Four students were inducted into Alpha Phi Sigma, a criminal justice honor society, on Wednesday in Washington-Johnson Complex. Inductees included Arthur G.H. Devore, Khaliah Reed, Tina Fontenot, and Jennifer Dorsey were inducted. Sunlee H. Callais did not attend the induction ceremony, however she was recognized as a new member. Students must maintain a 3.2. GPA […]
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Judicial Affairs goes beyond conducting violation hearings
Until recently, Grambling State University’s Office of Student Judicial Affairs was known for investigating and resolving allegations of academic and nonacademic violations of the Code of Student Conduct. Now, Student Judicial Affairs, via monthly training workshops, is strengthening services to students by providing behavioral learning support activities and crime prevention education.Beverly Crawford, the director of […]
Grambling bookstore and Tiger Express to switch locations
New plans for the Tiger Express and Grambling State University bookstore are on the way. Many students have been waiting in anticipation for a wider variety of on campus restaurants similar to those on other campuses, and a place where they can hold meetings.The idea arose when Vice President of Finance Billy Owens, former SGA […]
Azusa movement celebrating 100 years
In the United States today Pentecostalism is the fastest growing section of Christianity and this year 2006 they are celebrating 100 years of existence. "It Started in Los Angeles California in 1906," said Dr. Dana Carson. "William J. Seymour was a black, preacher who had converted a horse stable into a church on Azusa Street […]
Distinguished Black women crowns their king of the calender
When many think of pageants and think of calendars most don’t usually think of men being in them. The Ladies of The Society of Distinguished Black Women is one of the organizations that is taking pride in showcasing positive black men. The Society of Distinguished Black Women hosted the second annual Men of Essence Calendar […]
Have reality TV shows gone too far?
Have reality TV shows gone too far? Every day, we tune into shows like Flavor of Love, The Real World or Date my Mom. We tune in for entertainment purposes. How can we be entertained by so much sexual activity, someone getting into a fight or hooking up on the shows? What message are you […]
Any flavor in youthful love?
Relationships, are they a wonderful thing? I couldn’t tell you, but by today’s standards, it seems not. I was reading an opinion piece titled, "Why wait?" Now don’t get it twisted, she’s not asking why wait to give it up. She’s asking why wait so long to love. The subhead read, "Teen pregnancy wouldn’t have […]
Equipment adds up in La. Audit
In July of 2001, Grambling State University hit a huge, stumbling block: the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) denied the reaffirmation of GSU’s 10-year reaccreditation. Now, GSU is now in more trouble as a newly released audit shows that the university is missing more than $900,000 in equipment. Nearly $460,000 of it was […]
Circus coming to town
Come one, come all to the Grambling Circus! The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Grambling on Wednesday, April 5. There will be two shows available, one at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The event will take place at U.S. Highway 80 and Stadium Drive next to the Grambling Family Clinic. Tickets are $6 […]
Faculty group talks issues
Under a microscope and a close eye, individuals are starting to examine higher education and take notice of not only how Louisiana schools are progressing but also how all of America is as well. On March 21, an American Federation of Teachers meeting was held at Grambling State University to discuss the state of education […]