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G-Men make some noise with NFL scouts at Pro Day

Grambling State University’s football program continued its tradition of excellence as several NFL teams were represented at the annual Pro Day. Representatives from both the New Orleans Saints and Detroit Lions came to test last season’s seniors and NFL prospects. NFL scouts tested speed, strength, power and agility. And while […]

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The last undiscovered Miller

Due to Percy Miller AKA Master P’s empire he has built over the past decade or so, many Millers have become famous — from his two younger brothers to his son Romeo. One Miller who is sometimes overshadowed is Jodi Miller, who is on the Romeo show on Nickelodeon. Her […]

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Arts festival to feature lectures, critiques, exhibits and fun

Grambling State University is gearing up for its annual arts celebration, with Children’s Day and activities with world-renowned artist Michael Ray Charles as highlight events. The Spring Festival of the Arts set for April 12-15 will feature activities by various departments in the College of Liberal Arts, with the Art […]

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Blackout problem solved

The Grambling State University facilities department recently made upgrades to a major switch on campus. In an effort to respond to last month’s three-to-four hour power failures officials in the facilities department spent time making electrical repairs. A major switch that controls all electricity on campus went out,” senior associate […]

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Shine dies just short of graduating with honors

On Monday, March 21 GSU student Shanita Shine died in Baton Rouge. Funeral services for the 22-year old were held on Saturday, March 26 at the Title I Center in DeRidder, Louisiana. Shine was born on February 11, 1983. In May 2001, she graduated Magna Cum Laude from DeRidder High […]

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GSU hosting Dance Exchange

Staff report The 2005 Black College Dance Exchange, an organization of dance groups from HBCUs, is on the Grambling State campus through Sunday. This year’s annual event will feature three master teachers who will be on hand to instruct dancers from across the country. The master teachers are Dr. Joselli […]

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Honors College holds Leadership Conference

The third annual Leadership Conference was held in the Black and Gold Room of the Favrot Student Union last Thursday and Friday. This was the first year invitations were given outside of Grambling State University. Other schools, including Jackson State University and Southern University, Shreveport, were in attendance. The conference […]

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The ‘King’ has arrived

Denver native J.D. Mason has written one of the greatest fiction book in history. This heartfelt book is called “One Day I Saw a Black King.” It is about a couple named John King and Connie Rodgers whom shared a similar disturbed childhood experiences. For instance, John King’s late teenage, […]

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Research group attends conference

Grambling State University’s Social Research Club recently participated in the 25th celebration of the Association of Gerontology and Human Development Conference at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The conference was hosted by North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, N.C., March 31- April 2. The attendees received a warm welcome by […]

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Nikki Giovanni to appear at Library Week observance

Grambling State University will observe National Library Week, April 17 – 23 with a slate of activities. Highlighting the celebration will be a reception and book signing for renowned poetess Nikki Giovanni will be held Thursday, April 21 in the Grambling State University School of Nursing Auditorium. The event is […]