heritage Month. Dr. Encarna Abella opened the event with words of encouragement for […]
Wear Gold to football game
#160; When the fans of the Texas Longhorns, the Ohio State Buckeyes, the USC Trojans, and others walk into their home stadium, one thing is for certain: They will be wearing their team colors. This year, Grambling State officials are trying to establish that same sense of pride, starting with […]
Reflection of Grambling High homecoming
Grambling High School held its annual homecoming event during the week of Monday, Oct. 9 through Friday, Oct. 13. The coronation of Tiffany Glenn was held Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. The week events ended with a rally and parade on Friday with the […]
Simple concept leads to Nobel Peace Prize
#160; Every year, the Nobel Prize is awarded to the finest brains alive. This time the Nobel Peace prize for 2006 went to Dr. Mohammad Yunus, along with Grameen Bank for “their efforts to create economic and social development from below.” Dr. Yunus and his brainchild Grameen (village in Bangla) […]
Being anti-gay has more to do with tradition than with real reasons
#160; With the rise of homosexuality here at Grambling State University, many acts of aggression have been made against gays and lesbians, simply because of who they are and their beliefs. I wanted to understand how students feel about it, how they adjust to the environment, and how they deal […]