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The Fall 2009 Convocation was held on Tuesday at the Assembly Center. This year marks the 108th Observance of Founder’s Week at Grambling State University. The founder’s day program opened with President Horace Judson officiating the ceremony.Alma J. Brown Elementary and Grambling Laboratory School, attended. Eighth-grader, LaDarren Williams represented Alma J. Brown, as he sang […]

America has the most expensive healthcare system and spends more than $2 trillion dollars annually on healthcare, yet 47 million Americans are uninsured.In 2000, the World Health Organization (WHO) ranked the U.S. health care system 37th in overall performance, right next to Slovenia, and 72nd by overall level of health (among 191 member nations included […]

Attendance was beyond disappointing as the Student Government Association held its Senate meeting in the Favrot Student Union last Thursday.Thirteen students sat before the SGA Senate, as opposed to the maximum capacity room that was filled at the previous meeting.Among the business at hand were the confirmations and appointments of interim officers. Jenita Blue was […]

The smell of fresh, hot grits, eggs, pancakes with maple syrup, country ham, sausage, orange juice and coffee filled the Black and Gold Room Monday morning at the Founder’s Week Breakfast. It was the perfect time to fellowship and get to know one another. A time to reflect upon the founders of GSU and their […]

New Rocky Valley Baptist Church of Grambling held its annual revival Sept. 14 – 16. The theme of the revival was “Lord Wilt Thou Revive Us Again?” Maurice White, pastor of Ruston’s Zion Traveler Baptist Church, preached each night. On Monday it was “Don’t Waste God’s Grace.” He used I Corinthians 15: 9 – 10 […]

“We celebrate Founders Day to keep the legacy alive,” assistant professor Sandra Lee explained, “So that youth can understand the importance of Grambling and where it came from and how it’s grown from the minute entity of teaching farmers how to farm better,” Lee said.As a part of the Historically Black College and University family, […]

Faculty and staff members who have given 20 years of service to Grambling State University were honored during a brief ceremony in the Atrium located in the student union building Tuesday afternoon. Approximately 10 faculty members received certificates of appreciation from University President Dr. Horace Judson. During the event the honorees were treated to light […]

The Grambling State University Favrot Student Union Board wishes to introduce its executive board, members who work toward providing substantial social and academic activities for the students.President Mekayel Luke is a senior from the Caribbean island of Dominica. He is a mass communication and marketing student, and a member of the Gamma Psi Chapter of […]

Picture it. You come home from a long day at work, ready to be consoled by the man you love. You walk into your bedroom with the words “Baby I’m home” rolling off your tongue.Then you lay eyes on him. He’s in bed with another man. They’re naked in bed together. This scenario is only […]

For those who have delinquent taxes owed to the state of Louisiana, there is good news. The 2009 Louisiana Tax Amnesty Program started Tuesday.The program forgives any penalties and half of the interest due.Eligible taxpayers can apply for amnesty and make payments online at www.LDRAmnesty.com.During the two-month window of opportunity, taxpayers with outstanding balances of […]