The St. Lucian government held a fact-finding mission at Grambling State University September 27-28. The government is reviewing its relationship with this university. The Government of St. Lucia and GSU’s Center for International Affairs Program, CIAP, has a five year agreement with the university that comes to an end this year. The minister of social […]
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Music Department holds first recital in new auditorium
The soothing sounds of promising music majors filled the Recital Auditorium of the Frederick Hobdy Performing Arts Centre on Friday. This was the first of the Music Department weekly recitals for the semester.Malcolm Spencer, assistant professor in the music department, said that the performance was momentous. “This was a historic performance, as it was the […]
Assistant police chief stands by Tase, says campus is still safe
In light of the recent Tiger Xpress brawl, safety concerns continue to bubble. “I understand with budget concerns that there is little money to have more officers to have a more visible presence. “But, a first step could be closed circuit surveillance of campus areas, so that the limited staff can respond quickly from a […]
Also on the ballot
Constitutional Amendment No. 1A vote FOR would establish earlier starting dates for all regular legislative sessions from the final Monday in the month in which they begin to the second Monday. It also would make legislation effective on Aug. 1 instead of Aug. 15 unless a different date is specified in the bill.A vote AGAINST […]
Commemorating Founder’s Week
One hundred nine years of academic excellence is currently being celebrated.Tuesday’s convocation, held in the Assembly Center, celebrated GSU’s longevity. GSU is “a prestigious institution with national status,” said Clifton Lemelle, GSU’s National Alumni Association President. He continued to speak on the positive impact that Grambling Tigers have on the community. Ending with, “Grambling today, […]
Not a G.O.O.D. day in music at all
When I got wind of this project of fee-fi-foe-fumish magnitude, I thought I had died and gone to heaven. Could the music gods really be so generous? Had they finally chosen to shine their light upon their humble and loyal hip hop-blazing, line for line-reciting servant? September 14 was planned to be G.O.O.D Music day. […]
Loose tracks and Cadillacs- critical fashion commentary
Last weekend’s State Fair Classic was an interesting fashion scene.As a result, many came home stylistically scarred from the atrocities they witnessed at and around the game. In the hair world you can wear it natural, permed or weaved. However some changed hairstyles and became monsters. Some who are simple at school, allowed a setting […]
Lyrical Quest, battle of the sexes, pure talent
The flowing words of young artists were center stage as Lyrical Quest presented an open mic night last week in the Atrium of the Favrot Student Union. If you wanted to get discovered, this was the right place to get started. The show, which was a combination of Quest and campus talent, began with Deron […]
Mayoral, City Council seats up for grabs
Martha W. AndrusWhat is your vision for the city of Grambling?My vision for Grambling is for it to become a place where everyone wants to visit, and once they visit they will want to live. This can be accomplished through economic development, fostering independence through services rendered, job and educational opportunities, and entertainment opportunities for […]