Grambling State University President Frank G. Pogue told an audience of students, faculty and staff Thursday though the institution is facing serious financial challenges, there continue to be good things happening. Prior to the event, the president said “these are challenging, difficult times, but we will get through all of […]
Author: ANDREA BEASLEY
Top cop out
An investigation into the Grambling State University Police Department has prompted immediate changes. It was announced in February by university officials that there would be a detailed investigation into complaints and issues about campus law enforcement, but information on what has been found has yet to be released. “We have […]
Alum, columnist to give address
New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow, a 1991 Grambling State University graduate, will deliver the commencement address next month. “I’m thrilled, and humbled, to have been asked to deliver the commencement address,” said Blow, 42. “This is undoubtedly the most meaningful speech – on a personal level – that […]
Acting Workshop
An “Acting Workshop” will be held Saturday, May 18, at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Shreveport at the Clarion Hotel. The workshop location is 1419 E. 70th Street. Working with the workshop will be Charnele Brown, Kimberly Reese of A Different World, is an American actress, producer and singer. She […]
Farewell – Justin Madden
Over the hill and into the imaginary gates of Grambling State University; now my immediate reaction was, “Where in the world am I?” As a native of Los Angeles, Grambling is a city that is big in size, but small in social activities, however it was the best thing that […]
Investigation into shooting continues
Though no arrests have been made in the shooting incident that sent three Grambling State University students to the hospital Monday night, Sgt. Ruby Jones said that they know who they are looking for- a non-student. Now, the university police have focused their attention on a male suspect who […]
Pogue speaks
In his signature two-piece suit, Dr. Frank George Pogue Jr. sits in his office on the first floor of Long-Jones Hall, in possibly the largest office on the campus of Grambling State University and he asks himself, “How on earth did I get out of here?” A question that he […]
Harvey, Brice take top post
Election Week ended with two Grambling State University students winning the titles to serve as the next Miss Grambling and the president elect of the Student Government Association. Jordan Harvey, a junior from Forsyth, Ga, was elected as SGA president with 581 votes and Ambra Brice won Miss Grambling […]
Awards ceremony recognizes achievements
Grambling State University, a place where everybody is somebody. On Monday night, thanks to the Favrot Student Union Board, the most notable “somebodies” on GSU’s campus were recognized in the Student Choice Awards. The event that took place in the T.H. Harris Auditorium, was designed for the students of […]
AROUNDTHEDIAMOND
The Lady Tigers hit the road again with only a few games away until the SWAC tournament. Tuesday afternoon, they played against Alcorn State University (8-33, overall and 1-10, SWAC) as a make up game due to rain in conference play back in March. After two runs for Alcorn […]