Grambling State University Television Center has welcomed their newest show "The Porch" to the broadcast lineup. The creative mind behind the production is senior Nakita Turner, a Spearsville native. The idea branched from Turner’s class project into a weekly segment. One of the TV Center producers and senior mass communication major, Morgan Butler, thought the […]
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Copying or paying homage?
A jury in Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 10, ordered Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams, who wrote megahit “Blurred Lines”, to pay $7.3 million to the family of Marvin Gaye. Although Gaye died in 1984, the family sought $25 million in damages and copyright infringement in his place. The jury found that “Blurred Lines” infringed on the copyright that Marvin Gaye had for his […]
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‘50 Shades of Grey’ lives up to its hype
The highly anticipated release of the movie based on the hit novel Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James finally hit theaters Valentine’s Day weekend. With the novel being bought and read by more than 100 million people, it’s no secret that this enticing movie would sweep sales at the box office. It earned an […]
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Drake breaks the Internet with surprise album release
Was it a mixtape? Was it an album? No one cares. The 17 tracks that Drake recently released was one that shocked his fans and critics alike. Drake pulled a “Beyonce” by releasing a surprise album, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late, immediately becoming a bandwagon classic. The Internet instantly went crazy with screenshots […]
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Gramblinite pursues promising future as a DJ
Before Aaron Profit could put on a graduation cap, he had on a set of headphones, learning the rules of being a disc jockey. Coming up under the parenting of Simeon and Patty Profit in Monroe, Aaron has been spinning the tables for seven years strong. He DJ’d at many clubs while attending Grambling State […]
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Twenty Questions: 2-5-14
DISCLAIMER: 20 Questions is intended for ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. Those who can’t take a joke need not read!!! 1. Why doesn’t anyone want to be our president? 2. How many applicants do we have? 3. Can we just elect Coach P? 4. Have you already used all your Tiger Bucks? 5. Who’s using their refund […]
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The LGBT community spreads awareness on the campus
On Jan. 26, students had the opportunity to attend an informational program about college students with alternative sexual and gender identities titled “Deep Cover: LGBTQIA People of Color on HBCU Campuses”. The presentation, given by Grambling State University alum Destiny McKinney, was designed to inform student leaders about the LGBT (Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) community […]
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Scandal delivers an exciting return
At the end of Season 4 winter finale of Scandal-the unthinkable happened — Olivia Pope was abducted! With a nation waiting until Jan. 29 to see what was up Shonda Rhimes’ sleeve, the anticipation just got worse. In the mid-season premiere, the episode is entirely focused on Olivia being abductive and her several attempts to […]
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LQ hosts first themed week
Last week Grambling State University’s on-campus poetic organization Lyrical Quest held their “Watch The Throne” week. According to the LQ president, Reginald Denard, this was the first week they have ever held for their organization and received tons of positive feedback. “LQ has hosted eight events this semester and I think we’re off to an […]
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‘Crimes of the Heart’
The director of Crimes of the Heart said the production is a “fine balance walking that line” between the comedy and tragedy in the play. Paul Bolin, an instructor of the department of Visual and Performing Arts, selected the play because it was in keeping with the theme of family. Crimes of the Heart is […]