A little after midnight, the prayers of hundreds of families were answered Sept. 2 as a convoy of 11 buses rolled up at Southern University in Baton Rouge, carrying evacuees from Xavier University in New Orleans. "I just want to see those lights come around the corner," said Erica Schroeder […]

It looked like it was all over. Centenary was up 2-0, and they only needed one more set to win the best-of-five game. Some Grambling fans gave up and decided to head back to their dorms or apartments. However, it’s never over until the fat lady sings. While Centenary seemed […]

The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina has impacted everyone in the United States. Normally, a lot of people would be traveling during the Labor Day holiday, but with gas prices on a constant rise, a lot of vacationers have slowed down. Drivers nationwide paid an average of $3.20 a gallon for […]

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina it seems many questions have arisen. In the midst of the pain, the heartache, and the loss, it seems as if anger has taken over because of the government?s lack of response to the disaster. Who is actually to blame? Should we be playing […]

I remember playing Tecmo Bowl when I was kid against my homeboy Courtney. Every time I played, I picked one team: San Francisco 49ers. While I didn’t know who the players were, I knew who to throw it to: #80. How things change. I remember playing ESPN Football 2K5. I […]

First the bad news: Only about two-thirds of American teenagers graduate with a regular diploma four years after they enter high school, and only about half read well enough to succeed in college upon graduation. Don’t even bother to ask how many are proficient enough in math and science to […]

The GSU freshman class recently elected officers. The officers took the time to discuss plans for the 2005 -2006 year. Candace Thompson-president: The freshman officers and myself plan to present this year’s freshman class with a number of educational and social opportunities. The first event will be our first class […]

In the movie Red Eye, Rachel McAdams plays Lisa Reisert, who hates flying. But she is forced to take the ‘red eye’ flight from Miami because she had a death in her family. For those who might not know what a red-eye flight is: It’;s one of those middle-of-the-night flights […]

It’s clear to any music fan that the South currently rules hip-hop, from Lil Jon’s anthems to Houston’s laid-back "chopped-and-screwed" music. The latest "dirty South" representer is Young Jeezy, a potent rhymer battling to become the new "king of the south." A month ago, his four-man crew, Boyz N Da […]

It’s really surprising to see so many of the students and residents of Grambling participating in the relief efforts of hurricane Katrina. The past week has been one of hard work, dedication and service. The “yard” has been swamped with organizations asking for donations from the students and the residents […]