Christmas has many different traditions. But where did they all come from? We have Jesus Christ, trees, Santa Claus, elves and so on and so forth. I did some research to try and connect all the clues. We have all heard the story of Jesus Christ being born on […]
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Grambling’s Christmas bash was a hit!
Grambling’s Christmas bash was a hit! From collared greens, eggnog and ham this year’s event was more than a success. It’s nothing like a group of friendly students to remind you of a traditional home celebration. Then again, on what occasion is love more visible? This factor was evident at […]
Perkins chosen as Miss Omega
The Gamma Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. presented the Miss Omega Scholarship Pageant on Nov. 20 in T.H. Harris Auditorium. The pageant began with mistress of ceremonies Yarica Charleston, followed by master of ceremonies Peter Dorsey. Courtesy photo Micah Perkins is crowned Miss Omega Psi […]
Making noise in NOLA
The legendary Battle of the Bands and the Greek Show in the historic Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans was not a disappointment to anyone. The sounds of Bayou Classic has more to do than just the music it is a family competition that brings the State of Louisiana together. The […]
Lil’ Wayne once again delivers
The week of Thanksgiving about 10 mixtapes were dropped from at least one of the top artists in the industry. One of these artists in today’s hip-hop game was, DeWayne Carter aka Lil Wayne, Weezy or, the infamous Tunchi dropped his No Ceilings:2 and was seen in his hometown […]
CAMPUS BRIEFS
Alumna to speak at graduation December 18 in Assembly Center Denise Young-Smith will speak at the Fall 2015 commencement in the Frederick C. Hobdy Assembly Center on Friday, December 18 at 10 a.m. Young-Smith, vice president of Worldwide Human Resources at Apple, is responsible for attracting and retaining top talent at […]
National HIV/AIDS HBCU initiative seeks ambassadors
Just as students are returning to campus embarking on new classes, student activities, and volunteerism, the National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) campaign is giving students an active role in raising awareness of the message “Get Educated, Get Tested, Get Involved, and Get Treatment”. The Student Ambassador Program will be […]
Students celebrate with centenarians
Dr. Frances Staten and two Grambling State University students recently attended a life-changing experience that many receive the opportunity to witness. The students, Shakeitra Evans, and Darcelle Deruise, met two centenarians who reside in Monroe, Louisiana. “We met Thomas Brown and Lucille Staten, centenarians of this age and time,” the […]
Vigil mourns student
There will be a memorial service for Amanda Liandra Lee on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. at St. Benedicts Catholic Church in Grambling Louisiana. A Candle Light vigil for Amanda was held Wednesday, Dec. 2 at The Tiger Statue on the Grambling State University campus. The program began at […]
60th anniversary marked of Parks’ refusal to give up seat
Tuesday marked the 60th year anniversary of Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Her stance on Dec. 1, 1955, started the boycott that lasted 382 days from Dec. 5, 1955 to Dec. 29, 1956. AP/File photos Rosa Parks’ booking photo when she […]