By: Kevin Keise Who will win: Denver Broncos I knew the Seattle Seahawks was going to be good this season. In fact, I initially picked them as my preseason favorite to win Super Bowl XLVIII, but I had no clue Peyton Manning would eclipse what he did last year with the Denver Broncos. […]
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South slammed with unusually harsh winter weather
A rare winter storm slammed the Southern region of the United States Tuesday and Wednesday, causing numerous school closings, leaving thousands stranded on highways and in airports, and contributing to at least a dozen deaths. As much as 3 inches of snow fell on parts of the South. Atlanta was particularly hard hit, but […]
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Suspects arrested on campus
Thanks to an anonymous tip, Grambling State University’s Police Department was able to contribute to the arrest of two Monroe suspects on GSU’s campus. Terrance Williams, 19, and Josh Chisley, 20, who are not GSU students, were suspected of being invoved in a complex burglary ring that had been under investigation for 18 months. “We […]
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Recipients receive MLK awards
Grambling State University award recipients include Monroe mayor, state elected officials, an Arcadia couple, an NBA legend and Shreveport Federal Credit Union are among those to be honored on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Grambling State University announces six illustrious recipients will be presented awards at the third annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished […]
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SGA News
The Junior Class president has a lot planned for the students of Grambling State during the spring semester. Ginia Smith plans to bring back her “G-Talk” series, along with other events. According to Smith, the “G-Talk” is a series she devised during her sophomore year to help encourage, empower, and evolve college women; however, […]
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Former Grambling resident dies
Jophery Brown, a former Grambling State University baseball standout and later a professional stuntman, has died from complications of cancer treatment. “He was one of the best guys you’ll ever want to know,” older brother Calvin Brown, 78, said. He was a good brother and he was the greater voice of the family.” Brown, 68, […]
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Lady Tigers win on road, 79-68
The Lady Tigers had an exciting night on the road against the Jackson State University (4-3 SWAC, 6-11 overall), as they had five players in double figures, on the way to a 79-68 win. Victoya Ricks led the way with 16 points in the Saturday matchup. “Victoya knows that we need her to come […]
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Ebony project spotlights GSU alumnus
An alumnus of Grambling State University, D’Anthony Smotherman, and his family were blessed to have been acknowledged as being among the elite as “Coolest Black Family in America.” he Ebony.com original series takes an ongoing look at the beauty that can be found in African-American family life. family member of Smotherman’s submitted his name […]
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The fashion ‘Conversion’
Fashion history was made last week when veteran modeling troupe, Black Dynasty, and the new troupe on the block, StrutLA, graced the runway in their first fashion show together. Starring in “The Conversion,” the two troupes took to the same stage as one, and turned into one for a fashion show presented by Tatum. […]
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Music’s big night shines bright
The 2014 Grammys Awards show was a night to remember. It featured the biggest acts in music all together in one building. The night opened up with a seductive performance of “Drunk in Love” by Beyoncé featuring her husband, Jay Z. The performance featured Beyoncé dressed in a black body suit performing various […]