The Tubman Haunted House drew a large crowd of anxious students, waiting to experience a night of fear and fright Friday night. The misty fog, painted faces, suspended bloody pig feet, flickering strobe lights, and screeching sounds of the electric chain saw held the waiting crowd in terrifying suspense.”It was good student interaction,” said Anthony […]
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Cover Girl advances platform
Despite unwavering cold and isolated showers, an estimated 50 students supported Miss Cover Girl, Annia Jenkins’ “OverRule Obesity” health fair in front of Favrot Student Union last Thursday. The fair took place during convocation hours to eradicate likelihood of student absence and was sponsored by the Student Union Board. Jenkins told an enthused early crowd […]
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Big 12 South is the cream of the crop
With the Bowl Championship Series rankings coming out, many teams and conferences have stated their claim why they are the best. While the Southeastern Conference may be the best overall conference in college football, the best division, however, belongs to the Big 12 South. First, four of the six teams within the division are ranked […]
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Rays will win World Series
For the first time in a while, Manny being Manny won’t be one of major storylines in this year’s World Series. The Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays have a chance to make their own history with interesting storylinesThe first major storyline can state that the majority of the players on each team can say […]
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2K Sports give gamers stiff b-ball challenge
Like a true 2K geek, I quickly ran to the nearest gaming store and bought NBA 2K9. For the first time in a long time, I bought a GameStop video game that actually still had the plastic wrapper on it. Of course, I’m excited. I played 2K8, when it was still relevant and thoroughly enjoyed […]
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Board provides matching funds
Commissioner of Higher Education Sally Clausen praised advancements in education in Louisiana Tuesday as she presented Grambling State with a $120,000 check, representing the state’s share of matching funds for three new endowed professorships.”Today, as we present these funds to establish endowed professorships in mathematics, chemistry and biology here at Grambling State University, I’m proud […]
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‘The Truth’ hits GSU for a political forum
Once he entered the room, there was a roar of applause. He took the podium and introduced himself as Jeff Johnson.Then he brought up the panel of our fellow classmates that were going to be speaking that night and began the spirited debate about all things political. Now this was not the first time I […]
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Students should appreciate the struggle of others
Man, kids these days have it made. It’s amazing how much wiser I’ve become in the past four years, matriculating through Grambling State. As I’ve gotten used to the way things used to be, I’m noticing more and more students are not appreciating where this university is now. When I first arrived at GSU in […]
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Lady Tigers look to return to prominence
It’s 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday. While most students are getting out of class, members of Lady Tiger basketball team are pushing themselves through grueling suicide drills. In two lines, the girls run up and down the floor giving it their all.After an awful 2-26 record last season, the GSU women’s basketball program looks to return […]
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Pickens energy tour stops in La.
SHREVEPORT – “The United States is addicted to foreign oil.” Americans have heard this line multiple times in the past few years, and for the most part, nothing has been done about it. Oilman T. Boone Pickens saw this and realized he was a part of the problem. He decided to do something about it, […]