On Nov. 2, nine GSU students were honored to “hit the runway” to New York City to attend the Thurgood Marshall Leadership Institute and Career Fair. The annual conference is sponsored by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, which is the only organization that has awarded over 6,000 merit-based scholarships to HBCU students, not to mention […]
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‘Abstract Art’
Lights, camera, action. All eyes were on the members of the Elite Modeling Troupe, which held their fashion show Tuesday night in the T.H. Harris Auditorium. Alaina Wood, president of Elite Modeling Troupe, said that the audience was in for a real treat, and indeed they were. Her inspiration for the show was her love […]
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News Roundup
National group offering book scholarshipsGrambling State students are eligible for Thurgood Marshall College Fund scholarships. One such scholarship available immediately is the $500 GMAC Book Scholarship. The deadline to apply is Dec. 7. Applicants must see the GSU scholarship coordinator, Gloria George, before TMCF can award any funds.Applications are available online at www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org. For more […]
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Reality TV star making moves in music
When Season of the Tiger ended, it seemed as if all was well in Tiger Land.Bruce Eugene and “Blue” Carter had won the Bayou Classic in their final year, Shonnie was on track with her music career, Eva was passing classes and Mancel appeared to be making progress on his education. Flash forwarding to today, […]
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Everything went wrong
It began with a tribute to the late coach Eddie Robinson. But Grambling State started its preparation for the Bayou Classic when the season first started, and now the game was here.The 34th annual Bayou Classic kicked off with a bang as Southern University scored on their first two possessions. The Jags started the game […]
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Who won the Battle of the Bands?
The lights were dim and Southern’s band made their grand entrance and the crowd went crazy. Every year Grambling and Southern battle it out at the Bayou Classic, but only one can win. So who won the Battle of the Bands? Some might say that Grambling won, and Southern fans said they won. “There are […]
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Zetas win show
Friday night was the jump off for Bayou Classic. The stands for the Greek Show were filled with excited fans screaming, dancing, and laughing along with the four sororities and four fraternities that stepped. Representing for GSU were Zeta Phi Beta, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha, and Omega Psi Phi.Grambling’s Zeta Phi Betas represented […]
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Grambling fans show spirit despite loss
Bayou Classic is one of the most anticipated football games of the season. The 34th annual brought out approximately 53 thousand fans. As I stepped on the field, I felt the spirit of competition in the atmosphere.Fans went crazy as the players from each team came out. The players looked enthusiastic and ready to play. […]
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Job Fair brings out students
It is an 18 year tradition that is hosted before the rival football game between Grambling and Southern, the State Farm Bayou Classic College and Job Fair. This year there were many in attendance in hopes to find the job, internship or the college of their dreams, “I just got hear and can’t wait to […]
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Nightlife is always worth it
Every year, thousands descend on New Orleans for the Bayou Classic. For every person who comes down for the game and Battle of the Bands, three are looking for a party.I know all the people that hit “The Big Easy” for the Classic aren’t there for Southern vs. Grambling. Over the last few years, I’ve […]