It began with a tribute to coach Eddie Robinson. They started their preparation for it when the season first started and now the game was here. The 34th annual Bayou classic kicked off with a bang as Southern University scored on their first two possessions. The Jags started the game with a 9 play, 80 […]
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Black and Gold foundation to host captial campaign
Final plans have been made for one of the most detailed capital campaigns for Grambling State University.The Grambling Black and Gold Foundation Inc. will host a comprehensive capital campaign kick-off gala Nov. 24 in New Orleans at the J.W. Marriott Hotel, 616 Canal St. The black-tie event will start at 6:30 p.m. in the Ile […]
We do have safety issues on campus
Once upon a time I lived on campus. I was a freshman and never felt unsafe on campus. I was able to walk across campus and not think about if I was going to be raped or fighting with a roommate. No one ever kicked my door in and stole any of my belongings. I […]
Nintendo’s MVP returns
Super Mario is older than 90 percent of the student body. Most of you probably never saw any of the games he was in prior to the NES being released.I can almost guarantee that none of you knew that Mario was originally called “Jumpman” in the Japanese version of the game that saved Nintendo, Donkey […]
I’m remembering the good ole days
Remember those good ole’ days? Remember when cartoons used to be about Bugs and Daffy? Remember when Disney first released Lion King? Remember watching House Party and doing all the dances? Those good ole days. What happened to the good ole gas prices? Gas used to be $1.20 for a year, and go up to […]
GSU v. ULM Game
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Chivalry is still alive and well
Dude is boisterous. His scent is an infusion of weed, Blacks, liquor, and late nights, perhaps some combination of the first with the latter. His boxers show. Wife-beaters hang from his frame. The corners of his mouth slip into snarls. His profane words pounce onto any available ear. He randomly spits mucous. Bring him home […]
Local church celebrates 127 years of service
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of Ruston celebrated its 127th anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 4. “Standing on the Rock: He is the Rock, His Works Are Perfect, and all His Ways Are Just” was the theme for the program.William Fields, pastor of the Unionville Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, and his congregation were the special guest. Fields’ […]
Blackout America
Radio host Warren Ballentine called for a day of no spending on Nov. 2. The boycott was scheduled in response to a recent string of racist incidents in the United States, including Louisiana’s infamous Jena 6.Could this be the civil rights movement of the 20th century? Some say that it is, and history may truly […]