Merriam-Webster defines mentor as “a trusted counselor or guide.” Ask any successful person, such as President Barack Obama, Gov. Bobby Jindal, broadcaster Robin Roberts, or NFL standout Peyton Manning, chances are he or she will have at least one mentor to thank. I know one of mine: Dr. Pat Settoon. Pat is a retired Southeastern […]
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A reflection of the life of LaToya Katris Frazier Jackson
Funeral services for Mrs. LaToya Frazier-Jackson, age 26, of Grambling will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Mt Zion Baptist Church in Grambling. Interment will follow at Grambling Memorial Gardens under the direction of Our Christian Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Friday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Our Christian Funeral […]
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Grant his soul some mercy
Death is an end, but not the answer.As news of the Lupoe family tragedy coated broadcasters’ tongues, I grieved for the Lupoes and their loved ones. I mourned for a beautiful family that wasn’t given the opportunity to outlive these economic times. I saw potential in gorgeous golden brown children, mere steps from clouds before […]
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One unlikely matchup
This year’s Super Bowl features two football franchises that have had two different fortunes.The Pittsburgh Steelers have been the Gold Standard in the National Football League. The Steel City is home to five NFL championships, 20 division champions and 24 playoff appearances. Pittsburgh is home to some of the all time football greats, such as […]
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Two players quit men’s basketball team
Jamal Breaux and Andrew Prestly have left the team citing personal reasons. It is being reported they left the team after Saturday’s loss to Jackson State, 83-58. TheGramblinite.com will have more on this story as it develops.
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Upromise doubles 2009 scholarship fund to help students attain a college education
At a time when an unprecedented number of Americans are struggling to save and pay for the ever-rising cost of college tuition, Upromise, a Sallie Mae company, is doubling financial support for its annual scholarship program. This year, the Upromise Scholarship will award a total of $500,000 in college aid to 200 students. Based on […]
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‘Left 4 Dead’ begs for a sequel
After a long line of Resident Evil games featuring the flesh-eating Zombies, Turtle Rock Studios developed a classical first-person shooter game, Left 4 Dead, which was release in the late fall of 2008. The game was released on the X-Box game console and has been a very popular game. The game is based on four […]
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Theatre Department takes turn with ‘Othello’
Shakespeare is considered to be one of the greatest playwrights of all time. More people have redone works from Shakespeare than any other playwright in history. Now it’s the Grambling State University Theatre Department’s turn to take a swing at Shakespeare. The department will start the semester off with one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, […]
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Art exhibition features works of faculty
A reception will be held at the Dunbar Gallery for four members of Grambling State University’s Department of Art faculty today from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The display of works is part of the Annual Faculty Exhibition which will end on Feb. 6. Artists exhibiting works are Donna McGee, Rodrecas “Drék” Davis, Tommie Sue […]
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GSU Teacher Education candidates in line for grant
The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant became available through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, Congress created the program. The grant provides up to $4,000 per year, with a maximum of $16,000.Students who intend to teach in a high-need subject area at a public or private elementary […]