At a time when an unprecedented number of Americans are struggling to save and pay for the ever-rising cost of college tuition, Upromise, a Sallie Mae company, is doubling financial support for its annual scholarship program. This year, the Upromise Scholarship will award a total of $500,000 in college aid to 200 students. Based on […]
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World Famed makes history with performance in the 56th Inaugural parade on Tuesday
Four buses. Two hundred band members. A piece of history. The World Famed Tiger Marching Band is set to perform in the Inaugural Parade held to honor the swearing in of President-elect Barack Obama.”This is really astounding,” said DuJuan Lockett, one of the three drum majors for the band. “It feels good to be a […]
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‘Left 4 Dead’ begs for a sequel
After a long line of Resident Evil games featuring the flesh-eating Zombies, Turtle Rock Studios developed a classical first-person shooter game, Left 4 Dead, which was release in the late fall of 2008. The game was released on the X-Box game console and has been a very popular game. The game is based on four […]
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A Black president: What it really means
What exactly does it mean for the country to have its first Black President in the 21st century? First it means that it took too long for it to happen. Just think about it. America is supposed to be a country that represents unity, equality, and diversity. Our country has always been founded on principles […]
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Theatre Department takes turn with ‘Othello’
Shakespeare is considered to be one of the greatest playwrights of all time. More people have redone works from Shakespeare than any other playwright in history. Now it’s the Grambling State University Theatre Department’s turn to take a swing at Shakespeare. The department will start the semester off with one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, […]
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Art exhibition features works of faculty
A reception will be held at the Dunbar Gallery for four members of Grambling State University’s Department of Art faculty today from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The display of works is part of the Annual Faculty Exhibition which will end on Feb. 6. Artists exhibiting works are Donna McGee, Rodrecas “Drék” Davis, Tommie Sue […]
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GSU Teacher Education candidates in line for grant
The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant became available through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, Congress created the program. The grant provides up to $4,000 per year, with a maximum of $16,000.Students who intend to teach in a high-need subject area at a public or private elementary […]
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Response to the inaugural prayer
“Lord, you are able.”Where the inaugural poet provided a yawn-inducing delivery of her work, Reverend Joseph Lowery fired up many with fervor reminiscent of Obama campaign panache. He thanked God for the “glorious experience.” Lowery’s prayer momentarily united him with the people as he became a stand in uncle, neighbor and/or spiritual advisor when he […]
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Internationally famous Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble to perform at the Dixie Tuesday
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, this internationally famous dance group will begin its Louisiana tour in Ruston at the Dixie Center for the Arts on Tuesday. The Dixie Center and Russ Town Society will hold a School Show at 12 noon (sold out) and public performance at 7 p.m. These events are sponsored by Russ Town […]
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Welcome back, Grambling, to a new beginning
A pervasive rumor mill welcomed students to a barren campus last week. The grapevine rustled with tales of campus shindigs, supposedly cancelled classes, a foodless cafeteria, lockout fees and all manner of other madness.New dorms provided solace as homes away from home. The winding hallways were mostly unmarred by trash. Svelte physiques flew around the […]