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SWAC band rules explained
As the World Famed Tiger Marching Band prepare their top hats, shine their instruments and clean their white shoes, they remind Grambling fans of the football rules pertaining to the band. Dr. Larry Pannell, marching band’s director, urges the Grambling community to become educated on the Southwestern Athletic Conference rulings for the band and […]
GSU named HBCU of the month
As the beginning of fall semester rolls in, the Tom Joyner Foundation announced Grambling State University as its September School of the Month. The announcement was made via social media on Sept. 1. In the past six years, the university’s state funding has declined tremendously. In response, President Frank G. Pogue and his administration have […]
Top R&B artists release new albums
John Legend Love In the Future John Legend’s fifth album speaks for itself. He maintains his mellow feel, but puts out a universally classic CD. Love in the Future doesn’t hold back on it’s use of percussion and acoustic instruments, but it doesn’t hesitate tox dab in and out of the modern, electronic tones. The […]
CJ professor receives Icon award
Dr. Joyce Montgomery-Scott, associate professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at Grambling State University, recently received the Icon award for her dedication in her field. “To be called an icon for your work in your chosen field of study is an honor,” said Dr. Montgomery-Scott, “but to receive it with other recipients that are […]
Lyrical Quest: Respect the mic’
Respect the mic’, that is the number one rule at Lyrical Quest, a spoken word outlet open to poets, singers and musicians at Grambling State University. “When people are up here, please listen,” said Johnathon Barris, Quest member and a guitarist from San Diego. “It takes a lot to get up in front of people […]
Traffic Office to enforce changes
Grambling State University’s Traffic Office will begin to enforce parking violations, especially lawn violations, started on Wednesday. This measure is to maintain the efforts by the campus beautification project. There shall be no parking in the lawns near the Purchasing Office, the hill near Old Wheatley Hall across from Holland and the rear of […]
GSU cheerleaders win big at nationals
Grambling State University cheerleaders are a big deal. The squad is No. 4 in the nation, they won a recent Spirit Award and they won a “gold bid” that helps pay travel expenses to a national competition. The squad trained extra hard to compete in memory of a colleague, Robert Miller, who died in a […]
Style report: Fall fashion trends
September is approaching and most of us are getting ready to revamp our wardrobes. Despite the hot Louisiana weather, the season is changing, and what better way to prepare for the fall than to break down standout looks straight from the runway. While some trends are new to the scene, most are back from the […]
Express under construction
Everyone on the campus of Grambling State University has raised questions about the Tiger Express this semester. Many have asked: When will Taco Bell open? What are they going to do with the convenience store? And so on. The first question everyone wants to know is why is it so hot in the food court. […]