Nov. 22 marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, an event that affected Dallas and the entire nation. On Saturday, the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture, along with its program partners, will present a daylong symposium, “Understanding Tragedy: the Impact of the JFK Assassination on Dallas.” National and […]
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Favrot Student Union Board President Raven LeDay
Q: Where are you from and what is your classification and major? A: Well, I am originally from Louisiana and I moved to Dallas, Texas. I am a marketing major, I am studying a minor in art, and I am a junior. Q: How long have you lived in Texas? A: We moved when I […]
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GSU begins search for new coach
Grambling State University President Frank G. Pogue has appointed a nine-member search committee to consider and identify the university’s next head football coach. “We have a lot of work to do, there are a lot of needs and we need a good administrator, a good manager who also has coaching experience,” said Pogue, who […]
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Grambling lets Lamar slide out with victory
The Grambling State Tigers (0-5, 0-2 SWAC) led the Lamar University Cardinals (3-2, 0-0 Southland) 16-0 at the end of the first quarter. Then the Cardinals stormed back, scoring 27 unanswered points to beat the G-Men 27-16. “We been preaching since I became interim head coach, starting fast and finishing strong,” said George Ragsdale. […]
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A New York holiday’
Hip-hop mogul Shawn Carter, otherwise known as Jay Z, can now add luxury brand designer to his list of accomplishments. Besides having a wife who has synonymously taken over runways and stores, he’s partnering with top fashion house Barneys for a limited multi-clothing label called “A New York Holiday”. Even though the rapper has already […]
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Volleyball drop six in a row
The Lady Tigers volleyball team is currently on a six-game losing streak, with its most recent coming against Mississippi Valley State 3-1. The match won against the Lady Devilettes was the Lady Tigers’ first match won since they played Alcorn State University on Sept. 10. Friday night, GSU lost to Texas Southern University 3-0. The […]
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6 walk-ons added to GSU men’s basketball squadtbal
After completing four intensive days of tryouts, the Grambling State University head men’s basketball coach has made the final cuts for this year’s team. The coaching staff selected six walk-ons: Travis Hawkins, Velario Altherimer, Tyron Bain, Dion Watson, Isaiah Patterson and Reginald Smith. They will join four returning players: Terry Rose, Steven Danridge, Brauhnye Turner […]
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SGA President Jordan Harvey
Q: Where are you from? A: Forsyth, Ga. Q: What plans do you have after graduation? A: Pursue MBA at Georgia State University for job opportunities at UPS or IBM. Q: What organizations are you involved in? A: Phi Beta Lambda Business Fraternity Inc., Black Executive Exchange Program, Black Dynasty Modeling Troupe, […]
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State Fair Classic
The highly anticipated showdown between the Grambling State Tigers (0-5, 0-2 SWAC) and the Prairie View Panthers (2-2, 2-1 SWAC) in the State Fair Classic is this weekend. The G-Men dropped their last two games against the Panthers, so this is a chance for the Tigers to redeem themselves. The Panthers average more total offense, […]
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Stronger than we know
Last month was National Suicide Prevention Month and October brings us to National Depression Education Awareness and Emotional Wellness Month. Most of the time these issues go hand in hand because depression can cause suicides and on a more catastrophic level, mass killings. By now, everyone is familiar with the Navy Yard shooting that […]