As students filed into the Senate meeting, looks of disappointment and confusion covered their faces. The topics of discussion weren’t limited to the usual complaints.The Vote of No Confidence was the main concern of students. SGA President Steven Jackson wanted everyone to know that “(student leaders) haven’t gone to sleep” […]
Author: Shakari Briggs
GSU cheerleaders step up to multinational status
Cindy James’ charming personality and vibrant spirit create a natural persona. Her fluid and precise movements on the football field caught attention at the Jackson State versus Grambling State game. The cheerleading team hyped the crowd and revived an occasionally dwindling Tiger spirit. James is the only international cheerleader on […]
GSU celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to observe the past and present achievements of Hispanics. Embracing the Fierce Urgency of Now, is this year’s theme. Many Hispanic Americans made an impact in this nation. After a much maligned nomination process, Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor became the first Hispanic justice […]
Seniors get tips from Career Services
In an effort to promote the array of services offered by the Office of Career Services, the Senior Class held a reception in the Black and Gold Room geared to getting the word out to the students. Senior Class President Dafnee Chatman extended a warm welcome to all the students. […]
GSU hires new public relations director
Vanessa Littleton has been named director of Public Relations forGrambling State University. She attended the University of Central Florida, where she was a McKnight Fellow and a doctoral candidate in Public Affairs.Littleton will serve as the official spokesperson for Grambling State Universityand she will assist in developing communication and marketing […]
Fraternity takes on H1N1 at health seminar
A major thought on everyone’s mind these days is the swine flu. H1N1 is a virus that is quickly spreading. On Sept. 29, the brothers of Alpha Phi Omega held a seminar on the H1N1 virus in the Favrot Student Union. The seminar covered the origin, symptoms and statistics of […]
Judicial Affairs holds training
The Student Judicial Board had a training session for the new student and staff board members.The purpose of the office of Student Judicial Affairs is to increase the students learning and growth and development by making students aware of the universities expectations of behavior on and off campus. As long […]
Band praised by wowed fans
Despite being the World Famed, the Grambling State marching band has been drawing some unprecedented comments and criticisms lately. The band’s performances, as well as its size, have been criticized. There was even a “diss” Web site calling for the removal of band director Larry Pannell.An alumnus who saw the […]
Alumni Homecoming activities
Oct. 30“On the Radio with KGRM” (2009 Hall of Fame Inductees), 9 a.m. – 10 a.m., Washington-Johnson ComplexRegistration, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Institutional Advancement Bldg.Alumni Luncheon, noon, Black & Gold Room, $25 per person Video Presentation, 2 p.m., Favrot Student Union Theater Class Meeting (Class of 1984), 2 p.m. […]
Chamber of Commerce to honor local leaders
Four citizens and a local school will be honored at the upcoming Greater Grambling Chamber of Commerce annual banquet.The awards will be given Oct. 23 in the Black and Gold Room of the Favrot Student Union at Grambling State. Tickets are $25 and tables of eight are $180. The banquet […]