It is one thing to always talk about the good things that are going on within the community because positivity elevates everyone, however, it is another thing to not talk about or hide an issue that could have a major effect towards people. Inspirational author Shannon L. Alder once said, “silence is the lie […]
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City’s fiscal health at risk
Grambling City Hall and Community Center Last year the City of Grambling received an audit from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor calling into question the city’s fiscal stability. The issue is whether or not Grambling will be able to continue to be operational. “Eighteen Louisiana cities, towns and villages may be on the brink of […]
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Briefs
Upcoming sporting events Men’s Basketball Feb. 15 at 5:30 p.m. GSU vs. Prairie View A&M University Frederick C. Hobdy Assembly Center Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. GSU vs. Texas Southern University Frederick C. Hobdy Assembly Center Feb. 22 at 5:30 p.m. GSU vs. Jackson State University Frederick C. Hobdy Assembly Center […]
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Burley: Effects of an unhealthy relationship on a person
Joshua Burley is a senior mass communication major from Corinth, Tx. What is considered to be an unhealthy and toxic relationship? Sometimes we never take the chance to step back and observe people’s personalities, where they come from, their upbringing, as well as their treatment toward the other person within a relationship. Sometimes, we know […]
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Ahmed: A sick nation can’t be a great nation
Dr. Nasir Ahmed is a professor of Public Adminstration at Grambling State University. When I came to America 40 years ago as a graduate student, I paid less than $100 per year for my health insurance. Today, as a gainfully employed professor, I pay $8,000 from my paycheck and my employer pays another $8,000 for […]
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Tigers keep rolling, add wins against Southern and Alcorn
Cameron Christon goes in for a layup. Christon led the tiger in scoring against Alcorn. GSU Athletics/Courtesy photo Grambling State University’s men’s basketball team kept their momentum going after breaking a four-game losing streak. The Tigers returned home to defend their court against Southern University on Saturday and Alcorn State on Monday. Grambling went head […]
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Commentary: Recruiting ambassador lauds program’s success
You may hear several great things about Grambling State University but the greatest thing you will hear is the legacy of Eddie G. Robinson and his profound passion for the game of football. To Robinson, football was more than just a sport to pick and play… for him it was an opportunity to turn a […]
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Student Perspective
Yes, the official NFL season is over and Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs all the way to the organization’s first championship in 50 years. Tom Brady has the world confused on if he plans to return to New England or test the free agency waters. The Cowboys still haven’t given Dak Prescott a contract deal […]
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Fobbs announces football signees
Coach Broderick Fobbs addressed the media present at the press conference. Courtesy photo With 25 new signees, the G-Men football group is looking forward to a revamped season. Coming from all over the country, gaps on the defense and more depth for offensive weaponry, the competition for starting spots will be even higher, for every […]