E’Vonne Gipson is used to seeing her byline in the school newspaper, on websites and even on college awards, but the first time she saw her name printed in a magazine that is distributed nationally and internationally was “incredible.” Courtesy photo E’Vonne Gipson holds a copy of Sheen Magazine where her article was printed. […]
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University NAACP attends ‘Suspect’ event
“…So what are we going to do as a people, so that we might be able to navigate and survive these modern day assaults…The truth is we must be more vigilant than we are valuable. Then its another thing to be smart.” The words from a fiery message by the Rev. Ike Byrd of the […]
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Grambling vet receives honor
Retired Sergeant First Class (SFC) William J. Rutledge of Grambling was recognized at the Korea-Vietnam Veterans Honors Luncheon held at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport on Friday, Sept. 18. Rutledge was presented the Korea Ambassador for Peace Medal. “It was wonderful; I was met at the front door and escorted to my seat, I […]
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Teacher shortage causes strain for students and faculty
As the fall semester begins, Grambling has already started on a rocky road, due to the shortage in teachers the Foreign Language Department. The department lost two instructors this past semester, losing a Spanish teacher to illness and a Spanish instructor to retirement, for a second time. The Foreign Language Department has been working […]
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Founder’s Week to commemorate 114 years of GSU
Grambling State University will commemorate the 114th anniversary of its founding with a celebration of events beginning Sept. 28. The theme for the 2015 Founder’s Week celebration is “ONE GRAMBLING: Honoring History, Keeping Promises and Fulfilling Dreams.” Alumnus Eddie Martin, senior vice president at Bank of America, will be the keynote speaker for Grambling State […]
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Krewe of GSU
The coronation of Miss Grambling State University was on Sept. 17 in T.H. Harris Auditorium. The newly crowned Joiya Smith began her night with a Mardi Gras theme, and an exquisite entrance, with a second line, emulating New Orleans’ famous parade tradition. Smith entered on a float and was presented as Miss Grambling State […]
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The Robinsons’ life: A love story
As a freshman, I had the life-changing opportunity to sit down with the wife of renowned Coach Eddie Robinson at their home in Grambling for an article on the foot- ball legend. I toured the house and heard the romantic story of a childhood interest that grew into a life-long love story. File photo Eddie […]
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‘Anti-Hazing’ event set for organizations
In recognition of National Anti-Hazing Week, the GSU Counseling Center, Office of Student Judicial Affairs and the Office of Student Clubs and Organizations has scheduled an Anti-Hazing program for Thursday, Sept. 24 in the Betty Smith Nursing Building Auditorium at 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The theme for the event will be Healthy and Strong […]
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What school spirit is to me
School spirit plays an important role in your time as a student. It allows you to indulge in the culture and traditions of your university. I believe that is significant for you to help out your school’s athletics and even school organizations. Nobel Michael As a college student you must realize that you are now […]
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Student chosen as fellow by national sales group
Kenneth Tanner, a marketing and computer information systems major at Grambling State University, has been selected to participate in the National Sales Network (NSN) Annual Student Sales and Marketing Fellow Program in Atlanta. Caption The NSN Student Sales & Marketing Conference is the most powerful sales and marketing development program available to diverse students interested […]