The Grambling State University ROTC program participated in the Army ROTC Ranger Challenge held at Camp Blanding, Florida, with teams from throughout the Southeastern United States. The demanding two day event, which took place Jan. 25-26, covered 23 miles and featured eight events scattered throughout the competition rifle marksmanship, a […]
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Grambling ups recycling effort
Grambling State University is doing its part to make the planet a little greener, replacing one trash bin at a time in a new campus-wide recycling initiative. Grambling will soon be the home of 12 recycling bins by the beginning of March. An additional eight green recycling bins will join […]
Miss Cover Girl workshop
Grambling State University’s Miss Cover Girl, Ciara Wilson, held a helpful and informative pageant workshop on Saturday. Her mother, Victoria Blocker, was in attendance. Blocker is the founder of Pageant Chic, a company designed to help girls who are interested in participating in pageants or need coaching. “It’s your time […]
Leaders honored at MLK Luncheon
Today, Grambling State University honored 10 recipients at the fourth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award Luncheon in the Black and Gold room. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award recognizes person’s who show their leadership through servicing their community and the communities around them. Stephanie Finley, […]
Potential candidates worried about future
The Hollins Group, the organization responsible for the Grambling State University presidential search, will meet in Baton Rouge on Feb. 24 to discuss the search timeline and other concerns. According to a letter to the University of Louisiana System, the GSU presidential candidates are worried about the economic future of […]
GSU Quiz Bowl team grabs top spot at regional
(from left) Whitney Gaston-Loyd, Dave Fields, John Carter, Tom Cunningham (host in red), Charlotte Favors, Jasmine Ayatey, and Jharrayne McKnight pose with trophies at southwest regional tournament at the Honda Campus All- Star Challenge in Prairie View, Texas. On Saturday, four representatives of Grambling State University swept aside opposing teams, […]
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 […]
Say No To the N-Word
During the month of February, Black History Month, members of the Epsilon Delta Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Inc. are taking a pledge, ‘Say No to the N-Word.’ “I think the pledge is a provocative way of showing we, as Black people, don’t have to use a term that was […]
Alumnus Green to lead neighborhood Walmart
WEST MONROE- While smiles and cheers came from most at the Walmart Neighborhood Market grand opening, the emotions from Yvonne Green were different. She watched as her only son stood with big scissors ready to cut a red ribbon. As Terry Green Jr., 32, snipped the ribbon Wednesday morning, his […]
Aramark employees upset with students
Grambling State University offers a two-hour break on Tuesdays and Thursdays every semester. During this time, the Favrot Student Union Board holds events called “Tiger Tuesday” or “Turn-Up Thursdays,” where students can come to hear music, dance and interact with each other. However, this midday break has raised concerns from […]