Lee Fobbs. GSU Athletics/Courtesy photo Fobbs. Courtesy photo It took Lee Fobbs time to find the correct words he wanted to use to tell his son about his plans on retirement. The decision he made along with his wife of 46 years Shelia was the right one, even though it was an hard one. After […]
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Men sweep, women split in matchups vs. Southern, Alcorn
Justice Coleman goes up for a jump shot over a Southern University defender. GSU Athletics/Courtesy photo Devante Jackson looks to set up the offense against MSVU. Jada Stokes/The Gramblinite *Men’s Basketball* The Grambling State University men’s basketball team can put their brooms away after completing a series sweep for the season of both Southern […]
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Wednesday would have been the 100th birthday of Coach Eddie G. Robinson. A day long slate of activities bought together family, dignitaries, the campus and community to celebrate and commemorate the event. Great-grandchildren of the late Eddie G. Robinson pose by burial plot during the laying of the wreath ceremony, which kicked off an entire […]
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Tiger Top 5 (Love Edition)
1. “Crush” – Yuna (feat. Usher), Album; Chapters: Yuna is a Malaysian singer who released her third studio album last year. The singer teamed up with Usher for a love song that reeks sweetness. This song is definitely one of my personal favorites from her album. This track is one of the tracks that […]
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‘Eclipsed’ play examines African country led by freed U.S. slaves
Courtesy photo The Department of Visual and Performing Arts will present its first production of the year Feb. 19-22 at 7 p.m. in the Floyd L. Sandle Theatre. The play by Danai Gurira is titled “Eclipsed” and chronicles the struggles of five Liberian woman caught in the clutches of the warlords who take away […]
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Campus baker: AgeKreations
Age photographed some of her sweet creations. Dazia Age/Courtesy photo If you’re on the prowl for a decadent one of a kind sweet treat, then Dazia Age is the person to get in contact with. The Tennessee bred sophomore initially started her baking business by making things for her friends when they didn’t want to […]
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Local makeup artist reflects on beginnings, aspires for more
Zaria Griffith (left) and Kayley S. Easter (right) showcase their makeup skills at the Black Excellence event. Jasmine Franklin/The Gramblinite Kaley S. Easter. Courtesy photo For so many black women, shopping for makeup can be arduous and tiresome. Luckily, companies are now providing a larger variety of products to accommodate those with melanin. Although Maybelline […]
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SHAFFER: Eddie Rob’s 100th birthday
Cartoon drawn by Deshantey Coleman This article is dedicated to a man that would’ve made 100 years old. Eddie G. Robinson was born on Feb. 13, 1919. Robinson always dreamed to be a football coach. His record shows that he won 408 games. He loved what he did and was humble about his job. Personally, […]