The three candidates for governor fighting for second place in the primary election tried in a televised forum Wednesday to distinguish themselves from each other while also seeking to peel votes away from front-runner. Democrat Foster Campbell said his plans for a new tax on oil and gas processed in […]
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Discounts should bolster school spirit
As the G-Men set out for each football game, there is one goal on their minds: winning. After tough battles against SWAC opponents, the G-Men take pride in knowing that they’ve given the fans something to cheer about. This season, the fans can cheer for something else.The GSU Bookstore is […]
Private art on public display
GSU’s Art Department is hosting “Africana,” an exhibition of African art and artifacts, through Nov. 1 in the Dunbar Hall Art Gallery. The public will have an opportunity to view art and craftwork collected by faculty members during their travels to Africa. Because all of the pieces originated in Africa, […]
It’s more than just a game – it’s recruitment
The GSU cheerleaders, the World Famed Tiger Marching Band drum line and Miss GSU took part in a pep rally that praised a urban high school in Little Rock, Ark., on Friday.Terry Lilly, associate director of the Favrot Student Union and cheerleading coach, organized the event along with cheerleader Marcus […]
Title III hosts awards banquet
Grambling State University’s Title III Program recently hosted its 2006-07 end-of-the-year external evaluation opening ceremony and awards banquet at Squire Creek Country Club in Choudrant.Dr. Clarence Coleman, Dr. Brenda Jackson, Dr. Franklin Jackson and Jeanette Williams served as the external evaluators. Brenda Jackson was the team leader. She said, “Our […]
Constitutional Amendments
Amendment 1 A vote FOR would constitutionally protect current and future statutory supplemental pay levels, regardless of amount, for full-time local law enforcement officers and firefighters. A vote AGAINST would continue constitutional protection for the $300 monthly supplemental pay amount for full-time local law enforcement officers and firefighters, as it […]
Homecoming Events
Monday – Rep Yo City Day– Bless The Mic – 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Black & Gold Room)– Kick Off Block Party – 8 p.m. in front of T.H. Harris AuditoriumTuesday – School Pride Day– Bowling – 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.– Screening of American Gangster – 8 p.m. […]
G-Men Top The “Other” Tigers
The Grambling tiger football team improved their record to 6-1 after a victory Saturday against JSU 30-20.The G-Men jumped out early after a touchdown run by Cornelius Walker made the score 7-0 in the 1st quarter. Jackson answered with a touchdown pass from Jimmy Oliver to Chris Johnson making the […]
On The Ballot Locally
State Representative, 11th District “Rick” Gallot – Democrat – Ballot # 53 Edward Jones – Democrat – Ballot # 54 Delores Wilkerson Smith – Democrat – Ballot # 55 Police Juror, District 1Jerry Lewis – Democrat – Ballot # 61 Charles H. Owens, III – Democrat – Ballot # 62 […]
Retention program gears up
The Office of Retention has implemented an Access and Success Program that targets freshmen and sophomore students. The Center for Student Access and Success offers free academic support such as tutoring, study skills seminar, Blackboard training, and writing and math labs to all undergraduate students at Grambling State University. Strengthening […]