Audrey Gilbreath, a 1979 Grambling State University alumna, made sure she did not just talk the talk, so she showed her passion to see her alma mater succeed despite its financial hardships. Saying “the true measure of a proud university is its legacy” during a Homecoming alumni event, Gilbreath reached into her pocket book […]
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G-Men kick TSU a win
In their first game since the football scandal, the Grambling State University Tigers (0-6 SWAC, 0-9) led majority of the game on Saturday. But, the Texas Southern University Tigers (2-5 SWAC, 2-6) tied the game in the fourth, and scored a touchdown in overtime to win, 17-23. “I think our kids came out and […]
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Alum makes publishing debut
Alumnus Willie Bailey has made his debut as an author with the publication of his first novella, Generation Superstar, earlier this year. Bailey, 29, graduated from Northeast Mississippi Community College in 2004 and graduated from Grambling State University in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree. Bailey loves life, writing, God and physical fitness. The book […]
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Students learn from sports leadership summit
Professionals from the field of sports and leisure waited on the first floor of the Washington-Johnson Complex as eager students trickled in for the Second Annuawl Sports Leadership Summit. On Oct. 25, the Sports Leadership Association gave Grambling State University students another opportunity to meet with experts that advised them on how to get […]
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THINGS DONE CHANGED
Grambling was a mecca for all things cultural and educational during the ’70s. James Brown, The Harlem Boys Choir, Isley Brothers, Temptations, Nancy Wilson and Count Bassey, all gave classic performances at the Mens Gym. Eddie Robinson, an iconic head coach, who won black college football national championships in 1972, 1974, 1975 and 1977. The […]
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Gospel Explosion kicks of week of activities
T.H. Harris Auditorium was nearly full Sunday with open hearts and ears ready to enjoy the gospel performances that night. As attendees walked into the free event, they were greeted with inspirational music until the host and hostess were ready to get the show started. Hostess Kelsey Kyser, a 26-year-old developmental education doctoral student, walked […]
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Arrests and shooting during homecoming
Along with homecoming kicking off, the Grambling State University Police Department has been dealing with a number of other events. Tuesday at 9:45 p.m. shots were heard coming from the rear parking lot of the Favrot Student Union. The incident occurred as the Haunted House/Costume party held in the Black and Gold Room of the […]
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Team 99 takes Intramural Championship
The buzz around Grambling State University Intramural Center and campus was the Houma Boyz were going to win their fourth consecutive championship. Most counted Team 99 out, but they fought through adversity to defeat the Houma Boyz, 25-14, for their first championship together. “Our expectations were not to lose,” said Josh “Jerry” Blackmon, the quarterback […]
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Student tells compelling life-changing story
With religion and spirituality, we are always taught to speak life, encourage ourselves, pay attention to the blessings and the positive energy. We are also taught the power of God or the great Universe and how it speaks to us daily. But one conversation we all miss out on is, what to do when all […]
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Local fashions play role in Homecoming
If you were in front of the Men’s Gym on Monday night, you know the Ace of Spades fashion show was a great way to kick off Homecoming festivities. Two designers and five boutiques were present to show off the latest fashion trends which included, an array of jackets, tops, bottoms and one-of-a-kind pieces. Clothing […]