Grambling State University Cheerleaders competitive spirits willed them to a first place finish at the HBCU All-Star Cheer and Dance Competition April 9 in Atlanta, GA. In addition GSU scored the highest overall score winning the Grand National Championship title. Courtesy photo Members of the cheer squad and mascot promote HBCU and cheer unity while […]
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Episode Two: Tea Time, Jambalaya, and Dr. Dolittle
We are two weeks into the semester and Teagan has been in more arguments than I can count. First someone is staring at her and then someone is stepping on her shoes, I really wish people would just recognize when a bad b**** is coming their way! I swear if another person tells me my […]
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Dramatic Arts Festival
Attendees at the 2016 conference of the National Association of Dramatic and Speech Arts, which was held on the campus of Grambling State University last week. Dr. K.D. Godwin (left) with festival featured performer Tico […]
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Talent on display
It is that time of year that everyone has been anticipating at Grambling State University — Tiger Fest. This year’s theme, “Dabbin’ in the G” has been an eventful week, to say the least thus far. With the annual talent showcase taking place Tuesday night, the Assembly Center was filled with cheers, a few boos […]
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Tigers clinch lead in SWAC
The Grambling State University Tigers dropped a 8-7 nail biter to the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions, losing the series 2-1 last weekend. GSU blew past UAPB Friday night 7-1, and lost Saturday 12-4 at Torii Hunter Baseball, Softball and Little League Complex. The Golden Lions got off to a strong lead early in […]
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G-Men ready for spring game
Courtesy photos Defensive backs coach Brian Ware illustrates a play with player Joe Williams. The Grambling State University football team, led by third year head coach Broderick Fobbs, will host the annual Spring Black and Gold Game Saturday (April 9) at 1 p.m. in the Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium. Also known as the G-Men, […]
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Track and field team competes in Alabama
The Grambling State University Track and Field teamed competed in the SWAC Indoor Championship Track and Field Meet in Birmingham, Alabama during February 20-21. Coach Bertram Lovell openly praises the school’s team for their performance in both last year’s SWAC Conference and this year’s conference. “Last year we had a good season. We always have […]
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In the church, in the system
A lot of African Americans grow up in the Christian church. The church is a huge part of our culture and in some aspects has even accompanied or inspired the people of our decent in times of struggle. In fact, the bible was one of the main tools used to teach black […]
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A Guest Perspective
Religion is a complicated issue that everyone gets uncomfortable about. Scholars, from both the theist and atheist sides, debate about the validity and existence of a God or Gods. Some hardened believers will kill, discriminate, hate and reject those who do not follow their religion. While most religious followers are mostly of the kinder nature, […]