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GSU students, what can we do?

Recently Grambling State University was examined for the Low Completer Review which is when the state looks into cutting programs that are producing low graduates. Many schools went under the same review. GSU has 31 programs that are at risk. With all the commotion about programs being cut or consolidated, officials held a “State of […]

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Haiti still needs us

A year ago when Haiti was hit by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake, the global community united to help Haiti. Millions of people donated without hesitation to numerous charities to help Haiti deal with this unforeseen natural disaster. We all saw the telethons with even more money being collected and we continued to give more. In […]

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Possible program cuts prompt ’emergency’ meeting

The Student Government Association and Office of Academic Affairs hosted an emergency meeting Tuesday in the Black and Gold Room during convocation hours.Interim Provost and Vice-President of Academic Affairs Dr. Connie Walton addressed the possible elimination of 31 programs at the university. One of the at-risk programs is English. “I am really disappointed about it. […]

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World Star hip-hop revived

After a short shut down, World Star Hip Hop is back in action.Beginning in 2005, WSHH was created because, “The world loved hip-hop,” said WSHH CEO, Q. “Everybody was going crazy for Hip-Hop, which had me like ‘wow’ when I saw it. So then I thought of the idea we are stars in the world […]

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Anticipated hip-hop albums of 2011

1. Lil Wayne: The Carter IV- April– Besides 2Pac, Lil Wayne is the only artist to have a number one album behind bars. Before his bid last February, he released his Rock-N-Roll inspired album Rebirth. – The album was well received by critics but many wondered when the world was going to see Wayne get […]

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Orchesis need funds for trip

Thirty members from the Orchesis Dance Company will be traveling to New York for the annual Black College Dance Exchange (BCDE), which will be held from April 7-10. However, that can only become a reality once financial obligations have been met. The group launched a massive fund-raising drive in an effort to finance the trip, […]

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Problem of cyberbullying persists

With the era of networking evolving, social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace have become centers for friendships, reunions and information. But have these services also become the new birthplace for cyber bullying? With a combined number of users totaling close to a billion, there is a huge impact within society. With these sites […]

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BPCC and GSU become partners

Grambling State University and Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) signed a partnership agreement.The agreement will facilitate students who require developmental courses before they can receive four-year degrees. The agreement will boost enrollment The students will be engaged in a host of collegiate activities. Grambling State University will work closely with BPCC to schedule courses and […]

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G-Men struggle to get to the top

The struggles continue for Grambling State men’s basketball team as the G-Men fell to The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Monday night.The final score was 94-74. The game was essentially over in the first half; although, it was tightly contested at the beginning. The score was 15-15, but free throws by Mississippi Valley’s Kevin Burwell […]

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Juniors announce activities

The Junior Class officers will be hosting a variety of seminars and social events this semester, and they would like the entire student body to join them. The events include:Feb. 16, Junior Day on the yard. From 11 a.m.-1 p.m. electives will pass out heart health pamphlets and information on speed dating. Following that will […]