Author: Ashante' Hyde

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Whitney Moore represents September

When asked what was her motivation to compete in the pageant, Whitney Moore-White replied, "One of my personal goals for the 2005 – 2006 school year was to be more comfortable speaking and being seen in front of the student body. "I was always really scared to speak in front […]

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Omega Psi Phi wins best international achievement

#160;   At the end of last semester, the Gamma Gamma chapter of Omega Psi Phi won best undergraduate chapter of the fraternity internationally at a ceremony held in Little Rock, Ark. This was based on academics and service to the community. Honors won by the chapter include best social action chapter, […]

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13 proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot

The summary of constitutional amendments that are to be voted on Saturday, Sept. 30, is presented in the order that the amendments will appear on the ballot. To read the complete text of each proposed amendment, go to www.legis.state.la.us.   Proposed Amendment No. 1 To change the name from the […]

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Campus Ministry attends 11th annual Epiphany

Let us not be weary in doing good; for the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good…" Galatians 6:9-10 For Christians, the Epiphany represents the events surrounding the birth of Jesus. The wise men following […]

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Grambling City Council Candidates

EDWARD R. JONES Ballot No. 88 Employment: Assistant professor, Grambling State University Educational background: B.S., M.A., Grambling State University Member of what organizations: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Previous political experience: Incumbent Grambling City Councilman BRIEFLY STATE YOUR PLATFORM: To enhance and extend water and sewerage lines; to expand the city […]

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Grambling Mayoral Canidates

MARTHA BENNETT ANDRUSBallot No. 61Employment: Retired teacher Educational background: B.S., Grambling State University; M.S., Southern UniversityMember of what organizations: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and retired teachers organizationsPrevious political experience: MayorBRIEFLY STATE YOUR PLATFORMTo improve infrastructure in Grambling also wants to bring in a hotel and other small businesses such as […]

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Why must we separate church and state?

In a time where we need church more than ever, one thought comes to mind: Why did America make the decision to take prayer out of schools and the workplace in the first place? The phrase separation of church and state does not appear in the Constitution, but rather is […]

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GSU Fulbright Scholars study Islam in Turkey

This summer Grambling State University Fulbright Scholars, under the direction of program director Dr. Sue Abraham, were afforded the opportunity to study the culture of Turkey. One topic that was studied was religion in Turkey, particularly Islam. "Islam" means submission to the will of God. Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is […]

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Grambling State faces lawsuit from concerned alumni, others

#160;   The Grambling University National Alumni Association and several others have filed a federal lawsuit against Grambling State University, the University of Louisiana Systems and others. The suit lists GUNAA, James Bradford, Pashawn Jones, Dr. Dorothy Alexander, Mayor Martha Andrus, Edward Jones, and others as the plaintiffs. The defendants are listed […]