Author: HENRY WILLIAMS

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GSUPD gets new leaders

The Grambling State University Police Department made history when it named two women to lead GSUPD. A promotion and introduction ceremony was held Wednesday announcing the new leaders: Lieutenant of Administration Ruby Jones and Lieutenant of Operations Sarah Williams. The event was held at the Betty Smith Nursing Building. They […]

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G-Men back on KGRM

  The smell of Grambling football is in the air, and a familiar station has returned to the microphone after signing off 13 years ago. Starting Saturday, the university’s radio station   –91.5 KGRM— will be announcing the G-Men’s every move at their games. “You mean I don’t have to […]

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GSU veteran takes on more active role

Can you imagine how strenuous working under President Frank G. Pogue day in and day out can be? Long hours, tons of meetings, not to mention the lack of student and faculty interaction. These are just a few of the commitments and sacrifices of working in the president’s office at […]

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GSU feeling strain from budget cuts

Grambling State University President Frank G. Pogue is doing his best to alleviate ongoing state budget cuts, but it may only be enough to soften the financial blow he expects this school year.  Half of the university’s state-funded budget has continued to decrease in the last six years. According to […]

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Michael Tatum funeral set for Saturday

The funeral services of Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Tatum will be held on  Saturday, Aug. 31, at 11 a.m. at New Living Word. The church is located on Barnett Springs Road in Ruston.  Tatum graduated with honors in accounting, and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Air […]

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Ebony conveys powerful message

  The verdict in the Trayvon Martin trial caused a chain reaction, creating mixed emotions, which led to the country uniting for a common purpose. George Zimmerman was found not guilty in the teenager’s death, and EBONY magazine responded by taking a national stand, devoting its September issue to Martin. […]

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Author signs new novel in Robinson Museum

Samuel G. Freedman is humble, telling a story about how African-American college football players cope and survive the strife-filled 1960s civil rights. “I looked at the seasons where there were a great deal of civil rights,” said Freedman, a thin man with salt and pepper hair and a salt and […]

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Hip-Hop’s future is Bada$$

  As hip-hop fans anticipate lyrical responses from the eminent emcee’s, Kendrick named dropped in his verse on Big Sean’s “Control.” We can all sit back and witness the hip-hop transformation. Since Kendrick’s verse, rappers have come out the boondocks responded.  In all honesty, I only listened to one responseMost […]

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Juicy J new album stays ‘Trippy’

  Juicy J released his third studio album Stay Trippy on Tuesday. The album is released under Columbia through Wiz Khalifa’s Taylor Gang record label.  The album features guest appearances from Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, The Weekend, A$AP Rocky, Wale, Trey Songz, Young Jeezy, Big Sean, […]

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‘Hall of Fame’ controls the charts

Big Sean released his anticipated sophomore album Hall of Fame on Tuesday. The Detroit native delivers a powerful and complete follow-up from his debut album Finally Famous, which created a huge buzz for the 25-year-old G.O.O.D. Music rapper.  With lead singles such as “Beware” featuring Lil’ Wayne & Jhene Aiko […]