National group offering book scholarshipsGrambling State students are eligible for Thurgood Marshall College Fund scholarships. One such scholarship available immediately is the $500 GMAC Book Scholarship. The deadline to apply is Dec. 7. Applicants must see the GSU scholarship coordinator, Gloria George, before TMCF can award any funds.Applications are available online at www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org. For more […]
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Signs of Influenza
Fever (higher than 100ø F) A fever occurs when your body temperature increases in response to illness or injury. Your temperature is considered elevated when it is higher than 100øF.ChillsBody chills that are not related to a cold environment can be a sign of the flu. HeadacheA headache associated with the flu may appear suddenly, […]
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Broadway To Remain At Grambling
After nearly a month of speculation and interviews with Duke University and Florida A&M University, first-year Head Coach Rod Broadway has decided to remain at GSU.The (Monroe) News-Star first broke the news of him staying, saying that GSU Athletic Director Troy Mathieu found ways to “up the ante” on his four-year contract. Broadway was approached […]
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Reality TV star making moves in music
When Season of the Tiger ended, it seemed as if all was well in Tiger Land.Bruce Eugene and “Blue” Carter had won the Bayou Classic in their final year, Shonnie was on track with her music career, Eva was passing classes and Mancel appeared to be making progress on his education. Flash forwarding to today, […]
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KGRM, Student Affairs donates to Covenant House in New Orleans
In our never-ending haste to make the journey home for thanksgiving, ticket in hand and nostalgia gleaming in our thoughts. time and again we put out of our minds the many that are unable to enjoy those privileges. Think fairytale blockbuster hit!The staff at KGRM 91.5FM in conjunction with The Division of Student Affairs on […]
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Mother Nature has been very inconsistent in Louisiana lately
My grandmother always used the phrase “The world is coming to the end… . The Bible says you wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between the seasons,” she would say.Growing up, I never believed anything she said because I always thought she was an 80-year-old woman who had nothing better to talk about. Though […]
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PRESS RELEASE: Funding for housing repairs available
The city of Grambling has received another Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) fund for the fiscal year 2007/2008 in the amount of $ 273,799.00. It must be recalled that for the fiscal year 2006/2007 the city received funding in the amount of $192,705.The city of Grambling and Grambling State University via its faculty personnel have received […]
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Everything went wrong
It began with a tribute to the late coach Eddie Robinson. But Grambling State started its preparation for the Bayou Classic when the season first started, and now the game was here.The 34th annual Bayou Classic kicked off with a bang as Southern University scored on their first two possessions. The Jags started the game […]
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Unveiling ‘mega church’ money
When you say mega church preachers/bishops such as TD Jakes, Joel Osteen, Paula White and Creflo Dollar come to mind. Something that also comes to mind is their abundance of wealth and fame.Where does all of the tithe and offering money go? Why are the ministers living such lavish lifestyles and members of their congregation […]
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Who won the Battle of the Bands?
The lights were dim and Southern’s band made their grand entrance and the crowd went crazy. Every year Grambling and Southern battle it out at the Bayou Classic, but only one can win. So who won the Battle of the Bands? Some might say that Grambling won, and Southern fans said they won. “There are […]