Marvelous Miles is the new neo soul singer on the shelf with her debut album Heavily Influenced is a well put together album. Marvelous’s music is best described as Indie Arie meets Kelis. The album which has 14 tracks that are well written and produced has a soulful sound that gets hyphey/crunk on a few […]
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Grambling grad publishes book
Aurora Threats’ “Behind the Line” an exhilarating anthology of 33 poems that guide you through a journey of the heart; through life. This chapbook is a must read; must have manuscript. Aurora is a Grambling State University graduate of the Speech and Threatre Department. She was active in several plays during her years as a […]
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Two summer sessions look good at GSU
While most students were having fun on the beach or traveling this summer, Grambling State University, offered two summer sessions for the first time in the school’s history. The idea was brought to action by Dr. Robert M. Dixon, provost and vice president of academic affairs, who wanted to “maximize educational opportunities for all students.” […]
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Band camp brings loud bang
Approximately 400 students from far and near invaded Grambling State University in search of the annual high band camp on Sunday, July 9. They come from states including Virginia, Texas, Mississippi and Oklahoma. They had to get as much rest as possible on the day they arrived because their weekly routine rivals that of the […]
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Ponton b-ball camp teaches skills
Attending a basketball camp such as the David “Rusty” Ponton camp is a good way for young females to enhance or sharpen their basketball skills as well as learn new ones. Ponton said, “The campers are exposed to many skills relative to their playing levels. However, the bases of ball handling, passing, shooting, rebounding, and […]
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Tony Brown speaks at summer commencement
Tony Brown will speak to the Grambling State University Summer graduation class Friday, July 28 at 10 a.m. The graduation will be held in the T.H. Harris Auditorium. Summer graduates will hold a practice session Wednesday, July 26. Tony Brown is currently the commentator of the PBS series ” Tony Brown’s Journal”, the longest running […]
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Spears football camp weights heavy on skills
This summer nearly 200 males between the ages of 9 and 17 participated in the Grambling State University Melvin Spears football camp. The camp was held June11-16. Spears said the purpose of the camp was to enhance campers’ skills and provide them with information regarding the importance of getting an outstanding education. Spears, who is […]
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National convention takes place in Lafeyette
The Grambling National Alumni Association convention will meet in Lafayette July 20-23. The theme for the convention will be "A call to action: Preserving the Legacy." For registered members to attend the convention a early charge of $175 will apply, on site a $200 fee will apply. For non-members early registration is $200 and onsite […]
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GHS Kittens track teams place high in state meet
Michael Jiles has a good idea of who can make his Grambling High School track and field team even before they compete in an official meet. "Our practices are probably tougher than the meets themselves," admitted the head coach of the Kittens’ and Lady Kittens’ teams. "If they can survive that, then they’ve got a […]
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Graduate school made easy
The spring semester for most college students has come to an end. While some students are locked in their dorm rooms cramming for finals, some students are preparing for something even bigger, graduation. For some college students this is the last semester they would ever have to worry about finals, presentations, studying, and maybe even […]