Grambling State University Assistant Police Chief Dwayne Chambers plans to introduce an “Each One Teach One” initiative to the city of Grambling. The initiative is pride based and will include a proclamation signing.Students’ signatures will symbolize their commitment to the community and reclaiming its legacy. The first forum will be held before the end of […]
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Alphas sponsor community barbecue
The Delta Sigma chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. sponsored a community barbecue recently.”I loved the crowd and the organization did a wonderful job serving their guests,” said Francesca Willis, a sophomore from Little Rock, Ark. As the food cooked and music played, the crowd came out to support the organization, who prepared an […]
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Port City Style Social
Coveted Productions presented The Style Social in Bijou’s Ultra Lounge in Shreveport last Friday night. The women’s mixer was a networking opportunity and glam party. Guests had their hair and makeup refreshed and munched on cupcakes while supporting and/or being informed of Black businesses. The event was the same night at the Port City Classic […]
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Stranded, saviors, spirit
Please don’t fly through this windshield, I thought. She’s not wearing a seat belt. “She” was the petite star athlete, who bounced beside me, as I decelerated when my beige big body, Javier, got hot mess on me. While traveling about 75 miles per hour, midday heat and weathered rubber created what could have been […]
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Grambling jumpstarts recruitment invitation
The Grambling State University Office of Admissions and Recruitment took advantage of the Port City Classic to extend an invitation to future Tigers. The students from Woodlawn Academy, Booker T. Washington and Garden Oaks got a chance to start their four-day weekend early. Friday each of the schools experienced some of the camaraderie that is […]
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Cross country teams off to a good start
The men’s and women’s cross country teams placed first in the Mississippi College season opener Wednesday. On the men’s side, Top 10 finishers were:First place, Darwin Price; fourth, Deonte Pope; fifth, Trevor Gayten; and eighth, Brian Ramos.Leading the Lady Tigers were:Seventh place, Tieshia Alexander; 11th, Christina Vinson; 12th, Shequea Howard; and 13th, Ameesha Washington. Alexander […]
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Shuttle bus schedule
The Student Government Association transportation schedule is:Monday- Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. The shuttle bus runs at the top of every hour. Campus pick-up/drop-off locations: Tiger Village 100, 400, 500, Favrot Student Union, Attucks Hall. Bus stops: Stop 1- Louisiana Tech Library; Stop 2- County Market (Hair City, Plasma Center, Dollar General, McDonald’s); […]
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Dick Gregory to speak for Constitution Day
The Constitution Day Lecturer, Dick Gregory, will visit GSU on September 16 at 11 a.m. in the HobdyAssemnly Center. His appearance is sponsored by the Office of Service-Learning and the Earl Lester Cole Honors College.
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Whose race is it anyway?
With an air of anticipation, spectators filled the room and took their seat for what was surely to be an informative event. Seven Grambling mayoral candidates were seated on the stage looking out into a sea of familiar yet strange faces. No longer were these the faces of close friends but of a concerned constituency.Once […]
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Port City match-up truly a Classic
Labor Day Weekend was filled with intensity for the first Port City Classic featuring the Grambling Tigers vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. This game was one that many have been waiting for. When fans first heard about the two competing, excitement spread throughout the region. Pre-game festivities were held outside Shreveport’s Independence Bowl. From seeing Grambling […]