Grambling State University has eight digital radios to help enhance campus security, courtesy of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. GSU Police Department Lt. Ruby Jones said the campus police desperately needed new radios for general safety and security but especially for the many special events. “Time to time we employ outside […]
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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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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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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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Staffer Farewell
Don’t let the noise of others opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important have the courage to follow your heart and intuition” – Steve Jobs. Someone told me this and for a long time I never understood what following my heart meant, but coming to Grambling State University I found that […]
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from the UNDERGROUND – DIRTY SOUTH EDITION
The 21-year-old Mi- ami rapper Bizzy Crooks breaks through the surface with his last project, 84. He titled it that because of the year 1984, Michael Jordan’s rookie year. He looks at this mixtape as being his rookie introduction into the game. Most would compare his style to a Drake or Kanyè, but he’s definitely […]
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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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Commentaries
Hip-hop is my culture, pop culture Hip-hop is a broad conglomerate of artistic forms that originated within a marginalized subculture in the South Bronx amongst Black and Latino youth doing the 1970s in New York City. It is characterized by four distinct elements, rap music, DJing, Break dancing and graffiti. Hip-hop music is a […]
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FROM THEM UNDERGROUND – EAST COAST EDITION
Fat Trel is a generous rapper, with a full chesty voice and invigorating de- livery. D.C.’s leading street rap specialist is the latest signing to Maybach Mu- sic Group, the record la- bel home to the likes of Wale, Meek Mill, Stal– ley, Omarion, Rockie Fresh as well as big boss Rick Ross. Hailing […]
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Zetas hold work shop at GSU
Last month the Psi Beta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. along with their graduate chapter Epsilon Alpha Zeta hosted their annual Area V Workshop in the black and gold room. Jaschandria Babers, the president and a graduate member of the Epsilon Alpha Zeta Chapter said the Nov. 16 event had a successful […]