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It all began with one simple tweet. Then Howard University senior Brandon Crump received a phone call from Sean “P. Diddy” Combs.”Yo @iamdiddy…me and my friends are staying in the Luxor for NY…can we get some bison love on your NYE party?” Crump tweeted at 3:50 p.m. Dec. 21. Less then five minutes after Crump […]

Grambling State’s MLK Day observance

Grambling State University began its celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a candlelight procession on Monday evening. The program was sponsored by the Favrot Student Union Board and United Campus Ministries.Due to inclement weather, both the procession and program were held in the Favrot Student Union Black & Gold Room. The Honorable James […]

Masur Museum, News Star to showcase middle school films

The R-Squared Film Festival 2011 is underway, and a few talented filmmakers stand to win several great prizes for themselves and their schools! The competition is open to the following parishes: Ouachita, Lincoln, Richland, Union, Caldwell, Winn, Morehouse, Franklin, Jackson, Madison, Tensas, East Carroll and West Carroll. Films will be submitted by filmmakers in the […]

House OKs repeal of Obama health care law

WASHINGTON – Republicans in the House of Representatives fulfilled a campaign promise, casting a largely symbolic vote to repeal President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul. The measure was sure to die in the Democratic-controlled Senate and faced a certain veto if it should reach the president’s desk.Nevertheless, the Wednesday vote in the House, newly under […]

Ruston marks MLK holiday

Louisiana Tech University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs sponsored its 9th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Ecumenical Observance on Monday. Adam Collins served as coordinator.The observance began with a march from Joe Aillet Stadium’s parking lot to the Ruston Civic Center. Dr. Frank G. Pogue, president of Grambling State University, was the keynote speaker.Pogue focused on […]

Action on & off the field

The 37th annual Bayou Classic was a success for the G-men and Grambling community. With a final score of 38-17 over Southern University’s jaguars, black and gold enthusiasm permeated throughout New Orleans last weekend. Bayou Classic weekend was an opportunity for alumni and students to network. It was also an opportunity for financial gain in […]

Gramblinites claim scholarship money at institute

Gramblinites earned over $17,000 in New York at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) annual 2010 Leadership Institute recently. A small group of Grambling State University students were interviewed and selected to attend an invitation only leadership institute in New York, where there were 47 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and six law schools […]

GSU holds ‘Red Carpet’ Classic after party

Grambling State University Tigers held an after party to celebrate the State Farm Bayou Classic victorious win of 38 to 17 over Southern. As Kingi Knox hosted red carpet interviews at Grambling’s official after party. Among the supporters were DJ Raj Smoove. Kingi talked to GSU football players, Alpha Phi Apha Step Show winners, politicians, […]

Abra cadabra! AKAs reappear

The Divine nine is in full effect. The salmon pink and apple green ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority hadn’t been on GSU’s campus for some time but now they’re back. “I chose AKA because of what it stands for. Growing up, I was surrounded by women of AKA who served as shining examples of […]

Artist launches lyrical love attack