Grambling State University’s football program continued its tradition of excellence as several NFL teams were represented at the annual Pro Day. Representatives from both the New Orleans Saints and Detroit Lions came to test last season’s seniors and NFL prospects. NFL scouts tested speed, strength, power and agility. And while scouts came to look at […]
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Arts festival to feature lectures, critiques, exhibits and fun
Grambling State University is gearing up for its annual arts celebration, with Children’s Day and activities with world-renowned artist Michael Ray Charles as highlight events. The Spring Festival of the Arts set for April 12-15 will feature activities by various departments in the College of Liberal Arts, with the Art Department taking the lead role. […]
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Owner of local club says recent article misleading
Dear editor: In regards to the last article published about the business, Gotham City, was very misleading, damaging and incorrect. The article published March 10 (Entertainment section, brief column) stated that “INCIDENT CLOSES GOTHAM CITY.” The reason for Gotham City being closed is that the city failed to renew the occupational license for the next […]
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GSU Debate team gets bid to nationals
Grambling State University has a rich history and continues to add to the legacy every day. The Earl Lester Cole Honors College Debate Team of Grambling State University is doing its part in adding to the history of academic and the overall progress of the University. Their last tournament, held on April 1-3, yielded excellent […]
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Join in effort this month to prevent child abuse
Dear editor: While the horrors of child abuse are seen on television and in newspapers almost daily, it is important for the citizens of Louisiana to know that child abuse and neglect can be prevented and that everyone has a role to play. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a great time for anyone who […]
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The ‘King’ has arrived
Denver native J.D. Mason has written one of the greatest fiction book in history. This heartfelt book is called “One Day I Saw a Black King.” It is about a couple named John King and Connie Rodgers whom shared a similar disturbed childhood experiences. For instance, John King’s late teenage, mother, Mattie had died while […]
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Pope John Paul II remembered locally
Funeral services will be held tomorrow (Friday, April 8) for Pope John Paul II. The Pope was 84. Pope John Paul, the Polish pontiff who led the Roman Catholic Church for more than a quarter century and became history’s most-traveled pope, was announced dead Saturday, April 2 by the Vatican. Many across the world mourned […]
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Lee Hall gives students and faculty a better environment
Nikki Giovanni to appear at Library Week observanceScholarship banquet hosted April 2 by local NAACPNikki Giovanni to appear at Library Week observanceLee Hall gives students and faculty a better environment
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Honors College holds Leadership Conference
The third annual Leadership Conference was held in the Black and Gold Room of the Favrot Student Union last Thursday and Friday. This was the first year invitations were given outside of Grambling State University. Other schools, including Jackson State University and Southern University, Shreveport, were in attendance. The conference was filled with discussions and […]