She is an intimidating presence on the soccer field. Her team mates love her, opponents and rival coaches fear her. Cherie Silas is a force to be reckoned with. Silas is a well-known played, who is as familiar with the game as she is with the back of her hand. She has been played soccer […]
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Part of campus goes dark
The campus of Grambling State University experienced technical difficulties last week as several buildings were without power for three days. The problem occurred when a damaged high voltage underground cable malfunctioned. Students were left not knowing what happened to the electricity on Oct. 4. “I live in 800 A. It caused me a lot of […]
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High School Day
Hundreds of unfamiliar faces gathered in the cafeteria and walked through the yard last Saturday. They were among the approximately 1,000 people who attended High School Day, the annual recruiting event that brings high-schoolers to the Grambling State campus. The day was filled with bus tours of the campus and an assembly in the Fred […]
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Church to host breast cancer seminar
Zion Traveler Baptist Church of Ruston will host a Breast Cancer Awareness seminar at 11 a.m. Oct. 24 in the Family Life Center. The guest speaker will be Dr. Cynthia M. Jones, chief of staff at Northern Louisiana Medical Center. She has 13 years of experience in surgery. Jones is a graduate of the University […]
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G-Men slam Alabama A&M
After losing to Prairie View last week, the G-Men rebounded by putting a 41-20 thrashing on Alabama A&M. The offense on both sides started on fire. On the Tigers first drive, quarterback Greg Dillon lead a four-play 88-yard drive down the field, which was capped off by a 13-yard touchdown reception to wide receiver Bakari […]
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Homecoming
Sunday, Oct. 25Decorate academic buildingsGospel Explosion, 6 p.m., T.H. Harris AuditoriumMonday, Oct. 26Organization Costume Fashion Show, 5 p.m., courtyardLaser Storm, 7 p.m., Men’s Gym Tuesday, Oct. 27Pizza & Coke, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the yardOne Hit Wonder, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. the AtriumBlock Party, 6 p.m. in the Courtyard Wednesday, Oct. 28Build-A-Tiger, 11 a.m.-1 […]
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Education, the only thing paid for but not received
As I did my daily Facebook browsing, I noticed a status update that read, “Education, the only thing we are willing to pay for and not receive.” Since that day I have sat and thought about those very words . I came to the conclusion that in many aspects it is true.As a student I […]
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GSU family remembers Gerald Mattox
On Sunday, family, friends, co-workers, Grambling State University employees and retirees, and others showed up to pay their respects to Gerald Emil Mattox.The homegoing celebration and thanksgiving for Mattox was held at St. Rest Baptist Church in Choudrant. Music was provided by a community choir who sang uplifting, lively selections such as “I Want to […]
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Team visits Children’s Home
The Grambling State University women’s basketball team made paw prints Friday at the Methodist Children’s Home in Ruston. The Lady Tigers encouraged the ladies who participated to focus on their academics and make sure their future aspirations included earning a college degree. Participants in the clinic were introduced to elements of the Lady Tiger’s workout […]
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SGA CORNER
Hello, GSU students:We hope all is well with you at the time you read this message. The SGA hopes your midterms went well. I admit we have gotten off to an intense start, but throughout this semester the Student Government Association has sought to lead the student body by providing service, promoting academia, and setting […]