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Grambling State University’s Golden Key International Honor Society recently inducted 74 students and four honorary members. Membership into the GSU chapter of Golden Key is by invitation only and is extended to the top 15 percent of juniors and seniors. Dr. Robert Dixon, GSU provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, was the guest speaker. […]

Alpha Lambda Delta hosts ceremonies

Alpha Lambda Delta, a national honor society for first-year students at an institution of higher education, recently hosted its pinning and induction ceremonies at Grambling State University. Dr. Robert Dixon, GSU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs was the guest speaker for the pinning ceremony. He told the students that the future lies in […]

Kobe will be MVP

As the NBA regular season has come to a close, it is time to hand out the regular season awards; however no award is more glamorous than the MVP award. There are two clear -cut candidates who will add a MVP to their resume, New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul or Los Angles Lakers […]

GSU Campus Shut Down Due To Shootings

UPDATED: April 26, 2:12 p.m.Five arrests have been made in connection with the shootings that occurred on campus today, according to a report on KNOE.com. Out of the five, four were students. Students were informed of the shooting and the campus being locked down by word of mouth. The FirstCall system eventually sent out a […]

Has hazing killed it for rest of us?

We all know by now that Grambling State University has been having constant problems with sororities and fraternities and their hazing habits. And we ponder over when enough is enough.There are many of us who really want to be a part of an organization such as the ones that we see on campus, but don’t […]

UL System Presidential Search Committee named

BATON ROUGE – An advisory committee made up of faculty, staff and a student from the eight University of Louisiana System campuses will aid in the search for a new System president. Representing Grambling State on the committee is Dr. Rose Harris, head of the Political Science & Public Administraation Department.UL System Board and Search […]

A celebration well deserved

A celebration of 105 years of living is a remarkable feat for any person to accomplish, and that is exactly the milestone that James B. Haskin reached on his birthday, Wednesday. Born in 1903, Haskin spent the majority of his lifefarming, helping to rear children, and doing the Lord’s work as deacon in his church, […]

Chaplains group provides suggestions to lessen stress

As part of the observance of Stress Awareness Month in April, a national chaplains’ group has offered suggestions to lessen stress for family and friends.The Community Chaplains of America asks that individuals provide care, and essentially reduce stress, by following some of the following suggestions: – Provide a listening ear. Often, those who are going […]

‘GSU Idol’ winner debut at TigerFest

On Feb. 9, Gerard Hills won the first GSU Idol contest during halftime of the Grambling vs. Southern basketball game. As the winner of GSU Idol, he will serve as the opening act for Tigerfest next week. “Opening up for Tigerfest is very humbling. I feel blessed, and I hope to represent the school well,” […]

Lakers set for another playoff run