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Michael Strahan Tabbed to Host Reboot of Classic TV Game Show Pyramid

TSU alumnus and media-personality Michael Strahan has booked another TV hosting gig on top of his duties as co-host of Live! With Kelly and Michael and being a regular guest on Good Morning America.

Strahan will serve as host and executive producer of a rebooted version of the classic Pyramid game shows. The new version is titled $100,000 Pyramid (the potential amount of prize money awarded each episode) will pair contestants with celebrity guests and sports stars to compete for the weekly crown.

“Growing up, ‘Pyramid’ was one of my favorite shows to watch with my family,” Strahan said. “Watching the celebrities and players become a competitive team is always fun to see. I’m looking forward to bringing it back for new generations to enjoy as well!”

The $100,000 Pyramid will be taped in New York in front of a live audience and is set to premiere season one’s 10 episodes this summer.

Dr. Wilson to Speak at 2nd World Chemistry Conference

Chemistry professor, Dr. Bobby Wilson, has accepted an invitation to be the special guest speaker at the upcoming “World Chemistry Conference" to be held during August 8-10, 2016 in Toronto, Canada.

The theme for the conference is “Exploring Ultimate Researches in the

Apex Science". This serves as a goal to address the Global issues and possible solutions in healthcare taking account of the piling crisis in Medicinal Chemistry, Clinical Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, Atmospheric Chemistry, Astrochemistry, Geochemistry. Other issues and goals are set to be discussed about the practical difficulties in the healthcare, including the inadequate health needs in developing countries.

TSUNAA Maroon and Grey Alumni Chapter Hosts Meet & Greet with New Head Football Coach

Members of the Maroon and Grey Alumni Chapter met with new head football coach Michael Haywood on January 9, during a meet and greet in the Student Center Tiger Room. Pictured are, back row from left, Eve Weeks, James Shelton, Connie Cochran TSU Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations & Special Events; Head Football Coach Mike Haywood, Etta McChristian, and Keith Scott. ������ Front row, from left; LaKeisha Melton, Joyce Sisson, Bennie Allen-Brooks, Julia Askew TSUNAA President; Linda Boyd and Elwin Carter.

Michael Haywood is here and ready to transform Texas Southern football into a championship caliber program. That’s the message the new head football coach had for members of the Texas Southern University National Alumni Association Maroon and Gray chapter January 9.

Haywood spoke to the alumni as part of a meet and greet invitation. The Tiger’s head coach said he and his entire staff are excited to be at Texas Southern with an opportunity to recruit a plethora of local athletes.

See Support on page 2 “We have surrounded ourselves with so many Houston ties which gives us an opportunity

TSU Theater Set to Tell the Story of the Blues February 26-27

On February 26-27, 2016, Texas Southern University will pay tribute to the Blues with two performances of the stage play Johnnie B. Goode. Written and directed by Thomas Meloncon, TSU’s Theatre Coordinator. Johnnie B. Goode intertwines both facts and fiction from the evolution of this musical art form which has influenced everything from Rock and Roll to Rhythm and Blues to Jazz.

“That was some powerful music,” Meloncon says. “Many black Blues singers were exploited by record companies who gave them little or nothing for their music. This play was written to pay homage to those early musicians whose music has played such an important part

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Rudley Gets Editorial in Houston Chronicle

Click Here to read the editorial written by Houston Chronicle Editorial Board members about Rudley's eight-year tenure at TSU.

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Blues...continued from page 1 of our culture but have received so little credit.”

Set in 1950’s Port Arthur, TX, Johnnie B. Good tackles the musical generational gap as the old single guitar and foot stomping Blues give way to Rhythm and Blues with the addition of drums, horns, pianos and guitars.

Presented by TSU Theater and The Office of University Advancement, Johnnie B. Goode will be held in the Sawyer Auditorium at 8:00 p.m. February 26th and at 2:00pm on February 27th. Stay tuned to E-News and other campus outlets for updates. For more information, call Kendrick Callis at 713-313-7933.

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Andrew McCray-Media Writer/Graphics; Earlie Hudnall-University Photographer; Kendrick Callis-Communications Specialist; Rodney Bush Marketing/Communications; Tiffany Asberry-Administrative Assistant;

Eva Pickens-AVP of Communications

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“We have surrounded ourselves with so many Houston ties which gives us an opportunity to do a much better job recruiting the Houston area,” Haywood stated. Haywood said the goal is to become champions and that starts with changing the culture of TSU football...”from a discipline and social aspect, to learning how to compete and play the game, then working out in the weight room. Once we have buy-in, we’ll be champions,” emphasized Haywood.

Texas Southern fans are extremely proud of their school and Haywood said they will soon have a football program to brag on as well. Some members of the Maroon and Gray chapter showed their support immediately, by handing over a few unexpected checks for the new head coach and his football program.

Tigers win big over Prairie View at home, Lady Tigers remain unbeaten in SWAC play

The Texas Southern Tigers basketball teams continued their winning ways January 9 in the H&PE Arena with impressive victories over the visiting Panthers of Prairie View A&M University. The Tigers dismantled the Panthers 64-38 to remain undefeated in conference play (3-0) and remain tied for first place in the SWAC. The Lady Tigers remained unbeaten in the SWAC (3-0), as they defeated their rivals 72-65.

Orlando Coleman led the Tigers in scoring with 12 points and 4 rebounds on 5-of-11 shooting. Texas Southern never trailed and took control of the game from the opening tip, scoring the

first 11 points of the game. The run was capped off by a Brian Carey 3-pointer just five minutes into the first half. It was a team effort, as TSU received solid performances from Chris Thomas and Derrick Griffin. Thomas had 9 points and 9 rebounds on 4-of-7 shooting, and Griffin had 8 points and 9 rebounds on 3-of-6 shooting.

The Lady Tigers win pushed their current winning streak to six games. Senior center Keiana Vines scored a career high 29 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Vines was aided by Brianna Sidney's 16 point, 4 assist, and 2 steal effort, along with Toni Cheadle's 10 points and game high 9 rebounds.

The Lady Tigers will take their winning streak on the road and the Tigers will have a first place showdown as both programs will face the Jackson State Tigers Saturday, January 16, in Jackson, Mississippi.