New Rocky Valley Baptist Church of Grambling presented “Worships in Songs” featuring the Wiley College A Cappella Choir on Sunday. The choir performed classical and spiritual selections by Johann Sebastian Bach, Moses Hogan, William Dawson, John W. Worth III and Undine Smith Moore. Also, they performed Carol Cymbala’s arrangement of “Battle Hymn of the Republic.”Stephen […]
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Running for Respect
The body of an athlete is a finely tuned machine, but these machines tend to break down when they are mistreated. A common occurrence in athletes today is athletes passing out and at times dying from extreme workouts.Grambling State University has been hit by this tragic situation and is still dealing with the ramifications.The story […]
Grambling curriculum praised
WASHINGTON – The American Council of Trustees and Alumni sent the following letter to Dr. Frank G. Pogue, interim president of Grambling State University, and to the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors, which oversees Grambling.”We are writing to commend Grambling State University as a standout in ensuring its students graduate with a core […]
1life Entertainment
Lil’ Wayne and The Clipse blared through speakers as a crowd gathered in Tiger Xpress to shake the cold to come out to One Life Entertainment’s Freestyle Thursdays. One Life Entertainment is a student run organization led by President Glynn Price and Vice President Drew Smith. The entertainment group is the result of two young […]
How to conquer one of today’s biggest abuses: love addiction
In our lives we experience many addictions. It may be shopping, exercising, or even drugs and alcohol. But did you know love can also be an addiction? Some people are unable to function without having a companion. Are you a love addict? Many of you are probably in love with someone who is not available […]
Grambling students invited to lunch with Cinderella
Grambling State University students and other interested individuals will have the opportunity to get close and personal with the cast of Cinderella when the Speech and Theatre Department presents “Lunch with Cindy & Friends” on Saturday in the Black & Gold Room.The social event formed part of the final showing for Cinderella this Saturday at […]
Church remembers heritage
Saturday morning sun and the distinct sounds of birds chirping set the atmosphere for a parade to remember.The Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ of Ruston hosted their 13th Annual African American Heritage Parade last Saturday. On-lookers were entertained by numerous departments in the church, from the Mother’s board to the Sunshine band.Community participants […]
No more ‘N’ word for anyone
Many words in everyday language should never be used again. I believe the “N” word is a major one.Nowadays, the “N” word is used freely. Although it may not be used in the same context now, it’s still a word with big history behind it. Ignorance tends to come with the use of the word […]
Alum to sing in celebration of Nat’l Women’s History Month
Here’s to the Ladies. Great Ladies of Jazz, that is!In Celebration of Women’s History Month, one of Grambling’s own alumni and premier jazz vocalist, Jackie Greggs, will be giving a tribute to the “Great Ladies of Jazz” for the first time ever in Northeast Louisiana on Tuesday, March 9, at 7 p.m. at Coda’s Bar […]
Health : Michelle Obama addresses America’s obesity problem
One third of teens or adolescents are over weight or obese, according a 2008 report from The Center for Disease Control and Prevention. One in five teens have abnormal cholesterol. African-American adolescents have a 51 percent prevalence of obesity compared to white counterparts. The adolescent obesity rate increased more than 30 percent in the last […]