You might think that because I am the product of a single-parent household that Father’s Day would be a day like any other. However, in my case, you would be wrong. Although my parents separated and divorced when I was 4 years old, my father, Jimmy Lee Lyttle, has always […]
Author: Nyomi Lyttle
A Student Perspective
Father’s Day is a holiday on the third Sunday in June where people can show gratitude to their fathers. Although not as highly regarded as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day deserves just as much attention. One might wonder what makes a father special. What makes a father not a father, but […]
Grambling 2011 football signees
With the 2011 football season fast approaching, Grambling State University signed 28 football players to its roster for the 2011 season. Those players are:Tareyto Banks, RB – Shreveport Ketryn Briggs, DE – Houston Anthony Cherry, OL – Chicago Devin Flynn, RB – Carrollton, Texas Joshua Gentry, DL – Fairfield, Ala. […]
Sports Briefs
G-Man picked in MLB draftTigers center fielder Eldred Barnett was selected 897th overall in the 2011 Major League Baseball draft by the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night.Barnett is the second Tiger to be selected in the MLB. The Baltimore Orioles took Jeremy Shelby in the 38th round of the […]
Commentary
When Shaquille O’Neal decided to call it quits last week, he ended an era of basketball that was yet to be seen during the modern age. He announced his retirement via Twitter after a heralded 19-year career.Big Aristotle. Shaqtus. Diesel. Wilt Chamberleazy. However you affectionately refer to Shaquille O’Neal, one […]
Campus Briefs
Grambling State University to sponsor youth Summer campsSeveral Summer camps will be available for youth ages seven to 12 on the Grambling State University Campus.A Theatre Arts camp will be hosted for Session 1: June 27 – July 1 and Session 2: July 11-15. A Culinary Arts camp will be […]
The life of Brad Young remembered
#8220;Brad loved football, but he made sure he got his grades. He understood he was wonderfully and purposefully made. He was loved by his Grambling High family, especially the girls” she said.She told Clair that she was a good mother and said, “We have to turn this over to God […]
GSU gets $110, 583 LA GEAR UP Grant
Grambling State University will again host the LA GEAR UP (Louisiana Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) Summer Learning Camps starting with Week I which will be held during July 10 thru 16 . Week II activities will be held from July 24 thru July 30. The focus […]
Community Worship Center holds GSU Day
Recently Ruston’s Campus Community Worship Center (CCWC) celebrated GSU Day. Grambling State University students, alumni, administrators, faculty, staff and supporters were a part of this event. Dr. Frank Pogue, president of Grambling State University served as guest speaker. GSU professor Dr. Glenda Island, the coordinator of this celebration, used the […]
NFL draft was very good for Saints
Who knows how long the NFL season will be at a standstill. However, if the NFL owners and players were to come to an agreement and there is football in the 2011-2012 season, there is a good chance that Louisiana natives or Saints fans will be rejoicing.You do not have […]