Amaru Cavalier’s career pathway to becoming one of the top 400 meter runners in the state has been extraordinary. Cavalier attended Scotlandville High School in Baton Rouge where he made history and won a state championship as a sprinter and hurdler. Cavalier is now attending Grambling State University where he is majoring in Kinesiology. He […]
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GSU kicker named SWAC Specialist of the Week
Grambling State University junior kicker and punter Garrett Urban was named the Southwestern Athletic Conference Specialist of the Week. He was also named the Louisiana’s Sports Writers Association’s (LWSA) Special Teams Player of the Week. Urban played a factor in GSU’s 16-10 win over Tennessee State on Sunday in the Black College Football Hall of […]
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What’s Up With The Rec? Fall events planned
We know that body active students have been wondering when the brand new Intramural Recreation Center will open. Well, here’s your answer! The recreation center is done but small tweaks must be done. “My last time over there, I saw workers painting murals, laying tile under the gym bleachers, and fixing up small details that […]
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Athletes offered support in wake of Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida took a big toll on the country south when it struck the country in late August, but especially in south Louisiana. A lot of people were affected, losing their homes and even some — family members. The hearts of many across the country are saddened even from those who were not directly affected […]
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Students surprise football team after win in Ohio
This past weekend the Grambling State University Tigers traveled to Ohio to play Tennessee State, where they captured a victory with a win of 16-10 in the Black College Hall of Fame Classic. Following the big win, once the team returned they were welcomed by a crowd of students to celebrate winning their season opener. […]
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Just like old times: Grambling State University’s first Pep Rally post-Covid
On Sept. 3, Grambling State University’s Favrot Student Union Board hosted their first pep rally post COVID-19 outbreak and school cancellation. All students were in attendance from freshmen to seniors. Even faculty and staff showed up to show support. There were also parents in the crowd. GSU’s students joined the GSU Cheerleaders, World Famed Band […]
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University police to start issuing tickets for vehicles without parking permits
The Grambling State University Police Department will be issuing tickets to anyone on campus without university parking permits. GSU students, faculty and staff must display the appropriate decal when parking or face the risk of receiving a ticket. Vehicle registration can be accessed through BannerWeb accounts, by clicking “U Park,” “Vehicle Registration.” The cost for […]
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Dr. Harrison Jones, who teaches education courses at Grambling State, is serious about protecting himself against possible exposure to COVID-19. He attends class in a hazmat-like suit and wears two face masks.
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2021 Miss Cover & Calendar Girls ‘Calendar Signing’
Miss Cover Girl Yimara McCartney-Ross (center) is surrounded by the 2021 Calendar Girls
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Campus remained open following Hurricane Ida
Many students expressed outrage on social media at the university’s decision not to cancel class Monday, following Hurricane Ida. Hurricane Ida did not hit Grambling directly; however, many students’ families were impacted. Prior to the storm, the University partnered with the National Weather Service-Shreveport and prepared for the Hurricane Ida by adding sand bags and […]