The Army National Guard sponsored a 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Grambling State University’s Intramural Center. It was a function of the National Guard Bureau national advertisement portion. Too Tough, a team composed of New Orleans natives, won the tournament. Members included Stephen Lacy, Jamel Chawn Forbes, Travis Donald, Ryan Smith, […]
Author: Melanie C. Thomas
Black atheists are real, not mythical creatures
Who said African American people couldn’t be atheists? Contrary to popular belief, there really are African Americans who identify themselves as atheists.An atheist is a person who denies the existence of a god. The very notion that African American atheists exist in our society is quite a shocker too many […]
Hating Islam won’t take you to heaven
Too many Americans indulge in hatred hors d’oeurves. These prejudices come in diverse forms, sex, gender, class, race, ability, geographic region, political affiliation, socioeconomic status, size, sexual orientation, nationality and religion. There are nearly as many isms as there are people who loathe others for their lifestyles. In a country […]
Is Jesus the new fashion statement?
It’s amazing how our society seems to always be in search of adapting the next fashion craze. But what happens when the next trend involves rosary beads in a necklace? Has Jesus become the newest accessory to an outfit? Of course emulating the cultural aspect, of one’s lifestyle can be […]
Bombing Libya at what cost?
When the United States sent Tomahawk missiles into Libya recently, questions about President Barack Obama’s fiscal and ethical responsibility arose.While some believe that the decision is not worth war costs, others believe that the US responded in the best interest of Libyan citizens and the “global community.” “The United States […]
‘Town’ missing during town hall meeting
The Student Government Association held its spring town hall meeting with the university president, vice presidents and representatives in Grambling Hall Wednesday night. Not many students were in attendance, possibly due to the lack of promotion. But students weren’t the only people missing. Notably absent among administrators were Police Chief […]
Favrot Student Union activities
The 43rd Annual Calendar Girl Scholarship Pageant will be held Saturday at 7 p.m. in the T.H. Harris Auditorium. The theme is “Bringing Motown to G-Town” and the attire is semi-formal. The Tigerfest 2011 concert will be at 7 p.m. April 7 in the T.H. Harris Auditorium. The event will […]
Grambling Deltas earn top scholastic award
The Delta Iota chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. continues a rich legacy of scholarship, service and sisterhood. These ideals were personified in one of the ladies’ recent scholastic accomplishments. The Delta Iota Deltas received the “All-Star” Highest Collegiate Grade Point Average Award at their statewide meeting last weekend.The […]
Resident Assistants make presence known
Forty-four of the many Grambling State University Resident Assistants travelled to Tall Timbers Baptist Conference Center in Alexandria Friday. The theme of the Equipping Resident Assistant (ERA) Conference was “The Real RAs of Louisiana.” Every year, RAs from all over the state travel to a camp-like setting to bond with […]
GSU Alphas win highest regional award
Grambling’s Alphas won Regional Chapter of the Year.With zealous dedication, over 20 members of the Delta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. drove to the 65th Annual Southwestern Regional Convention in Houston recently. The camaraderie and brotherhood experienced by the neophyte brothers at the convention during the weekend […]