Author: AUSTIN RICHARD

News

Same-sex marriage brought before Supreme Court

Members of the Supreme Court will begin in November holding major rulings about gay marriage, affirmative action and voting rights. Some of the cases brought before   court been approved for hearing. Along with gay marriage, racial preferences, fighting of terrorism and voting rights act will also be reviewed. Out […]

News

Cheerleaders take Kitten spirit to Nationals

  Grambling State University’s Miss Plus Couture lends her talent to help Grambling Laboratory High School  cheerleaders reach national heights. Brittany Smith has been helping with the GHS’s cheerleaders for two semesters, but this is her first semester as a head coach and under her leadership the cheerleaders are already […]

Sports

Somebody has to win

  Losing on Saturday nights has become repetitive for Grambling’s football team. The same goes for the Prairie View A&M football squad.  Week after week, game after game, the Tigers’ and the Panthers’ records continuously deteriorate. Combined, both teams hold a record of 0-9; Grambling being (0-4, 0-3 SWAC) and […]

News

Sports Radio Network backs cause

  September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month and Grambling’s Sports Radio Network is partnering with Go 4 the Goal to provide awareness and funding for pediatric cancer.  At many home and away sporting events, whether it is football, volleyball or soccer, Sports Radio Network personnel can be seen informing fans […]

Arts

Tuskegee study uncovered

  Miss Evers’ Boys is an eye-opening heartfelt drama that blends top-notch acting with a story line that is sure to bring its viewers to their feet. This was also an HBO movie that achieved five Emmy Awards. The play tells the story of the Tuskegee experiment,, which was designed […]

Arts

There’s a rude awakening on campus

  Grambling State University is home to another dance crew.Rude Awakening Dance Crew, was established in the spring of 2012 and has since cast the negative experience of being stopped by campus police for attempting a flash mob in the cafeteria. The dance crew is now looking ahead.  “I think […]

Arts

‘It’ girls and ‘That’ dudes …. Dudes…

  The other day I found myself observing the people of Grambling while I scrolled through my Instagram timeline in the cafeteria. The question came to mind, “when did things change?”  When our parents were our age, it seemed like they put more effort in developing themselves as well rounded […]

Opinion

First lady’s message focuses on family

  At the Democratic National Convention, first lady Michelle Obama was introduced by another wife and mother. That woman, Elaine Brye, first met the Obamas when she was invited to the White House after writing a letter thanking the first lady for her crusade for the millions of families who […]

Tips

Faculty honored for bringing in grants

  In the midst of constant budget cuts, Grambling State University faculty members continue to show their support and dedication toward students’ academic success monetarily. The Office of Sponsored Programs held its Grant Award Ceremony Luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 13. The luncheon was held in the president’s dining area in […]

Tips

AKAs commemorate week

  The Alpha Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority hosted AKA Week from Sept. 17-21 in the Favrot Student Union. Each day featured an event, starting with the College 101 Seminar on Monday. Other events were Tuesday’s Bowling Night, the P&G Ball on Wednesday, and Thursday was Game Night. […]