The Society of Professional Journalists recognized the 2014 annual Mark of Excellence award winners from Region 12, which all took place Saturday in Lake Charles at McNeese State University. This journalism competition recognizes students for exceptional work in several areas and across platforms. The contest names a winner and one or two finalists instead of […]
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Men of Essence
The Society of Distinguished Black Women Incorporated has brought back the Men of Essence Calendar Pageant. DBW used to held the pageant annual, but this is the first one since 2006. Exhibiting a great sense of poise and masculinity, this year’s Man of Essence is Johnathan Hall. “First of all, I am honored in seeing […]
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Graduate students show leadership
Eight of Grambling State University’s finest graduate students were in attendance for the 2015, 27th Annual National Black Graduate Student Association (NBGSA) conference which was held in Jacksonville, Fla., April 8 through 12. Seven of the graduate students were chosen to be part of the 2015-2016 National Leadership Team (NLT). They are Herley Burnside, Jericka […]
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Sunday alcohol sales approved
ambling City Council voted 4-1 to approve an ordinance that allows the sell of alcohol on Sundays. Liquor stores in Grambling can legally open their doors between 6:30 a.m. and midnight. The new, updated ordinance also extended closing times for bars to 3 a.m. and raised the legal age at which a person can purchase […]
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Lady Tigers track warms up for SWAC championship
Time is winding down on the 2015 track season for the Grambling State Lady Tigers track team. The outdoor SWAC championship, which is set to begin on April 23, is swiftly approaching and the Lady Tigers are working to prepare for it. The ladies plan to make another statement in the outdoor championship after placing […]
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Grambling State University Keeps Undergraduate Nursing Program
GRAMBLING, LOUISIANA (April 10, 2015) Grambling State University and the Louisiana State Board of Nursing have reached an agreement to maintain Grambling’s undergraduate nursing program. Grambling officials have agreed to enter into a signed consent agreement with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing during a board meeting on April 9. The final terms of the […]
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GSU student to attend Research program in Iowa
Grambling State student Malik Wheeler has been accepted into University of Iowa’s Summer Research Opportunities program. This program is designed to provide undergraduate students with in-depth research experience. It is an eight week program in which room and board is paid for and students receive a stipend of $3,000 at the end of the program. […]
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Grambling cheerleaders to compete in Daytona Beach
April 8-12, Grambling State University’s cheerleading team will be in Daytona Beach, Florida to represent themselves and the university at the National Cheerleading Association’s (NCA) College Nationals. Unlike their other outings this year, they won’t be there to cheer on the football team or even the basketball team. Instead, they will be competing against other […]
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Resume work first step to success
As the school year winds down its, time for underclassmen to step up their game, take initiative, and work towards life after undergrad. It is imperative that during your freshman and sophomore years you meet with your advisor frequently enough to get a four-year plan so you are able to graduate as soon as possible. […]