“Brad loved football, but he made sure he got his grades. He understood he was wonderfully and purposefully made. He was loved by his Grambling High family, especially the girls” she said.She told Clair that she was a good mother and said, “We have to turn this over to God because it is too painful […]
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Sports Briefs
G-Man picked in MLB draftTigers center fielder Eldred Barnett was selected 897th overall in the 2011 Major League Baseball draft by the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night.Barnett is the second Tiger to be selected in the MLB. The Baltimore Orioles took Jeremy Shelby in the 38th round of the 2010 MLB draft. After hearing […]
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Commentary
When Shaquille O’Neal decided to call it quits last week, he ended an era of basketball that was yet to be seen during the modern age. He announced his retirement via Twitter after a heralded 19-year career.Big Aristotle. Shaqtus. Diesel. Wilt Chamberleazy. However you affectionately refer to Shaquille O’Neal, one must agree that he has […]
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Grambling 2011 football signees
With the 2011 football season fast approaching, Grambling State University signed 28 football players to its roster for the 2011 season. Those players are:Tareyto Banks, RB – Shreveport Ketryn Briggs, DE – Houston Anthony Cherry, OL – Chicago Devin Flynn, RB – Carrollton, Texas Joshua Gentry, DL – Fairfield, Ala. Tyler Griffin, LB/FB – Corey […]
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Local businessman believe in giving back
Eric Rogers opened a Boost Mobile store in downtown Grambling, “The Village,” last spring. The store is located at 315 Main Street and is across the street from the city’s the Post Office.Aside from offering mobile services to the Grambling community, Rogers said that he believes in giving back to the community. “We make enough […]
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Honors Weeks offers new activities
In an effort to allow students to enjoy themselves and meet other students, faculty, staff and administrators, students were treated to a cookout at the president’s home.The Student Government Association funded the cookout. SGA president Lamark Hughes led the effort. Hughes said in the past three years, since he has been an SGA member, […]
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Academic excellence is showcased with parade
This year, instead of hosting Honors Day, Grambling State University celebrated and recognized the academic achievements of students for a week.Dr. Lawanna Gunn-Williams, who has served as the chair for over nearly 20 years, said GSU president, Dr. Frank G. Pogue suggested that the observance be held a week. Two new additions to the […]
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Alumnae Deltas host hat show
The Grambling Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. held its inaugural Dorothy Height Parade of Hats scholarship luncheon.Irene Thomas served as mistress of ceremonies for this fundraisexr. M. Gail Foster, owner and operator of Martha’s Showcase in Ruston, spoke about women and their crowns (hats) and emceed during the parade of hats. She […]
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School of Nursing Job Fair draws crowd
Students interested in the field of nursing enjoyed a fun and rewarding day as they were given the opportunity to interview and obtain general information from hospitals and companies about employment opportunities. Numerous students turned out to participate in the showcase of career opportunities at the job fair event, which was sponsored by The School […]
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Like a scene from ‘Dogs Gone Wild!’
Picture this; you are sitting out enjoying the scenery in front of Tiger Village 400 when here comes stray dog, Bertha, out of nowhere! If you are a Grambling student this imagery is not hard to believe. Bizarre twist is, when approached by the hound one resident did not scatter in fear, but rather opened […]