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The GSU freshman class recently elected officers. The officers took the time to discuss plans for the 2005 -2006 year. Candace Thompson-president: The freshman officers and myself plan to present this year’s freshman class with a number of educational and social opportunities. The first event will be our first class meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 13 […]

What many people refuse to believe, is true. Hurricane Katrina struck as one of the deadliest attacks unleashed by Mother Nature. Many people from the affected areas had to leave their home and head north. Despite all of the terror, southern hospitality reigned. The north end of La. opened its arms to the millions of […]

First the bad news: Only about two-thirds of American teenagers graduate with a regular diploma four years after they enter high school, and only about half read well enough to succeed in college upon graduation. Don’t even bother to ask how many are proficient enough in math and science to handle college-level work. It’s not […]

Coroners in Denver are still awaiting results of lab test done on San Francisco 49ers lineman Thomas Herrion.Following Herrion’s touchdown drive during the Aug. 20 contest against Denver Broncos, he collapsed in the locker room. He was later pronounced dead at a Denver Hospital. Herrion was buried last Saturday at Travis Avenue Baptist Church in […]

The city of Grambling will host a historic event Friday, Sept. 9. The new post office will have its grand opening ceremony in which a postmark commemorating Eddie G. Robinson will be unveiled. This postmark will only be used on the day of the grand opening making it a collector’s item. The Congressional Delegation of […]

Some people can be so rude. With all the stuff going on around campus, the past weeks the last thing that people should do is treat us (the reporters) like we are absolutely nothing. We need you just as much as you need us we are a team. Although this column may offend some, it […]

I would like to extend a welcome to all incoming and transfer students, and welcome all continuing students back to Grambling State University, “The Place Where Everybody is Somebody.” You have chosen a great historic institution of higher learning which enhances skills in fields such as nursing, biology, and psychology, just to name a few. […]

Rising gas prices are taking a toll on just about everything. Things are changing for individuals, municipalities, and even for people who don’t own a car. This whole thing is a mess and the Bush administration has said very little to the American public and still seems powerless. They need to stop this outrageous gouging […]

Much of St. Bernard Parish is under several feet of water. Neraux resident Debbie Boyle has already lost her home. She and her family are now at the Civic Center in Ruston Louisiana, where they too sought refuge in this time of need. "Red Cross is here, and I’m so thankful to be here," Boyle […]

Dear Editor: The chances of spending time in jail will be greatly increased for anyone who drives while intoxicated on a Louisiana highway in the weeks before Labor Day. More than 90 police departments, sheriff’s offices and Louisiana State Police are participating in the “You Drink and Drive, You Lose,” campaign under which officers are […]