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The new face of domestic violence

It’s been the talk of the town. He hit her, and just maybe she hit him, but because of it, both their careers and reputations could be ruined. The fairly recent Chris Brown and Rihanna saga has dominated entertainment news over the past few weeks. After the Feb. 8 incident, more and more light has […]

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SGA nominations, election on the horizon

The Student Government Association will be holding its Nominations Interest Meeting at 5 p.m. Monday in Grambling Hall Auditorium . It is mandatory for potential candidates for any position in the SGA or the Royal Court to attend the meeting. In the event of an absence, a valid excuse must be submitted in advance to […]

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French culture viewed, discussed at GSU

During the month of March, Dr. Chimegsaikhan Banzar, assistant professor of French, is hosting a French Film Festival entitled the Tournées French Film Festival at Grambling State University. Banzar received a grant from French-American Cultural Exchange (FACE) program. The films were selected from the lists provided by the grant providing institution. She said, “The main […]

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Foster-Johnson extends services, hours

The Foster-Johnson Health Center at Grambling State University is now staffed with five family nurse practitioners from the School of Nursing to provide expanded hours and services for GSU students.The center is now open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. New programs include diagnosis and treatment for […]

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Local shops braving storm of economy

“I am shocked . because it has been such a consistent hangout spot.” That statement by Kourtney Sherman summed up the feelings and reactions by many students to the news that Tasty’s – a consistent fixture in Grambling for more than years – has closed. The “For Rent” sign on the door is all that […]

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Department going high-tech

Students studying the field of mass communication at Grambling State University now have the opportunity to completely delve into the fast-paced and technologically advanced media world.Dr. Martin Edu, acting head of the Department of Mass Communication, discussed the noticeable changes within the mass communication complex – changes that students have been buzzing about since last […]

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Under the radar: Reno Nevada

Name: Reno NevadaWeb site: http://www.thenevadanetwork.com Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/thenevadanetwork YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/thenevadanetwork Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Reno-Nevada/54599938735 Album Download: Ill-itteracy: The Mixtape It doesn’t take long to realize that Reno Nevada is about his business when it comes to the music game. Tuning into his Ill-itteracy: The Mixtape will have you wanting to know more about the guy that spits rhymes […]

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Dispute between SGA and administration settled

The dispute between the Student Government Association and University administration has been settled after a meeting last night, according to SGA officials.It marks the end of a stall in the approval of amendments to the SGA Constitution, as the SGA accused Dr. Stacey Duhon, acting vice president of Student Affairs, of holding up legislation. During […]

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20 Questions

1. Whose feelings were hurt from last week’s 20 Questions?2. Why are there birds flying around in JTS and the caf? 3. Who stole the furniture from Bowen over the weekend? 4. Who saw the YouTube “Lee vs. Kenneth” fight from Grambling State? 5. Why are the chicks from Grambling with small butts dancing on […]

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The Evolution of the N-Word

There are two different types of “N” words. There is the one that refers to us as a debased, ignorant or very low person and a newer version which is now commonly used by a number of us as a figure of speech; a symbol of brotherhood. Although these two words are small, they play […]