Grambling’s women’s head basketball coach Nadine Domond said that she was surprised on the poor performance of her team on Saturday night. Jackson State University (5-12, 2-4) defeated the Lady Tigers (5-13, 2-5) 64-55 in the Frederick C. Hobdy Arena, making it their first home game lost this season. Jackson State outnumbered the Lady Tigers […]
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Soccer player perseveres through pregnancy
Any parent would agree that it is not easy to raise a child, but it is even more difficult when you are also working towards a degree. Heidi Thomas isk a 23-year-old senior here at Grambling State University, but more importantly, a mother who has to deal with the heartache of not being with her […]
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GSU guard keeps faith
Grambling’s men’s basketball team has had a tough start this season. With the team competing in the Southwestern Athletic Conference this spring, they are still short of wins. Basketball is about having a strong memory, taking chances, and becoming great at the game that you love to play. There is a team player who has […]
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Seminar enlightens students, faculty
Paul Mcaniff, a market specialist from Canon company, gave a hands-on seminar at Washington-Johnson Complex for students who were interested in learning about or purchasing various products from the company. The seminar was held on Jan. 22. As the seminar began photographers and aspiring photography students gathered to receive information about Canon and their products. […]
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Class provides GSU knowledge
Grambling State University requires all freshmen to enroll in First Year Experience 101 and 102. This class meets once a week; there, students learn about Grambling’s history, the alma matar, and the student handbook. However, some wonder 'why are these classes are necessary for a student’s first-year attending GSU'? The school’s website, www.gram.edu, states that […]
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Campus organizations host unity events
Two student organizations came together, Upsilon Phi Upsilon Fraternity, Inc. and Omega Tau Pi Sorority, Inc., to form unity and expand their services throughout campus by hosting a week-full of events. Both organizations atended a church service at The Church of the Champions in Grambling on Sunday to start the week off. Monday, they held […]
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Alumnus gives words of advice
Tuesday, Dr. Alvin Washington was featured at the Grambling State University Distinguished Alumni Series. Dr. Washington, a clinical professor for Southern University Law Center’s mediation, also teaches a conflict resolution at the Southern University Graduate School. The professor has served as vice president of Grambling States University National Alumni Association. The conference was opened by […]
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St. Luke’s Episcopal to celebrate history
St. Luke’s Episcopal Chapel will hold its annual celebration honoring the life of the Reverend Absalom Jones on Sunday, Feb. 15. The celebration will begin with the Eucharist Service at 10 a.m., followed by a luncheon at the church, 538 South Main St, Grambling. Absalom Jones was born a slave in Sussex, Del. on Dec. […]
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Constable spreads awareness
Grambling has a new constable who plans to make the city’s residents, as well as Grambling State University students aware of the importance of the office. “I would first like to thank the citizens for their vote and support,” said Larry Jones, newly elected constable. “I had a vision when seeking election for the constableship […]
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Education board imposes new training for pre-school teachers
BESE decided that pre-school teachers, who currently have few requirements other than that they be at least 18 years old, must receive training in the care and development of young children. Pre-school teachers will be required to earn at least a child development associate credential by 2019.