Embarking on a journey down the yellow brick road to Grambling State University can be long and challenging. Ambra Brice has shown that it’s possible to accomplish your dreams in this strange and foreign place we know as “Tiger City”. The coronation of Miss GSU, held last Thursday evening, portrayed the many obstacles that the […]
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Ruston cadets will never forget
While many stayed inside on Friday during the sporadic showers, two cadets posted in front of Ruston City Hall -one underneath a make-shift bamboo cage and the other standing adjacent, holding a rifle. “We got soaked but it was OK,” said Cadet Col. Barry James, who is the cadet wing commander of ROTC. or […]
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Intramural to become Wellness Center
Grambling State University will soon renovate and expand the current Intramural Center to an auditorium, health center, expanded track and a new weight room. According to the vice president of finance Ante Britten the largest improvement to the current facility will be the addition of a new indoor swimming pool. Students are anxious to see […]
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Kelley named as Hercules Scholar
Senior music education major Kelley Hall was surprised when he learned the Tom Joyner Foundation selected him as its Hercules Scholar at Grambling State University. Hall decided on Grambling State to be a part of the World Famed Tiger Marching Band, and he has marched in the band for three years. He is also involved […]
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Student Government inaugurates new leaders
Grambling State University held its annual Student Government Association Inauguration and Union Takeover on Friday. Even though the weather put a damper on the event, both of the events went on as planned. The inauguration featured the swearing in of SGA President Jordan Harvey, 21, and other members of the SGA. “It was very […]
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Founder’s Week
Monday, Sept. 23 Official Opening of Founder’s Week Ceremony 7:30 a.m. – Founder’s Bust East side of Lee Hall Founder’s Week Community Fellowship Breakfast 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Black & Gold Room/Favrot Student Union Tickets: $10.00 (May be purchased at the Office of Advancement or by contacting (318) 274-2217) Tuesday, Sept. […]
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A Saint in Tigerland
Tuesday at 11 am in the T.H. Harris Auditorium former wide receiver of the New Orleans Saints Joe “Hollywood” Horn spoke to Grambling State University’s students, faculty and staff on the importance of education, his 14 year football career and his helping hand in repairing the city of New Orleans. The humble and down-to-earth Horn […]
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Tiger Express goes grande
The Tiger Express food court was packed with students and faculty as Grambling State University President Frank G. Pogue and his wife, Dorothy, stood at the Taco Bell counter ordering tacos as scores of hungry customers stood behind them. Students made it clear last semester that they wanted this fast food option, and Tuesday’s grand […]
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G-Man surprises with musical talent
As the G-Men gathered in the hotel lobby for a team dinner, the sounds of John Legend’s “Ordinary People” was being played on a black piano. It wasn’t Legend; it was freshman kicker and punter Jonathan Wallace. “We were bored and the piano was just sitting there,” said Wallace, a Rayville native, “so I […]
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Horn possibly Grambling’s next coach?
A roar of excitement and chats of “Who Dat” filled the T.H. Harris auditorium as attendants of Tuesday’s general assembly received an unexpected proposal from former New Orleans Saints wide receiver. Joe Horn announced he wanted his name to be put in the mix of the next head football coach. “I am undoubtedly serious about […]