The fees out-of-state students have to pay is causing some of them to leave their institutions in exchange for a job or a college closer to home. But going back home is Devanny Byrd’s last resort, even after financial aid did not cover the fees for the Birmingham, […]
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Longtime staffer Paula Hicks recalled as joyful
Life is like a box of chocolates — you never know what you’re going to get. But with Paula Juanice Watts-Hicks, the Grambling family got one of the best pieces in the box. Paula attended Jasper Henderson Elementary School and Chatham High School where she graduated as salutatorian. Paula was […]
Ralph delivers powerful speech
“Good morning Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana,” tweeted Sheryl Lee Ralph just hours before taking the stage as the featured speaker for the Black History Convocation on Thursday, Feb. 28. Her loud, powerful and angelic vocals filled the T.H. Harris Auditorium, blowing away students and faculty with her […]
Theater students return to competition
Over 1,000 students from six states flooded Centenary College in Shreveport, LA for the KCACTF(Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival) Region 6 festival from Feb. 28-Mar. 2 for a chance to walk away with cash prices and a national opportunity meant for only two. According to the KCACTF website […]
GSU proposes beautification project
Grambling State University is attacking the issue of beautification and campus appearance with a face-lift funded through a grant and plenty of man-hours. The Campus Beautification program is funded through Title lll, also known as the Presidents Grant. This endowment is given to the university to take care of the […]
The life and times of Charles Fenton
A foot soldier, activist and traveler are just some of the names that come to mind when hearing about the life of this lone ranger. Born April 14, 1941, now 71-years-old and not even remotely recognizable from his youth, as his hair is now long and silver with a […]
Miss La. makes visit to Robinson Museum
Miss Louisiana Lauren Vizza visited the Eddie G. Robinson Museum for the first time Saturday, and she was inspired. “It just goes to show that whether you’re from Grambling or from a bigger (place), you can be anything you want,” said Vizza, who garnered quite a bit of attention during […]
Grambling State students hunt for jobs at Career Fair
Career Counselor Deneisa Lofton was the host for the career reception that was held Thursday, Feb. 21, part one of a two day event. Students and possible employers filled the Eddie Robinson Museum for the reception which was part one of a two day event. Attendees were treated to […]
GSU addresses Obama’s State of the Union Address
“Fifty-one years ago, John F. Kennedy declared to this Chamber that the Constitution makes us not rivals for power but partners for progress…” was President Obama’s opening line to the 2013 State of the Union address last Tuesday. These words made it clear that President Obama intends to keep […]
King Week raises awareness
Junior Reginald Mask II asked, “If you left your institution today would you be satisfied with your education?” That was the question Mask asked during his event Monday evening, which was the apex of his week long King’s Week initiative. As a residential assistant, Mask has set out to make […]