A Monroe native and 1997 Grambling State University alumnus plans to win as GSU’s new head football coach. “Our expectation is to get better every day and win every game,” said Broderick Fobbs. “We want our opponents to hate playing us because we are so physical, and exhaust them with our endurance and speed. […]
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SGA changes leadership going into spring
A new Student Government Association president was sworn in Monday after Jordan Harvey resigned from his position Dec. 20. Marcus Solomon, the new SGA president, is a junior mass communication major from Kansas City, Mo. During his college tenure at GSU, Solomon has played several leadership roles in the SGA, including vice president […]
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Student appreciates Landrieu internship
RaNeshia Monete’ Wimberly, a 21-year-old senior at Grambling State University and currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in social work, was selected to participate in a summer internship in the office of Senator Mary Landrieu in Washington, D.C. She indicated that it was the most memorable experience imaginable. “I was excessively excited about all of […]
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Landrieu: Jindal turned his back on GSU
U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu said Governor Bobby Jindal has not been a friend of Grambling State University and higher education in Louisiana, turning his back on thousands who deserve better. “I have never seen a governor turn his back directly on higher education,” state’s senior senator told a group of GSU alumni during a […]
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Diggin’ to the future
As my graduation from Grambling State University comes to an end, I wanted to write this letter to express my appreciation and gratitude to everyone who was involved in my journey. First, I would like to thank my fellow peers at Grambling State University from 2008 till now. You all have played a prominent […]
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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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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 […]
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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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GSU’s Copeland to speak at fall commencement
With fall commencement just around the corner, Grambling State University is proud to announce a familiar and prominent person as commencement speaker, Birdex Copeland. “Dr. Copeland is a respected educator, an accomplished businessman and a dedicated civic contributor, and, most of all, he’s one of our own; he’s a Gramblinite,” said GSU President Frank […]
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Pskillz out Da buildin’
The first time I exited interstate 20 exit – 81 and came across the bridge. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. Riding front seat with the windows down into what appeared to be a town full of black and gold tiger fans and old school box chevy’s with cartoon characters […]