Laughter and amusement radiated through the crowd when comedians Steve Brown, Damon Williams and Benji Brown took the stage for the Spring Fest Comedy Show that took place last Wednesday. Even though last week’s Spring Fest events were held in the Assembly Center instead of the auditorium, due to the […]
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Students choose the best of GSU
The Student Choice Awards, like always, falls on the Monday of Tiger Fest at Grambling State University. It’s the opening to the festivities for the week, and it’s usually where the upbeat feel of the week comes from, and this Monday was no different. Because of renovations being done at […]
MTV holds annual awards
The MTV Movie Awards is a film show presented annually on MTV. All of the nominees for the award show are decided by producers and MTV executives, however, the winners are picked online by the general public and fans. This year, the MTV Movie Awards were held on Saturday, April […]
Dramatic Arts Festival
Attendees at the 2016 conference of the National Association of Dramatic and Speech Arts, which was held on the campus of Grambling State University last week. Dr. K.D. Godwin (left) with festival […]
Talent on display
It is that time of year that everyone has been anticipating at Grambling State University — Tiger Fest. This year’s theme, “Dabbin’ in the G” has been an eventful week, to say the least thus far. With the annual talent showcase taking place Tuesday night, the Assembly Center was filled […]
A Guest Perspective
Religion is a complicated issue that everyone gets uncomfortable about. Scholars, from both the theist and atheist sides, debate about the validity and existence of a God or Gods. Some hardened believers will kill, discriminate, hate and reject those who do not follow their religion. While most religious followers are […]
Tiger Fest is here!
ABOUT THE PERFORMERS: Young Thug By TRICEE NELSON Contributing writer One of the artists performing for this year’s spring fest concert is Young Thug, a Southwest Atlanta-based rap artist that’s known for being wild, blunt and for being one of the most trending artists out right now. Young Thug Born […]
Much anticipated StrutLA ‘Chains’ show postponed
StrutLA Modeling Troupe was scheduled to showcase a show called “Modern Chains” Thursday but it might not take place or be postponed. “Canceling the show is the very last option. I don’t want to postpone the show because we have designers that are already scheduled to come down here that […]
Fox’s ‘Empire’ returns for second sizzling season
Empire is a fan favorite drama television series that airs on Fox. Fans all over the United States anticipated on the season premiere this past week. The series was created by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong and was inspired by James Goldman’s play “The Lion in Winter.” Empire is about […]
Grambling’s own historic women
NOTE: Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when the week beginning March 7, 1982 was designated as “Women’s History Week.” Throughout the next five years, Congress continued to pass joint resolutions designating a week in March as “Women’s History Week.” In 1987, the month […]