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NBA legend Reed returns and shows support for GSU

The Grambling State Tiger football got an unexpected visit from a former Tiger All-American athlete during the course of Wednesday’s practice. NBA Hall of Fame inductee and current New Orleans Hornet executive Willis Reed came to campus to watch the football team during the latter part of the team’s workout. President Horace A. Judson, Director […]

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Debate team makes national showing

The Grambling State University Debate Team made its first appearance in the International Public Debate Association’s national tournament, whcih was held April 15 – 17 at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. The tournament, which featured some of the best debating universities in the nation, ran smoothly. “This tournament went extremely well, thanks to both […]

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Twin cops upset alumna

Dear editor: This missive is a rebuttal to the article about the twin police officers Dewayne and Dewarne Jackson, which was written in the Monroe newspaper, The News-Star on Monday, March 28, 2005. I am a very proud graduate of Grambling State University, and I am constantly advocating for the university and promoting the university […]

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Choppa performs free concert

The student body enjoyed free music and received information on safe sex in front of the T.H. Harris auditorium on Tuesday afternoon. Grambling was one of the many stops on the Grooveline “Music is Life” tour. The tour’s purpose is to speak out to college students about safe sex and HIV/AIDS prevention. “We are trying […]

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Gospel show host praises advertisers

Advertising plays a major roll in business success. Both small and large business owners recognize the vitality of strategic advertising. When promoting a business, one must consider the audience which the business is attempting to attract. For example, the Jaguar car company is less likely to run an ad on Nickelodeon, than an ad for […]

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Local high schools gear up for prom safety

As the month of April draws to a close, and many schools host their proms, Lincoln Parish high schools have taken precautions to ensure the safety of their students and prevent the number of drunk driving incidents. According to the Louisiana Highway Commission, more fatal crashes occurred in April 2004, the month when many high […]

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Tap God’s grace to break curses

When we talk about grace, we’re talking about God’s power, God’s ability, God’s favor, God’s endowment working on our behalf to cause His plan and purpose to come to pass in our lives. Romans chapter 5:17 lets us know there is an abundance of grace – grace for everything in life we have to deal […]

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New mace for new president

As a part of the inaugural celebration in honor of Dr. Horace Judson, a new mace was presented to him on Friday morning. The last mace was presented to Dr. Joseph Johnson, Grambling State University President from 1977-1991. The mace is an instrument used to begin special programs like convocation, inauguration, and commencement ceremonies. As […]