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Phi Beta Sigma holds health seminar

The brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Incorporated hosted a seminar on health last Wednesday night in the Favrot Student Union. The men began the seminar with healthy snacks and bottles of water. They also quizzed the audience on the human body. They then gave tips on staying healthy and fitness […]

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Grambling High School about to kick off basketball season

The Grambling High School Kittens’ 2009-10 basketball season begins with the jamboree today in Ruston. Kitten among other teams will face off in a tournament on the court. This tournament will give us an all exclusive look at them and we will see how these guys improved from last year. […]

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African-Americans must learn Spanish

We, as African-Americans, must become more marketable in the workforce. Many African-Americans believe that due to Barack Obama’s presidency, doors will magically open; however, this is a partial truth.Indeed, many of our nation’s social, political, and economical issues concerning African-Americans have been relieved as a result of Obama’s administration; nonetheless, […]

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Money is actually an illusion

By definition, money is a medium of exchange issued by a government or other public authority; but I define money as a strong illusion in everybody’s life. Often times people become so engulfed by this illusion that they fail to realize that money is nothing more than a piece of […]

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Love and attraction are greater than color

Everyone, from Paul McCartney, to Akon, to Gwen Stefani, found the time to sing about interracial love. They’ve all reached the same conclusion as Michael Jackson: “It don’t matter if you’re black or white.” But what if it does?When I was around five years old, I would come home with […]

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Rasberry congregation celebrates harvest end

Tradition plays a major role in many Black churches. One such tradition includes celebrating the end of harvest time. Rasberry Baptist Church hosted harvest program on Sunday. The program was centered on the concept of the harvest and laborers.During her explanation of harvest time, Gloria Moore referenced Matthew 9: 35-38. […]

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Cross Culture Club makes its mark

Before attending Grambling State University, some would likely lean toward thinking beliefs that it is a historically Black college composed of only Black people. It is more just a historically black university with majority African American students. The community is composed of people from such places as Lebanon, Guatemala, Egypt, […]

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Walls signs off on book

Everson Walls returned to Grambling State to meet and greet those who attended the book signing for his book A Gift for Ron: Friendship and Sacrifice on and off the Gridiron during homecoming. The Gramblinite football legend signed his book and helmets, took photographs and greeted fans, GSU alumni and […]

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It’s all about aiding community

The Delta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. has been active in the community. From social events to seminars, the brothers of A Phi A have really shown an initiative to be active within the community of Grambling and surrounding towns.The fraternity was founded Dec. 4, 1906, by […]

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Sigmas hold a ‘Getting Fit and in Shape’ seminar

Many students came out ready to sweat, burn calories, and get an awesome workout with the brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. on Tuesday night. The men sponsored aerobics with Terry Lilly during the second day of Sigma Week. The class was intense and required hard work. Aerobics started […]