The first time I exited interstate 20 exit – 81 and came across the bridge. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. Riding front seat  with the windows down into what appeared to be a town full of black and gold tiger fans and old school […]

  Don’t let the noise of others opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important have the courage to follow your heart and intuition” – Steve Jobs. Someone told me this and for a long time I never understood what following my heart meant, but coming to Grambling […]

#8220;What in the world have I gotten myself into?” These nine words eptomized my first visit at Grambling State University. “Why did I choose to come to college in a town where there are only two street lights?” I kept asking myself. “What other fast food restaurants do they have […]

Dear ole Grambling, my experiences here have been truly remarkable. I remember being in Las Vegas, when traveling to another state was only a dream. Now it is hard to believe my dream is now over.  I will forever cherish all the opportunities and people I met here, from my […]

  It’s holiday season, and walking through downtown New Orleans at this time is the best. Besides being stereotyped for all the crime and the common stereotype of having a stubborn mentality, New Orleans is know for their spices and uniquely tasting food.  From its gumbo, shrimp or crawfish etoufee, […]

  Take a step back and inhale the moment and exhale the past. Realize that this very moment is the only one that is certain. Often, we as humans go through life with the damages of yesterday. We allow ourselves to be prisoners to past events we unfortunately cannot change. […]

  In today’s society we are living “of” the world instead of just merely living in it, as my great-grandmother would say. We as people are getting sucked into the lifestyles that other people portray as a “good life” on these reality television shows that we tune into weekly.  But […]

  In light of the recent rise of trigger-happy behavior on campus and violence in the residence halls at Grambling State, parents, students and faculty alike are asking questions as to what steps will the administration and GSUPD be taking to ensure that students at Grambling State University are protected […]

With religion and spirituality, we are always taught to speak life, encourage ourselves, pay attention to the blessings and the positive energy. We are also taught the power of God or the great Universe and how it speaks to us daily.  But one conversation we all miss out on is, […]

  Grambling football isn’t the only thing suffering on a state campus in Louisiana. If taxpayers acted more like the Grambling players, who refused to attend the team’s game against Jackson State in protest this weekend, maybe higher education in Louisiana would be in a better place. In a letter […]