Author: PETER EJIRKA

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Grambling prepares for accreditation committee

As the administrative departments of Grambling State University are back from the Christmas holidays, it is imperative that students review the milestones facing the university, including the Accreditation reaffirmation process conducted by Southern Accreditation Commission on Colleges and Universities (SACS). SACS Accreditation Reaffirmation Process is no more than a Management […]

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Dormitory demolition rumors laid to rest

Rumors of Garner,Hunter and Robinson Hall’s demolition at the end of this semester were laid to rest by the Director of Residential Life Anthony Jackson.Jackson said he is unaware of the origins of these rumors, and assured residents that those allegations are untruthful and unsubstantiated. He said if there were […]

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International students to present gala night

Invitees to the 5th Annual International Food and Culture Celebration Night can expect the unexpected at the dinner and cultural affair slated for Feb. 1 in the Black and Gold room at 5 p.m. More than 440 International students are enrolled at Grambling State University . They represent approximately 40 […]

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NAACP holds Freedom Fund Banquet

The Lincoln Parish branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) held its annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Jan. 16.In addition to serving as an observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, the event included a banquet, the NAACP’s annual scholarship award and membership drive.This year’s […]

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GSU Middle School on the move

Eighth graders were enlightened by the reading of Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart” and “Annabel Lee.” They worked on illustrating each stanza of the poem and immersed themselves in the discussion of the short story. Their illustrations showed that they understood both selections. As a culminating activity the students […]

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Graduate schools seek Gramblinites

Eager students filed into the Black and Gold room of the Favrot Student Union Tuesday to meet with representatives of the prestigious Commission on Institutional Cooperation (CIC).The CIC recruited students for possible graduate school programs and summer internship programs. “I think it’s a great reflection on the school that the […]

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Fist pumps, ratings jump

Joy in the Jacuzzi, avoiding falling in love, and, above all else, not stalking one’s “whole entire life at the boardwalk,” are just a few Jersey Shore lessons MTV brought the world. The “Guido” lifestyle the show presented brought viewers one comparable to other offensive subcultures. Shore life is ethnic, […]

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SGA President perspective

Hello everybody! In the coming days, as we return to the classrooms and labs to finish out this academic year, I want to wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year. This is always a hopeful time for us, as we have had time to look back on the previous […]

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Mass Communication staff attends management, leadership workshops

Need help trying to resolve an argument? Or do you need help trying to become a better team leader? Some students and faculty from the Mass Communication Department traveled to two Skillpath seminars in Shreveport on Jan. 12-13 to learn the answer to both questions.The first of the seminars was […]