Grambling State Lady Tigers won their fourth straight victory Monday night against Mississippi Valley, outscoring them 67-59, in the Fred C. Hobdy Assembly Center.The girls came out ready to fight continuously battling through the night to keep the lead. In the first half they outscored MVSU 40-23. With the help of 9 steals and 16 […]
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Ex-NFL player returns to get degree
January marks the beginning of a new semester for most students, but for Grambling’s own Kalvin Pearson it marks the beginning of the rest of his life.Having played eight successful seasons in the NFL, Kalvin is back to complete the 9 hours he needs to graduate in accounting from the College of Business. Always an […]
Ex-Colts PR director sees many similarities between NFL and TV
Vernon Cheek knows all about the media crush awaiting the Steelers and Packers when they arrive in North Texas on Monday for Super Bowl XLV.A year ago, Cheek was a publicist for the Indianapolis Colts. “I was answering a lot of questions from the rookies, about what to expect on Media Day,” recalled Cheek, who […]
The ripple effects of a rocked Arab world
After hundreds of thousands of Egyptians rallied against corruption, “pro-government” Egyptians attacked protestors Wednesday.As unrest continues in Egypt, the international question remains: What is next for Egypt, neighboring countries and the Arab world? The uprising was a response to an unsatisfactory regime and an opportunity for citizens to follow Tunisian rioters’ lead. The Egyptian “Day […]
Fellowship church installs pastor
Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church of Simsboro recently held installation services for its new pastor Rev. Frederick D. Powell Sr.The welcome and occasion were given by Mozelene Holland. “The programmed occasion is the installation of Pastor-elect Powell as the 29th pastor of Fellowship in their 131 years of existence. Today also marks a new beginning at […]
Inside the mind
President Barack Obama focused on education for a good bit of his State Of The Union Address on Tuesday night. But while he focused on the positives and how education should inspire, in Akron, Ohio, a woman was being jailed for doing what she thought was the right thing.Kelly Williams-Bolar is a mother of two; […]
Alphas win Louisiana Chapter of the Year
The Delta Sigma chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. attended the 48th Alpha Phi Alpha Louisiana District Conference in Baton Rouge last weekend. At the conference, they presented a display and a presentation detailing the community service and national programs they performed throughout the spring and fall semesters of 2010.Arriving to the convention with […]
Lady Tigers swish, Jackson State dismissed
The Grambling State Lady Tigers defeated Jackson State last Saturday afternoon in an exhilarating display of talent, tempers and timing. The final score was 72-54. And, the journey to that score was an entertaining one, albeit predictable, with the consistent lead that Grambling State maintained. The halftime score of 44-26 foreshadowed the perseverance of the […]
Grambling State men fall to Jackson Tigers
Jackson State defeated Grambling State 69-57 in Grambling last Saturday night. Tyrone Henson led Jackson State with 19 points.This game was a rematch from the first round of last year’s SWAC’s tournament game, where Grambling State eliminated number one seed Jackson State. Grambling State came out the gate aggressive and held a lead until Jackson […]
Love: battlefield for knights and princesses
So you went on a perilous adventure, killed the dragon, and saved the princess. Now you’re living happily ever after. Or are you? Being a knight in busted armor is hard work, and once you have your princess it only gets more difficult. You already fought to get to her, now you have to fight […]