Well it’s that time of the year, Student Government Association elections. A time comprised of solicitation, loitering, harassment, and empty promises. Now under normal circumstances a person could go to jail for 3 out of 4 of these offenses, but we’ll let them slide for the sake of pseudo-positions that […]
Author: Quadrick D. Holman
Etefia, Pettway await their chance
Two men have one mission on April 22 and 23: to get drafted. These two men are Aqua Etefia and Kenneth Pettway. Both spent the entire season, preparing for the draft. They have succeeded as they both have received numerous rewards. One of those rewards was being some of the […]
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Pope John Paul II remembered locally
Funeral services will be held tomorrow (Friday, April 8) for Pope John Paul II. The Pope was 84. Pope John Paul, the Polish pontiff who led the Roman Catholic Church for more than a quarter century and became history’s most-traveled pope, was announced dead Saturday, April 2 by the Vatican. […]
Join in effort this month to prevent child abuse
Dear editor: While the horrors of child abuse are seen on television and in newspapers almost daily, it is important for the citizens of Louisiana to know that child abuse and neglect can be prevented and that everyone has a role to play. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a […]
Owner of local club says recent article misleading
Dear editor: In regards to the last article published about the business, Gotham City, was very misleading, damaging and incorrect. The article published March 10 (Entertainment section, brief column) stated that “INCIDENT CLOSES GOTHAM CITY.” The reason for Gotham City being closed is that the city failed to renew the […]
G-Men make some noise with NFL scouts at Pro Day
Grambling State University’s football program continued its tradition of excellence as several NFL teams were represented at the annual Pro Day. Representatives from both the New Orleans Saints and Detroit Lions came to test last season’s seniors and NFL prospects. NFL scouts tested speed, strength, power and agility. And while […]
The last undiscovered Miller
Due to Percy Miller AKA Master P’s empire he has built over the past decade or so, many Millers have become famous — from his two younger brothers to his son Romeo. One Miller who is sometimes overshadowed is Jodi Miller, who is on the Romeo show on Nickelodeon. Her […]
Arts festival to feature lectures, critiques, exhibits and fun
Grambling State University is gearing up for its annual arts celebration, with Children’s Day and activities with world-renowned artist Michael Ray Charles as highlight events. The Spring Festival of the Arts set for April 12-15 will feature activities by various departments in the College of Liberal Arts, with the Art […]
Blackout problem solved
The Grambling State University facilities department recently made upgrades to a major switch on campus. In an effort to respond to last month’s three-to-four hour power failures officials in the facilities department spent time making electrical repairs. A major switch that controls all electricity on campus went out,” senior associate […]