Grambling State University - Tiger Yearbook (Grambling, LA)

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Library work is rewarding. STE TS TTT ES ET a TOE TS EET EI Photo feature by RICKY GALLOT, SHERMAN STOGLIN | 326 Tiger Life The Union is a favorite gathering spot. Working At Night Is Enjoyable Although most Gramblinites work during daylight hours, there is a select group that earns a living when the sun goes down. They are Grambling’s ‘“‘night people’ —those that hold down jobs between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. : You can find them scattered about campus in such places as the Union, radio station, campus security office, dorms, weight room, switchboard and library. Of course, staying awake is one of the major drawbacks of night work, but there are definite advantages. Pam Mandigo of KGRM radio said, “‘I like it, because that’s when the students are in their dorms and they get to hear my show.’’ The Shreveport communications major also explained that you can cram lots of study time into those late-night ses- sions. Campus security personnel often work the ‘‘graveyard”’ shift. Such is the case with Dwight Truitt of LaGrange, Ga., and Den- a nis Turner of Winnfield. Both enjoy their work which includes — : walking throughout campus and handling some radio calls. Anthony Starks of Detroit is employed at the switchboard. “I really love working here, especially when I receive a call from a moaning female.” One of the favorite spots for athletically inclined students is the weight room in Bowen’s basement. There Terry Jordan of Buffalo, N.Y. runs the show. One of the main advantages of the position is Terry gets to work out. The biology chemistry major is a member of the GSU powerlifting team. Another busy “‘after hours” spot is the library. Renita Knox of Chicago and Nancy Manuel of Winter Garden, Fla., spend their time there. Nancy said she enjoys working at the circula- tion desk and is able to get in a lot of reading. “Working here develops your interpersonal skills,” noted Renita. They are really put to the test when the “exit cage alarm’ goes off. Many Gramblinites work in dormitories. Javonne Tolliver of Springfield, Mo., is situated in Bethune. “My strangest incident occurred one evening when a young man came in and enjoyed | looking at feet,’’ she concluded.

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Cadets Train In Alexandria FTE: It’s No Picnic Story by ANTHONY MOORE | | The path to becoming an Army officer is indeed not an easy one. This was made readily apparent to Grambling Army ROTC cadets during the weekend of March 14-16. They participated in the annual All-Louisiana FTX (Field Training Exercise), This activity, which was held at Camp Beauregard in Alexandria, was the second that they participated in during the 1985-86 school year. Some 200 cadets from universities all over Louisiana and Texas were in attendance. For all purposes and intents, this exercise was designed to reinforce their leadership skills in preparation for a six- week advanced camp to begin in June at Ft. Riley, Kan. Military Science III cadets initiated training in small unit tactics, land navigation and physical training. Cadets were faced with numerous obstacles that might present them- selves in combat. Both male and female cadets were given the opportuni- ty to lead an actual eleven-man squad. “I was quite impressed with our performance,” said Anthony Everett, a junior from El Dorado, Ark. “Not only was this exercise physically demanding, but it tested our ability to handle mental stress, as well,’’ he added. Orlando Clark, a senior MSIV cadet from Little Rock, Ark., remarked, “‘We’ve earned our rights this weekend to be called lieutenants in the United States Army.” 328 Tiger Life