An “Old School Reunion” will be held at Grambling Lab High School gymnasium on Friday, Oct. 30 at 9:30 p.m.Nouvelle, Leech and The Gang and The Funky Horns featuring Prentiss Lewis will be the main attraction. The admission is $10 and proceeds will benefit the Grambling High School Education Fund. Leech and The Gang was […]
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Weave just wasn’t me
People say that their hair reflects who they are from follicle to ends. My hair exemplifies my sassy personality. The fiery hue makes me feel dangerous. The short cut makes me feel sexy. The natural texture makes me feel closer to my soul. I’ve been natural for about three months now and my hair is […]
Make a Difference Day events set Saturday
Grambling State University, the City of Grambling and surrounding areas will celebrate Make A Difference Day Saturday. The day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October.According to Dr. Swedie Rutledge, Grambling’s Make A Difference Day chair, “The public is invited to participate in this 18th Annual Make A […]
Feeling the pain of domestic violence
“Time don’t stop and wait for pain. Pain does fade away in time.” These Chrisette Michele lyrics describe my life’s story. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I thought this would be a great opportunity to tell my testimony.My mother’s lifeless body was found near the murky waters of a Missouri lake on March […]
A nappy, happy journey
“You’re just a flat-chested, bald-headed bimbo,” said one of my routine tormentors during a seventh grade history lecture. Adrenaline surged. My heart palpitated. Fingertips trailed the coils on my neck. I wrapped a special finger around the curls and left it there for a moment. I tapped the beady beads for clarity. She got the […]
Unique Grambling business to open Oct. 31
Tattoo artists 6ix and Brandon are bringing their fresh ink designs to Grambling, Shreveport style. 6ix and Brandon began tattooing in Shreveport but began to notice a high clientele from surrounding areas.Complaints were made about other shops lacking a sterile environment. The lack of cleanliness lead to customers to drive from Grambling, Ruston and Monroe […]
NAUW officials attend conference
Several members of the Grambling Branch of the National Association of University Women (NAUW) attended the South Central Sectional Planning and Training session in Alexandria on Friday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 3. The members attending the sessions were Sadie Ludley, president, Mildred Hill, first vice-president, Grace Tatem, secretary and NAUW member, Maxine Anders.In keeping […]
New semester, director and different Entourage
When most think of an entourage the thought of a large group of people that accompany and follow in the footsteps of a certain someone comes to mind. I guess you can say the same about the campus gospel choir Entourage. They are God’s Entourage to be exact. As I sit and observe my surroundings […]
Twenty Questions ????
1) Can we beat being basic?2) Is there an arsonist in Grambling?3) Why do girls wear snow boots when it’s raining? 4) Bubble jackets, skinny jeans and Timbs? On a guy?5) Now that it’s cold, how many classrooms have working A.C.?6) Which professor is putting out Vogue-worthy pictures of students?7) When is Drake’s album coming […]
Thompson a star in the making
It’s Monday morning and Kiare Thompson walks into his morning class cool, calm, and collected. This is no act or show. Thompson is consistently cool on and off the field. Wide receivers have a reputation for being selfish, arrogant and self-centered. None of those are attributes are possessed by Thompson. This laidback G-Man strives to […]