From the conference room to his living room, COVID 19 has starkly affected the ins and outs of admission recruiter Cecil Holt’s role at Grambling State University’s Office of Admission and Recruitment. Efforts by Holt and other staff members of the Office of Admissions efforts have paid off as Grambling recently saw its sixth straight […]
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MARTIN: Money can buy happiness
For the 20 years that I have been living, I’ve heard quotes like, “You only live once” and “Money can’t buy happiness”. The second quote “Money can’t buy happiness” has always been one that I questioned. Many questions come in my head such as, “Why can’t it buy you happiness? Does it depend on what […]
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A look back in time
Grambling State University celebrated its annual Founders Week, Sept. 21-27. The highlight of the week – as it always was – was the Founder’s Day Convocation. The speaker at the virtual convocation, held Tuesday, Sept. 22, was alumnus Lawrence Weekly, who is the vice-chair of the Clark County (Nevada) Commission Board and the first African […]
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Office of Distance Learning leading the way through Covid-19
Online education plays a massive part in a teacher's and student's college success. At GSU, the Office of Distance Learning is the gateway to technology to implement an online learning experience for teachers and students. They provide a four-point system that provides quality instruction; students and teachers can navigate courses from various locations, online access […]
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Mathews: ‘I’m not looking for a handout, just an opportunity’
During quarantine while many students were laying around with nothing do, Siera Matthews found a passion for photography that she decided to turn into a business. SM PHOTOGRAPHY stands for Siera Matthews Photography. She currently offers a variety of services including, but not limited to, headshots, brand marketing photos and special events photos. Matthews can […]
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GSU choir holds first virtual performance at Founder’s Day Convocation
The coronavirus pandemic has halted a lot of day to day activities for Americans, but one thing it has not stopped is the Grambling State University Concert Choir (GSUCC). Some schools have taken a “break” with their extracurricular activities whereas GSUCC sees this moment as an opportunity to improve. The university choir, just like other […]
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WhoMadeMeDoIt reboots to adapt to pandemic
In the wake of COVID-19, local businesses and companies, such as Grambling’s WhoMadeMeDoIt, have been forced to change the way they operate in order to stay in business. WhoMadeMeDoIt's location right next to GSU’s campus resulted in a steep decline in business early on this year after all students were sent home for midway through […]
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Lemelle seeking volunteers for congressional campaign
Martin Lemelle’s congressional campaign is recruiting community members to join their team. Volunteers will be offered the opportunity to build their resumes, become leaders and be a part of something great, Lemelle said. The campaign is in need of phone bank volunteers, office workers and a solid street team. “This work can be used as […]
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Fraternal communities adapt to Covid environment
Fall 2020 is new territory for Grambling State University community with the global pandemic changing how things are done on a daily basis both inside and outside of the classroom. One thing that is not discussed as much on campus is how organizations that call Grambling home are taking measures to remain connected and socially […]
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Free COVID-19 testing available at Hobdy Assembly Center
GRAMBLING, La. – The National Guard will be on the Grambling State University campus to offer free COVID-19 testing to the community. The event will be held daily except Sunday starting Monday, September 28, until Friday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. It is open to Louisiana residents […]