When talking to Ambra Brice, she pays homage to a former queen, Jameisa Lenard, who was elected as the face of Grambling State University in 2011-2012. Brice said, “I was on court for Miss Sophomore and Jamesia Leonard was my queen and serving by her, I knew I was […]
Author: La'Shondra Thompson
Miss Brown and Gold helps students realize self-worth
Miss Brown and Gold hosted a forum, “If you aren’t worth a good morning, he isn’t worth a good night” surrounding the issues of casual sex and monogamy last Thursday night. Students and the brothers of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc., were encouraged to share in thought provoking conversations […]
Favrot Student Union Board President Raven LeDay
Q: Where are you from and what is your classification and major? A: Well, I am originally from Louisiana and I moved to Dallas, Texas. I am a marketing major, I am studying a minor in art, and I am a junior. Q: How long have you lived in Texas? […]
SGA President Jordan Harvey
Q: Where are you from? A: Forsyth, Ga. Q: What plans do you have after graduation? A: Pursue MBA at Georgia State University for job opportunities at UPS or IBM. Q: What organizations are you involved in? A: Phi Beta Lambda Business Fraternity Inc., Black Executive Exchange […]
Jackson named last GSU Tom Joyner Hercules Scholar
Grambling State University junior business management major DeVante Jackson was excited to get news that the Tom Joyner Foundation awarded him a Hercules Scholarship Thursday, Sept. 26. ”The scholarship is a blessing to me and a token of appreciation from God,” exclaimed Jackson, 20, of Delhi, La. “This means hard […]
Symposium on JFK set for Saturday in Dallas
Nov. 22 marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, an event that affected Dallas and the entire nation. On Saturday, the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture, along with its program partners, will present a daylong symposium, “Understanding Tragedy: the Impact of the JFK […]
Area community reflects on life of GSU alum
Over a thousand people showed up Friday, Sept. 26 and Saturday to celebrate the life of the legendary chef and owner of Brother’s Seafood, Orlando Leanord Chapman. The 49-year-old died on Tuesday, Sept. 24 of cardiac arrest, when he fell into Cross Lake. On Friday, the viewing of his body […]
Annual breakfast brings GSU Community together
Grambling Mayor Edward Jones thinks he’s attended nearly all of the Grambling State University Founder’s Week community breakfasts. Jasmine Hill attended her first. The annual Founder’s Week Fellowship Breakfast was held in the Black and Gold Room at the Favrot Student Union on Monday morning. “I’ve been here practically every […]
Early morning start at Charles P. Adam’s bust
Grambling State University President Frank G. Pogue and Grambling Mayor Edward R. Jones signed an official proclamation recognizing university founder Charles P. Adams at a bust of Adams adjacent to Lee Hall. “After 112 years, the opportunity to pause and show respect to our founder is extremely important,” said Pogue, […]
Celebrating 112 Years of Tradition, Service And Excellence
Standing 6 feet 10 inches tall and weighing 300 pounds, he had the voice of a tiger. Charles P. Adams was a force of nature who sometimes scared some faculty and students. As the first Grambling State University president, he contributed life, love, and history to the campus and Louisiana. […]