With the U.S. divorce rate as high as 38%, it is no wonder that couples are seeking counseling or participating in marriage ministries in an effort to make their unions last. At New Living Word Ministry, couples are afforded the opportunity to participate in a marriage ministry that is Word-based and fun. Jerry Baldwin, the […]
Author Archives: michael
Posted inUncategorized
Thank God that football has returned
Ah, yes. Life is great again. Why do I say that you might ask? As I am sure most of you know, 2006 NCAA football has already started, and NFL football is own its way in less than a week, and I am overjoyed that they are back. I have been wringing my hands since […]
Posted inUncategorized
Online gamers gearing up for fantasy football season
All across the United States, football fans are gearing up for a new season. While most fans simply flop down on their couches for college and pro games every week, an ever-increasing number of fans take part in interactive versions of America’s true favorite pastime. Many choose to plunk down $50 for the newest version […]
Posted inUncategorized
Looking for love; trust God
By now campus is settling down from all of the registration pandemonium, and the freshmen along with upperclassmen are getting a feel of campus life. Many people are meeting for the first time and emotions are starting to become established. Just during this first three weeks of school many people have already found that special […]
Posted inUncategorized
G-Men lose nail-biter to Hampton Pirates
The Tigers of Grambling State lost what turned out to be a very exciting season-opener against Hampton by a one-point margin, 27-26, in the first-ever overtime game for Coach Melvin Spears. The game, which was held at Legion Field in Birmingham, was televised nationally on ESPN2, and fans of both GSU and Hampton were able […]
Posted inUncategorized
Local resident disagrees with The Word columnist
Dear Word editor: Preacher Donald Lee presented "walk by faith, not by sight" in 08/31/06 G’nite. He presented the common views of Christianity with such clarity and conviction most common Christians would readily agree. But I don’t. Donald failed to present the biblical definition for faith "now faith is the substance of things hoped […]
Posted inUncategorized
Financial aid is … (you fill in)
Man…let me tell you something. Grambling’s Financial aid system is too jacked up. I can’t believe it took me a "mere" two weeks to get into school after dorms open when all of my stuff was in shortly before the summer began. Oh wait…I must’ve forgot about FAFSA messing up and letting me think my […]
Posted inUncategorized
Raising the bar HIGHER
Who dat think their beating them tigers, who dat who dat?’ Well as of last season, there was no one in the SWAC. After a devastating loss to Washington State during the season’s opener, the Tigers went on to defeat their remaining opponents in proper fashion, including a convincing championship victory over Alabama A&M 45-6. […]
Posted inUncategorized
Surviving the semester
As you begin a new school year, I want to give you a few things to consider making a part of your daily routine for success. These are just a few simple pointers and suggestions on how to get the absolute best out of yourself and other for the semester. The first thing that is […]
Posted inUncategorized
Blood drive numbers low, Grambling donors appreciated
Shelia Now had been sitting on the bus for three hours, waiting for people to walk in. However, she’s disappointed. "We’ve had four donors in three hours," she said. The donor recruiter for LifeShare Blood Center was disappointed that more people did not participate. "This is a cause a lot of people don’t think about, […]