The Service-Learning Department at Grambling State University, directed by Dr. Rory L. Bedford, held a luncheon to honor GSU faculty and staff for their exemplary projects and service. Many claimed that this luncheon was one of the best they have attended. Waneene Dorsey, Stacey Duhon, Joyce Evans, Elaine Foster, King […]
Author: MELANIE C. THOMAS
Title III rolls out carpet
It was truly a night at the Oscars at Grambling State University when the Title III Program Office held its awards and recognition ceremony for its activity directors and support staff for the grant cycle 2007-2012. The red carpet was rolled out, and the spotlight shone brightly. Just like at […]
Election 2012: Obama and Romney face off in first debate
In the first presidential debate, an aggressive Mitt Romney sparred with President Barack Obama over taxes, deficits and strong steps needed to create jobs in a sputtering national economy. With early voting already under way in dozens of states, Romney was particularly assertive in the 90-minute event moderated by […]
Fresh campus initiative at GSU
Fresh Campus has come to Grambling State University to bring about change and clean breathing air for students and everyone else who works on or visits campus. Fresh Campus is a student-led campaign established to help empower college students to bring about social change by focusing efforts on 100 […]
A Different Look
All of us yearn for them, the nostalgia for the ‘yesteryears’, bittersweet longings for the past. And yet, despite all the pleasantries, the jukebox fawning for “Happy Days”… ‘the Fonz’, and “Opie Cunningham”– this ‘rear view mirror’ stare often offers a starker contrast than our ‘windshield view’ up ahead. […]
Editor’s Corner
November 6 is quickly approaching, and for those who don’t know, that is the day where millions of Americans will flood voting polls to cast there vote for the future President of the United States. However, I am concerned about the number of individuals who are suffering from voting […]
Students meet with grad school visitors
Students from various majors gathered last week upstairs in the Student Union to receive information about upcoming summer research internships and graduate school opportunities with the University of Illinois at Chicago. For 15 plus years, Dr. J. Russell Willis, sociology and psychology professor at Grambling State University, with the […]
Starbucks to be remodeled
As one walks into Grambling State University’s student Tiger Express they will walk into an area with a selection of food establishments such as Burger King, Panda Express and Topio’s, but as you walk past Starbucks where lights are off and doors are closed. Contrary to belief Starbucks retail […]
Alum gets prestigious honor in Dallas
Oscar Davis, a Grambling alumnus, is honored in the inaugural edition of Who’s Who Black Dallas. The Bastrop native was recognized for being a professional who has excelled tremendously in his profession. Who’s Who Black Dallas showcases the achievements and success of some of the top African American professionals […]
Nigerians celebrate independence
There’s no such thing as being too far from home to celebrate its history, people and culture. For Nigerians in the city of Grambling every year on the first of October is a festival that allows them to celebrate their nation’s Independence. Members of the Association of Nigerian Ambassadors […]