Homecoming services was held Tuesday, July 3 for Dr. Wallace Bly, a retired Grambling State University professor. Dr. Bly was the only child born to Escal Bly and Emma Katherine Carroll Bly on March 3, 1929, in Kingsport, Tenn. He received his early Christian education at the Friendship Baptist Church […]
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Subway of Grambling makes a move
Contributing writer A new, larger, more convenient Subway has moved from its previous village location to the once Plateau Records site on R.W.E. Jones drive. Owner, Roderick Sims, has moved Subway because of space, parking, location and overall better quality service. Although Pizza Xpress, which once shared a space with […]
GSU sets standards for early refunds
Grambling State University students will receive refunds for the 2007 fall semester faster than in previous years, according to GSU officials. Students must complete the registration process by Aug. 1 in order to receive their refunds by Aug. 28, said officials. In order to participate in the fall 2007 Early […]
Answer the Phon-A-thon
Grambling State University is looking for Phonathon workers to call alumni, friends and parents of current students to ask for their support of GSU’s Annual Giving Campaign. The Phonathon begins in September (excluding breaks) and continues through April 2008. The contributions support student aid, academic departments and other programs and […]
Lassiter to address summer graduates
Dr. Wright L. Lassiter Jr., chancellor of the Dallas County Community College District, will address the 2007 summer graduates of Grambling State University. The ceremony will be held Friday, July 27 at 10 a.m. in the Grambling Assembly Center. On Wednesday, July 25,there will be a practice session for graduation […]
GRAMBLING CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH
Contributing writer Although the weather was a bit rainy, people of the Grambling community and surrounding areas came out to celebrate the Juneteenth Festival. With the help of various people, companies and organizations, Grambling’s mayor stated the festival turned out to be a huge success. There were several events planned […]
Grambling national alumni convention heads to Chicago
Contributing writer It’s that time of the year again, for the Grambling University National Alumni Association, Inc. (GUNAA), National Convention. The convention will take place Thursday, July 26 through Sunday, July 29, in Chicago. This year’s host is the Windy City Alumni Chapter, with the theme being “A Gathering Of […]
Senator Landrieu makes stop in Grambling
Contributing writing United States Sen. Mary Landrieu, representative of Louisiana, made a stop in Grambling during her north Louisiana tour of the state. Before attending the press conference in Carver Hall, Landrieu showed her support to Doris Robinson, widow of Eddie G. Robinson concerning the Robinson Museum. Once she arrived […]
Beapers join anthropology class in project
Contributing writer As one of the summer activities, GSU’s Black Empowerment Program (BEAP) recently assisted Dr. Frances Staten’s sociology and anthropology classes with their class project of displaying American flags at each light pole on R.W.E. Jones Drive of the campus. The students in the classes also wrote an essay […]
Freshmen talk about first Grambling experience
Contributing writer Although starting at a new school presents many challenges, summer school freshmen were happy they decided to come to Grambling. When asked how their first summer at Grambling State University was going, and why they chose to come to GSU, most said they came because of the school’s […]