Before she became a filmmaker and producer, Cindy Hurst was always an advocate of the African American cause. “I love discussing issues about our community,” Hurst said via telphone. The films Hurst produce are mainly about the Black issues. She takes the films around the world and holds discussions about various problems. Her most […]
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G-Men’s letter to administration
Dear Grambling State University Administration: We, the Grambling State University Football team, come to you with the intent to make a complaint against Grambling State University Administration, and to reach some type of solution. We would like support and assistance while reaching this solution. As a team our goal is to build a solid […]
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Biopic about TLC hits VH1 ratings record
From the music in the 1980s and early 1990s, TLC comes to mind. No, we don’t think of the word Tender Loving Care or even the network The Learning Channel better known as TLC. We quite often think of three women who dominated the television and radio airwaves with their rhythm and blues, hip-hop, […]
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GSU president speaks in open letter
Dear Friends and Supporters of Grambling State University: I am sure that you are aware of the recent boycott by our football players (which ended recently), that brought national and international attention to Grambling State University. I believe good things can come from creative tension. Creative tension can be used to bring attention to the […]
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GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY HOMECOMING SCHEDULE
GSU HOMECOMING EVENTS “What Happens in Grambling Stays in Grambling!” Sunday, October 27th Gospel Explosion T.H. Harris Auditorium @ 7pm Featuring: Tasha Page Lockhart Admission: Free Monday, October 28th Fashion 101 Yard @ 3pm Featuring: The Fashion Police Ace of Spades Fashion Extravaganza Front of Men’s Gym @7pm Tuesday, October 29th Carnival […]
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Inner necessity
Do you believe hardship breed’s artistic creativity? Albert Einstein once said, “the most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science.” In creating her art, visiting artist Joli Livaudais explores the relationships between people and the constructs we use to interpret the […]
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GSU’s football team deserves applause
Grambling football isn’t the only thing suffering on a state campus in Louisiana. If taxpayers acted more like the Grambling players, who refused to attend the team’s game against Jackson State in protest this weekend, maybe higher education in Louisiana would be in a better place. In a letter to Grambling University administrators, the […]
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Winston named interim head football coach
Grambling State University defensive coach Dennis “Dirt” Winston has been named interim head coach of the G-Men, effective today. Winston joined the GSU family in 2012 after working at Arkansas-Pine Bluff as the school’s defensive line coach since 2010. He immediately implemented a closed practice so he and his coaches could work with the football […]
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Muscle Milk gives to Grambling athletes
The Grambling State University’s football team received national attention for their strike against hazardous working conditions and inadequate supplements. CytoSport heard the G-Men cries and are sending 384 cases of Muscle Milk to the athletic department. Muscle Milk is a supplement used to help athletes go stronger, faster, further and recover. CytoSport, the company […]
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GSU’s financial burden makes headlines
After the football team made headlines across the country from their boycott, a spotlight highlighted the financial woes of Grambling State University to the public eye and created a wave of generous donations. In the recent years, Grambling and several state universities in Louisiana have been a victim of the infamous budget cuts. However, […]