Spectators may not see volleyball as an actual sport because it doesn’t seem to require as much work as other sports, but it does. “Volleyball is a very technical game. The ball can be spiked at about 90 miles per hour if hit with enough force,” said Lady Tigers Volleyball coach Kim Young. “Volleyball requires […]
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LA GEAR UP gives highlights
Members of the College of Education are preparing a presentation at the state LA GEAR UP (Louisiana Gaining Early Awareness for Undergraduate Programs) Conference in Baton Rouge Sept. 29-Oct. 1. The LA GEAR UP Learning Camps have been held at Grambling State University during the summer for the past 5 years. This summer’s program was […]
Technology progress seen around camus
As Grambling State University continues its transformation, many buildings go up and others come down. Grambling is also attempting to advance itself academically by implementing things to make the campus more technology friendly. More and more areas of campus are becoming wireless and many more transformations are to come with the 2009-2010 school year. A […]
Welcome students, and your wardrobes
It is a joy to return back to you to keep you informed. Lets talk about all things fashion. Before we return to the fall semester clothing options, let us think back to last season’s choices and what trends taught us. Dealing with the recent crisis of the economy and eco friendly tactics, we must […]
Warner Music pays for rapper’s doctorate
Roxanne Shante was a young rap star. When the music stopped, she didn’t miss a beat.Roxanne’s revenge was sweet indeed. Twenty-five years after the first queen of hip-hop was stiffed on her royalty checks, Dr. Roxanne Shante boasts an Ivy League Ph.D. – financed by a forgotten clause in her first record deal. “This is […]
Local talent hits the big time
Steve “CA$H” Morgan, a 22-year-old native of `Grambling, breaks into the music industry by signing a contract with RCA/ Jive Records. He becomes the first rapper in Grambling’s history to sign with a major record label. Jive Records is a major label that produced music for some of the biggest names in hip hop. He […]
‘Serial Killers’ explores HIV
“She was treated like she didn’t belong in this world anymore,” said “Shannon” played by Jeralyn Williams during the Serial Killers last weekend. Shannon was referring to a cousin who contracted HIV and experienced alienation after her status was made public. The show kicked off the theatrical semester as an action packed venture into an […]
Student athlete White dies
The Grambling community is planning a vigil next week for Henry White, the Grambling State student-athlete who died at 4:15 a.m. Wednesday at LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport.White, 21, was a junior criminal justice major and a first-year member of the university’s basketball team. As of press time, there had been no information released on the […]
Former GSU union director remembered
Funeral services were held for Eddie Alanzo Henderson Aug. 8 at New Rocky Valley Baptist Church in Grambling. He was born December 28, 1938 in Brenham, Texas. Mr. Henderson earned a bachelor’s degree from Grambling State University in recreation and became the recreation director of the Favrot Student Union. Because of his dedication to his […]
Miss Grambling State University extends welcome to fellow students
Greetings new and returning Tigers! I am Ahvery Thomas, your Miss Grambling State University 2009-2010, welcoming you to an exciting new school year. GSU prides itself on education and programs that will provide opportunity for your excellence and will train you with the skills needed for your future. I want to encourage you to take […]