The funeral service for former Grambling State employee Gwendolyn Veleta Duplantier, 72, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 2586 Martin L. King Ave. in Grambling. She passed away on April 10 at 12:30 a.m. at Christus St. Catherine Hospital in Katy, Texas.Duplantier’s wake is scheduled for 6 p.m.-9 p.m. […]
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AKAs celebrate anniversary
The Alpha Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. at Grambling State University celebrated its 60th Anniversary on April 7. The chapter was founded on 1951.The chapter commemorated its celebration by having tea, passing out candy wrapped in pink and green cellophane and releasing 60 pink and green balloons. Diamond Walker, a psychology major […]
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Cedric Bailey empowers GSU students
An inspirational, “Take Control of Your Future” seminar was sponsored by the Grambling Sports Network, March 29 to provide mass communication students with the opportunity to learn about the future of radio in a positive light.The motivational keynote speaker, Cedric Bailey, vice president of Operations for “Rejoice! Musical Soul Food” radio station, shared inspiring and […]
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Alumnus celebrates 18 years as church pastor
Destiny World Church of Austell, Ga., plans to commemorate the 18th anniversary of its senior pastor Wilbur T. Purvis III. Church ministries will honor Pastor Purvis, Lady Kim Purvis and the first family with an evening of honor on Wednesday, April 13 at 7 p.m. and will feature special guest comedian Lance Thompson as host. […]
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Canterbury Association initiates contemporary service
The Canterbury Association (CA) of St. Luke’s Chapel of Grambling was in charge of the 10 a.m. worship service on Sunday, April 3. The vicar, The Rev. Thomas Nsubuga informed the congregation present that the first Sunday of every month had been designated to contemporary worship where students at Grambling State could come and serve […]
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Moore first pick in WNBA draft
UConn’s Maya Moore was selected first in this years WNBA draft by the Minnesota Lynx Monday. Moore led the Huskies to a record 90-game win streak, averaging 19 points and 8 rebounds while doing so.In 2008, Moore was named Big East Player of the Year. This was the first time (men or women) a freshman […]
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G-Men return for Black and Gold Game
The theme around campus lately has been “New GSU” and that applies to this year’s football team. This year’s football team faced a number of changes starting with the departure of coach Rod Broadway in February. Along with Broadway’s departure, his running style offense left with him. On April 9 the G-men’s 2011 spring Black […]
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Conert to feature Tramaine Hawkins
The Strong Tower Gospel Chorale will host its 16th anniversary concert Saturday, April 30 at 6 p.m. in the T.H. Harris Auditorium on the Grambling State University campus. The concert will feature gospel music legend Tramine Hawkins.The concert is a celebration of Strong Tower’s presents in the community, by ministering gospel music through the voices […]
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A wrong connection can cause problems
If you’re frustrated that the person you’re dating is shunning any conversation that sounds like commitment, this column is for you. In fact, these nuggets of wisdom are straight from the newly released book, “Married to Commitment,” which ministers to married couples and singles alike in the area of relationships. Many people who desire to […]
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University honors week activites announced
Grambling State University will celebrate Honors Week April 11-13. The theme of this year’s event is “A New Beginning: Celebrating Our Scholars.” The ceremonial speaker is a Grambling graduate, Dr. Richard Rayford, is a Holly Springs, Miss. native who now resides in Terry, Miss.During the week of festivities all students who have attained a 3.0 […]