The 27th Anniversary of the Ernie Miles Show will be held Saturday, July 29 at 7 p.m. in the Monroe Civic Center. This Gospel Extravaganza will feature groups such as: Togetherness, St. Rest Great Free Gift New Anointed Voices, New Antioch, Green Grove, Prevailing Bible, Strong Tower and Leroy Marshall. The show promotes one of […]
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Two summer sessions look good at GSU
While most students were having fun on the beach or traveling this summer, Grambling State University, offered two summer sessions for the first time in the school’s history. The idea was brought to action by Dr. Robert M. Dixon, provost and vice president of academic affairs, who wanted to “maximize educational opportunities for all students.” […]
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Ponton b-ball camp teaches skills
Attending a basketball camp such as the David “Rusty” Ponton camp is a good way for young females to enhance or sharpen their basketball skills as well as learn new ones. Ponton said, “The campers are exposed to many skills relative to their playing levels. However, the bases of ball handling, passing, shooting, rebounding, and […]
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Spears football camp weights heavy on skills
This summer nearly 200 males between the ages of 9 and 17 participated in the Grambling State University Melvin Spears football camp. The camp was held June11-16. Spears said the purpose of the camp was to enhance campers’ skills and provide them with information regarding the importance of getting an outstanding education. Spears, who is […]
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Mathieu stands in shoes of the GSU athletic director
Step into Troy Mathieu’s office in the Eddie Robinson Sports Facility in Grambling Louisiana and you’re sure to notice a few things. A desk full of paperwork, a phone that seems to ring continuously to go along with plaques and memorabilia that have yet to be set up. But the one thing that appears imminent […]
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‘The Predator’ is back with new album
Clearly, Ice Cube’s six-year sabbatical has placed him in a judicious position to observe the rap game from the sideline, and predictably, he pulls no punches while scoffing at imitators on “Child Support.” But, it’s not just clones that get kicked in the groin by the former N.W.A. member. After firing off some political missives […]
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Grambling grad publishes book
Aurora Threats’ “Behind the Line” an exhilarating anthology of 33 poems that guide you through a journey of the heart; through life. This chapbook is a must read; must have manuscript. Aurora is a Grambling State University graduate of the Speech and Threatre Department. She was active in several plays during her years as a […]
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Tony Brown speaks at summer commencement
Tony Brown will speak to the Grambling State University Summer graduation class Friday, July 28 at 10 a.m. The graduation will be held in the T.H. Harris Auditorium. Summer graduates will hold a practice session Wednesday, July 26. Tony Brown is currently the commentator of the PBS series ” Tony Brown’s Journal”, the longest running […]
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National convention takes place in Lafeyette
The Grambling National Alumni Association convention will meet in Lafayette July 20-23. The theme for the convention will be "A call to action: Preserving the Legacy." For registered members to attend the convention a early charge of $175 will apply, on site a $200 fee will apply. For non-members early registration is $200 and onsite […]
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Grambling holds celebration
Juneteenth is a time to celebrate the freedom of African Americans. The festivial celebrates the opening of a door full of opportunities. The City of Grambling outlined five days of activities to celebrate the freedom day. After the well attended opening ceremony Wednesday, June 14 community and area comers had four additional days for celebrating. […]