Author: Imani Jackson

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Campaign Week winds down

#8220;To be frank, the booster is just a way for the candidates to basically pimp themselves to the student body,” English senior Desiree Cotton said of the Student Government Association booster/debate held Wednesday night. “Well although the debate is an important tool for SGA positions, having it outdoors . (was) […]

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Conversation with local mayors

#8220;We are only constrained by our minds,” said Dan Hollingsworth, mayor of Ruston.Change and cooperation seemed to be the main points of both mayors in a program hosted by the Department of Political Science and Public Administration. The graduate students of the department played host to the public officials by […]

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Honors Week recognizes student achievement

One of the highlights of Honors Week at Grambling State University was a special ceremony, where over 400 students were recognized for their academic achievements and presented with honor medallions. A New Beginning: Celebrating Our Scholars was the theme.Cardiologist and GSU alumnus Dr. Richard Rayford was the guest speaker. He […]

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A wrong connection can cause problems

If you’re frustrated that the person you’re dating is shunning any conversation that sounds like commitment, this column is for you. In fact, these nuggets of wisdom are straight from the newly released book, “Married to Commitment,” which ministers to married couples and singles alike in the area of relationships. […]

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Conert to feature Tramaine Hawkins

The Strong Tower Gospel Chorale will host its 16th anniversary concert Saturday, April 30 at 6 p.m. in the T.H. Harris Auditorium on the Grambling State University campus. The concert will feature gospel music legend Tramine Hawkins.The concert is a celebration of Strong Tower’s presents in the community, by ministering […]

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G-Men return for Black and Gold Game

The theme around campus lately has been “New GSU” and that applies to this year’s football team. This year’s football team faced a number of changes starting with the departure of coach Rod Broadway in February. Along with Broadway’s departure, his running style offense left with him. On April 9 […]

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Moore first pick in WNBA draft

UConn’s Maya Moore was selected first in this years WNBA draft by the Minnesota Lynx Monday. Moore led the Huskies to a record 90-game win streak, averaging 19 points and 8 rebounds while doing so.In 2008, Moore was named Big East Player of the Year. This was the first time […]

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Canterbury Association initiates contemporary service

The Canterbury Association (CA) of St. Luke’s Chapel of Grambling was in charge of the 10 a.m. worship service on Sunday, April 3. The vicar, The Rev. Thomas Nsubuga informed the congregation present that the first Sunday of every month had been designated to contemporary worship where students at Grambling […]

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Alumnus celebrates 18 years as church pastor

Destiny World Church of Austell, Ga., plans to commemorate the 18th anniversary of its senior pastor Wilbur T. Purvis III. Church ministries will honor Pastor Purvis, Lady Kim Purvis and the first family with an evening of honor on Wednesday, April 13 at 7 p.m. and will feature special guest […]

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Cedric Bailey empowers GSU students

An inspirational, “Take Control of Your Future” seminar was sponsored by the Grambling Sports Network, March 29 to provide mass communication students with the opportunity to learn about the future of radio in a positive light.The motivational keynote speaker, Cedric Bailey, vice president of Operations for “Rejoice! Musical Soul Food” […]