Take a step back, and inhale the moment and exhale the past, realize that this very moment is the only one that is certain. Often times, we as humans go through life with the damages of yesterday. We find ourselves forced to live with psychological hang-ups due to our environments, defined by past events in […]
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A new ‘attorney of law’ comes to town
The Greater Grambling Chamber of Commerce would like to introduce its newest member, Attorney Richard R. Fischer. Fischer has been practicing law for more than 30 years and has brought his practice to Grambling. Growing up in Homer during the 1960s; He was one of the 20 African American students to integrate Homer High School in 1970. “The […]
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Grambling University goes green
Grambling State University has officially gone green. The university kicked off its first recycling initiative Thursday Nov. 15. GSU and eight other universities in the University of Louisiana System hosted events for America Recycles Day. The purpose of the events was to raise recycling awareness and instill green habits amongst the 92,000 students […]
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Essence certifies alums sexiness
Grambling State University is truly diverse. The institution has alumni who are renowned singers, professional athletes and musicians, influential politicians, respected journalists, and successful actors. Now, another type of alumnus can now be added to this impressive roster – one of Essence Magazine’s 21 most eligible bachelors of 2012. Shawn M. Bradley-Henderson graduated from […]
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Another Classic Parade
Jonathan Allen is a senior business major at Grambling State University, but Thursday was his first time in the Bayou Classic Thanksgiving Day Parade. “Being my first time I didn’t know what to expect,” said Allen, Grambling State’s Student Government President. “But the crowd’s reaction to seeing us and catching beads was electrifying and […]
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Former Queen proclaims farewell
Fours ago I was an eager 20-year-old ready to leave the vibrant island of Jamaica and experience life in college. I must admit I was scared when I first saw my dorm and I wanted to leave that same day. The transition to college was not really difficult thanks to the Caribbean population that welcomed […]
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Sen. Richard Gallot speaks to students
Richard Gallot Jr., Democratic member of the Louisiana State Senate from District 29, spoke to students about the states motives in a politicians perspective Thursday, Nov. 15. Sen. Gallot was invited to speak by the advisors and executive of the Master of Public Administration Association (MPAA), Dr. Lemmy Akoma and Dr. Fabian Nabang. Giving […]
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Education dean talks with students, faculty
The College of Education’s new dean, Dr. Larnell Flannagan invited College of Education students and candidates to an open forum meeting Tuesday afternoon. Professors, faculty and students of the college came to hear from the new dean. The forum provided students with the opportunity to personally voice concerns and ask questions. The most […]
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Drum line holds it down for GSU’s band
The crowd went wild, as drum lines from both Grambling State University and Southern University stepped forward to rock the stadium. “This is what everyone has been looking forward to, a nice smooth battle between both drum lines,” said Florida Franklin, a sophomore at Grambling. As fans from all over the world crowded the […]
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New anti-hazing policy
All university students would sign an anti-hazing commitment if a provocative hazing solution idea is implemented. During a two-hour, afternoon 2012 Empowerment Exchange: HBCU Institute session, the president of Grambling State University and the President of Southern University System discussed a variety of issues involving student hazing rituals with nationally known analyst and commentator […]