Theatre students to put on play Students from the Department of Theatre will perform “Pearls of Wisdom” by Tisha Lincoln in the Floyd Sandle Theatre on Friday, April 29 and Sunday, May 1. The play is composed of music, dance, poetry and pros.There will be a JAM (Judi-Ann Mason) festival […]
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‘Make it Rain’ rappers introduce themselves
Who is Travis Porter?Before the musical trio from Decatur, Georgia came to headline the 2011 Springfest concert featuring Lloyd and F-1, people asked the aforementioned question. While some people have heard Travis Porter music (i.e. “Make it Rain” and “Bring it Back”) they still might wonder: “Who EXACTLY is Travis […]
GSU students view ‘Madea’ screening
#8220;Madea Comes to Grambling” was the theme for the screening party held in the Black and Gold Room on the campus of Grambling State University.Students were served pizza, popcorn and drinks as they viewed Tyler Perry’s popular and high-grossing movie Madea Goes to Jail and participated in a contest. After […]
Steve Brown defends Grambling, delivers Tigerfest laughs
Some may remember the 2011 GSU comedy show for vulgar statements directed at Mrs. Favors by Lil Duval. However, Alabama comic Steve Brown left a lasting impression on anyone who was in attendance. Unlike many comedians who would have shied away from Grambling after the Charlie Murphy booing debacle last […]
Tigerfest crawfish boil makes splash with students
As part of Tigerfest activities at Grambling State University, Tiger Village hosted a crawfish boil. Over approximately 700 students were served crawfish with potatoes and corn.Tanishua N. Williams. Property Manager of Tiger Village Ph I & II /Ambling Management, said they sponsor this activity to show appreciation to all Tiger […]
Cheerleaders Place 4th
Grambling State University cheerleaders, under the leadership of coach Terry Lilly, attended the National Cheerleader Association Championship in Daytona Beach, Fla., on April 5-10. Grambling participated in Division I semifinals along with Prairie View A&M University, the University of Central Arkansas, and Stephen F. Austin, Weber State and George Washington […]
Honor students given a week of praise
This year, instead of hosting Honors Day, Grambling State University celebrated and recognized the academic achievements of students for a week.Dr. Lawanna Gunn-Williams, who has served as the chair for over nearly 20 years, said GSU president, Dr. Frank G. Pogue suggested that the observance be held a week. Two […]
National Library Week activities end
Monday kicked off the week with a pictorial display of current library faculty and staff. This was one of many scheduled events slated to take place at A.C. Lewis Memorial Library, during the week of April 11-15, designated as National Library Week. Tuesday library employees were treated to a lunch […]
‘Brainwashed’ author visits GSU
#8220;Black people are not dark-skinned white people,” according to Tom Burrell.”Too often Blacks and whites live in different worlds,” he explained. “My point is that Black Americans, because of our heritage and history, have a unique culture that could best be reached through strategies, words and images subtly or overtly […]
SGA candidates use parade, showcase for their advantage
While the majority of the student body is regaining energy from last week’s Tigerfest activities, the latter of the campus has gotten revved up for the well anticipated week-long event, Student Government Association and Royal Court elections.The elections week began with a campaign parade, which afforded each candidate the opportunity […]