For the first time in the Grambling State University’s history, students had the opportunity to learn vital information about the sports industry from people who work for a National Basketball Association team. The event was the inaugural GSU Sports Leadership Summit, which was held in the Favrot Student Union recently. […]
Author: DIANA SEPULVEDA
‘Defender’ appoints Grambling grad to executive editor post
The Chicago Defender, one of the nation’s oldest African-American newspapers, has named Grambling State University alumnus Ronald E. Childs executive editor. In his new position Childs, 53, will oversee the editorial content of the newspaper and its digital platforms. An award-winning journalist, editor and photographer, Childs’ work has appeared in […]
President’s portrait unveiled
Students and administrators crowded the Long-Jones Hall lobby last week for the unveiling of the 10th university president portrait. Joining the portrait of university founder Charles P. Adams and the other eight former presidents, current Grambling State University President Frank G. Pogue’s portrait has joined the lineup. Dr. Pogue’s portrait […]
Dr. Steve Perry to speak at Honor’s Day Convocation
Nationally renowned educator Dr. Steve Perry will be the keynote speaker at the Grambling State University Honor’s Day Convocation at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. Students from spring and fall 2012 semesters who received a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher, will be honored at […]
A father’s plea
Eyeglasses black. Hair gone, leaving a shiny reflection from his shaved head as counterpoint to go along with his youthful goatee, which shows a splash of grey. His eyes red and watery, his voice scratchy and trembling, he says, “I cry in my pillow at night when no one is […]
Grambling loses in blowout fashion
On a chilly Tuesday night, the passionate Tiger fans came out to Wilbert Ellis Field to watch Grambling State University take on the Central Arkansas Bears. Unfortunately the Tigers suffered a 10-1 loss degrading their record to 3-9. The game started off slow as both pitchers allowed no runs or […]
GSU men’s basketball squard
The Tigers’ 27 consecutive losses against conference and non-conference opponents mark them as the worst team, statistics-wise in Grambling’s men’s basketball history. Despite their winless season, the Tigers still have an opportunity to overcome their season’s challenges and become Southwestern Athletics Conference Champions. If the Tigers win three consecutive […]
GSU proposes beautification project
Grambling State University is attacking the issue of beautification and campus appearance with a face-lift funded through a grant and plenty of man-hours. The Campus Beautification program is funded through Title lll, also known as the Presidents Grant. This endowment is given to the university to take care of the […]
Theater students return to competition
Over 1,000 students from six states flooded Centenary College in Shreveport, LA for the KCACTF(Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival) Region 6 festival from Feb. 28-Mar. 2 for a chance to walk away with cash prices and a national opportunity meant for only two. According to the KCACTF website […]
Ralph delivers powerful speech
“Good morning Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana,” tweeted Sheryl Lee Ralph just hours before taking the stage as the featured speaker for the Black History Convocation on Thursday, Feb. 28. Her loud, powerful and angelic vocals filled the T.H. Harris Auditorium, blowing away students and faculty with her […]