Dependable, well-mannered and ethical. These are just a few words that have been used to describe MAJ Stewart Adams, who has been selected to serve as the first African American Battalion Executive Officer of the 527th Engineer Battalion, located in Ruston. As Executive Officer, it is Adams’ responsibility to oversee a 608-personnel battalion, administer and […]
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Tigers take disappointing loss
Coach Price said he saw it in practice on Thursday that his guys were not ready to play on Saturday, and it showed in their 79-59 blow-out loss to Jackson State University. The Grambling State University men’s basketball team only trailed Jackson State University (10-16, 6-8 SWAC) by three points at the end of […]
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Grambling football scheduled released
The Grambling State University 2014 football schedule will be a challenge for first year Head Coach Broderick Fobbs. GSU will spend the first six weeks on the road before having a home game. The Tigers will begin the 2014 season on the road against Lamar University Aug. 30 in Beaumont, Texas, at 6 p.m. The […]
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A pinch-of-soul barbecue sauce
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves (minced) 1 large onion (finely chopped) 1 cup ketchup 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup cider vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Directions: In 1 quart measuring glass combine garlic, onion and butter. […]
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GSU legend’s daughter remembered
Lillian Rose Robinson, daughter of the late great Eddie G. Robinson, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the age of 72. Homegoing services for Lillian Rose Robinson Broaden was held on Friday, Feb. 21 with a public viewing at Miller Funeral Home in Ruston. Service was held Saturday, Feb. 22 at the New Rocky […]
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Locals are making their mark
The month of February is dedicated to celebrating the history of African Americans. But the focus is often on influential African Americans throughout the world and across the years, ignoring the accomplishment of Grambling State alumni. In 1996, Dr. Lizzie White, a native of Jonesboro, became the first African American professor at Louisiana Tech […]
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Student Perspectives
“Ma N***a!” A common greeting used among friends in the urban black community. The word nigga once had a negative connotation among our ancestors. It was a vile ethnic slur used to demean African slaves. Our forefathers fought against segregation and racism. They did not see themselves as such, but as strong powerful men […]
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Album Review – ‘Oxymoron’ is leaked!
As we continue to soak in the essence of Isaiah Rashad’s Cilvia Demo album, Top Dawg Entertainment becomes two for two as far as label releases. ScHoolboy Q’s Oxymoron leaked sometime last week, and officially hit the shelves Tuesday. Two days after it became available for pre-order on iTunes, it hit No. 1 on […]
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A PASSING Pioneer
Despite being told that the quarterback position was intended for whites only, James “Shack” Harris, the first full-time* starting black quarterback in the history of the National Football League, knew color didn’t define a person’s ability to fill in the cleats. Through the 1960s, an era filled with racism, segregation and fear, the Monroe […]
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Fraternity hosts game show
The Gamma Gamma chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated bought a new and entertaining way to share Black History facts in the form of a game show, Jeopardy style. “Brother Simon Theus thought of the idea to bring students together to compete as well as allocate their knowledge of African American history in […]