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 […]
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Honoring our origins
In the landscaped island adjacent to Grambling State University’s Lee Hall Financial Aid Building, a bust of the university founder and first president, Charles P. Adams, stands on a marble base. His statue is molded with him looking off into the distance, as if he is looking into the […]
SGA and Tye Tribbett break barriers
The Student Government Association took a chance and stepped out of the box to offer something different: the iLEAD Summit. The first day was held on Friday. It was the nucleus of the three-day event, leaving students with a greater knowledge of leadership. “I have been empowered from […]
Sports Radio Network backs cause
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month and Grambling’s Sports Radio Network is partnering with Go 4 the Goal to provide awareness and funding for pediatric cancer. At many home and away sporting events, whether it is football, volleyball or soccer, Sports Radio Network personnel can be seen informing fans […]
Students gravitate to GSU
Unofficial Grambling State University enrollment figures show an increase from the fall 2011 semester, a modest 1.3 percent rise in undergraduate numbers and significant 13 percent leap for graduate enrollment. There are 5,277 students enrolled at GSU this fall, compared to 5,207 students last fall. Many credit the increased […]
Alumnus seeks help for transplant
Grambling State alumnus Rev. Davince Taylor has recently reached out to current students and alumni to help raise money for a costly medical procedure. Rev. Taylor was informed that he was experiencing kidney failure in May 2011. He has since undergone peritoneal dialysis, which he was able to administer […]
Lewis Temple CME Church gives away car
The congregation and newly appointed pastor of Lewis Temple CME Church, Rev. David Hartfield-Dyels pooled their resources to bless a fellow member with transportation. The fortunate member, Tiara Martin, has served as the church pianist for nearly two years. For Martin, who is a single mother, commuting back […]
Queen accepts crown
Continuing from Miss Black Dynasty to Miss Cover Girl to royal legacy, this native of Louisiana is no stranger to royalty and elegance. Last Thursday, Geralka “Gerri” Jackson was crowned the 58th Miss Grambling State University as lights flared, applause rang and emotions echoed off the brick walls of T.H […]
Speaker challenges students to lead
Activist and author Boyce Watkins challenged Grambling State University students to think for themselves, to respect women and to push aside eight damaging messages in some of today’s hiphop music. During the Constitution Day event in the T.H. Harris Auditorium Tuesday, Sept. 18, Watkins said though he enjoys much […]
Campus briefs
Founder’s week activities kick off with opening ceremony, breakfast Grambling State University will host its annual Founder’s Week activities with some traditional events on Sept. 24 and Sept. 25. The opening ceremony will kick off at 7:30 a.m. on Monday as President Frank G. Pogue and Grambling Mayor Edward […]