April and May mark high school prom and graduation season for many Louisiana high schools, but the two months are also among the deadliest for motorists, according to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. In May 2006, 91 people were killed in automobile crashes in Louisiana, making the month that typically […]
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Health Promotions students get active
In an effort to make people aware of the dangers of drinking and driving and alcohol bingeing, Grambling State University’s Living Learning Communities (LLC) hosted a “Mocktail” party on Monday evening. This event was coordinated by Melanie C. Thomas who serves as an English tutor and program assistant with the […]
Sean Bell’s killers acquitted
Last Friday, a New York jury acquitted three NYPD policemen of the shooting death of 23-year-old Sean Bell. Bell died in a hail of bullets, after leaving his bachelor party located at the Kalua Cabaret, the morning of November 26, 2006.This decsion has sparked outrage among African-Americans in the United […]
Grant enables GSU to receive first aid, CPR training
Twenty-two members of Grambling State University’s faculty, staff and student body recently participated in Heart saver First Aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training. James Gibson and Candace Wilkins of the American Heart Association served as trainers.The training was funded through a Louisiana Campus Compact Ready […]
GSU Campus Shut Down Due To Shootings
UPDATED: April 26, 2:12 p.m.Five arrests have been made in connection with the shootings that occurred on campus today, according to a report on KNOE.com. Out of the five, four were students. Students were informed of the shooting and the campus being locked down by word of mouth. The FirstCall […]
Kobe will be MVP
As the NBA regular season has come to a close, it is time to hand out the regular season awards; however no award is more glamorous than the MVP award. There are two clear -cut candidates who will add a MVP to their resume, New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris […]
Alpha Lambda Delta hosts ceremonies
Alpha Lambda Delta, a national honor society for first-year students at an institution of higher education, recently hosted its pinning and induction ceremonies at Grambling State University. Dr. Robert Dixon, GSU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs was the guest speaker for the pinning ceremony. He told the students […]
GSU honors students for hard work
Grambling State University’s Golden Key International Honor Society recently inducted 74 students and four honorary members. Membership into the GSU chapter of Golden Key is by invitation only and is extended to the top 15 percent of juniors and seniors. Dr. Robert Dixon, GSU provost and vice president for Academic […]
Harmon, Ross Win
On Friday evening, two candidates rose to the top and claimed their prizes. LaKesha Ross won the title of Miss Grambling State University and Chris Harmon was overwhelmingly elected Student Government Association president. Ross’s campaign slogan was “Be Your Own Boss,” which meant the students should have their own voice […]
GHS honors retiring basketball coach
At the annual GHS all-sports banquet, Grambling High paid tribute to longtime basketball coach Michael Lyons, who has retired after 30 seasons at the helm of the Kitten’s program.”It has been a combination of hard work,” coach Lyons said. “I have had the right people around me.” Family, friends, dignitaries […]