Dr. Loretta Walton Jaggers and Dr. Nanthalia McJamerson, professors of education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction ( College of Education), are in the process of preparing for the upcoming 2010 LA GEAR UP Summer Learning Camps. There will be two one week camps that will be held at Grambling State University. The first […]
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Bedford, Smiley conduct workshop
Dr. Rory L. Bedford, director of Service-Learning and Dr. Ellen D. Smiley, assistant dean of the College of Arts and Sciences of Grambling State University recently traveled to Alcorn State University in Lorman, Miss. to conduct a one day workshop entitled “Teaching Strategies for Greater Student Success.”The workshop was developed to assist faculty representatives from […]
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Health Care Reform – An unfinished business
Recently passed Health Care Act and the relevant fixes might be a monumental change in the history of American health care industry, but the fact is that – it is not enough. This reform has addressed many issues like preexisting condition, lifetime limit, donut hole, increasing the dependent children age to 26, and expansion of […]
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Performing Arts Center to bear famous name
Acting upon a request by Grambling State University to honor one of its musical legends, the UL System Board of Supervisors approved the naming of the new performing arts center as the “Conrad Hutchinson Jr. Performing Arts Center.” Interim President Dr. Frank Pogue noted, “Since arriving here a few months ago, I have consistently heard […]
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Motivational speaker encourages parents
“Positive Parenting in Challenging Times,” was this month’s theme at the PTA meeting held in the Alma J. Brown Elementary School on April 6 in the GSU School of Nursing Auditorium. The event was hosted by Carolyn Cage, PTA president. Motivational guest speaker Dr. Fairest Hill discussed the significance of being a positive influence as […]
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GSU students get a taste of Salsa
pular Dancing with the Stars it is no wonder that salsa dancing is gaining popularity. Even though salsa is most often associated with Latin Americans, people of all races in United States and Europe are dancing the merengue and cha cha cha.Grambling State University’s Cross Cultural Club offered salsa dance classes on Thursdays in Woodson […]
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Grambling cheerleaders place fifth in competition
The Grambling State University cheerleading squad set out to Daytona, Fla. on March 30 to participate in the 2010 National Cheerleading competition. The cheerleaders, under the direction of coach Terry Lilly, are known for mesmerizing performances and stellar stunts. As the squad prepared for their departure, member Courtney Samuels shared his experience and reflected on […]
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Coleman stands out as a Golfer for GSU
Junior marketing major Jonathan Coleman hails from Cincinnati, Ohio and has experienced a successful golf/student career so far at Grambling State University. Oftentimes campus golfers are overlooked, so The Gramblinite sat down with the notable athlete to find out more. Q: So how long have you been playing the sport of Golf?A: Since I was […]
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Historically Black schools compete for 2010 Home Depot improvement grant
Sixty-two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) from across the country have been announced as finalists in The Home Depot 2010 “Retool Your School” campus improvement grant program. The HBCU finalists are competing for $150,000 in on-campus improvement grant. From April 5 to May 15, supporters can visit www.homedepot.com/retoolyourschool to vote for their favorite HBCU […]
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Forrest Gump Health care?
In the movie, Forrest Gump, Forrest (Tom Hanks) said, “Mama always said, ‘Stupid is as Stupid does.’” How could one better describe the “historic vote” of the House of Representative on March 21?Here are my top ten examples:1. A Speaker of the House who barged ahead with a costly, unpopular plan leading her lemmings over […]