Grambling native James Flournoy (center), who directed Last Night a DJ Saved My Life, is pictured with the movie’s co-stars, actress Tangi Miller (left), and singer/actress Angie Stone on the movie set. Former Grambling State University Tiger James Flournoy is set to debut his very first feature film at the Peachtree Film Festival in Atlanta, […]
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Grambling volleyballers fall to Southern in home opener
Kevreion Ward goes for the spike against the Southern University Jaguars. The Grambling State University Lady Volleyball team started the 2018 season with 21 straight road games. The Lady Tigers hosted their first home game at Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center against SWAC rival Southern University. The Lady Jaguars (4-13 overall, 3-5 SWAC) took three […]
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Lady Tigers soccer rout Jackson State 4-0
Midfielder Kailey Pena goes for a shot on goal against Jackson State on Sunday afternoon. Jackson, Miss. — Grambling State Lady Soccer got a total team effort Sunday afternoon. The Tigers came out victorious over SWAC opponent Jackson State 4-0, where they got goals from four different players. Grambling State (7-7 overall, 4-1 SWAC) got […]
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Skipper’s humble soul sparks beasty play on field
Skipper beats an Oklahoma Panhandle State player to swarm to the ball on Saturday night. Grambling, La. | Defensively, the Grambling State Tigers football team have gained continuity throughout the first five games of the season. The Tigers Defensive lineman, Johnkil Skipper seems like a vicious beast to the opposing team’s offense on the field. […]
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Kiprop 1st place at Davis Invitational
Naomi Kiprop cruised to a first place finish at the Lois Davis Invitational. The Grambling State University men’s and women’s cross country teams produced a strong output this past Friday at the Lois Davis Invitational in Magnolia, Arkansas. Sophomore Naomi Kiprop had a strong performance as she came in first place. The win was the […]
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Huntington outside of the plate
Ryan Huntington throws a strike as he takes the mound at Wilbert Ellis Field. If you ever see Ryan Huntington walking around campus, you’ll see him dressed in some type of Grambling State University baseball apparel. That’s because he’s a student-athlete and a left-handed pitcher at Grambling, and if he’s not in class, he’s most […]
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Talk Back: What is technology’s impact on modern-day society?
"It has a positive impact because we use the Internet to find information.” Keith Shaw Winnsboro, Louisiana Sophomore "It has a positive impact because it opened up more ways of communicating with people.” Lariah Ealy Gonzales, Louisiana Freshman "Cyberbullying is getting worse by the day, but social media is helpful.” Waneshia Bush Winnsboro, Louisiana Sophomore […]
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SIMPSON: Negative side of technology: Societal impact
Akane Simpson We live in a society that is on the cutting edge of technology and change. Everyday, developers and engineers imagine and create new technologies for our ever-forward lives. Starting from the discovery of fire, to the simple light bulb, and all the way to smart homes and smart cities, human beings […]
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LEDAY: Positive side of technology: Siri police shortcut
Raven LeDay In wake of Sandra Bland and many other unfortunate “routine” traffic stops, Siri can now discreetly record audio if you are pulled over. A new shortcut called “Police” is now available to Apple users. This proves to be a positive impact of technology. The shortcut immediately starts recording once you say, […]
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SONNIER: Donald Trump National Alert
Devonta Sonnier Did you get that text too?! Every single person in the United States of America received the same exact phone alert from none other than, #45 himself, Donald Trump. The alert was a test for a new Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) system that will allow any U.S. President to contact the public […]