The Alpha Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority hosted AKA Week from Sept. 17-21 in the Favrot Student Union. Each day featured an event, starting with the College 101 Seminar on Monday. Other events were Tuesday’s Bowling Night, the P&G Ball on Wednesday, and Thursday was Game Night. AKA Week ended Friday with […]
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There’s a rude awakening on campus
Grambling State University is home to another dance crew.Rude Awakening Dance Crew, was established in the spring of 2012 and has since cast the negative experience of being stopped by campus police for attempting a flash mob in the cafeteria. The dance crew is now looking ahead. “I think we are growing,” said Brenton […]
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‘It’ girls and ‘That’ dudes …. Dudes…
The other day I found myself observing the people of Grambling while I scrolled through my Instagram timeline in the cafeteria. The question came to mind, “when did things change?” When our parents were our age, it seemed like they put more effort in developing themselves as well rounded individuals worrying about having a […]
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First lady’s message focuses on family
At the Democratic National Convention, first lady Michelle Obama was introduced by another wife and mother. That woman, Elaine Brye, first met the Obamas when she was invited to the White House after writing a letter thanking the first lady for her crusade for the millions of families who have loved ones who put […]
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Tuskegee study uncovered
Miss Evers’ Boys is an eye-opening heartfelt drama that blends top-notch acting with a story line that is sure to bring its viewers to their feet. This was also an HBO movie that achieved five Emmy Awards. The play tells the story of the Tuskegee experiment,, which was designed to study the effects of […]
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Faculty honored for bringing in grants
In the midst of constant budget cuts, Grambling State University faculty members continue to show their support and dedication toward students’ academic success monetarily. The Office of Sponsored Programs held its Grant Award Ceremony Luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 13. The luncheon was held in the president’s dining area in the McCall Dining Hall. Forty-one […]
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#HBCUnified makes statement at Grambling
The #HBCUnified’s first official event was National Political Awareness Day, which flooded the yard with students on Sept. 20. #HBCUnified was coined during the summer when several HBCU Student Government Association presidents wanted unity, and support an important cause. The event was geared toward the upcoming November elections, where over 280 students registered to […]
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Honoring our origins
In the landscaped island adjacent to Grambling State University’s Lee Hall Financial Aid Building, a bust of the university founder and first president, Charles P. Adams, stands on a marble base. His statue is molded with him looking off into the distance, as if he is looking into the future. Adams in fact did […]
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Winless Lady Tigers
The Lady Tigers (0-6) tried to rebound after a tough start to their season Thursday night against Wiley College (5-4), but fell short as they dropped all three sets. Lady Tigers got off to an aggressive start and was neck to neck with Wiley before losing the first set 25-20. They […]
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SGA and Tye Tribbett break barriers
The Student Government Association took a chance and stepped out of the box to offer something different: the iLEAD Summit. The first day was held on Friday. It was the nucleus of the three-day event, leaving students with a greater knowledge of leadership. “I have been empowered from this summit,” said Tiffany Lee, […]