Amendment 1 – 2 1/2 terms in 3 consec.terms not appt/electA vote FOR would impose term limits for members of certain state boards and commissions. A vote AGAINST would continue to allow members of certain state boards and commissions to be elected or appointed for an unlimited number of terms. […]
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Proposed Constitutional Amendments
Proposed Amendment No. 1Act 935 of the 2008 Regular Legislative SessionTo provide for term limits for members of the Public Service Commission, the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Board of Regents, the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System, the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana […]
Alumnus speaks on the achievement gap
Dr. Angel Harris, assistant professor of sociology and African American Studies at Princeton University, presented a student research forum at his alma mater, Grambling State University. The forum was sponsored by GSU’s sociology and psychology department, NIMH-COR Honors program and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.The forum was held Monday through […]
Duckett looks to revive men’s basketball program
Coming off a 7-19 campaign in 2007-2008, the Grambling State men’s basketball program looks to get back into Southwestern Athletic Conference contention.Just like the women’s program, the men welcome a new basketball coach, Rick Duckett. Duckett comes to Grambling via South Carolina, where he had served as an assistant coach […]
Wilson, Richards shine at Ark. bowling meet
The Lady Rolling Tigers travelled to Jonesboro, Ark., to compete in the NCAA Arkansas State Central Region Fall Jamboree last weekend. Teams participating in the Jamboree consisted of two SWAC Schools, Louisiana Tech, two 2008 NCAA Championship competitors, and other NCAA schools. The jamboree was a two-day event consisting of […]
Service for survival government
According to the Declaration of Independence the governors of the people are to take into consideration the interest of the people. The United States’ governors have forgotten that and consider only how to earn more money which it deems necessary. However, they have forgotten the many nations of the Natives […]
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G-Men victorious again, beating the Delta Devils
After a 28-14 offensive shootout in the first half, the G-Men managed to pull away the from the Delta Devils in the second half and win 35-14.GSU (7-2, 4-0) offensive unit gained 512 total yards (285 rushing yards and 227 passing yards). Leading the way for the offense again was […]
Hip hop unites for Barack Obama mixtape
With the most important election ever less than a week away, people from all walks of life have come together in support of Barack Obama. The hip hop community in particular has banded together in support of the Democratic nominee. Dj Green Lantern has put together mixtapes by Nas and […]
A collective plea for Amendment No. 4
Dear editor:On Nov. 4, the voters of Louisiana will have their opportunity to vote on House Bill 420 (ACT 932), which will be Constitutional Amendment No. 4 on the ballot. It is very important that the voters approve this amendment next month. It is also very important that voters know […]