While many are familiar with the G-Men and the incessant work they do on the gridiron come game day, fans and supporters are likely unaware that there is a member of the Student Government Association on the football squad. And he just happens to be president to be exact. Jonathan Wallace, better known as “J-Dub” […]
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GSU welcomes campus minister
On Aug. 1, Grambling State welcomed its new campus minister, the Rev. C. DeWayne Hollins, M.Div., who will be the executive director of the Wesley Foundation Serving GSU Campus Ministry. Not only has he been recognized as a dedicated hard working pastor, he also is known for making a difference in several communities. Some of […]
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Calendar Girls shine
The long awaited calendars for Miss Cover Girl and the Calendar Girls have finally arrived. CaptionGLENN LEWIS/The Yearbook A student talks with Miss July Danielle Dickinson (right) as he goes down the line getting the 2015-2016 Calendar Girl Calendar signed by Miss Cover Girl and each month’s representative. The signing took place Tuesday in […]
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Grambling gives over 500 degrees
While it seemed it would be yet another joyous day to commemorate and congratulate the graduating class of Spring 2015, Mother Nature had a little something up her sleeve. Family members and friends of the graduates spent a great majority of their time scurrying through the harsh wind and rain, all while trying to remain […]
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Welcome To GSU, Dr. Willie D. Larkin
Greetings Grambling Family! I am extremely honored to have been selected as the 9th President of Grambling State University! As you ALL know, Grambling is an exceptional, innovative, creative, and outstanding university. I know our university will only get better and better! I call upon each of you to work with me as a […]
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GSU GETS 9th president
The Grambling State University students, faculty and staff welcomed a new member to their family last week. Dr. Willie D. Larkin was named the ninth president of the university. He is currently serving as chief of staff to the president at Morgan State University […]
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Father’s Day emotions run high
Father’s Day is fast approaching, while young and old sit patiently and prepare for the only day that honors the fathers in this country. Some fathers find the day patronizing to their positions as fathers. Some are excited to celebrate their first Father’s Day. On this holiday, fathers are celebrated for all of their […]
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Online article infuriates readers
"The math is very clear; the market is trying to kill both of these schools. Grambling is out in the middle of nowhere and suffers from chronic mismanagement," said Kevin Boyd, Louisiana-based national and state political commentator. Kevin Boyd published that statement on THE HAYRIDE, a conservative political commentary site, regarding a bill to bailout […]
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Undergraduate nursing program OK’d by board
On April 10, Grambling State University and the Louisiana State Board of Nursing reached an agreement to maintain GSU’s undergraduate nursing program, the closure of which had been rumored for some time. Grambling officials agreed to enter into a signed consent agreement with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing during a board meeting held in […]
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Sunday alcohol sales approved
ambling City Council voted 4-1 to approve an ordinance that allows the sell of alcohol on Sundays. Liquor stores in Grambling can legally open their doors between 6:30 a.m. and midnight. The new, updated ordinance also extended closing times for bars to 3 a.m. and raised the legal age at which a person can purchase […]