The sound of music filled the air as Grambling State University began its annual Founder’s Day Fellowship Breakfast. The event was held Monday in the schools Black and Gold Room with many of GSU alumni, employees and community members in attendance. The school observed its 114th anniversary with a week-long […]
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Grambling vet receives honor
Retired Sergeant First Class (SFC) William J. Rutledge of Grambling was recognized at the Korea-Vietnam Veterans Honors Luncheon held at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport on Friday, Sept. 18. Rutledge was presented the Korea Ambassador for Peace Medal. “It was wonderful; I was met at the front door and […]
Founder’s Week to commemorate 114 years of GSU
Grambling State University will commemorate the 114th anniversary of its founding with a celebration of events beginning Sept. 28. The theme for the 2015 Founder’s Week celebration is “ONE GRAMBLING: Honoring History, Keeping Promises and Fulfilling Dreams.” Alumnus Eddie Martin, senior vice president at Bank of America, will be […]
Krewe of GSU
The coronation of Miss Grambling State University was on Sept. 17 in T.H. Harris Auditorium. The newly crowned Joiya Smith began her night with a Mardi Gras theme, and an exquisite entrance, with a second line, emulating New Orleans’ famous parade tradition. Smith entered on a float and was […]
Married to the game
Being the wife of a football coach can be just as busy as the coach’s life — from meetings, to practice, to travelling, and let’s not forget keeping things in order at home. With over 100 years in total football experience, all eight of Grambling’s football coaches’ wives have been […]
Robinsons Reunite
It was a somber day in the community as the “first lady” of Grambling State University, Doris Robinson, wife of legendary GSU football coach Eddie G. Robinson, passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 96. File photo Doris Robinson stands between (l) former La. senator J. Bennett Johnson and […]
Fall Fashion
As a child my favorite movie was Coming to America. My favorite genre of music was rock. Never did I think that I’d see the two collide into one style until I walked into my first lecture at Grambling State University. To my right I saw a mirage of animal […]
‘Cal Love’ overflows for GSU
Grambling State University G-Men loss to Cali 73 to 14 in Berkeley on Saturday, Sept. 5, but at the same time was a winner. Despite the loss by the football team, GSU won with admiration, respect, and appreciation from University of California (Cal). GSU made history being the first HBCU […]
Big changes come to GSU Sports Media
GSU Sports Media is making some new adjustments this semester by involving more students who can get experience in broadcasting, marketing, reporting, social media, promotions and more. After losing former sports information director Robert Vogel, interim Athletic Director, Dr. Obadiah Simmons, thought it was time for Grambling to take a […]
Wallace juggles politics, athletics
While many are familiar with the G-Men and the incessant work they do on the gridiron come game day, fans and supporters are likely unaware that there is a member of the Student Government Association on the football squad. And he just happens to be president to be exact. Jonathan […]