Author: Jasmine Franklin

Features

GSU senior releases second book

Grambling State University student Adrian Consonery Jr., a mass communication major from Marietta, Georgia, recently released his second book titled “Legal Thoughts.” In this book, Consonery is transparent and shares his thoughts as a Black man in America.  “I wanted to capture what I was going through in that […]

Arts

Student releases third book

A GSU student, known for making waves across social media with daily inspirational posts released her third book. Jada Starks, a senior study- ing psychology and sociology from Farmerville, uses her so- cial media platforms to inspire Grambling students and peo- ple across the country. After months of prepara- tion […]

News

Campus remained open following Hurricane Ida

Many students expressed outrage on social media at the university’s decision not to cancel class Monday, following Hurricane Ida.  Hurricane Ida did not hit Grambling directly; however, many students’ families were impacted. Prior to the storm, the University partnered with the National Weather Service-Shreveport and prepared for  the Hurricane Ida […]

Opinion

I earned $20,000 in two months as an intern

This summer I completed two internships and earned $20,000 within two months. I want to share my experiences  as an intern not to brag off my achievements but in hopes of inspiring other GSU students to know that anything is possible.  I interned with Chevrolet, filming commercials and productions as […]

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GSU campus mourns loss of student killed in car crash

The campus of Grambling State University is mourning the loss of Lajermanique Nichols. Nichols — known to many students as “Jerm” — was a sophomore and native of Jonesboro, La. The 19 year-old was studying Criminal Justice. On her Twitter page, Nichols said that she was “excited for the fall […]

Opinion

Franklin: Challenges faced being a vegan at Grambling

I have faced many challenges as a vegan in Grambling.  While crawfish and barbeque may sound delicious to others it’s disgusting for me to even think about eating. I have been vegetarian for six years and this year I made the transition to a plant-based/ vegan lifestyle. At […]

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GSU mourns loss of student killed in car accident

Ryan Alasia Johnson Grambling State University is mourning the loss of Ryan Alasia Johnson. She was a freshman studying biology from Kentwood, La. Johnson was killed in a four-vehicle crash Wednesday evening.  The incident took place on April 22 at approximately 6:45 p.m in the eastbound lane of I-10. A […]

Features

USM professor recalls over half a century teaching art

When Jim Meade was a young boy he recalls seeing the “terrible” treatment of African-American children during segregation. Meade believes that experience was a  turning point in his life that impacted his career forever.  As a young child, Meade spent some of his free time deer hunting with his father. […]

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GSU rises to 3rd in Home Depot competition

Current leader board as of 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 4. To vote and check the leader board, visit Retoolyourschool.com. Screenshot from retoolyourschool.com Last Thursday, Feb 27, Grambling State University had a little over 5,200 votes in The Home Depot Retool Your School competition. Since then the number has rapidly increased […]

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Black History Tribute I

When Jim Meade was a young boy he recalls seeing the “terrible” treatment of African-American children during segregation.  Meade, a professor of painting and drawing at the University of Southern Mississippi, points to that experience as a turning point in his life that impacted his career forever.  As a young […]