Can you imagine how strenuous working under President Frank G. Pogue day in and day out can be? Long hours, tons of meetings, not to mention the lack of student and faculty interaction. These are just a few of the commitments and sacrifices of working in the president’s office at Grambling State University. Stalwart scholar […]
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G-Men back on KGRM
The smell of Grambling football is in the air, and a familiar station has returned to the microphone after signing off 13 years ago. Starting Saturday, the university’s radio station –91.5 KGRM— will be announcing the G-Men’s every move at their games. “You mean I don’t have to listen to the game on […]
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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 […]
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GSU feeling strain from budget cuts
Grambling State University President Frank G. Pogue is doing his best to alleviate ongoing state budget cuts, but it may only be enough to soften the financial blow he expects this school year. Half of the university’s state-funded budget has continued to decrease in the last six years. According to Pogue, this school year the […]
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Kingdrick’s reign has begun
Last October, Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss sat in an empty locker room after a long Thursday’s practice mumbling raps to himself. Being the music enthusiast that I am, I asked for other opinions on who has the hottest music. “Did you hear that new Meek Mill?” I asked after Meek Mill released […]
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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. […]
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Culture building through boasting, substance always wins
Hip-hop saw this coming. We didn’t, but Kendrick Lamar did. Calling out rappers is something he’s been subliminally doing for 10 months after his released his debut Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City last October. Most will disagree when I say this: He is the King, period, no matter how you slice it and dice it. […]
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Author signs new novel in Robinson Museum
Samuel G. Freedman is humble, telling a story about how African-American college football players cope and survive the strife-filled 1960s civil rights. “I looked at the seasons where there were a great deal of civil rights,” said Freedman, a thin man with salt and pepper hair and a salt and pepper beard. “I just felt […]
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The wait is over
Grambling State University’s track and field team returned to campus ecstatic about reuniting. One reason is because they are the university’s winningest program. Another reason is because after five consecutive years of winning conference titles, the team has finally received their rings. Newly appointed Athletic Director, Aaron James said the team is well deserving of […]
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‘Hall of Fame’ controls the charts
Big Sean released his anticipated sophomore album Hall of Fame on Tuesday. The Detroit native delivers a powerful and complete follow-up from his debut album Finally Famous, which created a huge buzz for the 25-year-old G.O.O.D. Music rapper. With lead singles such as “Beware” featuring Lil’ Wayne & Jhene Aiko and “Fire,” Big Sean took […]