Founder’s Week Observance ActivitiesMonday, Sept. 27 7:30 a.m. Official Opening of Founder’s Week Ceremony at the Founder’s Bust 8 – 10 a.m. Founder’s Week Community Fellowship Breakfast in the Black & Gold Room/ Favrot Student Union.Tickets: $10. For tickets, call Carolyn McNeal at 274-2474 1 p.m. Official Dedication of the […]
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United Campus Ministry looking to have busy year
The United Campus Ministries of Grambling State University will continue on the “straight and narrow path’” this school year as it seeks to bring spiritual growth and development to the community. Director of Campus Ministry, Reverend Connie Breaux, said while there are challenges, the possibilities of what can be gained […]
Xpress brawl a reminder of campus violence
Students and Tiger Xpress staff saw officers from the Grambling State University Police Department scuffle with and handcuff an outraged man who attempted to fight a student Monday. The incident left students wondering about campus safety. Many believe GSU’s open campus provides non-students an opportunity to create chaos on campus. […]
SGA Update
The Student Government Association hosted the State of the Union Address Wednesday night in the Black and Gold Room. Key points from the address:n The library fee that the student body shot down, will be revisited by the state, according to SGA President Lamark Hughes. The fee, had it been […]
Am I fake because my hair is
People say,”She’s probably just as fake as her weave.” I know I’m not the only one fed up with defending my weave. In response to last week’s natural hair feature page; Yes, wearing natural hair is a bonus, but not everyone is able. Also, weave is worn for different reasons. […]
A cultural coronation
As the student body entered the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center, they were greeted with gold shimmering curtains, an all black stage, a host of photographers and videographers waiting to capture the magnificence that was about to occur: Solange Sayers being crowned Miss GSU. The Mistress and Master of the […]
Where is that love for education?
We, unfortunately, live in a society where there is a lack of appreciation for education for African Americans. My mother always instilled in me to read and speak properly. So I have always continued to do so. But, for some reason, in elementary, the other Black kids would always accuse […]
GSU has come a long way from its agricultural roots
Changing Times
It has been so hot around GSU that students, faculty and visitors should walk around campus with a towel. This heat is really something serious. The temperature has been 90 plus more times than many care to count, and it continues to be that way. How much more heat can […]
G-Men get the ‘W’ for home opener!
Last weekend was the first home game of the season, which meant it was a must win for the G-Men. As fans enjoyed pre-game tailgates, the G-Men focused on getting the win over Jackson State. For the past several years, JSU and GSU have clashed, debating on the home of […]