Cameron Richardson’s path to becoming a two-year starter for the Grambling State Tigers has been an interesting one. This season has been a rollercoaster ride for all sports worldwide including Grambling State. Starting with the uncertainty of the season even being played due to COVID-19, coaches leaving the program, or even cancellation of games, it […]
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Bufford, Tigers gain steam as SWAC tourney approaches
The Grambling men’s baseball team has been surging as of late. The team has won nine of the last 13 games after starting out 0-11. A player that has stood out during the team’s resurgence is infielder Cameron Bufford. For the Tigers, Bufford’s batting has been a great constant for the team the entire season. […]
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Percival leading the way for GSU baseball
It is not everyday one gets to sit down and hear the perspective of someone like Jahmoi Percival, an outfielder who is a leader for the Grambling State Tigers baseball program. Percival is originally from St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands but came to the U.S. for college. St. Thomas is the only U.S. […]
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Farewell By: Jada Stokes
Growing up in Los Angeles, I knew it was to survive. At an early age, I knew I needed to have several methods of income to make it in Los Angeles. In high school, I never knew I would commit to college and call a small town called Grambling located in Northern, Louisiana to call […]
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Field training helps sharpen skills of ROTC cadets
The Grambling State University ROTC program had their annual Fall Field Training Exercise (FTX) in November in the woods of Fort Polk. Some of the cadets were able to depart Grambling’s campus in a helicopter that departed from the high school track. Others were brought to Fort Polk via 15 passenger vans. “I’m always happy […]
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Alexander: First year vs. final year of college: Advice to freshmen
The first year of college is always something that will be remembered, from the getting accepted to your dream school, getting things for your dorm, getting away from parents and starting to experiencing the adult life. The first day of college is always nervous, but it also comes with good times and good memories. Art […]
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Guilder: ‘I hope that this will be a learning experience for both the professors and students’
Beginning last semester, my classes have been the most challenging ones I have had yet. Getting accustomed to all online classes, trying to meet deadlines, dealing with personal issues, and staying inside to avoid the coronavirus. Why did the professors choose last semester to be the most unreasonable? All of my past years at Grambling, […]
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Franklin: Challenges faced being a vegan at Grambling
I have faced many challenges as a vegan in Grambling. While crawfish and barbeque may sound delicious to others it’s disgusting for me to even think about eating. I have been vegetarian for six years and this year I made the transition to a plant-based/ vegan lifestyle. At home in Chicago, I have […]
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Talk Back: Do you plan to donate to your HBCU when you graduate?
Talk Back: Do you plan to donate to your HBCU when you graduate? Amahjah Wallace Chicago Criminal Justice with a concentration in Paralegal Studies Senior I do plan on giving back to my HBCU, however not directly after I graduate. I want to be able to be comfortable once I graduate and get a […]
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Grambling vying to land Home Depot grant money
Grambling is currently in eighth place in Home Depot’s “Retool Your School” project. Home Depot’s “Retool Your School'' Project is supplying 30 HBCUs with the opportunity to win a grant to put towards campus beautification. If successful, Grambling will be awarded $50,000 to put to good use in the areas of campus that are in […]