Hip Hop lost an icon when Keith Elam, known to fans as Guru, succumbed to a long battle with cancer. He was 43 years old. Guru is best remembered as one half of the legendary Hip Hop duo Gang Starr with DJ Premier. Guru is also known for his groundbreaking […]
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Tiger Fest talent
The long lines, security, and booming speaker system indicated that the Comedy/Talent show began in the Men’s Gymnasium on last Tuesday night. The live band, DJ, host Steve Brown, and cohost Jermaine “Funny Maine” Johnson kicked off the show by engaging the crowd through jokes and in-crowd participation. Then the […]
Black Dynasty puts on a fashion show
High steps, hard stomps and fast walking. The spring Black Dynasty show has come and gone.On April 14, Black Dynasty had their big show of the spring semester. Hosts Jalissa Meredith and Kenneth Williams opened with the history of Black Dynasty.Black Dynasty is a modeling troupe that has been active […]
Greeks step in unity at Tiger Fest
The most anticipated event of Tiger Fest, the Step Show was finally here. The night started with performances from the Non- Greeks, and up first were the ladies of Tau Beta Sigma Honorary Band Sorority. Stepping out to the tunes of Nelly’s song, “Batter Up” went along with their theme, […]
Musical spectrum enjoyed by all
As the sun started to set last Wednesday the singers began to set up for a magical night of music at the President’s Annual Musical Spectrum. The Music Department put on quite a show for the audience in attendance.McCoy Ransom was the master of ceremony and kept everything in order. […]
Engineering students build aerobatic car-plane
Frazier’s engineering graphics class in the Department of Engineering Technology pursued a special class project this semester. The students designed and built a “car-plane” flying device. Frazier explained the purpose of the project was to help students understand the design process and use techniques involved in engineering technology.The “car-plane” project […]
Ceremonies set for naming buildings
Grambling State University will permanently etch the names Conrad Hutchinson and Fredrick C. Hobdy into Grambling history on May 13, during building dedication ceremonies on the university campus. At 11 a.m. Grambling will dedicate the new performing arts center to legendary band director Conrad Hutchinson, who is credited with making […]
DivaSTating campus again
The Delta Iota Chapter Deltas of Grambling State University are back and moving forward. The rebirth of the legendary sorority’s local chapter is in its beginning stages. Grambling’s Deltas hadn’t probated in five years. That changed Tuesday night. The event revealed the 48 initiates. The sorors expressed joy, love, and […]
GSU alum named U.S. Marshal by President Obama
Grambling State University alumnus Henry Whitehorn has been nominated by President Barack Obama as the U.S. Marshal in the Western District of Louisiana.U.S. Sen. Mary L. Landrieu, who recommended Whitehorn for the position last August, related, “Chief Whitehorn has had an outstanding career in public service in Louisiana, and he […]
Recognizing achievement
Grambling State University’s top academic students received recognition during the annual Honors Day Convocation and awards banquet held on Wednesday.Clarence Hawkins, the featured speaker for the convocation held in the Frederick C. Hobdy Assembly Center, was introduced by honor student Imani J. Jackson. After joking with Jackson for calling him […]