The Strong Tower Gospel Chorale will host its 16th anniversary concert Saturday, April 30 at 6 p.m. in the T.H. Harris Auditorium on the Grambling State University campus. The concert will feature gospel music legend Tramine Hawkins.The concert is a celebration of Strong Tower’s presents in the community, by ministering gospel music through the voices […]
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A wrong connection can cause problems
If you’re frustrated that the person you’re dating is shunning any conversation that sounds like commitment, this column is for you. In fact, these nuggets of wisdom are straight from the newly released book, “Married to Commitment,” which ministers to married couples and singles alike in the area of relationships. Many people who desire to […]
Steve Brown defends Grambling, delivers Tigerfest laughs
Some may remember the 2011 GSU comedy show for vulgar statements directed at Mrs. Favors by Lil Duval. However, Alabama comic Steve Brown left a lasting impression on anyone who was in attendance. Unlike many comedians who would have shied away from Grambling after the Charlie Murphy booing debacle last fall, the single father of […]
Honors Week recognizes student achievement
One of the highlights of Honors Week at Grambling State University was a special ceremony, where over 400 students were recognized for their academic achievements and presented with honor medallions. A New Beginning: Celebrating Our Scholars was the theme.Cardiologist and GSU alumnus Dr. Richard Rayford was the guest speaker. He began by giving a brief […]
Conversation with local mayors
“We are only constrained by our minds,” said Dan Hollingsworth, mayor of Ruston.Change and cooperation seemed to be the main points of both mayors in a program hosted by the Department of Political Science and Public Administration. The graduate students of the department played host to the public officials by sanctioning a open forum type […]
Campaign Week winds down
“To be frank, the booster is just a way for the candidates to basically pimp themselves to the student body,” English senior Desiree Cotton said of the Student Government Association booster/debate held Wednesday night. “Well although the debate is an important tool for SGA positions, having it outdoors . (was) a waste of time,” Cotton […]
GSU students view ‘Madea’ screening
“Madea Comes to Grambling” was the theme for the screening party held in the Black and Gold Room on the campus of Grambling State University.Students were served pizza, popcorn and drinks as they viewed Tyler Perry’s popular and high-grossing movie Madea Goes to Jail and participated in a contest. After the viewing students were given […]
SGA candidates use parade, showcase for their advantage
While the majority of the student body is regaining energy from last week’s Tigerfest activities, the latter of the campus has gotten revved up for the well anticipated week-long event, Student Government Association and Royal Court elections.The elections week began with a campaign parade, which afforded each candidate the opportunity to showcase themselves to their […]
‘Make it Rain’ rappers introduce themselves
Who is Travis Porter?Before the musical trio from Decatur, Georgia came to headline the 2011 Springfest concert featuring Lloyd and F-1, people asked the aforementioned question. While some people have heard Travis Porter music (i.e. “Make it Rain” and “Bring it Back”) they still might wonder: “Who EXACTLY is Travis Porter?”Well, search no more. Travis […]
Local church holds ‘GSU Day’
Recently Ruston’s Campus Community Worship Center (CCWC) celebrated GSU Day. Grambling State University students, alumni, administrators, faculty, staff and supporters were a part of this event. Dr. Frank Pogue, president of Grambling State University served as guest speaker.GSU professor Dr. Glenda Island, the coordinator of this celebration, used the analogy of a tiger to describe […]