Marching band member Taye Abraham said the experience of traveling to and being at the football season opener versus Tennessee State University was a great welcome back to the fall sports season. Abraham, an upperclassman trumpeter with the World Famed Tiger Marching Band, said he enjoys performing in front of large crowds. To start the […]
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Van Meter promotes Groove Phi Groove at GSU
Tierre Van Meter is on a mission to bring back and recruit new members to Groove Phi Groove (G-Phi-G) at Grambling State University. Van Meter is a graduate of Grambling State University class of 2000, a resident of Oakland, Calif. and member of the non-greek social organization Groove Phi Groove Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, […]
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GSU volleyball player Bell back on court after concussion
In March 2021 after a win against Texas Southern, Aliah Bell, a member of the Grambling State University volleyball team, and her teammates were celebrating on the court and jumping up and down with glee. During the celebration one of her fellow teammates accidentally elbowed her in the face which caused her to suffer from […]
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Grambling shut out by USM in second game of season
The Grambling State Tigers struggled to slow down the Southern Miss Golden Eagles as they lost 37-0 on Saturday night at M.M. Roberts Stadium. Coming into the game, the Tigers were seeking their first back to back season opening victories since 2001. The game started out as more of a defensive battle. Southern Miss broke […]
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GSU women’s bowling team seeking applicants for tryouts
The Grambling State University Lady Rolling Tigers are currently revitalizing and restructuring the women's bowling program. They are looking for interested women who would like to become a member of the team. Applicants must meet regulations required by the NCAA and Grambling State before they will be allowed to try out for the team. Once […]
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Terry Mareus: The decision
The decision to transfer to Grambling from Mississippi State for defensive lineman Terry Mareus was the biggest and hardest decision of his life and one that affected more than just his football life — it affected his whole life. When transferring to another athletic program you now are introducing yourself to a whole new culture […]
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GSU running back Elder reflects on playing spring football during the pandemic
Playing football in the Spring, frequent COVID-19 testing early in the morning and no band performances during halftime of football games just scratched the surface of what it was like for GSU running back Keilon Elder and other football players to play football during a national pandemic. The 2020 football season was moved to […]
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Funeral service for Huey Prymus III
Huey Prymus III died Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021 after testing positive for Covid. Prymus, 38, was a 2004 graduate of Grambling State University. He worked for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for 14 years. “He was loved and respected by all who worked with him,” his co-worker Parole Division Director Rene Hinojosa said in […]
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Baton Rouge native growing fan base among fellow students
From the capital city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in an area named Glen Oaks, a rapper has emerged. He is a student here at Grambling State University and he goes by the name CityBoiGreg. Many students on campus have become familiar with his art, and his opportunities for exposure are growing along with his talent. […]
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‘A safe space’ offers helping with student health
Students searching for a place they can be themselves and engage in profound conversation need look no further. Located in the Black 2 the Basics bookstore in the Tiger Village, a book club has become a hub for thought provoking discourse among Gramblinites. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m., the club explores history, culture, […]