Author: Darryl D. Smith

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Grambling University student describes housing as nightmare

It’s been a total nightmare. That’s how some students have described this semester at Grambling State University. Alisia Sowden shares that sentiment. She one of 400 students that was moved off-campus from Jones Hall to Steeple’s Glen apartment complex and back on-campus to Wheatley Hall. While some students had the […]

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Lyricist Lounge adjust to an outside setting

Students lined up in front of Grambling Hall, getting ready for Groove Phi Groove’s Lyricist Lounge, only to be surprised. The GSU Police shut down Grambling Hall at 6:50, ten minutes before the 7 p.m. event. According to Justin Henry, a member of Groove Phi Groove, a new procedure had […]

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Looking for guidance?

#8220;He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. ” Psalm 25:9 Greetings to all Grambling State University students, area pastors and ministry leaders. I have recently been going through some life changing situations and in the midst of those trials God has laid upon my […]

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Spotlight: GSU Gospel Choir makes mark

The Grambling State University Choir has been around for many years, but now students have a chance to join a spiritual section. The Gospel ensemble choir, under the direction of Marcus Rhodes is a new venture. This semester, the ensemble consist of 12 university students, who has had a mandatory […]

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GSU raises money for Wossman High

Spades, diamonds, clubs, and hearts: the four suits in a deck of cards. Of course, don’t forget the Jokers. The Sports Marketing graduates of Grambling State University held a Spades Tournament at Wossman High School in Monroe on Sat. (Oct. 15). The purpose of the event was to raise money […]

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Evacuees look to GSU for housing in winter

#8220;Insurance doesn’t cover the memories,” said GSU sophomore Larry Davis. Davis was on campus while his family in New Orleans went through the motions hurricane Katrina brought their way. “My house, car, pictures and all of my memories are lost,” Davis said. “Besides Grambling, I have nowhere else to go.” […]

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A TRAGIC LOSS

Taking a walk around the campus of Grambling, some may notice tear-stained cheeks, silent sobs and an atmosphere of sadness. Students are grieving for two Gramblinites who were killed last week Marcus D. Watson, a management major from Bastrop and member of the Tiger basketball team, and junior Marquist McCray, […]

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What’s next for local rapper Jay-Mee

Grambling State University is known for its legendary football team and talented band. But Jay-Me, from Shreveport plans to take Grambling with him while he progresses in his musical career. Some of you might recognize him from a few years ago when he shot his first video “What’s Next?” with […]

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Young Jeezy leaves Boyz N Da Hood

A new boy has arrived in the hood. That’s right, New Orleans rapper and new president of Cash Money Records, Lil’ Wayne, will join the Atlanta-based group Boyz N Da Hood. Lil’ Wayne will be replacing the heart and soul of the group Young Jeezy. Blok, who is the founder […]