An inspirational, “Take Control of Your Future” seminar was sponsored by the Grambling Sports Network, March 29 to provide mass communication students with the opportunity to learn about the future of radio in a positive light.The motivational keynote speaker, Cedric Bailey, vice president of Operations for “Rejoice! Musical Soul Food” […]
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Honor students given a week of praise
This year, instead of hosting Honors Day, Grambling State University celebrated and recognized the academic achievements of students for a week.Dr. Lawanna Gunn-Williams, who has served as the chair for over nearly 20 years, said GSU president, Dr. Frank G. Pogue suggested that the observance be held a week. Two […]
Alumnus celebrates 18 years as church pastor
Destiny World Church of Austell, Ga., plans to commemorate the 18th anniversary of its senior pastor Wilbur T. Purvis III. Church ministries will honor Pastor Purvis, Lady Kim Purvis and the first family with an evening of honor on Wednesday, April 13 at 7 p.m. and will feature special guest […]
Cheerleaders Place 4th
Grambling State University cheerleaders, under the leadership of coach Terry Lilly, attended the National Cheerleader Association Championship in Daytona Beach, Fla., on April 5-10. Grambling participated in Division I semifinals along with Prairie View A&M University, the University of Central Arkansas, and Stephen F. Austin, Weber State and George Washington […]
Library schedules slate of activities
The Grambling State University A. C. Lewis Memorial Library will celebrate National Library Week on April 10-16. The library officials have planned a weeklong list of activities.The theme for the celebration will be “Create your own story @ your libraryr” The following activities are confined to the A. C. Lewis […]
Dr. Pogue to receive honorary degree
Dr. Frank G. Pogue, will be awarded the Doctor of Humane Letters degree by the State University of New York Oswego during the 150th commencement May 14. During Dr. Pogue’s tenure in System Administration, Oswego made great strides in diversity. He was instrumental in recruiting graduate students from underrepresented populations. […]
Spring fashion, what’s in and what’s not (for women)
With spring comes the best part of the season, the fashion. It’s about time to pull out the maxi dresses and rompers.While sheer and prints are in, it’s hard to not overdo it. Sheer tops were all over the Fashion Week runways. There’s one rule to wearing the gauzy fashion […]
Alumnus co-writes book on commitment
A freelance journalist, Pastor Donald Lee, along with a high school classmate, Pastor Brigitte “Bre” Eaton, wrote a book titled Married to Commitment. A little more than a year ago, Lee was inspired to write a lengthy series of columns that centered on marriage and other kinds of relationships. At […]
Grambling alum speaks to students
Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq. was the guest speaker at Grambling State University’s Women’s History Month Convocation.She was the first African American to run a viable political campaign for the U.S. Congress in Louisiana. “I have always loved Grambling. I learned more here than at any other university. There were […]
Grambling Grammys & controversy in the ‘G’
The Favrot Student Union Board presented the Grambling Grammys Monday night in T.H. Harris Auditorium.The rousing event boasted substantial attendance and was one of the early Tigerfest activities. While collegiate superlatives and vanity were enough to attract numbers, the occasion was also historic. “It’s the first time we’ve ever had […]