The beautiful campus of Dillard University began its fall semester last Monday. Although the second week of school was well underway, no one was prepared for Hurricane Katrina, and the effects she would have. In the brief time it took to reach shore, it tore through Southeastern Louisiana with no […]
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Grambling State police on the look out for drunk drivers
Grambling State University?s police department and local police are working with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, the Louisiana State Police, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to keep drunk drivers off the road from Monday, Aug. 19 through Monday, Sept. 5. � The 18-day crackdown is focused on arresting […]
TRIO program receives 5 year funding
Not only has the Student Support Services program been funded by the United States Department of Education, but it has received funding for the next five years. “This is the first time Student Support Services has received funding for five years,” said Mattie Williams, director. The TRIO program is designed […]
Dormitories receive facelift
Over the summer when many students were preparing for what would become a life-changing move, Grambling State university facilities department was preparing fixtures throughout several dormitories. Pinchback, Tubman and other dormitories were among the ones ro receive facelifts. However, Akai Barksdale says he doesn’t think it’s right to remodel certain […]
Many evacuees seek refuge in North La.; GSU taking donations
Much of St. Bernard Parish is under several feet of water. Neraux resident Debbie Boyle has already lost her home. She and her family are now at the Civic Center in Ruston Louisiana, where they too sought refuge in this time of need. "Red Cross is here, and I’m so […]
GSU golf team ready to make strides in national tournament
Grambling State University’s golf team is taking the sport to the next level with a positive outlook, talented players, and a dynamic, well-experienced coach. The golf program at Grambling has been established and continuously moving forward for over the last 25 years. This year the golf team will be making […]
Choppa performs free concert
The student body enjoyed free music and received information on safe sex in front of the T.H. Harris auditorium on Tuesday afternoon. Grambling was one of the many stops on the Grooveline “Music is Life” tour. The tour’s purpose is to speak out to college students about safe sex and […]
Basketball, football camps set for June 12-17 on campus
The Annual Larry Wright All-Star Basketball Camp will be held on Sunday, June 12th through Friday, June 17th, 2005. The All-Star camp is open to all interested males ages 8 through 18. Registration will begin at 12 p.m. on June 12th at the Men’s Memorial Gymnasium on Grambling State’s campus. […]
Basketballers continue to reap honors
Three of Grambling State Tigers Basketball players were selected for ALL- LSWA College Basketball team. Brion Rush, Juleen Smith, and Macey Cormier. Brion rush was named as a third team select. This marks the second post-season award that he has received at the conclusion of the 2004-05 season. In addition, […]
Student unhappy with presidential dialogue
Dear editor: April 14, 2005 commemorates the day I personally received the conviction that our voiceless thoughts on Grambling State University’s campus have led us to the point where we are at this present time. Unfortunately, if care is not taken, this will take us to where we do not […]