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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 […]

“You trust him enough to have a long distance relationship?” If I had a penny for every time I heard this question, I wouldn’t be complaining about the increase in tuition. I’ve been with my first (and only) boyfriend for three years and counting. When a male Gramblinite approaches me, he soon finds out that […]

Ten Constitutional Amendments are on the Nov. 2 ballot.Proposed Amendment No. 1To provide that any salary increase enacted by law for certain state elected officials, including statewide elected officials, members of the Public Service Commission, and members of the legislature, not be implemented until a subsequent term of office. (Amends Article IV, Section 4; Adds […]

I always get asked the question, “Why do you choose to love women,” and I always answer back, “Why does it matter?”What people fail to realize is that it doesn’t matter who one person chooses to love. The fact that they are happy is what is important. When I choose a person to focus my […]