GSU made front-page news in the Sept. 14 edition of the Ruston Daily Leader , which boasted “Chief: GSU dorms unsafe” as its headline.The Leader’s article featured alleged claims made by Grambling fire chief, Carl McCarter. McCarter reportedly said, “People send their kids to Grambling and expect the university.and fire […]
Author: Imani Jackson
Burnette takes over as VP of Finance
Daarel Burnette is the new Vice President of Finance at Grambling State University. As a whole, Burnette oversees all of the financial and operation entities of the university. Burnette was born in Fort -Walton Beach, Fla. Growing up, he looked up to his parents, because they always instilled in him […]
Why do I love Grambling State University?
Sometimes, people wonder why I love Grambling so much, and I, sometimes, wonder myself, but I remind myself of the history of Grambling. So, let me give you a lesson in Grambling History. In 1896, a group of Black Farmers decided that their child should have the same educational services […]
Two Hall of Fame inductees share
Grambling State University will induct 16 new members into its Hall of Fame on Friday, Oct. 17. The annual award recognizes alumni who have made significant contributions to the university.The biographies of inductees Ira Wayne McConnell and Dr. Allen Williams were unavailable for the Thursday, Oct. 2 issue. Biographies of […]
Head of voter team speaks out
I am Lamark Hughes, the Voter Empowerment director. The Voter Empowerment team would like to thank everyone who came out and participated in voter empowerment events. The team was established under the SGA to encourage students to participate in the political process. The team’s first event was the Democratic National […]
Mass Comm professor pens textbook
Grambling State University has been known for producing famous coaches, football players, band members and even models. It also has a more intellectual side among us, as shown by one of our own professors. Journalist, professor, adviser, and now author Dr. Gene Murray has written his second book, which is […]
FOXXHOLE personality to host GSU’s ‘Greatest Fan’
Jamie Foxx FOXXHOLE personality Kingi Knox of Speedy’s Comedy Corner returns to her alumni Grambling State University to host the Concert and PreGame 2008 Homecoming festivities with The GREATEST Fan. The Fans compete with trivia and spirit competitions to be deemed as The GREATEST Fan to meet Webbie, Rick Ross, […]
Ready for business
The upkeep of beauty has returned to the Grambling campus. Nestled beneath the atrium of Favrot Student Union is a beauty salon that has been an important feature to the ladies of the Grambling campus. Formerly “Styles Unlimited,” the salon now has a new name and new proprietorship. Proprietress and […]
Social Research Club honors late super-centenarian
The Grambling State University Social Research Club took a trip to Mississippi recently in order to honor a longtime participant in its Longevity Project.Members of the Grambling group were on hand when the family of the late Betty Wilson held a memorial ceremony in memory of the super-centenarian, who was […]
Favrot Student Union Board president speaks out
On behalf of the Student Union Board, I extend greetings to administration, faculty members and students of Grambling State University.I am Keshia Johnson and it gives me enormous gratification to serve as Student Union Board President for the 2008-2009 academic year. The rest of the executive board includes: Kenneth Williams […]