Talk back: How do you feel about the outcome of the presidential election? “I am highly satisfied with the outcome of the presidential election. I believe it’s the best thing that happened this year. ” Daiza Age Sophomore Mass communication major “Considering this is my first time being old enough to vote in the presidential […]
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Former NFL QB Peyton Manning opens new scholarship to Grambling students
Peyton Manning, former NFL quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos, has endowed six scholarships to six historically black colleges and universities, in which Grambling State University was one of them. The scholarship will remain available for the life of the university, thus providing assistance for students in need, for many years to come. […]
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McIntyre cherishes time spent in World-Famed Marching Band
As K’Lawerence McIntyre walks across the stage and picks up his diploma this fall he will do it knowing he took full advantage of his opportunity to march and play in the World-Famed Marching Band in his four years at Grambling. McIntyre, 28, chose to attend Grambling State University because of the opportunity to be […]
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Isaiah ‘Zellie’ Bass has the love for music
Music is like a sunflower; beautiful, unique, different and can attract people’s attention. Possessing a musical talent is an extraordinary gift and it’s no doubt that Grambling State University has many students with gifts in music. Music is a talent that many possess and what you choose to do with it is up to you. […]
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Students again weighing whether to take spring courses online due to Covid
While COVID-19 may have discouraged some students from returning to campus for fall Semester this year, others have ridden out the semester and continue making a home at Grambling State University. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, Grambling is allowing students to register to take all of their courses online in spring 2021, just as they […]
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Students, faculty learn to live with accessibility issues, look forward to spring semester
As the fall 2020 semester draws to a close the Grambling community is collectively longing for normality. Mass Communication Undergraduate Coordinator Marjorie Newman said she misses in-class instruction. “You can't feel their energy, we need to have human interaction,” Newman said. Many in the Grambling community report being in Newman’s camp and prefer being in […]
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From public pageants to public relations, a look inside the life of Melanie Sanders
With grace, prestige, and a willingness to overcome any obstacle before her, Melanie Sanders is your go-to girl for everything pageantry and PR related. From perfecting the model runway walk to implementing the most effective public relation strategies there is, her decorated background solidifies a positive outcome in anything she does. Sanders is actively coaching […]
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Prof. Daryka Reeves on a new age of teaching
From morning lectures to zoom links, virtual meetings to mass emails, COVID19 has changed the entire dynamic of how many professors and students move throughout their school year. These past two semesters have been nothing short of unusual. Instead of physically showing up to class on time, students are asked to login into their zoom […]
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New Director of Admissions Georgio Douglas off to a good start
The year 2020 has been filled with surprises, heartbreaks, new experiences and a completely new way of life. Given these new experiences, the Office of Admissions and Recruitment at Grambling State University has recently brought in a new Director of Admissions, Georgio Douglas. Douglas was promoted from Senior Admissions Counselor this past month and since […]
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Talk Back: Graduating Fall 2020 seniors bring prepare for the next step. What are your plans?
Talk Back: Grambling Fall 2020 seniors are gradually bringing there semester to an end. What are your plans following graduation? Nia Johnson Senior / Social Work Farmerville, La "My plans after graduation are to attend grad school here at Grambling State University and get my masters in Social Work. Grambling State University has helped […]