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Acting upon a request by Grambling State University to honor one of its musical legends, the UL System Board of Supervisors approved the naming of the new performing arts center as the “Conrad Hutchinson Jr. Performing Arts Center.” Interim President Dr. Frank Pogue noted, “Since arriving here a few months ago, I have consistently heard […]

Motivational speaker encourages parents

“Positive Parenting in Challenging Times,” was this month’s theme at the PTA meeting held in the Alma J. Brown Elementary School on April 6 in the GSU School of Nursing Auditorium. The event was hosted by Carolyn Cage, PTA president. Motivational guest speaker Dr. Fairest Hill discussed the significance of being a positive influence as […]

Election fever hits

Grambling State University’s election season kicked off with a parade down Main Street Monday afternoon. The contestants for the 2010-2011 Royal Court also participated. Student Kimberly Miles-Lawson said that she hopes Miss Sophomore is beautiful, smart and can represent the class well.Voting is exclusive to undergraduate students and is online only. Students receive ballots in […]

Grambling’s evening with Soledad O’Brien

Internationally renowned journalist Soledad O’Brien, the Harvard graduate who captured the lives of minorities in CNN’s Black in America and Latino in America documentaries, delivered a rousing speech in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Arena Sunday evening. The event, titled “Pioneers Paving the Way for Tomorrow’s Leaders” was presented by the Grambling State University Lyceum and […]

Gospel Explosion to kick off Tiger Fest activities

Sunday, April 18Gospel Explosion, Favrot Student Union Black & Gold Room, 6 p.m. Admission: FreeMonday, April 19Parade, Main Street, 5 p.m.Poetry Night, Tiger Express, 7 p.m.Admission: FreeTuesday, April 20Build-A-Tiger, on the Yard, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Comedy Show/Talent Show, Men’s Memorial Gymnasium, 8 p.m.Admission: Students with ID-$5; nonstudents, $8 Wednesday, April 21Dodge Ball, Intramural /Recreational Center, 11 […]

Feminist? Why, yes.

“Imani, you are a feminist,” the Caribbean guy of short stature and large opinion blurted one sunny afternoon. This guy always offered sporadic perceptions of my identity. Another day he criticized my Skittles inspired ensemble and called me a wannabe Latina. I held random opinions of him that never became sidewalk spillage as his did. […]

Fitness challenge boosts opportunities

The Grambling State University Army ROTC and the Louisiana National Guard’s hosted the “Tiger Tough Fitness Challenge” on Tuesday. The students earned some prizes as well as learned about opportunities and other useful information, such as the benefits of the program.The Tiger Tough Fitness Challenge event is not a stranger to the campus. This physical […]

Accidental crash into Long Jones Hall

Around 1:20 p.m. today three sophomore were involved in a car accident. The driver’s name was Diona Jones who suffered a minor cut below her eye. Passengers Jaquia Reid and Latonya Copeland weren’t harmed. While coming around the corner toward Long Jones Hall, Jones had an asthma attack, blacked out and run her Jeep into […]

AKAs honor two as part of Founders’ Day

On Sunday, Epsilon Psi Omega, Grambling’s graduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., presented its 102nd Founders’ Day Observance. The program was held in Grambling State University’s School of Nursing Auditorium.The theme for the observance was Ordinary People Doing Extra-Ordinary Things, which was befitting since community service awards were given to Valena P. Lane […]

SGA taking look at student fees