Clearly, Ice Cube’s six-year sabbatical has placed him in a judicious position to observe the rap game from the sideline, and predictably, he pulls no punches while scoffing at imitators on “Child Support.” But, it’s not just clones that get kicked in the groin by the former N.W.A. member. After firing off some political missives […]
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Inevitable and long overdue for Grambling great
Collie J. gets his due . Long-time Grambling State University sports information director Collie J. Nicholson, who never met an event he couldn’t hype to the max, was honored here at the Robinson Stadium Support Facility Friday, June 16. The occasion? Officially naming the football stadium press box in honor of one of the most […]
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Grambling State bookstore trades places with student union
Giving students what they want and deserve is a major factor according to Dr. Horace A. Judson, Grambling State University president along with Billy Owens,vice president of finance. Grambling State began its facelift with the renovation of McCall Dining Hall, and now a new bookstore which will officially open at the end of the month. […]
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Summer science camp wraps up
The second Summer Science Camp for Children ended its enrichment program with a bang Friday, June 30. During the one-week program the approximately 28 students participated in class sessions with 10 returning science campers from last year. Each science camper was awarded a certificate of participation and a backpack that holds swim wear and lunch. […]
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Marvelous Miles goes the whole mile with her debut album
Marvelous Miles is the new neo soul singer on the shelf with her debut album Heavily Influenced is a well put together album. Marvelous’s music is best described as Indie Arie meets Kelis. The album which has 14 tracks that are well written and produced has a soulful sound that gets hyphey/crunk on a few […]
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Grambling grad publishes book
Aurora Threats’ “Behind the Line” an exhilarating anthology of 33 poems that guide you through a journey of the heart; through life. This chapbook is a must read; must have manuscript. Aurora is a Grambling State University graduate of the Speech and Threatre Department. She was active in several plays during her years as a […]
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Band camp brings loud bang
Approximately 400 students from far and near invaded Grambling State University in search of the annual high band camp on Sunday, July 9. They come from states including Virginia, Texas, Mississippi and Oklahoma. They had to get as much rest as possible on the day they arrived because their weekly routine rivals that of the […]
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Tony Brown speaks at summer commencement
Tony Brown will speak to the Grambling State University Summer graduation class Friday, July 28 at 10 a.m. The graduation will be held in the T.H. Harris Auditorium. Summer graduates will hold a practice session Wednesday, July 26. Tony Brown is currently the commentator of the PBS series ” Tony Brown’s Journal”, the longest running […]
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National convention takes place in Lafeyette
The Grambling National Alumni Association convention will meet in Lafayette July 20-23. The theme for the convention will be "A call to action: Preserving the Legacy." For registered members to attend the convention a early charge of $175 will apply, on site a $200 fee will apply. For non-members early registration is $200 and onsite […]
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Grambling holds celebration
Juneteenth is a time to celebrate the freedom of African Americans. The festivial celebrates the opening of a door full of opportunities. The City of Grambling outlined five days of activities to celebrate the freedom day. After the well attended opening ceremony Wednesday, June 14 community and area comers had four additional days for celebrating. […]