At last night’s home game, The G-Men baseball team put up a scuffle on the mound against the Northwestern State Demons, but the victory ruled in favor of the opposing team, and it showed. The Demons scored their first three runs in the top of the first inning, with The G-Men only scoring one run […]
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Applications now being accepted for Jowdy national bowling scholarship
It’s that time of year again. Spring has arrived and high school seniors are beginning to dream of graduation. It’s not too late for students to get scholarships. One scholarship open to bowlers is the John Jowdy Scholarship Fund from Columbia 300.The John Jowdy Scholarship Fund is awarded annually to a graduating high school senior […]
Don’t let myth, distortion crush health care reform
In 2008, President Obama and Democrats throughout the country campaigned on a promise to fix our broken health care system and provide all Americans with the same affordable, quality health care that federal employees, including members of Congress, have. For more than a year, Congress has been working to fulfill that promise. For months, Louisianians […]
‘Flo’ provided loving, helping hand
As I reflect, I can remember the women in my life who influenced me. I began my life with devastation and disaster. At the age of two, I lost my mom to an automobile accident. Though life was hard, I always had an angel in my corner. She influenced my life through her death and […]
Why not kill all the Barbies?
Last time I checked, no one was made of plastic or by Mattel. Every time I turn around, I see someone with black and pink hair with bangs. Give it up.You never realize how much of an influence someone has until EVERYONE is doing it. When Ciara first came out, everyone started tying the back […]
Travel grants put to good use by faculty
Dr. Rory L. Bedford and Dr. Waneene Dorsey of Grambling State University were recently awarded travel grants for $3840 for the Gulf South Summit on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement through Higher Education at the University of Georgia. The grants were awarded through the University of Louisiana System Serve program and Learn and Serve America Higher […]
Police chief to offer rape defense courses
Grambling State University Police Chief Craig Nance reminds the public that general crime declined in Grambling recently. “Crime, for the most part, is down here significantly,” Nance said. Crime statistics show decreases across the board; however, larceny theft increased. While larceny theft was 32 percent in August 2009, it was 56 percent last month. Larceny […]
Women’s History Dedication
Dr. Frank G. Pogue, GSU interim president, signs Women’s History Month proclamation as Dr. Swedie Rutledge (left), coordinator of Women’s History Month activities for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and Grambling Mayor Martha Andrus look on. Standing are Annie Hamlin (left), president of Epsilon Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and Dr. Mildred Gallot, […]
Theatre takes top prize at festival
The Grambling State University Theatre and Speech Department returned from the National Association of Speech and Dramatic Arts Incorporated competition with prizes in several categories.The department participated in the annual conference in Dallas at the Black Academic of Arts and Letters on March 7-14. The National Association of Dramatic and Speech Arts, Inc. was founded […]
Safety tips offered for spring break
Grambling State University’s official spring break begins March 26. Most students already purchased plane tickets and hotel reservations for their mini-vacations away from tests, teachers and scantrons, but before leaving dear ol’ Grambling in the dust, be mindful of these tips to remain safe while on your spring break: Protect yourself. Women are more likely […]