Four students were inducted into Alpha Phi Sigma, a criminal justice honor society, on Wednesday in Washington-Johnson Complex. Inductees included Arthur G.H. Devore, Khaliah Reed, Tina Fontenot, and Jennifer Dorsey were inducted. Sunlee H. Callais did not attend the induction ceremony, however she was recognized as a new member. Students must maintain a 3.2. GPA […]
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Judicial Affairs goes beyond conducting violation hearings
Until recently, Grambling State University’s Office of Student Judicial Affairs was known for investigating and resolving allegations of academic and nonacademic violations of the Code of Student Conduct. Now, Student Judicial Affairs, via monthly training workshops, is strengthening services to students by providing behavioral learning support activities and crime prevention education.Beverly Crawford, the director of […]
Faculty group talks issues
Under a microscope and a close eye, individuals are starting to examine higher education and take notice of not only how Louisiana schools are progressing but also how all of America is as well. On March 21, an American Federation of Teachers meeting was held at Grambling State University to discuss the state of education […]
Grambling State public administration professor receives recognition
Dr. Mahdi Abbas El-Baghadadi, a public administration professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, has been included in the 10th edition of Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers for the year of 2005/2006. Dr. El-Baghadad has been selected a number of times in the pass. The selection is based on making a difference […]
Berry remembered for long, disatinguished career
The dignitaries who were present at the funeral of Dr. Charles A. Berry Jr. show the esteem he was held in by Grambling State University and the significance of his contributions to higher education in general. The funeral for Dr. Berry was held Monday at Lewis Temple C.M.E. Church in Grambling. He died March 20 […]
Grambling bookstore and Tiger Express to switch locations
New plans for the Tiger Express and Grambling State University bookstore are on the way. Many students have been waiting in anticipation for a wider variety of on campus restaurants similar to those on other campuses, and a place where they can hold meetings.The idea arose when Vice President of Finance Billy Owens, former SGA […]
Azusa movement celebrating 100 years
In the United States today Pentecostalism is the fastest growing section of Christianity and this year 2006 they are celebrating 100 years of existence. "It Started in Los Angeles California in 1906," said Dr. Dana Carson. "William J. Seymour was a black, preacher who had converted a horse stable into a church on Azusa Street […]
Any flavor in youthful love?
Relationships, are they a wonderful thing? I couldn’t tell you, but by today’s standards, it seems not. I was reading an opinion piece titled, "Why wait?" Now don’t get it twisted, she’s not asking why wait to give it up. She’s asking why wait so long to love. The subhead read, "Teen pregnancy wouldn’t have […]
GREEKS FOR WEEKS
Ever wondered what’s a Greek and why you should pledge? Maybe you were unsure about a certain organization and wanted some filling-in without directly asking a member. Whatever the case, last weeks "meet the Greeks" days were held so students who may be considering Greekdom could gain more insight. Many took advantage. Tamika Woods, a […]
Kappa Kappa Psi probates
Verdict has it, this "new breed" Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity shows dedication, creativity, talent, and the will to work hard, succeed and grow in this distinguished organization. The probated Friday, March 24 out side Dumbar Hall bringing in seven new members. Current members and spectators gathered in order to celebrate and welcome […]