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The Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted a spiritual event entitled “Tired of Losing” in the Tiger Village clubhouse Monday evening. The conversation kicked off as students explained how they are tired of losing. Some said that people tend to compare themselves to others and, as a result, feel dissatisfaction in their lives. The event was […]

The Umdabu Dance Company Zulu performers of South Africa sent messages of praise and honor from their country on campus last week. They began by engaging the crowd about when they said Africa was a virgin instead of what it is today.One topic of the speech was Nelson Mandela and the triumphs South Africa experienced […]

One third of teens or adolescents are over weight or obese, according a 2008 report from The Center for Disease Control and Prevention. One in five teens have abnormal cholesterol. African-American adolescents have a 51 percent prevalence of obesity compared to white counterparts. The adolescent obesity rate increased more than 30 percent in the last […]

Self-esteem, believing in oneself and achieving what everyone else may believe to be impossible, walking the long mile and sometimes standing alone for what you believe in, are necessary.Feeling good about oneself and having the ability to make hard decisions and stand for what you believe in despite the opinions of others are also important. […]

The History of Black Economic Empowerment lecture featured author and keynote speaker Dr. George C. Fraser in the Nursing building auditorium during convocation hours Tuesday. The 2010 Lyceum Committee presented the Black History event. Dr. Jimmy McJamerson, associate professor of history, introduced the lecturer with greetings and a poem. Jamesia Leonard, sophomore class president, led […]

Grambling State University students and other interested individuals will have the opportunity to get close and personal with the cast of Cinderella when the Speech and Theatre Department presents “Lunch with Cindy & Friends” on Saturday in the Black & Gold Room.The social event formed part of the final showing for Cinderella this Saturday at […]

Saturday morning sun and the distinct sounds of birds chirping set the atmosphere for a parade to remember.The Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ of Ruston hosted their 13th Annual African American Heritage Parade last Saturday. On-lookers were entertained by numerous departments in the church, from the Mother’s board to the Sunshine band.Community participants […]

Here’s to the Ladies. Great Ladies of Jazz, that is!In Celebration of Women’s History Month, one of Grambling’s own alumni and premier jazz vocalist, Jackie Greggs, will be giving a tribute to the “Great Ladies of Jazz” for the first time ever in Northeast Louisiana on Tuesday, March 9, at 7 p.m. at Coda’s Bar […]

Every semester, many GSU students wait for a controversial, uncertain, yet scheduled day that always leaves campus in an uproar and masses perplexed. It is more anticipated than graduation, Springfest, the year 2012, and the release of the Space Jam Jordans combined. This campus-shaking day is the great Refund Day. If you didn’t feel it […]