With MCHG Jay-Z made history when he became the first artist of any genre to go platinum before his album, Magna Carta Holy Grail was released. On June 16, Samsung featured Jay-Z in a commercial where he announced his 12th studio album would be released only to Samsung users beginning […]
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 […]
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, […]
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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 […]
GSU’s Spitta is an artist on the rise
Kelwin Burke Jr., also known as Spitta, has hit the streets again with a snippet of his latest mixtape, Arrived in New Orleans. In anticipation to his latest project, Spitta has released only two tracks, “Made it” and “Light switch,” which he will perform as the opening act for Grambling […]
GramFam got talent
It was a packed house on Tuesday for Grambling State University’s spring 2013 Tiger Fest Talent Show, held in T.H. Harris Auditorium at 7 p.m. There were 15 acts for the show. The crowd was the judges, and the winner of the Talent Show was the last act of the […]
Awards ceremony recognizes achievements
Grambling State University, a place where everybody is somebody. On Monday night, thanks to the Favrot Student Union Board, the most notable “somebodies” on GSU’s campus were recognized in the Student Choice Awards. The event that took place in the T.H. Harris Auditorium, was designed for the students of […]
Sexy attire standsout during StrutLA show
StrutLA strutted down the runway last Thursday to a packed crowd of Grambling students held in the Men’s Gymnasium on Grambling campus. The clothed models showed off wear from the Ro Collecton designed by Romello Truitt. The clothing exhibited in the show was everything from casual jeans and T-shirts sporting […]
Student turned entrepreneur
After one semester of selling clothing, the newest addition to Scents of Heaven on Main Street has become the go to place for unique and customized vintage pieces. Jessica Taylor, the owner of Thrift Boutique says she’s been an entrepreneur since elementary school and knows how to cater to […]
Skin is the new black
Students came out in droves to T.H. Harris Auditorium Wednesday to see what Black Dynasty Modeling Troupe would conjure up for their big spring show. Inspired by the music and style of Kanye West, the opening number was titled, “All White with Black.” The easily recognizable intro to […]