Being a college student and always having to be serious with either class work or studying, it is always a welcoming feeling to get a chance to let your inner child out. On Tuesday, the Favrot Student Union held a Build-A-Tiger event on the yard. Walking up to the yard one would think that they […]
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Teach for America touted as job alternative for grads
Graduating from college during today’s economic uncertainty is a scary feat. To ease tensions Sarah Troyer, a Teach For America representative at Grambling State University, explained that the program might benefit students who are about to face the real world. “We are looking to solve the achievement gap,” said Troyer, who added that low-income students […]
Professor to speak at New Rocky Valley program
The New Rocky Valley Baptist Church mission will hold a Women’s Day program at 10 a.m. on Sunday.The speaker will be Jeanette Hutchinson, retired physical education professor at GSU. Hutchinson is the widow of Dr. Conrad Hutchinson Jr., who was director of the World Famed Tiger Marching Band. She is a member of Deborah Circle, […]
Longtime Grambling workers remembered
The Rev. Roland McCoy Wilson Sr. was laid to rest Saturday at Sweet Home Church of Christ Holiness USA. Services was officiated by Rev. Eddie Douzart III of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.Rev. Wilson, 61, passed away Tuesday, April 6 at the Rapides Hospital. A resident of Jonesboro, he worked for 17 years in the facilities […]
Honor students appreciated
Members of the honors day committee paid tribute to students that have achieved outstanding accomplishments in academics on Tuesday. Dr. Lawanna Gunn-Williams, honors day coordinator, said “It gives me great pleasure to host such an honorable event each year.””This program serves to show our students we care about academics and the accomplishments those students have […]
Final countdown to NBA Playoffs
The 2010 NBA Playoffs began on April 17 between sixteen of the league’s best teams, the top eight from the east and the other top eight from the west. Each team, playing in a tournament bracket with a winner from best out of seven games, have fans setting their DVRs hours before the action begins, […]
All students must update their loan information
President Barack Obama signed the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 and essentially changed the nation’s loan policies. Students must now sign a new master promissory note for funds disbursed after June 30. It’s extremely important that all students interested in a loan sign the updated document, said Financial Aid Counselor Katherine Mixon. […]
SGA president elect sends out message
Hello Students,Let me begin by expressing my sincerest gratitude to each and every student who assisted me on this journey to become SGA President Elect for the 2010-2011 school.I am eager, Grambling, to serve and lead you on our quest for success, prosperity, and of course preparation for our lives after our matriculation through our […]
Sovereign debt – A bubble destined to burst if it goes unchecked
Since the emergence of the nation-state concept became an indispensible part of our civilization, sovereign nations have been coming up with new tools to resolve economic crisis – one of them is to borrow and create money for the benefit of its citizens. Unlike an individual, a country can borrow and print as much money […]
The long road to the NBA Finals
It’s more obvious to see it now, the Cavaliers are more focused and attentive to what they are competing for, and that’s the title of being called the NBA Champs. With LeBron James getting an opportunity to get his first ring, and Shaquille O’Neal on the verge of making it a third championship for his […]