Author: Jonathan Tatum

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Wassup, my ni***!

In light of the recent Dr. Laura Shlessinger controversy, it is a good time to address the effect of “nigger” in 21st century American culture. This article, however, is not about that particular controversy; there are already enough blogs and news outlets discussing Dr. Laura.The topic examined here is the […]

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Letter To The Editor

Dear editor:I greet you in the Name of My Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Welcome back to Tiger land, back to Grambling State University. We are elated that many of you chose to return for the fall semester. We are praying for your success. Success comes at a price. I […]

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Campus Briefs

Grand opening of Topio’s Aramark will be hosting a grand opening Sept. 1 in Tiger Express from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. There will be prizes, giveaways from Coca-Cola and Starbucks will be having a buy one get one free frapp for a friend. Dallas alumni chapter prepares for State […]

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SGA President sets forth objectives for new semester

Greetings, I am Lamark Hughes your Student Government Association President. It is my pleasure to communicate with you as we begin our new academic school year.The 2010-2011 SGA Administration should prove to be a very productive and efficient team. It is my desire as SGA President to continue to build […]

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Football predictions as season nears

Another exciting football season is upon us in Tigerland. The G-men look to make their way back to the top of the mountain and reclaim their spot as Southwestern Athletic Conference champions. The new season gets kicked off Sept. 4 with the inaugural Port City Classic, in which the G-Men […]

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BEAP goes on with new service, sponsors

The Black Empowerment Apprenticeship Program (BEAP) goes on at Grambling State University.BEAP held its 15th Annual School Supplies Stipend Awards/Recognition Program on Aug. 19 in Woodson Hall. The program acknowledged children and youth (The BEAPers) who participated in service learning/community service activities.Such projects included recycling/placing of Memorial Day? Father’s Day/Mother’s […]

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GSU: Uplift us or leave

Grambling State University is one of the best things that happened to my friends, family and me. Even so, there is always room for improvement.The Grambling community must be encouraged to critically analyze the university and its processes. The focus must be students. This isn’t an unfamiliar campus concept. University […]

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Students can yea or nay bills on ballot

This election season students have the opportunity to not only support worthwhile candidates, but to also vote for or against two student fees. The first fee is for the university band. The World Famed Tiger Marching Band wants the fee to provide new band uniforms and cleaning of the uniforms, […]

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GSU professor completes fellowship with NASA

Dr. Gregory Battle, an associate professor of mathematics at Grambling State University, has performed successfully at NASA, where his field of research dealt with air traffic flow management. He worked in the Systems Modeling and Optimization Branch, Code AFO, of the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, Calif. The […]

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From the Office of the President

Greetings:It is our pleasure to welcome all new and returning students to “A New Beginning” at Grambling State University. We are delighted that you have chosen to further your education at GSU and look forward to an exciting, productive, and rewarding year. Now that you have enrolled at GSU, you […]