The Grambling State University’s Out-of-State Ambassador Scholarship Program has graduated its first class of ambassadors. The group began in the Fall of 2002 with about 350 students. Some graduated fall of 2005, many of them this spring and of course this summer. Many of the ambassadors switched to the academic waiver program because of their […]
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It’s easy to give credit where credit is due
I’ve been gone for a minute but I’m back with the write-off. Over the past few years, I have seen many elected officials do nothing. Sadly, the number of elected officials doing nothing in comparison to the persons actually doing work is a bit uneven. Many people decide to vote for certain individuals because either […]
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Senior student involved in numerous organizations, four leadership roles
G et involved! That’s what Tanisha Cousby encourages new freshmen and returning students to do. She has been involved in several clubs and organizations since her freshman year. "I do it for the improvement of the university," Cousby said. 50She is involved in Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority- President, Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice […]
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Hatching a star at GSU
Before last weekend’s NFL Draft few people could recall knowledge of Jason Hatcher, but after being the 92nd overall pick (third round), many are taking notice. Hatcher was the first player and only player drafted representing GSU. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys. Hatcher never imagined that he would be sitting in front of […]
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Baseball team wins two in a row
The Grambling State Tigers win two out of a three game series against the Texas Southern University Tigers to wrap up the Southwestern Athletic Conference play last weekend. In game one, the Tigers of Grambling were beaten 5-1, although they out-hit the TSU Tigers in the game. Pitcher Brandon Waters gave up three earned runs […]
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Lady Tigers hand out end-of-year awards
It was that time again for the end of the year awards banquet for the women’s basketball team. The banquet is held every year to honor outstanding players on and off the court. This year, senior Juleen Smith dominated, winning six awards. These awards included the Captain Award, Senior Award, Mary Currie (free throw leader) […]
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Book’s message makes for riveting reading
Regina is in her mid-30s and was given another chance with life. She graduated from Howard University with a Mass Communication degree. Regina Burns had a prefect life she was a successful journalist living in Atlanta. Burns had the man of her dreams until her boss Beth found out that she was dating her son. […]
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GSU artists featured in museum exhibition
The Schepis Museum in Columbia is the setting for, "Personal Visions," an exhibition of works by four area artists who work at Grambling State. Sandra Lee of Grambling, Donna McGee of West Monroe, Tommie Sue Slaughter of Downsville and Linda Snider Ward of Monroe will exhibit a variety of works, including photography, paintings, drawings and […]
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Foreign language student stands out
Mozella Bell, a GSU student, was recognized as an Outstanding German 102 student by the Southern University’s Department of Foreign Languages, on Sunday, April 26. How does a GSU student receive an award from Southern’s Dept. of Foreign Languages? GSU along with Southern and three other schools (Univ. of Louisiana at Monroe, Nicholls State Univ., […]
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Track tops SWAC
LEWIS/The Yearbook The women’s and men’s track team dominated this season. They finished their seasons by capturing the coveted SWAC track titles. The women’s team won the competition by 25 points and the men’s won the competition by 47 points.