Author: JONATHAN ALLEN

Opinion

Farewell IV – SGA ‘finish strong’

  Dear Gramblinites: The semester has begun to approach its conclusion and I want to take some time to motivate each and every one of you to “FINISH STRONG”!  As I look over my term as president of the Student Government Association there are many things that I will never […]

Opinion

Farewell IV – Tiger embarks on new life journey

  As I sit here I think if how I want to start my farewell article, I’ve always envisioned the people I’d thank and  all the right things that I would say, but it’s actually all different now. First, I would like to thank God for giving me peace understanding […]

Opinion

Farewell – Actor by night, editor-in-chief 24/7

Over the hill and into the imaginary gates of Grambling State University; now my immediate reaction was, “Where in the world am I?” As a native of Los Angeles, Grambling is a city that is big in size, but small in social activities, however it was the best thing that […]

Arts

L M B O

  T.H. Harris Auditorium was ‘turnt up’ with laughter last Wednesday night as comics Steve Brown, J.J Williamson and Tony Tone performed during the Tiger Fest2k13 Comedy Show.   Host Steve Brown is no stranger to GSU, and neither are his unique sense of humor and antics.  Highlights included Kendrick […]

Arts

Rising stars emerge under the lights

Last Thursday via Grambling’s T.H. Harris Auditorium, Elle Varner, Curren$y and Ace Hood gathered their talents for an inspiring night of talent and great music.  The show itself kicked off somewhat early with host Pskillz and DJ Chase on the wheels of steel dropping hits from the West Coast, Midwest, […]

Arts

Precision and intensity

  Grambling State University’s sororities and fraternities stepped and stomped on stage in the T.H. Harris Auditorium for the annual Greek and Non-Greek Step Show that concluded this year’s TigerFest.  The participants competed Friday, the 19th  for a cash prize and a chance to represent the university at the 40th […]

Sports

And another one

Winning has been perpetual for Grambling State University’s men’s track and field program. Over this past decade, the program has won eight Southwestern Athletic Conference outdoor titles and this past weekend in New Orleans, the track team captured its fifth straight championship and 30th overall. Grambling placed first in four […]

Sports

Still no crowns for the campus’ champs

  It’s understood that Grambling State University’s track and field program doesn’t generate any revenue. The program is fairly unappreciated and doesn’t receive much support. But seriously, what needs to happen for the program to receive all of its rings? Win 30 more titles?  It’s unheard of for a university’s […]

Opinion

Professor speaks about recent controversies

 On April 15, 3 students were shot at Grambling State University.  Recently, I found out that tuition went up beyond any reasonable explanation.  Two weeks ago, this newspaper came out as a supporter of the one of the most idiotic issues in the history of human civilization- gay marriage (the […]

Opinion

Faculty Speak Out

From an old Yoruba Proverb we have this gem: “Truth came to market but could not be sold; however, we buy lies with ready cash.” And hip-hop pioneer Ice T’s observation on censorship simply states, “Freedom of speech…just watch what you say.” Attributable to the Oxford English Dictionary, censorship is […]