All floor tickets have been sold for thegrand opening banquet of The Eddie G. Robinson Museum to be held Friday, Feb. 12, at the Grambling State University Assembly Center.Individuals wanting to attend the banquet program may purchase general admission arena tickets for $25 and $10 for students (high school and […]
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Grambling grad appointed to Western District judge seat
U.S. Sen. Mary L. Landrieu welcomed President Barack Obama’s announcement that he nominated Stephanie Finley as U.S. Attorney for Louisiana’s Western District. Senator Landrieu recommended Finley for the post last July.For the last 18 years, Stephanie Finley has practiced law in federal arena as a Judge Advocate and an Assistant […]
Alum to give Black History lectures
Historian and former Pontiac, Mich. mayor, Willie W. Payne, will lecture during Black History Month as part of the “Brown Bag Lecture Series.” The series is being presented by The Earl Lester Cole Honors College in conjunction with the Criminal Justice Department of Grambling State University and will be held […]
Museum set for debut
Family members, friends, athletes and supporters from around the country will converge on the campus of Grambling State University this weekend for the grand opening of the much-anticipated Eddie G. Robinson Museum.Guest speakers include Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and Brian Kelly, head football coach for Notre Dame University.Interim […]
GSU students get chance to taste the world
#8220;We are changing…. Grambling State University,” said interim President Dr. Frank G. Pogue to an attentive and diverse audience at the fifth annual International Food and Culture Celebration in the Black & Gold room Monday evening. “Since most American students will not be afforded the opportunity to travel to the […]
University named in White lawsuit
A lawsuit in the death of would-be Grambling State basketball player Henry White was filed against GSU and the University of Louisiana System Friday, Jan. 29. White, a 21-year-old junior transfer, collapsed after a pre-season conditioning exercise on Aug. 14. Twelve days later, White died at a Shreveport hospital. “From […]
Local heats up hip-hop & b
When you think of who’s banging in music, who do you think of? Most likely someone who is blazing the lime light with rhythmic patterns and killer beats that are highlighted by an undeniable, futuristic swag. From rap to pop, to R&B, to rock, even the high tempo New Orleans […]
Benefit for Haiti held in dining hall
The Student Government Association teamed with Kappa Alpha Psi and GSU Baptist Collegiate Ministries to sponsor a midnight breakfast. The breakfast, held in McCall Dining Hall, was organized to help Haiti, with all proceeds going to benefit Haiti.Attendees were served the meal by the Grambling State Kappas. Entertainment was provided […]
Fist pumps, ratings jump
Joy in the Jacuzzi, avoiding falling in love, and, above all else, not stalking one’s “whole entire life at the boardwalk,” are just a few Jersey Shore lessons MTV brought the world. The “Guido” lifestyle the show presented brought viewers one comparable to other offensive subcultures. Shore life is ethnic, […]
Graduate schools seek Gramblinites
Eager students filed into the Black and Gold room of the Favrot Student Union Tuesday to meet with representatives of the prestigious Commission on Institutional Cooperation (CIC).The CIC recruited students for possible graduate school programs and summer internship programs. “I think it’s a great reflection on the school that the […]