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Rally against budget cuts

“If you think education is expensive, try ignorance” and “Hide your professors. Hide your deans. They be cuttin’ everybody up in here” signs were held by Louisiana college and university students during the rally for higher education at the state capitol Wednesday afternoon. Ninety GSU students attended, according to Student Government Association President Lamark Hughes. […]

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It’s all about Homecoming

“The Traveling Tigers give all us alumni from out of state a chance to reunite with each other, and to generally come back to our alma mater cheaper with a group of our friends and family.”Willie Jones, 55, of Chicago, Class of 1968 and member of the Traveling Tigers “I come almost every year. It’s […]

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A Night in Paris: Miss Grambling High crowned

It was quite cold outside of the Grambling High School gymnasium where dozens of students and family members eagerly waited to witness the crowning of Miss Grambling High 2010. When the doors opened, they all rushed in and nearly fought for seats. After they had cleared, there was a group of young men in tuxedos […]

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The World Famed Alumni? reunion to honor Hutchinson

More than 125 former members of the Grambling State University “World Famed” Tiger Marching Band will reunite for homecoming 2010 to honor the legacy of the late legendary bandmaster Professor Conrad “Hutch” Hutchinson, Jr. Alumni will be traveling from as far as Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Miami and Detroit. The group, called “GSU […]

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Miss Black and Gold crowned

The brothers of the Delta Sigma chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha hosted their annual Miss Black and Gold Scholarship pageant last Thursday. Appropriately titled “Queen of the Jungle”, nine young ladies vied for the coveted crown and title. Students crowded into the Black and Gold room to see the night’s festivities. After seats were no […]

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Gospel explosion kicks off homecoming

Homecoming 2010 kicked off with a gospel explosion on Sunday. This event was sponsored by the Favrot Student Union Board (FSUB).Instruments of His Praise was the featured group, and Jessica Alford served as mistress of ceremony. This was the first time a student group was featured. FSUB’s Sharoma Scurry and Kyndra Todd chaired this event. […]

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Circle K participates in conference

Six members of the Grambling State University Circle K International club participated in a regional leadership training workshop held at the Rocky Greek Nazarene Camp in Pineville from Oct. 22-24. The T.I.O.G.A workshop – Together in Organizational Growth and Achievement operated under the theme “A Blast From the Past.” The local Circle K chapter met […]

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Empowerment through education

Skipping classes or missing events is not usually something that is promoted on a college campus, but when it came to President and Executive Editor of InSpire Magazine, for Dr. Lee Jones, an exception was made. Having spoken at over 350 colleges across the country, Dr. Jones was well received during his first visit to […]

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Churches host Hallelujah Night

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of Ruston hosted its annual Hallelujah Night on Saturday evening. Wrapped Up, Tied Up, Tangled Up in Jesus was the theme.This year, New Hope Baptist Church and New Prosperity Baptist Church of Clay helped to sponsor this event. Adrian Nelson is the presiding minister of Pleasant Grove. New Hope is led […]