"Many of us stayed thinking this would be nothing compared to Hurricane Betsy in 1965," said a New Orleans native." But indeed it was." Tuesday evening, HBO ran a four-hour documentary called When The Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts by Spike Lee. The story covered different aspects of Hurricane Katrina from the evacuation […]
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That’s right, I’m back
Yes, folks, I have made a triumphant return to the world of column writing, and I know that all of you have been waiting for this day. I must say that in my time away from the throne I have had a chance to sit back and truly be a spectator of everything that has […]
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You’re welcome to join
Welcome back new and returning students. I hope that you all had a safe and productive summer break. It’s a new semester with new opportunities, new beginnings and new chances to become more active on campus. Here on the campus of Grambling State University there are many clubs and organizations to become apart of, but […]
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Walk by faith, not by sight
Do you have 20/20 vision? Most of us don’t. And if you’re like me, you’re blind as a bat without your glasses. But I thank God that in this Christian walk, 20/20 vision is not necessary. Why? Because sight can be deceiving. Have you ever thought you saw one thing but as you approached it, […]
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Brother of Tiger QB killed after football game; cousin injured
Last year, Bruce Eugene was faced with a tragedy that changed his life forever. Hurricane Katrina hit, and the GSU quarterback had to make sure his family was taken care of. Using that tragedy as motivation, Eugene went on to break records and lead his team to win the SWAC Championship. This year, there is […]
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Mathieu stands in shoes of the GSU athletic director
Step into Troy Mathieu’s office in the Eddie Robinson Sports Facility in Grambling Louisiana and you’re sure to notice a few things. A desk full of paperwork, a phone that seems to ring continuously to go along with plaques and memorabilia that have yet to be set up. But the one thing that appears imminent […]
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Grambling holds celebration
Juneteenth is a time to celebrate the freedom of African Americans. The festivial celebrates the opening of a door full of opportunities. The City of Grambling outlined five days of activities to celebrate the freedom day. After the well attended opening ceremony Wednesday, June 14 community and area comers had four additional days for celebrating. […]
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Gospel show celebrates 27 years
The 27th Anniversary of the Ernie Miles Show will be held Saturday, July 29 at 7 p.m. in the Monroe Civic Center. This Gospel Extravaganza will feature groups such as: Togetherness, St. Rest Great Free Gift New Anointed Voices, New Antioch, Green Grove, Prevailing Bible, Strong Tower and Leroy Marshall. The show promotes one of […]
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Collie J. Nicholson gets his just due
You should have been there. It was the greatest since the founding of Grambling State University itself. Collie J. Nicholson received an honor over due for some time now. The press box in the Eddie G. Robinson stadium was being named for Collie J. Nicholson. Collie J. as he is fondly called by most people […]
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GSU family mourns employees, alumni
Dorothy Mae Bertrand Burks Without warning, death picked Dorothy Mae Bertrand Burks from our garden. Friday, June 21 Mrs. Burks was called from earth to her Heaven’s reward. Dorothy was employed at Grambling State University for 34 years and was actively involved in several clubs and organizations. She was a member of the Clerical […]