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Favrot Student Union Board president speaks out

On behalf of the Student Union Board, I extend greetings to administration, faculty members and students of Grambling State University.I am Keshia Johnson and it gives me enormous gratification to serve as Student Union Board President for the 2008-2009 academic year. The rest of the executive board includes: Kenneth Williams (vice president), Timberly Tines (business […]

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Social Research Club honors late super-centenarian

The Grambling State University Social Research Club took a trip to Mississippi recently in order to honor a longtime participant in its Longevity Project.Members of the Grambling group were on hand when the family of the late Betty Wilson held a memorial ceremony in memory of the super-centenarian, who was 115 when she died. The […]

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Hispanic Heritage in America explained

Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, is being celebrated with the theme “Getting Involved: Our Families, Our Community, Our Nation.”In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week. The observance was expanded in 1988 to a monthlong celebration (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15). America celebrates the culture and traditions […]

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Ready for business

The upkeep of beauty has returned to the Grambling campus. Nestled beneath the atrium of Favrot Student Union is a beauty salon that has been an important feature to the ladies of the Grambling campus. Formerly “Styles Unlimited,” the salon now has a new name and new proprietorship. Proprietress and coiffeuse Yvonne Ray has had […]

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Dear Fannie

Question: I am an international student here at Grambling, and this is my first semester. So far, it has not been the best experience.This is so much different to my home in Trinidad. I am having roommate issues and don’t know what to do. What should I do if my roommate uses my stuff, goes […]

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FOXXHOLE personality to host GSU’s ‘Greatest Fan’

Jamie Foxx FOXXHOLE personality Kingi Knox of Speedy’s Comedy Corner returns to her alumni Grambling State University to host the Concert and PreGame 2008 Homecoming festivities with The GREATEST Fan. The Fans compete with trivia and spirit competitions to be deemed as The GREATEST Fan to meet Webbie, Rick Ross, Bobby Valentino, and to represent […]

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GHS welcomes newcomers

Principal Greg Williams manages a faculty of 14 at Grambling Laboratory High School. Of this 14, six are new to the high school. The faculty comprises teachers from a myriad of backgrounds. They have very different educational and occupational experiences. This potpourri of knowledge contributes to a better educational environment for the students at GHS. […]

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Mass Comm professor pens textbook

Grambling State University has been known for producing famous coaches, football players, band members and even models. It also has a more intellectual side among us, as shown by one of our own professors. Journalist, professor, adviser, and now author Dr. Gene Murray has written his second book, which is titled Effective Editing. The book […]

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Homecoming Week activities announced

All tickets will go on sale, starting on Monday at 10 a.m. Tickets will continue being sold until an hour into the show.Sunday, Oct. 12– Decorate the Union (4 p.m.) Monday, Oct. 13– 80’s Fashion Show (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.) – Snow Cone Social (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.) in the courtyard – Decorate […]