Author: Rayshun Hobdy

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Grambling alumna Kathy St. John has released and underground CD titled

It’s not everyday that you get the opportunity to listen to good underground records, but after listening to Kathy St. John, an alumni of Grambling State University, sends clubbers into a trance. "I was inspired to sing by Mary J. Blige, Karen Clark-Sheard, and Beyonce, because of her woman-power," she […]

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Surviving the semester

As you begin a new school year, I want to give you a few things to consider making a part of your daily routine for success. These are just a few simple pointers and suggestions on how to get the absolute best out of yourself and other for the semester. […]

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Raising the bar HIGHER

Who dat think their beating them tigers, who dat who dat?’ Well as of last season, there was no one in the SWAC. After a devastating loss to Washington State during the season’s opener, the Tigers went on to defeat their remaining opponents in proper fashion, including a convincing championship […]

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Financial aid is … (you fill in)

Man…let me tell you something. Grambling’s Financial aid system is too jacked up. I can’t believe it took me a "mere" two weeks to get into school after dorms open when all of my stuff was in shortly before the summer began. Oh wait…I must’ve forgot about FAFSA messing up […]

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Brother of Tiger QB killed after football game; cousin injured

Last year, Bruce Eugene was faced with a tragedy that changed his life forever. Hurricane Katrina hit, and the GSU quarterback had to make sure his family was taken care of. Using that tragedy as motivation, Eugene went on to break records and lead his team to win the SWAC […]

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GSU family mourns employees, alumni

Dorothy Mae Bertrand Burks   Without warning, death picked Dorothy Mae Bertrand Burks from our garden. Friday, June 21 Mrs. Burks was called from earth to her Heaven’s reward. Dorothy was employed at Grambling State University for 34 years and was actively involved in several clubs and organizations. She was […]

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Grambling holds celebration

Juneteenth is a time to celebrate the freedom of African Americans. The festivial celebrates the opening of a door full of opportunities. The City of Grambling outlined five days of activities to celebrate the freedom day. After the well attended opening ceremony Wednesday, June 14 community and area comers had […]

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National convention takes place in Lafeyette

The Grambling National Alumni Association convention will meet in Lafayette July 20-23. The theme for the convention will be "A call to action: Preserving the Legacy." For registered members to attend the convention a early charge of $175 will apply, on site a $200 fee will apply. For non-members early […]

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Tony Brown speaks at summer commencement

Tony Brown will speak to the Grambling State University Summer graduation class Friday, July 28 at 10 a.m. The graduation will be held in the T.H. Harris Auditorium. Summer graduates will hold a practice session Wednesday, July 26. Tony Brown is currently the commentator of the PBS series ” Tony […]

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Band camp brings loud bang

Approximately 400 students from far and near invaded Grambling State University in search of the annual high band camp on Sunday, July 9. They come from states including Virginia, Texas, Mississippi and Oklahoma. They had to get as much rest as possible on the day they arrived because their weekly […]