Grambling State University has received a grant to offer training/workshops to low and middle income families particularly victims of Hurricane Katrina and Rita in the Ruston/Grambling area beginning September 4, 2007 through March of 2008. These training/workshops are designed to help these target groups toward economic self-sufficiency. Below is a list of various training and […]
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Some people really judge the book by its cover
When I was young (in high school), that’s when I saw boys around school sagging their pants. I would think nothing of it because it just seemed like the normal thing that boys would do. However, as you grow up and become more mature you not only raise the standards for yourself, you also raise […]
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Students excited about dorms, have complaints
Upgrading its status with new admission standards and new dormitories, Grambling State University is hitting the ground running.The occupants of Tiger Village have access to features that past Gramblinites did not receive. The 1,000 dorms provide living experiences that Gramblinites can brag about. “When I came to GSU in 2003 the only thing we had […]
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Leaving the egos at the door
Playing an instrument, remembering steps and orders, and the famous “Grambling Drop” don’ t just come easy without a few 16-hour practices to help remember them. Grambling State University’s World Famed Tiger Marching Band is gearing up for the upcoming season. Days before class actually starts, band members are already on campus learning new music […]
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Weekly News List
“International Player’s Anthem” (I Choose you) UGK/ featuring OutkastSong of the year . without a doubt.”Can’t Tell Me Nothing” Kanye West Really relates to how the young mind really thinks … “Crank That” Soulja Boy Best club song out this summer. “Big Things Poppin” T.I. Another classic single from the ATL rapper. “A Bay Bay” […]
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GHS coach optimistic about season
With a lot of changes at Grambling High School, expectations remain high for new head coach Jamar Dorsey.”The No. 1 thing we want to do is play Grambling football,” coach Dorsey said. “Grambling High has a lot of tradition, and we want to get back to that. We want to score points on offense and […]
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City seeks to halt housing project
After a year of trying to resolve problems with building permit fees, the city of Grambling is seeking an injunction to halt the GSU housing project. The GSU housing project has been ongoing since October of last year.The project includes the newly constructed Tiger Village dorms that are nearing completion on campus. The city is […]
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‘Great Debaters’ tells story about Wiley
This past semester, Denzel Washington began a new full-length feature-film titled The Great Debaters, Gramblinites were part of the movie, which was mainly filmed in Shreveport. Several movies have been coming to the Louisiana area for filming, such as The Better Man, starring Martin Lawrence, Mike Epps, Cedric “The Entertainer,” and Mo’nique. Washington not only […]
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Jena 6 puts a real ugly face on La.
Several years ago, the town of Jena was a sleepy little town where Blacks and Whites peacefully co-existed, even if race relations weren’t the very best. Then, as if an evil sign of some kind was dropped on the town, race relations went all the way down, and Jena became a town that is now […]
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College of Education welcomes 14 new student teachers to GSU
Grambling State University welcomed new students from all over the world last Monday. The College of Education not only welcomed incoming freshmen and transfer students, but 14 new student teachers into the teaching field, during its pre-student teaching week. Gloria Rabon director of the Office of Professional Laboratory Experiences, who also served as the facilitator […]