A lot of people just don’t respect us. They hate our opinions; they hate our facts. I’ve come to the conclusion that we have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Now, I’m not knocking any other jobs such as a police officer, military official, medical worker, etc. I’m just saying that sometimes […]
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St. Benedict celebrates 40 years
St. Benedict Catholic Church of Grambling celebrated its 40th anniversary Sunday, with Bishop William B. Friend, celebrant of the Mass. Father Nicholas Onyach is the pastor at St. Benedict. He said, "Mass was wonderful. The spirit was right. Everyone was lifting each other. It was like a festivity." Onyach has been at St. Benedict since […]
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Economic Development Summit to be held Sept. 20
The Greater Grambling Chamber of Commerce will host an economic Development summit from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Black & Gold Room on Sept. 20. The theme for the summit is “Building Louisiana _” One City at a Time.” The summit is in response to the devastating impact Hurricane Katrina had on the […]
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Student seeks answers to financial aid
Dear editor: As a senior here at GSU, I must admit that I am very displeased with the universitites effort in financial aid this year. Not so much with the funding but in the way that things are being handled. Many students here were awarded work study for the current 2006-2007 school year, however, they […]
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Hard beats on ‘B-Day’ give a concert feel
It’s been over three years since the lead singer in Destiny’s Child released her solo album titled “Dangerously In Love.” Many thought that was an album that reflected love and gave people a closer glimpse as to who Beyonce Knowles is.Her sophomore project was actually recorded in only two weeks. Beyonce recorded 22 songs and […]
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Grambling professors study in Turkey
This summer four Grambling State University faculty traveled to Turkey to study as participants in Grambling State University’s Fulbright Scholars Program. Dr. Brenda Wall, Melanie C. Thomas, and Gay Lynn Bond were participants in the Fulbright Seminar, and Dr. Subdahara Abraham was project director. Wall, head of the department of sociology and psychology, […]
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Lady Tigers fork the Devilettes at home
Volleyball team loses prized possessions in robbery of locker room The last time Grambling State and Mississippi Valley State met was in the SWAC Volleyball tournament. Grambling won that match 3-1, giving Miss. Valley their third loss of the season. Grambling fell short in that tournament to Alabama A&M, but a win against Miss. […]
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
Monthlong observance commemorates culture The National Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean. It is a month-long celebration (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) and this year’s theme is "Hispanic Americans: Our […]
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Foy Boy cracking the club code
Grambling State University has long been a hot spot for the rap game. With artists such as Cook, Ca$h, Deesmuve, and C.O.K.U.C., GSU has its own hip-hop underground. Now, there’s another addition. Many fans may remember this rapper by another name – Lil’ Foy. "I started off as Lil’ Foy, but I’ve been baptized in […]
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Editor stands up for good women
I usually enjoy Darryl’s editorials. Though they can be a bit personal, they are usually at least a little true, and sometimes mildly entertaining. Not this time. In last week’s very opinionated and personal column Darryl D. Smith writes about what he calls the "Nice Guy Theory". He then says that most Black women seek […]