In the first presidential debate, an aggressive Mitt Romney sparred with President Barack Obama over taxes, deficits and strong steps needed to create jobs in a sputtering national economy. With early voting already under way in dozens of states, Romney was particularly assertive in the 90-minute event moderated by Jim Lehrer, host of PBS […]
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Same-sex marriage brought before Supreme Court
Members of the Supreme Court will begin in November holding major rulings about gay marriage, affirmative action and voting rights. Some of the cases brought before court been approved for hearing. Along with gay marriage, racial preferences, fighting of terrorism and voting rights act will also be reviewed. Out of the top pressing issues, […]
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Title III rolls out carpet
It was truly a night at the Oscars at Grambling State University when the Title III Program Office held its awards and recognition ceremony for its activity directors and support staff for the grant cycle 2007-2012. The red carpet was rolled out, and the spotlight shone brightly. Just like at the Oscars, the audience did […]
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GSU faculty honored for service
The Service-Learning Department at Grambling State University, directed by Dr. Rory L. Bedford, held a luncheon to honor GSU faculty and staff for their exemplary projects and service. Many claimed that this luncheon was one of the best they have attended. Waneene Dorsey, Stacey Duhon, Joyce Evans, Elaine Foster, King David Godwin, Rhonda Hensley, E. […]
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Starbucks to be remodeled
As one walks into Grambling State University’s student Tiger Express they will walk into an area with a selection of food establishments such as Burger King, Panda Express and Topio’s, but as you walk past Starbucks where lights are off and doors are closed. Contrary to belief Starbucks retail store located in the Student […]
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Nigerians celebrate independence
There’s no such thing as being too far from home to celebrate its history, people and culture. For Nigerians in the city of Grambling every year on the first of October is a festival that allows them to celebrate their nation’s Independence. Members of the Association of Nigerian Ambassadors dressed in matching shirts paraded […]
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Alum gets prestigious honor in Dallas
Oscar Davis, a Grambling alumnus, is honored in the inaugural edition of Who’s Who Black Dallas. The Bastrop native was recognized for being a professional who has excelled tremendously in his profession. Who’s Who Black Dallas showcases the achievements and success of some of the top African American professionals in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. […]
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Chamber to honor local leaders
The fifth Annual Community Contributions Banquet sponsored by the Greater Grambling Chamber of Commerce will honor a local business, individuals, and two community groups Oct. 11 in the Ruston Civic Center. “We look forward each year to this opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding individuals, institutions, community groups and businesses that contribute to the vitality […]
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Students meet with grad school visitors
Students from various majors gathered last week upstairs in the Student Union to receive information about upcoming summer research internships and graduate school opportunities with the University of Illinois at Chicago. For 15 plus years, Dr. J. Russell Willis, sociology and psychology professor at Grambling State University, with the help of Connie Walton, Provost […]
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Editor’s Corner
November 6 is quickly approaching, and for those who don’t know, that is the day where millions of Americans will flood voting polls to cast there vote for the future President of the United States. However, I am concerned about the number of individuals who are suffering from voting apathy. I do not see […]