The word “death” has been plaguing the nation this year and imagine thinking you’re next. According to John Hopkins Resource Center, over 4 million people have recovered from Covid including GSU student Ashanti Tatum. Tatum, a junior at Grambling State University, contracted the coronavirus earlier this year and has recovered from a disease that has […]
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Spring 2020 Grambling graduates excited about live commencement ceremony
This past spring, Grambling State University was in the middle of a great semester. So many students were active, numerous events, and future plans were being made. Until one day students received an email saying they must evacuate campus within the next week. Reason is because of the spreading of coronavirus. School was cancelled in […]
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MARTIN: Should abortion be voted on?
With 2020 being an election year, everyone is pushing their fellow Americans to use their voting rights. The message can be found everywhere you go and on many platforms. With that being said, the eligible voters have the chance to vote for candidates that they believe are worthy. From my own personal experience, I went […]
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MARTIN: Why NBA Youngboy is destined for greatness
Last week, the BET Hip-Hop Awards included great performances from some of the hottest artists in the game. The event included nominations of great artists such as DaBaby, Drake, Future, Lil Baby, Megan Thee Stallion, Pop Smoke, Roddy Ricch, Young Thug and more. One artist that looked to be on the outside looking in was […]
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Tigers baseball is back
The Grambling State Tigers baseball team is back at it and looking to prepare for their season coming up. The baseball team looks to avenge last season and take advantage of the opportunity of being away from the game for so long. The team just like many other sports teams have had a different approach […]
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Candidates selected, runoffs to follow presidential election
On Nov. 3, the citizens of Lincoln Parish voted in the country’s general elections. For District Attorney of the 4th Judicial District Court, incumbent Steve Tew won over Mennon Campbell, Jr. For District Judge of the 4th Judicial District Court, ES 2, Div. B., Sharon Marchman defeated Tommy Hayes IV. For District Judge of the […]
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Martin Lemelle hopeful as election day approaches
As this year's election comes to an end Tuesday Nov. 3, 5th Congressional District Candidate Martin Lemelle is feeling confident. “This has been an election of a lifetime,” he said. Lemelle said he hopes to win the election so he may protect Louisiana and America's future. “I am excited for the opportunities I am going […]
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Coronation 2020 begins reign of 67th Miss Grambling State University Ashley Dabney
This past Coronation was unlike no other Coronation in Grambling State University history. Due to Covid, not everyone was able to attend. Those attending had to pre-register to get a seat instead of going to the event freely. Also, everyone had to wear a face mask. Coronation was different, but it still held to the […]
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What would you like the successful candidate for the 5th Congressional District to do for Grambling?
Martin Lemelle, Jr., Grambling State University's Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, is among the field to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham (R-La.). If no one receives at more than 50 percent of the vote in the Nov. 3 elction the top two vote getters will proceed to a Dec. 5 election. See the full […]
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MARTIN: Why Dodgers’ Turner was not completely wrong
The MLB’s World Series concluded Tuesday with the Los Angeles Dodgers defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 to claim the championship. For the Dodgers, it was their first championship since 1988. For the city of Los Angeles, it is their second championship this month as the Lakers won the NBA championship earlier this month. This […]