Articles by Isaiah McIntyre
How has Grambling’s administration been since you have attended this school?
Synaiyah Lawson Sophomore San Dimas, California Marketing “The administrators seem to be doing good they’ve replied faster than they ever have since last year. Registrars and financial aid I’d say there ok and doing their part I really haven’t had to be in contact with them to give an exact answer.” Jadah Heckard Monroe, LA Sophomore Nursing “The classes had filled up quickly and I got registered late because of Financial Aid, so no I wasn’t able to take most of the classes that I wanted to take.
Behind the scenes with Jeffrey Sims
By Collin Coats On October 11, 2021 Jeffery Sims is a man of few words but when it comes to his Grambling State athletics he has a lot to say. Sims, a Ruston native, plays a huge role in the success of Grambling athletics as Director of Operations. Sims plays a huge role in making sure that everything runs the way it should. “I make sure all the events are done, make sure every hotel is booked, makes sure everybody eats on the trips,” Sims said. He is the glue to the Grambling state athletics.
Basketball looking for comeback season
Red-shirt freshman Isreal Edwards is looking forward to his sophomore season and looking to help his team go to new heights. Isreal is from Shreveport, La. and went to Green Oaks high school, he committed to Grambling last September. He had a breakout senior year and looks to go out there and help the GSU program.
Baseball holds first scrimmage
The Grambling State baseball team overcame adversity in their first fall scrimmage against another school. The Tigers got the chance to face an opponent in a different color uniform for the first time this fall when they hosted LSU-Alexandria in a homestand for 14 innings. The Tigers were expected to cruise through the LSUA Generals since they are an NAIA school and the Tigers are Division I.
Talk Back: How fast does the faculty at your HBCU answer your questions or concerns?
Patrick Mccoy Engineering Tech Major New Orleans Sophomore “I really feel like they don’t listen to us, I barely get any answer for anything especially with the financial aid office they barely want to even answer the phone! I can also say the teachers barely respond to anything especially a simple email regarding work.” Cory Smith Computer science major Fort Worth, Texas Sophomore “They take forever just to respond to anything.
Talk back: Do you believe everybody should be vaccinated?
Travaughn Smith Homer, La. Sophomore Theatre “I believe not cause people need to make their own choice not getting it thrown on them i feel like that this thing is getting people to fight and argue when this thing didn’t half to be that big of deal people have rights were all equal.” Dymond Wilson Shreveport, La. Junior Criminal Justice “I believe that whether or not people should get vaccinated should be their choice. There are many people who have a reason they want to get vaccinated.
Talk back: Why are HBCUs important?
By Dale James On October 10, 2021 Jessica Hamilton Biology major Junior "Because it gives African Americans the ability to be comfortable in their own environment and to be able to educate themselves on African American history." Kembriel Watson Senior Double Major in Psychology and Sociology Senior "I chose Grambling because I knew coming here would make me somebody. Grambling has molded me into the woman I am today.
Talk Back: What do you plan on dressing up as for Halloween?
Anaiya Green Chicago, Ill. Business major Freshman “I want to be a ladybug.” Mariah Engrum Houston, Texas Sociology Freshman “I plan on being an angel for Halloween.” Da’Ninya Drexler Jeanerette, La. Psychology Freshman “For Halloween I will be dressing up as the purge.” Doriah McGhee Ridgeland, Miss. Biology Freshman “And I wanna dress up as princess tiana.” Danajah Hightower Milwaukee, Wis.
Talk back: How has Covid affected you and society?
William Savala Dallas, Texas Criminal justice Junior "Covid had a major affect on me and society because it literally changed our way of living from the not being able to visit family members during Quarantine and mandatory mask mandate." Meagan Sneed Junior Elementary education Gibsland, La. “Covid affected my society and I by making us quarantine and practice social distancing. Because we had to quarantine, we had to social distance ourselves from family and friends.
Talk Back: Do you plan on giving back to the Grambling State University athletics when you have graduated?
Malik Abdul Detroit, Michigan Baseball Junior “I do plan on giving back when the time is right for me in the years to come. I think the baseball team could use quite a few new upgrades to the facilities we use. I think the field should have new repairs to make grambling more attractive to players and fans.” Alyssa Goodloe Beaumont, California Soccer Sophomore “I would love to give back to the GSU athletics to give a more appealing look for the facilities we use. The weightroom we use is nice.
Talk back: How has your experience at Gram been so far?
