Zion Traveler Baptist Church sponsored an enrichment program this summer. The program, under Maurice White’s pastoral leadership, served 20 children and gave students an opportunity to polish skills they learned during the school year. “They worked on some math, science, social studies, reading. “They go to the library and do research,” said White. “Previously we […]
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Private weekend funeral services to be held for Steinbrenner
NEW YORK – George Steinbrenner, who rebuilt the New York Yankees into a sports empire with a mix of bluster and big bucks that polarized fans all across America, died Tuesday. He had just celebrated his 80th birthday July 4. Private ceremonies will be held during the weekend in Florida. Steinbrenner was a close friend […]
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Grambling Students Travel to Africa
The students are winners of the Coca-Cola “Open Happiness Tour,” a video competition that sought creative and inspirational answers to the question: How does the Coca-Cola RAIN program inspire you? The Coca-Cola RAIN “Water for Schools” initiative helps provide safe drinking water for children in Africa and around the world.Pictured are student winners: Funbi Oluwole, […]
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SGA hosts barbecue, sets coming events
The GSU Student Government Association hosted an Independence Day barbecue on July 4 in the quad. The event was an opportunity for fun, sun, music and second servings of JJ’s Cajun Kitchen grub with community members. While summer session students, friends and faculty attended, so did about 25 high school students in the High Ability […]
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GSU hires enrollment vice president to help increase its numbers
Dr. Paul Bryant is the new vice president of enrollment management and retention. The Elizabeth City, N.C., native was the vice president of student affairs at Delaware State University before coming to Grambling State. Dr. Bryant said he doesn’t believe there are any secrets to maintaining healthy enrollment and retention. Nearly 5,000 students were enrolled […]
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GSU legends to be inducted in hall of fame
Football will be the primary focus when Grambling State University honors its latest group of athletic legends later this month.?? A total of 15 individuals who have made a major impact on the school’s sports history will be inducted into the GSU Legends Hall of Fame at the Monroe Civic Center on July 17.??Ceremonies will […]
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Crime spreads in Arkansas town
Crossett, Ark. is a town of 5,381 that is noted for having a cost of living nearly 25 percent lower than the national average. The town recently had two murders. Demontrius Webb was killed by a .38 caliber handgun. Antonio Robinson of Pine Bluff was charged with first degree murder in connection to Webb’s death, […]
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Seven qualify in mayoral race
Seven people met the qualifications to run for Grambling’s mayoral seat in the Oct. 2 elections. Qualifying began July 7 and ended July 9. Candidates qualifying include Martha Andrus, Edward Jones, Alvin Bradley, Gary Dupree, Robert Wiley, and John Williams. Grambling businessman and former banker Robert Wiley announced his intention to run as a candidate […]
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Biting off all he can Chu
Local designer Michael “Mykal Chu” McClendon is establishing himself as a viable fashion force to be reckoned with. The Louisiana Tech fashion-merchandising senior is connected to his family, identity and craft. “I want people to know I dress the way I dress because this is my passion and my love, not because of my sexuality,” […]
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GSU class works with Beapers
Young and younger minds combine to grow research and success. The Cultural Anthropology class at Grambling State University, taught by Dr. Frances Staten combined with BEAPERS to complete a service research project. I felt this was a good group of young people to put together to help encourage them both,” said Staten. Both groups benefited […]