The flowing words of young artists were center stage as Lyrical Quest presented an open mic night last week in the Atrium of the Favrot Student Union. If you wanted to get discovered, this was the right place to get started. The show, which was a combination of Quest and campus talent, began with Deron […]
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Mayoral, City Council seats up for grabs
Martha W. AndrusWhat is your vision for the city of Grambling?My vision for Grambling is for it to become a place where everyone wants to visit, and once they visit they will want to live. This can be accomplished through economic development, fostering independence through services rendered, job and educational opportunities, and entertainment opportunities for […]
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A sneakerhead’s gold: New Jordans coming
If you have ever hyperventilated at any of its predecessors, the arrival of this shoe is sure to raise your heart rate and anxiety levels. Self-proclaimed “sneaker-heads” waited long enough for the second coming. The “Cool Grey” style of the Jordan XI is slated for a December re-release. Michael Jordan debuted the original Air Jordan […]
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Founder’s Week Observance
Founder’s Week Observance ActivitiesMonday, Sept. 27 7:30 a.m. Official Opening of Founder’s Week Ceremony at the Founder’s Bust 8 – 10 a.m. Founder’s Week Community Fellowship Breakfast in the Black & Gold Room/ Favrot Student Union.Tickets: $10. For tickets, call Carolyn McNeal at 274-2474 1 p.m. Official Dedication of the Mary A. Hobdy Foyer of […]
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United Campus Ministry looking to have busy year
The United Campus Ministries of Grambling State University will continue on the “straight and narrow path’” this school year as it seeks to bring spiritual growth and development to the community. Director of Campus Ministry, Reverend Connie Breaux, said while there are challenges, the possibilities of what can be gained far outweighs the negatives. This […]
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Xpress brawl a reminder of campus violence
Students and Tiger Xpress staff saw officers from the Grambling State University Police Department scuffle with and handcuff an outraged man who attempted to fight a student Monday. The incident left students wondering about campus safety. Many believe GSU’s open campus provides non-students an opportunity to create chaos on campus. The man in question is […]
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SGA Update
The Student Government Association hosted the State of the Union Address Wednesday night in the Black and Gold Room. Key points from the address:n The library fee that the student body shot down, will be revisited by the state, according to SGA President Lamark Hughes. The fee, had it been supported, would have cost full-time […]
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Am I fake because my hair is
People say,”She’s probably just as fake as her weave.” I know I’m not the only one fed up with defending my weave. In response to last week’s natural hair feature page; Yes, wearing natural hair is a bonus, but not everyone is able. Also, weave is worn for different reasons. Some wear it to try […]
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A cultural coronation
As the student body entered the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center, they were greeted with gold shimmering curtains, an all black stage, a host of photographers and videographers waiting to capture the magnificence that was about to occur: Solange Sayers being crowned Miss GSU. The Mistress and Master of the Ceremony were Tanisha Cousby and […]
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Where is that love for education?
We, unfortunately, live in a society where there is a lack of appreciation for education for African Americans. My mother always instilled in me to read and speak properly. So I have always continued to do so. But, for some reason, in elementary, the other Black kids would always accuse me of trying to be […]