As the month of November starts to sink in and people around the country prepare for Thanksgiving or the infamous Black Friday frenzy, natives of Louisiana and HBCU enthusiasts anticipate the Super Bowl of Black college football– the Bayou Classic. Since 1974, the Classic has been played in New Orleans on the last Saturday […]
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Thanksgiving with SGA
Junior Class President Ginia Smith once again will hold “Thanksgiving Dinner” on Tuesday for all students who attend Grambling State University. Last year, Smith hosted the event, along with herfamily, to help bring a nice home atmosphere for Thanksgiving for students who had to stay on campus for the holidays. “This was an opportunity for […]
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‘Coach Jr.’ remembered
A somber crowd filled T.H. Harris Auditorium on Saturday morning, but by the end of the service the crowd’s spirits had taken a turn for the better. All were present for the funeral of Eddie G. Robinson Jr. The auditorium was filled with Grambling State University alumni, former and current student-athletes, faculty, friends and family […]
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Rival showdown in Big Easy
Looking to build off the current offensive surge, the G-Men have one last obstacle to overcome on the gridiron before their season concludes: the Bayou Classic. Grambling State University Tigers (1-10, 1-7 SWAC) will attempt to win their second game of the season Nov. 30, as they will travel south to the New Orleans […]
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Recipe and cooking tips for the holiday season
It’s holiday season, and walking through downtown New Orleans at this time is the best. Besides being stereotyped for all the crime and the common stereotype of having a stubborn mentality, New Orleans is know for their spices and uniquely tasting food. From its gumbo, shrimp or crawfish etoufee, shrimp stew, jambalaya and even […]
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Sports Perspective
Remember coach Eddie Robinson? He’s Grambling State’s legendary football coach. The real question, however, is whether or not the Tigers are still living in Robinson’s past. Apparently, there was a power struggle, a boycott and a classic 1960s-type Players vs. Establishment confrontation at the university. There was a forfeited game against Jackson State. There are […]
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GSU rapper offers Dr. Pogue a listen
A 24 year-old senior from Arlington, Texas, Terry Williams, also known as “Teewillo,” has come a long way from get- ting his Head Wrapped, which led him to being Broke As F**k. But now that he’s gotten a job and is on course to graduate, he will be moving west and pursuing the American Dream. […]
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AKA, Delta grads raise 10.5K
Alumnae of the Alpha Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and the Delta Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. from Grambling State University recently collaborated in hosting the first Pretty Devastating Walk-A-Thon. Budget cuts and rapidly decreasing funds within the university have raised aware- ness among alumni, and their help in […]
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International students have their say
The first International Conference held by Grambling State University’s Student Government Association gave all international students an opportunity to voice their concerns and ask questions about their experiences at GSU. Finances were the biggest concern expressed by those who attended the session Tuesday in the Favrot Student Union Theater. Grambling State University is known for […]
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Wale’s 5K contribution speaks volumes
Well-known rapper officially donated $5,000 to Grambling State University on Tuesday. Wale, a musician from Washington, D.C., pledged to help the university’s football team with new uniforms and equipment during a Nov. 7 Homecoming concert. In the midst of his crowd-pleasing performance, he announced to students and fans he wanted to help the historically […]