Historical markers are used in order to maintain the preservation of history in this great country. Unfortunately, these customs do not apply at Grambling State University. All student organizations are being forced to move by May 18. As for non-Pan-Hellenic organizations. Their plots are being removed permanently from the university. SGA vice-president, Franklin Wilson said, […]
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The Giants key to winning
If there is one constant in the game of football it is the fact that you must run the ball successfully as well as impede your opposition from doing the same to be successful. Though the New England Patriots have been somewhat of an anomaly this season they are no exception to this.During a Monday […]
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Kappa League to develop youth leadership in Lincoln Parish
The illustrious brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity have initiated their tremendous group of mentors in their Kappa League program. The first official meeting was held this past Saturday where ten high school students from northern Louisiana were taken under the wing of this vigorous group of men. The Kappa League is a male dominated […]
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FSUB head brings in new practices
Ever wonder how our campus activities come about? Who’s behind the madness? For those who do, her name is Dr. Cassandra Shelling and she is the new Favrot Student Union director for campus wide activities.A daughter of two Grambling State University alumni, mother of three, and grandmother, this education administration major and alum of Jackson […]
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SGA seeks student participation
Every year many students at Grambling State University complain about several issues on the campus. Most complaints are usually brought to the Student Government Association during their general meetings. The SGA president Whitney Moore-White understands the complaints but wants students to take another approach. “It’s always been our (SGA) goal to enable students to help […]
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McCain, Romney spar over timetable of Iraq war
SIMI VALLEY, Calif.- Republican Mitt Romney accused John McCain of using dirty tricks by suggesting the former Massachusetts governor wanted a deadline for withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq, in a spirited debate Wednesday night that underscored the intensity of their presidential rivalry.Coming 24 hours after McCain defeated him in Florida, Romney vented his frustrations over […]
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AKA’s donate $1M to Howard
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has donated $1 million to Howard University, the institution where it was founded 100 years ago.The money will be used for a Founder’s endowed scholarship, in addition to helping preserve the extensive collection of sorority documents kept on a database at Moorland-Spingarn Research Center on Howard’s campus, according to a […]
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Complaining with no solutions
Our hearts are heavy right now. As we progress through the semesters of our collegiate lives, we are always hearing complaint after complaint after complaint about the way things are conducted at the university. However, we don’t see many student leaders doing anything.Before you start to ask, no, this is not a shot at the […]
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Why do some Blacks distant themselves?
In the black community in America, there is a severe disconnection among those of different classes. Many upper and middle-class Blacks feel as if they can look down on, talk down to, and overlook Black people who are considered lower class.I often witness black people who are college-educated, living in a nice home, driving a […]
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It’s unjust to not include non-Greeks in plan
“Chillin on the yard.” “Meet me at the plot.” These are just a few expressions that are used by members of the student body, but after May 18th, these expressions will no longer be of use.President Horace Judson has stated that the campus organizations, both Greek and Non-Greek, are causing separation between students and are […]