ldquo;…So what are we going to do as a people, so that we might be able to navigate and survive these modern day assaults…The truth is we must be more vigilant than we are valuable. Then its another thing to be smart.” The words from a fiery message by the […]
Author: LASHONDRA THOMPSON
Dominican tragedy touches GSU
Dominica is a country known for producing bananas, citrus, mangoes, coconut oil, and soaps that many other products used around the world. But, the small country and its many resources was heavily damaged by tropical storm Erika on Aug. 27. The storm left an estimated 20 people dead with many […]
Alumni relocate church to Arcadia in time for Easter
Well known local place of worship The Church of the Champions has found new residence in Arcadia. The church that was founded by two-time SWAC Championship winner, Pastor Henry Tolbert, who holds the record for most reception touchdowns in Grambling State’s history. The church has been in the area since […]
New laws make changes in state
It’s time, time to make a change–these aren’t just the lyrics of a ‘90s Winans song but the way the state of Louisiana feels about the new and revised legislation that went into effect at the beginning of the year. As a Louisianan, it is important to know the laws […]
GSU to launch new app
In an effort to revamp the image of the university and provide convenience to the constituents, Grambling State University created a new mobile application. The new app is powered by Straxis Technology, a company that prides themselves in “specializes in schools, and understanding the unique needs and requirements of the […]
NAACP bombing in Colorado goes practically unnoticed
It was almost a week ago that a homemade explosive device was detonated and destroyed an exterior wall of the NAACP chapter in Colorado Springs, Colo. The blast also caused damage to a local barbershop. No one was hurt but the chapter’s president, Henry Allen Jr., said, “The blast was […]
Ex-GSU president finds a new home
Dr. Frank G. Pogue, former Grambling State University president, is now the interim president of Cheyney University. On Oct. 9 the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education selected Pogue as the interim president for the university. Founded in 1837, Cheyney University was started as the Institute […]
Organizations shine at GSU
As new faces are seen throughout campus this semester, it’s also the beginning of some new and returning organizations at Grambling State University. As a student, it’s important to know what’s going on around the academic community. Every year., Grambling holds an annual organization week to introduce curious students interested […]