Grambling State University has eight digital radios to help enhance campus security, courtesy of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. GSU Police Department Lt. Ruby Jones said the campus police desperately needed new radios for general safety and security but especially for the many special events. “Time to time we employ outside […]
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Running toward his dream
Grambling State University Labortory High School’s up and coming track phenomenon Monsanto Nelson is ready to take his talents to new heights. This junior is anticipating the up and coming track season. It will be his third year running track for Grambling High School. Nelson is a middle and long distance runner. He runs the […]
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Friend remembers Eddie Jr.
When your dreams are bigger than others’ approval of your abilities, sometimes a person needs someone in their corner. For Kingi Knox, that person was Eddie G. Robinson Jr. “He would fight for me,” said Knox. He wouldn’t literally fight, but he used his power to promote her career. “There is politics behind […]
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Arcadia Women in Action donate to GSU
Women in Action of Arcadia, Inc. donated $2,500 to Grambling University Foundation, completing a commitment to create “The Arcadia Women in Action, Inc. Endowed Student Scholarship.” The group of women is a service organization geared to improving the community, not only in Arcadia but throughout Bienville Parish, located in northern Louisiana between Winn and […]
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Alumnus holds high personal and professional expectations
“I walk with a sense of purpose and I’m walking with a sense of expectancy, never feels like I’m doing work,” says Brandon Logan. When people speak about Grambling State University, they rave about the accolades of football coach Eddie G. Robinson, and the discipline of The World Famed Tiger Marching Band. Often times […]
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Grambling Lab holds past events
Parental Involvement Grambling Laboratory High School set up two days focused on parental involvement for our senior and junior students. Oct. 23 was declared “Senior Day” at Grambling High School and Oct. 30 was declared “Junior Day.” On this day, Grambling High School Counselor, Barbara Torbor, reviewed transcripts, graduation requirements, TOPS requirements, ACT […]
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FROM THEM UNDERGROUND – EAST COAST EDITION
Fat Trel is a generous rapper, with a full chesty voice and invigorating de- livery. D.C.’s leading street rap specialist is the latest signing to Maybach Mu- sic Group, the record la- bel home to the likes of Wale, Meek Mill, Stal– ley, Omarion, Rockie Fresh as well as big boss Rick Ross. Hailing […]
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Smith takes top award
Before the big battle on the field, Louisiana rivals gather together for the annual Bayou Classic Coach Luncheon. Fans, supporters and faculty of Grambling State University and Southern University honored student-athletes for their hard work and dedication on and off the field. In between the “trash talk,” jokes and laughs, two players were recognized […]
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from the UNDERGROUND – EAST COAST EDITION
Casual rap fans might rec– Art & Style editor ognize the Queens-based and is in his role as an enter- tainer full of imagination. His lyrics are so over the top, so detached, they create an enter- taining distraction from one’s brain. Bronson’s storytelling is clearly tasteful, yet its intense detail allowing the listener […]
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Grambling native shares a spiritual CD
Dollie Marie Howell Pankey, a Grambling native, is making her mark in the music industry. D’ Marie, as Pankey is known in the music business, has put together a great soul stiring CD. The “new” voice on the music scene now resides in Birmingham, Ala. If you love the soulful sounds of India Arie, Roberta […]