Welcome Alumni and Friends:Welcome home, alumni and friends! I am delighted to welcome each and every one of you to Homecoming 2008 at Grambling State University. Many exciting and fun-filled activities have been planned for your enjoyment as you gather with former classmates and friends for a great celebration. This is an exciting time at […]
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Career site created for college women
The Forte Foundation, a consortium of major corporations, business schools and nonprofit organizations that directs talented women toward leadership roles in business, has launched Forte Career Lab Virtual Campus Web site. The site is a companion to its successful on-campus Career Lab events, which introduce college women to the range of business careers, female role […]
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Campuses to observe Alcohol Awareness Week
On Oct. 22, thousands of college students across the nation will participate in National GORDIEday in observance of National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week. The event seeks to raise awareness about the dangers of binge drinking and hazing and commemorate the lives of more than 1,700 students who die each year as a result of alcohol-related […]
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Painting the town pink
Did you know that breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women? According to the American Cancer Society, every three minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. Every 13 minutes, a woman dies from breast cancer. There are approximately 182,460 women in the fight with breast cancer; this year 40,480 women […]
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Comedy show brings mixed reaction
Despite a Sub-Saharan heat index, the auditorium was nearly packed during the comedy show Tuesday night. Although the setting was sticky and icky, determined students kept it live. Standard pre-show hype music simultaneously increased perspiration and distracted avid bouncers from temperature complaints. Prior to the comics’ performances, local photographer, Morris Winters’ six-year-old son, Marzionne Winters […]
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Sophomores: Attend meetings
Hello, Gramblinites, and a special hello to the Sophomore Class.As Sophomore Class president, I would like to thank everyone who voted for me and also I would like you to know that your vote was important. I promise I will not disappoint you. I have many plans for the Sophomore Class and maybe these plans […]
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The mysterious cowboy
Originally from New Orleans, graduating high school at the mere age of 16, there is a new “cowboy” in town, running the GSU TV Center..That cowboy is Alan Blakeney. Blakeney was inspired to work at Grambling State to focus on giving different opportunities to students, as well as himself. Recently, he has held eight camera […]
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OurSpace.com? Really?
Yes, it exists-ourspace-a MySpace type place for people of color. So I’m asking you this, “Is MySpace.com for Caucasians? And Facebook.com? Who is it for?”For the satisfaction of my curiosity, I signed up on OurSpace.com. Same ole’ thing! Name, date of birth, sex, location, etc. A special requirement is that you need to enter a […]
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Lady Rolling Tigers ready to begin 11th season
The Grambling State University Lady Rolling Tigers Bowling Team will enter its 11th year on the collegiate level. The Lady Rolling Tigers are under the Southwestern Athletic Conference, NCAA, and USBC organizations. They compete in SWAC, NCAA, and USBC tournaments. The team’s accomplishments are numerous and have held prestigious titles winning a SWAC Championship, and […]
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Class presidents announce events
The 41st Annual Career Fair was held earlier today. Representatives from over 40 companies and businesses were on hand, including American Airlines, Chevron, Dallas Police Department, Day Springs Behavioral Health Services, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, IBM, and Tower Loans. Recruiters from Arkansas State University, University of Arkansas, LSUHSC School of Public Health, and Southern University Law Center […]