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I was so lucky the summer of 1996 because that was the summer I attended the Eddie Robinson Football Camp at Grambling State University for a week. Coach Robinson did the same routines with us as he did with his players. He even went so far as to wake us up for practice by knocking […]

Saturday’s Literacy Classic in War Memorial Stadium brought thousands of fans from near and far to witness the game between the undefeated (SWAC) GSU Tigers versus the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s Golden Lions (3-3). The beginning of the game seemed to be in favor of the Golden Lions, as they took an impressive start as […]

“Setting the Standard” are the words of alumnus Brandon Logan. Logan, who hails from the Lone Star state of Texas, is a 2006 graduate of Grambling State University and since crossing the stage has been avid in mentoring aspiring student athletes and creating a name for himself. While at Grambling, Logan recalls spending mornings on […]

It was quite cold outside of the Grambling High School gymnasium where dozens of students and family members eagerly waited to witness the crowning of Miss Grambling High 2010. When the doors opened, they all rushed in and nearly fought for seats. After they had cleared, there was a group of young men in tuxedos […]

More than 125 former members of the Grambling State University “World Famed” Tiger Marching Band will reunite for homecoming 2010 to honor the legacy of the late legendary bandmaster Professor Conrad “Hutch” Hutchinson, Jr. Alumni will be traveling from as far as Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Miami and Detroit. The group, called “GSU […]

The brothers of the Delta Sigma chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha hosted their annual Miss Black and Gold Scholarship pageant last Thursday. Appropriately titled “Queen of the Jungle”, nine young ladies vied for the coveted crown and title. Students crowded into the Black and Gold room to see the night’s festivities. After seats were no […]

Homecoming 2010 kicked off with a gospel explosion on Sunday. This event was sponsored by the Favrot Student Union Board (FSUB).Instruments of His Praise was the featured group, and Jessica Alford served as mistress of ceremony. This was the first time a student group was featured. FSUB’s Sharoma Scurry and Kyndra Todd chaired this event. […]

Six members of the Grambling State University Circle K International club participated in a regional leadership training workshop held at the Rocky Greek Nazarene Camp in Pineville from Oct. 22-24. The T.I.O.G.A workshop – Together in Organizational Growth and Achievement operated under the theme “A Blast From the Past.” The local Circle K chapter met […]

Skipping classes or missing events is not usually something that is promoted on a college campus, but when it came to President and Executive Editor of InSpire Magazine, for Dr. Lee Jones, an exception was made. Having spoken at over 350 colleges across the country, Dr. Jones was well received during his first visit to […]

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of Ruston hosted its annual Hallelujah Night on Saturday evening. Wrapped Up, Tied Up, Tangled Up in Jesus was the theme.This year, New Hope Baptist Church and New Prosperity Baptist Church of Clay helped to sponsor this event. Adrian Nelson is the presiding minister of Pleasant Grove. New Hope is led […]