As the semester begins to wind down, grades are being finalized, and students are applying for graduation. Through the chaos, students are thinking “what’s next?” After the semester, students will be in the “Real World” and what they do now can prepare them for what is to come. During this time, despite the circumstances, K’Lawerence […]
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Going from on-campus to online
Some students have returned to Grambling State University for fall semester while others are home completing their assignments online. Without a doubt Covid has ruined some students' hope for returning to school this semester and although some are down about it, some are choosing to not let it stop them. Shakira Whigham, a student at […]
GSU student beats Covid
The word “death” has been plaguing the nation this year and imagine thinking you’re next. According to John Hopkins Resource Center, over 4 million people have recovered from Covid including GSU student Ashanti Tatum. Tatum, a junior at Grambling State University, contracted the coronavirus earlier this year and has recovered from a disease that has […]
Spring 2020 Grambling graduates excited about live commencement ceremony
This past spring, Grambling State University was in the middle of a great semester. So many students were active, numerous events, and future plans were being made. Until one day students received an email saying they must evacuate campus within the next week. Reason is because of the spreading of coronavirus. School was cancelled in […]
Candidates selected, runoffs to follow presidential election
On Nov. 3, the citizens of Lincoln Parish voted in the country’s general elections. For District Attorney of the 4th Judicial District Court, incumbent Steve Tew won over Mennon Campbell, Jr. For District Judge of the 4th Judicial District Court, ES 2, Div. B., Sharon Marchman defeated Tommy Hayes IV. For District Judge of the […]
Martin Lemelle hopeful as election day approaches
As this year's election comes to an end Tuesday Nov. 3, 5th Congressional District Candidate Martin Lemelle is feeling confident. “This has been an election of a lifetime,” he said. Lemelle said he hopes to win the election so he may protect Louisiana and America's future. “I am excited for the opportunities I am going […]
Coronation 2020 begins reign of 67th Miss Grambling State University Ashley Dabney
This past Coronation was unlike no other Coronation in Grambling State University history. Due to Covid, not everyone was able to attend. Those attending had to pre-register to get a seat instead of going to the event freely. Also, everyone had to wear a face mask. Coronation was different, but it still held to the […]
Six fall commencement ceremonies scheduled at GSU
Grambling State University is set to hold six separate commencement ceremonies to accommodate spring, summer and fall 2020 graduates and their families. “Due to COVID, Grambling State University was unable to hold a commencement at the end of the Spring 2020 semester,” Dr. Connie Walton, GSU Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs, said. “This was […]
Turning Covid from a curse to a blessing
In March 2020 the coronavirus practically took over the world shutting down schools, several non-essential businesses and government agencies that are usually open to the public. Many were at a loss of what to do with all of this free time they suddenly had. Not senior Ian Robinson. Robinson used his Covid quarantine time to […]
Talk back: ‘How do you feel about the Bayou Classic venue being relocated from New Orleans to Shreveport in the spring?’
For many years the month of Thanksgiving has set in motion a different type of vibe. A vibe only a Grambling Tiger or a Southern Jaguar will know about. Every year when November rolls around, it is clear that not only is it Thanksgiving, but it is Bayou Classic time for many of us. Earlier […]