Kambria Cash Sahuarita, Arizona Psychology Freshman “My experience at Gram so far has been enjoyable. I have made great friends, and really enjoy the atmosphere of the campus. I love being a part of the soccer team as well!” Heaven Musa Seattle, Washington Sociology and History Freshman “My experience at Grambling so far has been up and down because I’m trying to find people I can trust while trying to keep to myself.
Talk back: Do you plan on donating money to the your HBCU when you graduate?
Gabriellia Lewis. Jackson, Miss.
Talk Back: “Are you concerned for your health and safety this homecoming season in Grambling?”
Clarissa Ruston, LA Sophomore Nursing “I would say yes that I am concerned for my safety this homecoming season bc yes even though most people have been getting vaccinated that still doesn’t stop you from getting sick and a lot of people don’t really wear their mask anymore so it could be a good chance of catching corona and getting sick.” K’ya Rogers Oakgrove, La. Junior Elementary Education “Honestly no, Grambling has been taking serious protocols to ensure our safety.
Talk back: What are your plans after graduation?
Sherridan McCray Plano, Texas Biology Major “I want to apply to UTA DENTISTRY GRADUATE SCHOOL , and finish with my masters OR I would like to join the Air Force and continue my education after I’m settled in my field. Graduate with my Dental Program Masters. Then become a dental assistant, dental hygienist, dentist (5+yrs), Orthodontist is the final goal and outcome.” Destiney Velasquez Los Angeles, Calif.
Talk Back: How do you plan on helping the youth when you graduate?
Promise McCree Dallas, Texas Criminal Justice Senior “So far, with the help of my team, we’ve created a movement called ‘A Safe Space’ that brings awareness to mental health, overall wellness to the mind, body, and spirit. Lastly a platform for all artistic expression Mon- Fri at Black 2 Basics Bookstore in Grambling. I definitely see “A safe Space” continuing far beyond my tenure at Grambling State University. I strongly want to inspire all individuals and create great platforms for all artist.
Talk back: How do you feel about GSU mandating students to get fully vaccinated in order to reside on campus next semester?
Taylor Robinson Biology Little Rock, Ark. Sophomore “I feel that Grambling forcing us to get vaccinated is just the same as any other vaccination required for school. However, I understand why people are contemplating it because there isn’t much reliable research on it. Not only that, but the vaccine has not even been available for a year yet.
Talk back: Why do you think bands are important in football games?
J’Cobe Scott Luling, La. Mass communication Sophomore "I think bands are important at football games because it gives the alumni and current students and fans an opportunity to come together as one and hype up the football players as they come together to make plays to attempt to get a victory.” Richard Vernon Amite, La. Engineering Senior “I think bands at football games are important because it makes the football players make more plays and get to have fun while the crowd is loud and...
Talk Back: How would you rate the HBCU experience?
Matthew Boult Business Management Major Houston, Texas Sophomore “I would rate the HBCU experience a 10/10 the atmosphere and culture is amazing and a lot of fun.
Clark: ‘We have to go out there and play like we want it’
Darrell Clark isn’t your average football player at Grambling State University. Although he has endured many hardships while at Grambling, the wide receiver has no problem in overcoming adversity. On June 19, 2019 Clark was shot in his back and leg in Jefferson Parish along with his younger brother who was fatally wounded. This caused Clark to miss the 2019 football season. 2021 is Clark’s first full season since his injury.
Alyssa Goodloe: ‘Dedication pays off!’
Grambling State University sophomore soccer player Alyssa Goodloe is a very outgoing Grambling student. Goodloe is from Beamont, Calif. and is majoring in Biology. While she would like to further her soccer career, she also wants to become an orthopedic doctor. Goodloe knows exactly what she wants in life. Goodloe started playing soccer at the age of 10, on a little league team called Pateadores.
Bite off the Big Apple
Grambling State University freshman quarterback Noah Bodden of Valley Stream, New York, made his debut on the gridiron on Saturday evening at Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium. Bodden, who is 6’4’ and 218-pounds, was ranked the No. 1 quarterback recruit in the state of New York this past year. He shocked his peers and fans with his decision on continuing his football tenure at the Grambling State University for the 2021 Fall season.
Alabama A&M win highlights a weekend of champions
Grambling's sports teams have been on fire recently. On Friday, Grambling's soccer team got their first win against Jackson State University with a goal scored by Lizbeth Aguero in overtime with 8 mins left on the clock. That following Saturday, Gram had their first home game against Alabama A&M. The first quarter, Gram remained scoreless with A&M putting 7 on the board but when the second quarter rolled around, Gram caught on fire scoring 24 points and holding Alabama to just 7.
