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The Beta Omega chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. hosted The Night of the Arts in the foyer of Tiger Xpress Tuesday evening.Grambling State art senior T.J. Arvie’s work was displayed. Numerous people attended the event and observed the Ville Platte native’s colorful pieces. Group support was offered by Phi Mu Alpha, whose members […]

UAAM held their second annual Miss UAAM pageant this past Tuesday. This year’s pageant was much more elaborate than last year’s, not only from all of the creativity of the decorations but to the talent that was showcased. The night started off with four dazzling contestants gracing the stage with bright smiles, shiny disco dresses […]

Cackling females, fighting, profanity, and drama (which is everything but wives) is what comes to mind when you think of the television show “Basketball Wives.”The title Basketball Wives contradicts itself. The show is produced and written by Shaunie O’Neal, the ex-wife of Shaquille O’Neal. That’s an ex before the wife, right? For those who have […]

A former Grambling State University dean of Graduate Studies, Dr. Leon Whittaker, has published his first book entitled Black Christian Men: Answering the Call to a Life of Righteousness and Service. Whittaker said the message in his book is for all Christians but focuses on Black men.”We are Christian men and we have a call […]

It’s been a memorable run for the Grambling State Tigers. Winning nine of their last 11 games, the Tigers entered the SWAC tournament scorching. Donald Qualls’s 35 point performance against No. 2 seed Jackson State, led the Tigers to the SWAC Championship game against the Alabama State Hornets. Aiming for new heights, Tiger coach Bobby […]

As Women’s History Month continues, questions of progress, women’s rights, affirmation and social norms remain.Recent headlines involving Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor served as a reminder of these uncertainties. Justice Sotomayor talked about being tight-lipped involving her dating life. The decision to remain discreet was a personally and judicially prudent one. The fact that her […]

It was an early summer morning and I had decided to go to Starbucks. While standing in line, the man in front of me approached the register. He was wearing a San Diego Chargers Jersey and running shoes. When the man at the register asked what he would like, the man replied, “Let me get […]

Instead of the usual low gas prices around this time of year, they’ve been increasing. Despite gas being dramatically high, Americans demand for it has only risen 0.7 percent in the past year.”The gas prices are outrageous! Until they go down, I am keeping my car parked,” said junior social work major Daniella Jackson. During […]

On March 1st, Williams will officially begin his second tenure as head coach at one of the most respected football programs in the nation and I can’t say that I’m surprised by the mixed reaction from Gramblinites worldwide. Ironically, the majority of these so-called fans rarely make any major contribution to the university in the […]

As North African and Arab nations revolt, the season of uprisings and violence continues. “The winds of change are sweeping the Middle East and North Africa,” United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon stated Tuesday to the General Assembly on Libya. “The world has spoken with one voice: we demand an immediate end to the violence […]