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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Paul Walker’s sudden death shocking to GSU students
Paul Walker was killed in a horrific car accident on Saturday in Valencia, Calif., while in the passenger side of a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT. The famous actor was 40-years-old. Police are still investigat– ing the exact speed of the vehicle upon crashing, but estimates show the car was exceeding the limit of 150 mph before […]
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Running toward his dream
Grambling State University Labortory High School’s up and coming track phenomenon Monsanto Nelson is ready to take his talents to new heights. This junior is anticipating the up and coming track season. It will be his third year running track for Grambling High School. Nelson is a middle and long distance runner. He runs the […]
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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 […]
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Grambling Lab holds past events
Parental Involvement Grambling Laboratory High School set up two days focused on parental involvement for our senior and junior students. Oct. 23 was declared “Senior Day” at Grambling High School and Oct. 30 was declared “Junior Day.” On this day, Grambling High School Counselor, Barbara Torbor, reviewed transcripts, graduation requirements, TOPS requirements, ACT […]
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Home court advantage
Wednesday night, Texas College (0-6) had no answer for the Lady Tigers, period. In their first home game of the season, Grambling State University (2-3) destroyed Texas College 92-60 for their second win. “Obviously, we knew Texas College was coming in and wanted to get the upset today, but we were determined most definitely […]
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Miss Omega crowned
Wednesday the fraternity of Omega Psi Phi hosted their Miss Omega Psi Phi Scholar- ship Pageant after leaving a three-year suspension. The pageant was filled with a lot of talent, grace, individuality and pose. As students walked into the auditorium they an- ticipated the three-year gap ending. To start off the Omegas circus themed […]
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‘Coach Jr.’ remembered
A somber crowd filled T.H. Harris Auditorium on Saturday morning, but by the end of the service the crowd’s spirits had taken a turn for the better. All were present for the funeral of Eddie G. Robinson Jr. The auditorium was filled with Grambling State University alumni, former and current student-athletes, faculty, friends and family […]
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Bayou Classic
As the month of November starts to sink in and people around the country prepare for Thanksgiving or the infamous Black Friday frenzy, natives of Louisiana and HBCU enthusiasts anticipate the Super Bowl of Black college football– the Bayou Classic. Since 1974, the Classic has been played in New Orleans on the last Saturday […]
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Wale’s 5K contribution speaks volumes
Well-known rapper officially donated $5,000 to Grambling State University on Tuesday. Wale, a musician from Washington, D.C., pledged to help the university’s football team with new uniforms and equipment during a Nov. 7 Homecoming concert. In the midst of his crowd-pleasing performance, he announced to students and fans he wanted to help the historically […]