‘I have always been prepared for this moment’
Three-star recruit Noah Bodden will take the field as the starting quarterback for the Grambling when they host Alabama A&M Saturday, Oct. 2. The 6-foot-4, 218-pound true freshman has a lot of promise many are hoping will lead the Tigers to success. “I wanted to make sure that we worked him in slowly, but also that we build a plan around him that would allow him to be successful,” head football coach Broderick Fobbs said during a SWAC media virtual call.
Marty: ‘We plan to execute at a higher level’
By Kaci A. Chairs Eric Marty is preparing for his first home game as offensive coordinator at Eddie Robinson Stadium hoping to turn the season around this Saturday, Oct. 2 as they take on SWAC opponent Alabama A&M. Off to a slow start, Grambling State Tigers Football Team enters the game ranked fourth in SWAC West with a 1-3 record coming off a three-game losing streak. “Something we haven’t done this season was come out fast offensively,” Marty said.
Howard returns to GSU
The culture. The coaches. The student athletes. The opportunities. Just a handful of reasons why Brian Howard decided to come back to the G. Howard, who was the sports information director for Grambling State from 2017-2019, left to work at Florida A&M for two years but is now back at GSU and will enter his first year as the Senior Associate AD for Athletic Communications. Howard said even after being gone for two years, it felt like he had never left.
GSU eases transition from the basketball court to the training room for former athlete
Courtney Thomas is a senior at Grambling State University majoring in the field of Leisure Studies with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation. Thomas has also been a student athletic trainer with the football team for the past four years. “Most people don’t really understand my major, I went through three major changes until I finally chose this one,” Thomas said. Thomas said leisure studies can be a very broad career.
Tarrant Graham: Grinding all my life
Grambling State alum Tarrant Graham has been one of Shreveport’s highly regarded figures around the city. He is a counselor at one of the top agencies and working on being the best trainer in the city. He graduated from Grambling in 2000, and majored in recreation where he dreamed of becoming a football coach football at his old high school, Southwood. Growing up, Graham’s parents were poor and had 14 kids. His childhood was tough living in those circumstances.
Talking it over with Coach Demetria Keys-Johnson Johnson
By Kaci A. Chairs Demetria Keys-Johnson is entering her seventh season as Grambling State University’s head Women’s Volleyball Coach after serving as assistant coach at GSU for six years prior. No stranger to GSU Volleyball and the SWAC, Johnson was a member of Grambling's triple championship volleyball team (’95, ’96, ’97), so she knows exactly what it takes to be successful.
SWAC volleyball ‘Preseason Defensive Player of the Year’ Taylor loves playing for GSU
By Kaci A. Chairs Everyone has a dream but not everyone gets to live theirs. Jada Taylor, Southwest Athletic Conference Volleyball Preseason Defensive Player of the Year, gets to live the life she’s dreamed every day. Taylor is a defensive specialist playing libero for Grambling State University’s volleyball team. A sophomore from Chicago, Illinois, Taylor is majoring in Biology Pre-Med. Taylor is excited about the fall season. For the past 15 years, volleyball has been a way of life for Taylor.
Three star recruit Rod Green on why he chose GSU
Rod Green has always dreamed of playing Division I college football. Like many other athletes his ultimate dream is to play in the National Football League. Grambling has provided Green, a three-star recruit from Dayton, Ohio, with the opportunity to fulfill one of his lifelong dreams of playing Division I football. The 325-pound, 6’4” offensive lineman played prep football at Springfield High School in Dayton, Ohio. He is a freshman.
GSU volleyball player Bell back on court after concussion
In March 2021 after a win against Texas Southern, Aliah Bell, a member of the Grambling State University volleyball team, and her teammates were celebrating on the court and jumping up and down with glee. During the celebration one of her fellow teammates accidentally elbowed her in the face which caused her to suffer from a concussion that left her on the bench and on the road to recovery for a month. “I did not expect to be out as long as I was,” Bell, a junior, criminal justice major, said.
GSU running back Elder reflects on playing spring football during the pandemic
By Corey Russell On September 13, 2021 Playing football in the Spring, frequent COVID-19 testing early in the morning and no band performances during halftime of football games just scratched the surface of what it was like for GSU running back Keilon Elder and other football players to play football during a national pandemic.
Former volleyball walk-on found success through determination
Senior Laurun Hall, a former walk-on to GSU’s volleyball team, was always into sports as a kid. Hall has been around sports her whole life just being involved with cheerleading. She started playing sports at her middle school. She cheered for football and basketball games in school. Hall and her family moved to Hammond, Ind. from Chicago when she was young so she could live a better life and not be distracted. “With the crime rate rising I had to be moved out of the city of Chicago,” Hall said.
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