Raegan Nation, a senior at Grambling State University Laboratory High School, was selected as Ruston Rotary Club’s September Student of the Month. At a Rotary Club-sponsored luncheon, she was awarded a plaque on Thursday, Sept. 17. Courtesy photo Raegan Nation, senior, stands with Dr. Pamela Payne, the Grambling High principal. “It was an honor […]
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Laboratory school focuses on future
Grambling High School enrolls all students on a Core Four TOPS Curriculum. We do this because we want every student to have the opportunity to attend college at the end of their high school career. We also want to increase the amount of scholarships available to our students, so we have developed a program […]
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GHS launches virtual school
Grambling State University Laboratory launches virtual school. Virtual schooling is a program where students can enroll online from home and complete courses within the K through 12 curriculum. Gordan Ford, president of the Grambling High Foundation, said, “The virtual school will increase enrollment to at least 100 students over last year due primarily to the […]
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GSU vs. J-State Week 5 Preview
The Grambling State Tigers and their high scoring explosive offense look to extended their two game winning streak against conference rival the Jackson State Tigers. GSU(2-2, 2-0 SWAC) offense lead by senior quarterback Jonathan Williams is imposing their will on opponents defense scoring often and fast. GSU’s offense averages 42.8 points per game and airs […]
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‘4 All the Right Reasons’: the Martez Carter story
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past two years or perhaps cohabitating on another planet, the name Martez Carter should be one that you’ve heard before. On the gridiron he’s known as “Mr. Excitement”, and his reputation precedes him. Carter was recently named NCAA’s FCS STATS Special Teams Player of the Week, […]
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GSU vs. J-State Week 5 Preview
The Grambling State Tigers and their high scoring explosive offense look to extended their two game winning streak against conference rival the Jackson State Tigers. GSU(2-2, 2-0 SWAC) offense lead by senior quarterback Jonathan Williams is imposing their will on opponents defense scoring often and fast. GSU’s offense averages 42.8 points per game and airs […]
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‘4 All the Right Reasons’: the Martez Carter story
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past two years or perhaps cohabitating on another planet, the name Martez Carter should be one that you’ve heard before. On the gridiron he’s known as “Mr. Excitement”, and his reputation precedes him. Carter was recently named NCAA’s FCS STATS Special Teams Player of the Week, […]
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We need justice or else
For people who do not know a lot about the upcoming event “Justice or Else” it is a commemoration the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March. This will take place Oct. 10, 2015 in Washington, D.C., at the National Mall, given by The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan who has since led this march […]
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Equality not the same for everybody
Equality is defined as the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities. However, the world demonstrates equality a little differently. Equality to the world is attaining the same status, but not being recognized for it. It is having the same rights, but still being judged unfairly. Equality is having the same opportunities, […]
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Student Perspective
Many wonder why is it important for African-American youth to attend historically black colleges and universities. Some think HBCUS are unnecessary. Others fear the type of education given in these institutions. Every year students at HBCUs get experiences that students at predominantly white institutions don’t get . Not to fault PWIs, but HBCUs were created […]