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Crusty mouthed caffeinated crotchety collegians caught crumbling constantly. That description fits many of my classmates and admittedly, me. For far too many students, sleep deprivation is a way of life. In an era of corrupted circadian rhythms and rampant social media access, the repercussions of not getting enough shut-eye reach farther than we acknowledge. A […]

St. Lucians studying at Grambling State University have been reminded to return to basics in order to make their political independence meaningful and sustainable. The word of wisdom came from Dr. Martin Opokugyemfi, during a praise and worship service to commemorate the island’s 32nd anniversary of political independence, which is celebrated on February 22.Several God-fearing […]

There’s probably nothing scarier than realizing that you are now responsible for someone else’s life.As depicted by television, motherhood could be a grotesque, ominous fate that is usually unintentional. Procreation that comes too soon causes high school students’ prom plans to be spoiled such as the teens of 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom. If […]

Many of us come from humble beginnings and achieve success of varying degrees but few of us have lasting impacts and legacies. One of that few is Grambling State University alum Willis “The Captain” Reed Jr. Reed was born on June 25, 1942 in rural Hico, La., but grew up on a farm in nearby […]

Over the last 30 years, obesity increased dramatically in the United States. Studies have shown that diabetes, illnesses and diseases have become more prevalent in our younger generation then it was 30 years ago. At the beginning of last year, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention came up with data on obesity risk behavior […]

1. Ralph Bunche in 19502. Don Barksdale in 1948 3. Althea Gibson in 1956 at the French Open 4. P.B.S. Pinchback was appointed governor of Louisiana from Dec. 9, 1872 through Jan. 13, 1873, during impeachment proceedings against the elected governor 5. L. Douglas Wilder of Virginia in 1990-94 6. Hiram Revels of Mississippi 7. […]

1. Who was the first African-American to win the Nobel Peace Prize?2. Who was the first African-American named to the U.S. Olympic basketball team? 3. Who was the first African-American woman to win a Grand Slam tennis championship? 4. Who was the first African-American governor of a U.S. state? 5. Who was the first African-American […]

Grambling State University students raised domestic violence and education awareness Tuesday during convocation hours.The lunchtime events began with the brothers of United Afrikan American Men leading a domestic violence march across campus. Students marched with tape across their faces to symbolize silenced domestic violence abuse victims. About 65 people participated in the march.Students with and […]

It’s official, history has returned home. Just as Lombardi is back in Green bay, Doug Williams is back in Grambling. Grambling State University held a 10 a.m press conference on February 15 in the Eddie Robinson Museum, where Super Bowl MVP, Hall-of-Famer, living legend Doug Williams was announced as the Tigers head football coach. “I […]

Paul Leroy Robeson was born in Princeton, N.J., on April 9, 1898, the fifth and last child of Maria Louisa Bustill and William Drew Robeson. His father was a runaway slave who went on to graduate from Lincoln University, and his mother came from an abolitionist Quaker family. In 1915, Paul Robeson won a four-year […]