Health care reform is more than a social imperative – it is an economic necessity. A new study by the President’s Council of Economic Advisers demonstrates that the current American health care system is on an unsustainable path. Without health care reform, American workers and families will continue to experience […]
Author: Christina Romer
Pre-Freshman Academy draws students to science
The Center for the Mathematical Achievement in Science and Technology Pre-Freshman Academy will begin on Sunday, and run through Friday, June 26. The academy has been around since the summer of 2006.The purpose of the two week academy is to increase the mathematics literacy and proficiency of the participating students. […]
Intramural Center offers activities for students, staff
If you are looking for something to do after classes, consider the Intramural Center. The Grambling State University Intramural Center has some activities to keep students busy during summer school. When students have nothing to do they go to the Intramural center for activities such as basketball, racquetball, aerobics, track […]
GSU organization works with health fair
Grambling State University sociology, psychology majors, under the direction of Professor LaWanna Gunn-Williams, hosted a mental health booth at the Annual Lincoln Parish Head Start Health Fair during the month of May. The event was held at the Ruston Civic Center.”The mental health booth is an annual activity undertaken by […]
Grambling Middle School triumphs
Sharon Armstrong was the speaker for graduation ceremonies at Grambling Middle Magnet School. One of her first quotes was, “Dreams may fade, eagles may soar, but shining stars shine forever.” She spoke on her belief in God and dreams. Dreams push your reality to uncommon heights. She warned the graduates […]
Sapp celebrates his anniversary at Pleasant Grove
The Pleasant Grove Baptist Church members took the time to show appreciation to their pastor, Reverend Kenneth Sapp and his wife. The Sapps were quite pleased when presented with a beautiful service on Sunday. June 7 marked 15 years that Rev. Sapp has served as pastor at Pleasant Grove located […]
Students honored in ceremonies at Alma J. Brown
At Alma J. Brown Elementary Laboratory School’s fifth grade promotion ceremony, 27 students received diplomas. The ceremony was held in the School of Nursing Auditorium on the campus of Grambling State University. Their class motto was “You win not by chance but by preparation,” Roger Maris’ motto. At the graduation, […]
Jindal informs graduates that ‘Truth is power’
More than 400 graduates walked across the stage on May 17 at Grambling State University to receive their diplomas.The commencement address was given by Gov. Bobby Jindal amid his fight to reduce budgets for education and health care in Louisiana. However, Jindal did not touch on the budget crisis. “The […]
GMMS exceeds state LEAP expectations
One hundred percent of the eighth graders who took the Spring 2009 LEAP tests at Grambling State University Middle School met the standards necessary for promotion to ninth grade.The students also surpassed the state average in 20 of 21 of the LEAP standard categories. – Eighth-graders at GSU Middle scored […]
Grambling High graduates 45, 15 with honors
Forty-five students graduated on May 18 from Grambling State University Laboratory High School. As the Grambling High School Band began to play the graduates anxiously marched out to an awaiting crowd of parents, guardians, teachers and friends. Out of the 45 graduating seniors, 15 graduated with honors. Six of those […]