The war on drugs will never be over. In an effort to prevent youth from using drugs, Alma J. Brown Elementary School hosted its annual Red Ribbon Week to educate students on the importance on being drug-free. The week concluded with a ready-to-be-drug-free pep rally on the courtyard at […]
Author: KEVIN KEISE
Stadium renamed
An hour before Grambling State University’s Homecoming game, hundreds of alumni, students and sports legends gathered around Gate 2 of Robinson Stadium, built 30 years ago in honor of the late coach, as it was renamed the Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium. According to President Frank G. Pogue, when it […]
GSU Alum releases magazine
Former Grambling State University student Chanel Clark has published her own magazine. Eclec, short for Eclec-collective, is a mash up between the words “eclectic” and “collective”, is a magazine geared towards urban entertainment, lifestyle and art. Clark was born and raised in Trenton, N.J. Even in her early childhood years, […]
Message to the Students
In light of the recent rise of trigger-happy behavior on campus and violence in the residence halls at Grambling State, parents, students and faculty alike are asking questions as to what steps will the administration and GSUPD be taking to ensure that students at Grambling State University are protected […]
Alexander to speak at Veterans’ event
The American Legion Post 593, GSU Army ROTC, and the Greater Grambling Chamber of Commerce have combined to sponsor the 2013 Veterans Day Program on Monday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. CST in Grambling State University’s Favrot Student Union, Black & Gold Room. The purpose of the program is […]
1963 alums celebrate 50th reunion class
The “Nifty-Fifty Celebration” for the alumni class of 1963 that was held Oct. 31 gave them a chance to reunite for Homecoming and to socialize with each other. The event was held in the Washington-Johnson Complex. The evening’s host were master of ceremonies Charles McIntosh and Mistress of ceremonies […]
Miss GHS: Mershell Watson holds school crown
Mershell Watson is the proud representative of Grambling State University Laboratory High School. The 17-year-old senior from Homer was recently crowned Mis GHS. Mershell made her way to Grambling because her parents felt that she would receive a better education. Her motto is “You have to fall down in […]
CAPUS BRIEFS
Favrot Student Union Board to sponsor Classic spectator bus The Favrot Student Union Board is sponsoring a spectator bus to the Bayou Classic for Grambling State University students. Deadline is Monday, Nov. 18 on a first come, first serve bases. The $200 package includes transportation, game and battle of […]
Two named to endowed professor positions
Two Grambling State University faculty members were named as endowed professors in their respective departments. Dr. Joyce Montgomery-Scott, a native of Bastrop, is a professor in the Criminal Justice Department at GSU since 1983. She was recently appointed by President Frank G. Pogue as the Pinkie C. Wilkerson Endowed […]
Omegas and Zetas head to the Classic
Approximately 1,200 tickets were sold, and a new winner hopped across the throne inside the T.H. Harris Auditorium Saturday night. The last time the brothers of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. got first place in the Homecoming Greek Show was in 2008. Using creativity and stepping blindfolded, the […]