On Monday, at 7 p.m. to be exact, as one walked into Grambling Hall, the lights dimmed as soothing soul music played from Stevie Wonder to Lauryn Hill and fingers snapped as stanzas were memorized and recited. Lyrical Quest, an open-mic group that originated in 2008 on Grambling State […]
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Queens Speak
The psychological hang up in the mind set of Black people, has caused not only a few years but yet centuries of division between various Black ethnic groups. Psychological, pertains to the mental state of mind while the hang up is introduced on the distorted image many Black people […]
2012 election heating following second debate
With three weeks until Election Day and less than a week from their third and final debate, President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney went heads up on the financial system and other domestic issues on Tuesday night. The Town Hall-style debate was held at Hofstra University in […]
#GramFam, #uncapped, #vitaminwater
With anticipation high, Grambling State University students lined up in front the T.H. Harris auditorium on Monday for the free vitaminwater and FADER concert. Doors opened at 8 p.m., and each attendee was given a free vitamin water and smart water along with a current edition of […]
King Perspective
Greetings to the male freshmen class of 2016, being a senior at Gambling State, I want to share a little insight as to what’s to come within the next few years of college. I understand that this is your first few days in college and there are a variety […]
Community Worship Center holds GSU Day
Recently Ruston’s Campus Community Worship Center (CCWC) celebrated GSU Day. Grambling State University students, alumni, administrators, faculty, staff and supporters were a part of this event. Dr. Frank Pogue, president of Grambling State University served as guest speaker. GSU professor Dr. Glenda Island, the coordinator of this celebration, used the […]
GSU gets $110, 583 LA GEAR UP Grant
Grambling State University will again host the LA GEAR UP (Louisiana Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) Summer Learning Camps starting with Week I which will be held during July 10 thru 16 . Week II activities will be held from July 24 thru July 30. The focus […]
The life of Brad Young remembered
#8220;Brad loved football, but he made sure he got his grades. He understood he was wonderfully and purposefully made. He was loved by his Grambling High family, especially the girls” she said.She told Clair that she was a good mother and said, “We have to turn this over to God […]
Campus Briefs
Grambling State University to sponsor youth Summer campsSeveral Summer camps will be available for youth ages seven to 12 on the Grambling State University Campus.A Theatre Arts camp will be hosted for Session 1: June 27 – July 1 and Session 2: July 11-15. A Culinary Arts camp will be […]
Commentary
When Shaquille O’Neal decided to call it quits last week, he ended an era of basketball that was yet to be seen during the modern age. He announced his retirement via Twitter after a heralded 19-year career.Big Aristotle. Shaqtus. Diesel. Wilt Chamberleazy. However you affectionately refer to Shaquille O’Neal, one […]