The American Heart Association has implemented National Wear Red Day, the first Friday of each February. On this day, everyone is encouraged to wear red, take notice of their cardiovascular health and take action to live longer, healthier lives. The Grambling Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. […]
Author: MELANIE C. THOMAS
Alumni: In Focus
Alumna Khadijah Polly recently united her love of the performing arts, snacks, and her marketing skills into a Midtown Art Center showcase. On Jan. 18, Polly held an event called “Popcorn & Poetry” at a venue in Houston, Texas. The event featured other Gramblinites Herb Milton, Regan Martin, […]
World Famed featured in magazine
Grambling State University’s World Famed Tiger Marching Band is no stranger to publicity, so when a recent phone call came from ESPN, Larry Pannell considered it normal. “We’re no strangers to ESPN,” said Pannell, the director of the bands. “For me, it was just another typical telephone call. They […]
SGA holds spring leadership session
The Student Government Association held a leadership seminar featuring ‘Dream Again Empire,’ in the Black and Gold Room on Saturday afternoon. The purpose of the event was to empower elected and appointed representatives with the leadership and development skills necessary to carry out their roles and ultimately prepare […]
FSUB organizes service week
Some students are closer to achieving their service learning goals after the Favrot Student Union Board’s series of service learning events last week. FSUB encouraged students to get involved last week with their 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Penny Savers Drive, Bingo Night, and Community Clean Up. Those who chose to […]
AKAs to the rescue
The Alpha Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., held a fundraiser to help a student in need. On Jan. 9, Derrick “Chuckie” Young Jr., lost all of his belongings and home in a tragic fire. Young, a Kansas City, Mo., native, is popular on campus and is […]
Sisterhood takes over SGA event
The Sisterhood of Criminal Justice is seeking help with its most recent community service event. During Tuesday’s Organization Fair in the Student Union’s Black and Gold Room, the Sisterhood of Criminal Justice was seeking a different kind of recruitment. The organization is currently having a tee shirt drive for […]
Throwing away the shackles
Black History Month. The time for fair weather civil rights activists and two-article black culture experts to stand proudly on their soapboxes and declare that they care. While there are always fair-weather activists in any group, something else exists in the black community that is just as disheartening: Shackle-Brandishers. […]
GSU campus curbs are being repainted
As campus beautification continues at Grambling State University, many students may have noticed the new fighting tiger sculpture and the new benches on The Yard. Perhaps going unnoticed is something a little closer to the ground: freshly painted curbs. About 3,000 square feet of curbs have been repainted throughout […]
CAMPUS BRIEFS
Grambling English Writing Enhancement Lab is now open The English Writing Enhancement Lab is officially open for spring 2014. In addition to its one-on-one tutorial assistance, the lab provides a series of English mini-workshops on a variety of topics. Three professors will present student mini workshops for the month of […]