Martha W. AndrusWhat is your vision for the city of Grambling?My vision for Grambling is for it to become a place where everyone wants to visit, and once they visit they will want to live. This can be accomplished through economic development, fostering independence through services rendered, job and educational […]
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Lyrical Quest, battle of the sexes, pure talent
The flowing words of young artists were center stage as Lyrical Quest presented an open mic night last week in the Atrium of the Favrot Student Union. If you wanted to get discovered, this was the right place to get started. The show, which was a combination of Quest and […]
Loose tracks and Cadillacs- critical fashion commentary
Last weekend’s State Fair Classic was an interesting fashion scene.As a result, many came home stylistically scarred from the atrocities they witnessed at and around the game. In the hair world you can wear it natural, permed or weaved. However some changed hairstyles and became monsters. Some who are simple […]
Not a G.O.O.D. day in music at all
When I got wind of this project of fee-fi-foe-fumish magnitude, I thought I had died and gone to heaven. Could the music gods really be so generous? Had they finally chosen to shine their light upon their humble and loyal hip hop-blazing, line for line-reciting servant? September 14 was planned […]
Commemorating Founder’s Week
One hundred nine years of academic excellence is currently being celebrated.Tuesday’s convocation, held in the Assembly Center, celebrated GSU’s longevity. GSU is “a prestigious institution with national status,” said Clifton Lemelle, GSU’s National Alumni Association President. He continued to speak on the positive impact that Grambling Tigers have on the […]
Also on the ballot
Constitutional Amendment No. 1A vote FOR would establish earlier starting dates for all regular legislative sessions from the final Monday in the month in which they begin to the second Monday. It also would make legislation effective on Aug. 1 instead of Aug. 15 unless a different date is specified […]
Commemorating Grambling State’s founders, history
Assistant police chief stands by Tase, says campus is still safe
In light of the recent Tiger Xpress brawl, safety concerns continue to bubble. “I understand with budget concerns that there is little money to have more officers to have a more visible presence. “But, a first step could be closed circuit surveillance of campus areas, so that the limited staff […]
Sigma Gamma Rhos dedicate park
Grambling State University campus has been rebuilt for the future but one area was forgotten, the Charles P. Adams Park. The Beta Omega chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho and its president, Danielle Jackson, saw this and knew that the pretty poodles would be able to shape it back into great […]
Strong Tower lifts spirits at convocation
Strong Tower Gospel Chorale made its fall debut at Grambling State University’s Constitution Day Convocation, featuring author, civil rights activist and comedian Dick Gregory.Strong Tower is directed by Dr. Fredrick Pinkney, who arranges all of the group’s selections. The first song they sang was his rendition of the Negro National […]