Author: Candice Dixson

News

Jones retains seat as mayor

Edward Jones The opportunity that a voter’s voice can be heard and politicians can only anticipate all of their hard work- canvassing from door to door speaking to residents, campaigning with signs and brochures and shaking hands, has paid off. Polls opened early Tuesday morning at 6 a.m. and did […]

Opinion

Still having fun with Halloween

Although my trick-or-treating days have long since been over, I still find ways to enjoy the ghoulish holiday that many have come to love and enjoy. People might try to say “You’re too old for Halloween” or “Halloween is for the kids,” to which I respond, “How do you figure?” […]

Opinion

A spooky “Indulgence’ by Jessie Amos

I lay here in my bed. The lights are off. The house I reside in is deathly silent.  All I can hear are my thoughts. They plague my mind and attack my psyche. I flinch in the darkness, knowing no one is here to save me. I’m lying on the […]

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Alumni chapter in Houston helps develop future leaders

ms Alumni Scholarship and Charitable Foundation is set once again to assist Grambling State University students to become one step closer to making their dreams of receiving a higher education come true. This year the DLW Alumni Chapter Scholarship and Charitable Foundation Gala, will achieve yet another milestone in its […]

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GramFam shows support during Radiothon

The Division of Institutional Advancement and KGRM 91.5 FM Radio on the campus of Grambling State University hosted its third annual Radiothon on Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. as a part of homecoming weekend with attempts to raise $50,000 in 12 hours. In total, the profit raised […]

Opinion

Blackface: costume or controversy?

In recent years, there have been many publicized photos of White people painting themselves to portray a Black person for Halloween. Due to the prevalence of social media, these occurrences have finally reached the forefront of the public eye, causing many to question the fad.  In many instances, members of […]

Briefs

Local church changes to ‘Fall Carnival’

Halloween, for most people, is a holiday that generally glorifies the dark things of this world and gives off a spooky vibe. For the most part even though Halloween consist of candy and dressing up in your favorite costumes, not everyone celebrates the holiday. Some Christians do not take part […]

News

The act of giving back

During the Criminal Justice Department’s 40th anniversary celebration on Oct. 17 the department received a financial lift.  Several donations was presented by alumni and friends. Dr. Joyce Montgomery-Scott presented a plaque to  Elaine Douglas Deberry for her outstanding contribution to the department. In early October, according to Montgomery-Scott,  she contacted […]

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Grambling Lab schools continue efforts to survive

Grambling State University Labortary School located on GSU campus is apart of the city of Grambling education system.   The Grambling High Foundation pulled its charter school application form the Louisiana Department of Education on Oct. 13 because it would have not been approved. The application would have secured funding […]

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It’s all in the NUMBERS

Grambling State University welcomes several new adminstration with top salaries at the university. Eighteen people at Grambling State University make more than $100,000 as the university faces a $3 million deficit and is requesting faculty and staff to retire. The highest paid person at the university is the Interim President […]