The Delta Sigma chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity held voter registration activities in local housing complexes on Sunday. Members went door to door, garnering support from approximately 50 unregistered voters prior to the last day of local eligibility for registration. “West Grambling” housing complex, Pinecrest II, “East Grambling” housing complex, and other local housing […]
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Head of voter team speaks out
I am Lamark Hughes, the Voter Empowerment director. The Voter Empowerment team would like to thank everyone who came out and participated in voter empowerment events. The team was established under the SGA to encourage students to participate in the political process. The team’s first event was the Democratic National Convention Watch Party, during which […]
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Two Hall of Fame inductees share
Grambling State University will induct 16 new members into its Hall of Fame on Friday, Oct. 17. The annual award recognizes alumni who have made significant contributions to the university.The biographies of inductees Ira Wayne McConnell and Dr. Allen Williams were unavailable for the Thursday, Oct. 2 issue. Biographies of the excluded inductees follow. Ira […]
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Leadership training available
Grambling State University’s Army Reserve Officer Training Corps program sends college students to the Leader’s Training Course (LTC) every summer at Fort Knox, Ky., in order to strengthen their leadership ability and place them in a position to earn a commission as a second lieutenant. It also makes participants eligible to receive a two-year scholarship […]
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Hispanic Heritage in America explained
Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, is being celebrated with the theme “Getting Involved: Our Families, Our Community, Our Nation.”In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week. The observance was expanded in 1988 to a monthlong celebration (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15). America celebrates the culture and traditions […]
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Georgio Michelle Douglas crowned Miss Grambling High School
The students of Grambling Laboratory High School (GHS) kicked off Homecoming with the coronation of Miss GHS. The event was held on Wednesday, Oct. 1 in the high school gymnasium. Georgio Michelle Douglas was crowned as the queen to reign for the 2008-2009 school year. The theme of the event was “Queen of the Nile.” […]
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Homecoming Week activities announced
All tickets will go on sale, starting on Monday at 10 a.m. Tickets will continue being sold until an hour into the show.Sunday, Oct. 12– Decorate the Union (4 p.m.) Monday, Oct. 13– 80’s Fashion Show (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.) – Snow Cone Social (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.) in the courtyard – Decorate […]
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GSU student still missing, car found
The family and friends of a missing GSU student are asking for help to locate her.Michelle McMullen went home to Harrisburg, Pa., during the weekend of Sept. 26 to drop off her 6-year-old son Jayden to be cared for by her family. McMullen left on Sunday, Sept. 28, at around 9 p.m. to return to […]
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City’s Chamber honors Gallot Jr. with banquet
The Greater Grambling Chamber of Commerce honored Rep. Rick Gallot Thursday night for his record of achievement. The “Toast and Roast” reception and banquet also served as a fundraiser for the Chamber.Gallot’s supporters believe he has made and continues to make a change for the better in the community. When asked how he felt about […]
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Top junior class officer talks about future plans
First, let me say that it gives me great pleasure to serve as Junior Class President for the 2008-2009 school year. The other Junior Class officers include Tierra Walter, vice president; Luquiria Brown, treasure; Mykel Luke, secretary; along with Nick Daily, Antoinette Johnson, and LaCresha Douresseaux, junior class senators. We plan to have an exciting […]