Dr. Loretta Walton Jaggers and Dr. Nanthalia McJamerson , Professors of Education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction ( College of Education), are in the process of preparing for the upcoming 2010 LA GEAR UP Summer Learning Camps. There will be two one week camps that will be held at Grambling State University. The […]
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SGA taking look at student fees
In a recent Senate meeting, the Student Government Association voted 13-1 to approve a student fee that would go toward renovation or construction of a new GSU library.The passage of the library bill will allow the SGA to seek approval from the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors to put the measure on the […]
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SGA extends communication through site
The Student Government Association of Grambling State University has established a presence on the World Wide Web in an effort to reach more members of the student body. The Web site is www.gramblingsga.com and has been up for approximately two weeks. SGA President Steven Jackson said, “It’s a more modern and standardized way to get […]
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Destroy and Rebuild: from felon to lyrical philanthropy
New Orleans native Walter “Trifelon” Johnson’s tale features chapters of familial crime, a fatherless household, prison and ultimately the desire to overcome trying circumstances with civic engagement and rap music. The stage name “Trifelon” derives from the armed robbery conviction that earned him 10 years and four months of imprisonment. He was transferred thrice. Legal […]
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Counseling center offers varied services
The student body has been getting familiar with campus Student Counseling Services. Located in Foster Johnson Health Center west wing, the counseling center is free to all students who are currently enrolled at Grambling State. Started in 1986 by Dr. Andolyn Harrison, the SCS main focus is to improve students’ personal development and to promote […]
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Fierce duo Does it again
Lady Gaga and Beyonce premiered the genius abstract “Telephone” music video.Even though the video lasted (9:41) minutes its story depicts two fabulous crazed murdering vixens that go from town to town. The beginning depicts Gaga being guided as an inmate through the hall of the prison where other female inmates lust after her.She approaches the […]
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Grambling, education system mourn
The Grambling community lost one of its legends March 15. Alumnus David Wright, who left a mark in the Louisiana education, passed away following a lengthy illness.The wake is set for March 19 at 6 p.m. at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Grambling. The body will lie in state until the beginning of services. Funeral […]
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Grambling ROTC set to host Tiger Tough Fitness Challenge
The Grambling State University Army ROTC will be hosting the “Grambling Tiger Tough Fitness Challenge” on Wednesday in the Grambling Quad. The fitness challenge will consist of one minute of push-ups, sit-ups and a lap around the lower square of the quad. Top male and female performers will be awarded in lieu of an overall […]
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Track star breaking records at GSU
Twenty miles from Atlanta is a city located in Cobb County called Marietta, and it is the hometown of numerous celebrities, Ty Pennington and Travis Tritt to name a couple. It’s also the place of birth for track & field star TyShaun Webb, a junior history major at Grambling State. The events that Webb competes […]
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Intramural League
The Intramural League basketball women’s and men’s champions for spring are the Lady All-Stars (left) and the Underdogs. The league this year had the participation of 24 men’s teams and seven women’s teams. The winners will compete in the state Intramural Basketball Championship to be held April 24-25 at the University of Louisiana-Monroe.