If you were in front of the Men’s Gym on Monday night, you know the Ace of Spades fashion show was a great way to kick off Homecoming festivities. Two designers and five boutiques were present to show off the latest fashion trends which included, an array of jackets, tops, […]
Author: AUSTIN RICHARD
THINGS DONE CHANGED
Grambling was a mecca for all things cultural and educational during the ’70s. James Brown, The Harlem Boys Choir, Isley Brothers, Temptations, Nancy Wilson and Count Bassey, all gave classic performances at the Mens Gym. Eddie Robinson, an iconic head coach, who won black college football national championships in 1972, […]
G-Men kick TSU a win
In their first game since the football scandal, the Grambling State University Tigers (0-6 SWAC, 0-9) led majority of the game on Saturday. But, the Texas Southern University Tigers (2-5 SWAC, 2-6) tied the game in the fourth, and scored a touchdown in overtime to win, 17-23. “I think […]
Team 99 takes Intramural Championship
The buzz around Grambling State University Intramural Center and campus was the Houma Boyz were going to win their fourth consecutive championship. Most counted Team 99 out, but they fought through adversity to defeat the Houma Boyz, 25-14, for their first championship together. “Our expectations were not to lose,” said […]
GSU ready for TSU
A strike that lasted nearly a week by Grambling State University’s football team brought nationwide attention to the football program, especially with them forfeiting the game against rival Jackson State University (6-2, 6-0 SWAC). With the team’s new interim coach Dennis Winston, the Tigers are now focused on their upcoming […]
Using art as a vehicle to invoke thought
Before she became a filmmaker and producer, Cindy Hurst was always an advocate of the African American cause. “I love discussing issues about our community,” Hurst said via telphone. The films Hurst produce are mainly about the Black issues. She takes the films around the world and holds discussions […]
Biopic about TLC hits VH1 ratings record
From the music in the 1980s and early 1990s, TLC comes to mind. No, we don’t think of the word Tender Loving Care or even the network The Learning Channel better known as TLC. We quite often think of three women who dominated the television and radio airwaves with […]
Inner necessity
Do you believe hardship breed’s artistic creativity? Albert Einstein once said, “the most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science.” In creating her art, visiting artist Joli Livaudais explores the relationships between people and the constructs […]
GSU baseball team takes on Cavaliers
The Grambling State Tigers Baseball team hosted the Bossier City Community College Cavaliers at R.W.E. Jones Park on Tuesday in a fall baseball scrimmage. The Tigers won the first game (10-3) with good starting pitching from Brock Baker. Baker gave the upcoming pitchers a high standard to meet. In […]
G-Men’s letter to administration
Dear Grambling State University Administration: We, the Grambling State University Football team, come to you with the intent to make a complaint against Grambling State University Administration, and to reach some type of solution. We would like support and assistance while reaching this solution. As a team our goal […]