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You shouldn’t just complain; contribute

You know what grinds my gears? Students who constantly complain about the newspaper. Here, there is a weekly paper paid for by the students.The Gramblinite’s official staff contains only a handful of people. There is no way we can read students’ minds. Meetings are held every Monday at 4 p.m. in room 204 of Washington-Johnson […]

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Grambling State’s library creates its own story

The A.C. Lewis Memorial Library services were first offered at what is now Grambling State University in 1933. Two years later records describes a collection of 437 books, eight magazines, one newspaper, and a repair budget of $337. In 1962, library resources were moved to the present struce, named in honor of Arthur Cullen Lewis, […]

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Editorial round-up

Recent editorials from Louisiana newspapers:The Times-Picayune, New Orleans, April 1, on:Administration’s energy planPresident Barack Obama will find no disagreement in our region with his stated goal to cut our nation’s oil imports by a third over the next decade and replace it with U.S. energy sources, including more domestic oil. But thousands of people across […]

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Shannon Davis

The Mary Watson-Hymon Afro-American Center is a special collection of books and materials that uniquely represents studies in anthropology, economics, political science, literature, art, history, and music that are characteristic of Black culture.The center is housed on the second floor of the A. C. Lewis Memorial Library in Rooms 167 and 168. Its resources are […]

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Acquisitions’ major role

The Acquisitions librarian orders and receives monographic resources that support the curricula in a timely, accurate, and fiscally responsible manner. Collaboration with colleges, schools, students and librarians on decisions relating to collection development ensures that resources ordered will support the program and enhance the collection. This department is responsible for collection building and the management […]

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Unsung Queens of History

Strong heroic leaders come in all colors, shapes, statures, and less commonly told, all genders as well.Never quite getting the reverence they deserve, these unsung heroines destroyed categories and toppled expectations. Queen Nzinga of Ndongo, Angola was a woman who personally led troops in battle well into her 60s, outwitted slave-catchers, and held back Portuguese […]

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Brotherhood to hold meeting

The Order of Brotherhood will host a meeting for interested GSU males who want to learn more about the organization. The meeting will be held Saturday, April 9 at 10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. at 405 Penny Lane Apt., #5 in Ruston. The Mission of the Order of Brotherhood is a Social Organization bonded together […]

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Tigerfest 2011 under way at Grambling

The Tigerfest comedy/talent show rocked T.H. Harris auditorium Wednesday night. The two-for-one event humored and surprised the student body. Spoken word artist and criminal justice senior Keith Brown won the crowd’s support, a cash prize and the notoriety which accompanies victory over other more typical Tigerfest performances during the Apollo style segment. “I’m humbled by […]

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Supporting Urban Science and Mathematics Educators grant nears end

“I feel very positive about this project because research proves that the most effective professional development occurs when teachers are actively engaged in ongoing professional activities that connects directly with their ability to positively impact student learning.”That’s how coordinator of Grambling State University’s Supporting Urban Science and Mathematics Educators (SUSME) National Science Foundation (NSF) TPC […]

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University honors week activites announced

Grambling State University will celebrate Honors Week April 11-13. The theme of this year’s event is “A New Beginning: Celebrating Our Scholars.” The ceremonial speaker is a Grambling graduate, Dr. Richard Rayford, is a Holly Springs, Miss. native who now resides in Terry, Miss.During the week of festivities all students who have attained a 3.0 […]