The Grambling Black and Gold Foundation, Inc. will host a comprehensive capital campaign kick-off gala Nov. 23 in New Orleans at the J.W. Marriott Hotel. The black tie event will start at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in the Ile De France Ballroom at the hotel. The event will include a reception, an overview […]
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UAAM hosts forum on business etiquette, plans future event
The members of United Afrikan Amerikan Men Inc. held a seminar on business etiquette last Tuesday night in Woodson Hall. Travis Mills, a member of the organization, said the purpose of the seminar was to inform people on how to perform in a business environment and to also edify how to behave in an interview, […]
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12 inducted into GSU Hall of Fame
A red carpet, beautiful flowers, more than 100 people, decorated tables and amazing scenery. This was the look and feel of the 17th Annual Alumni Hall of Fame Banquet held in the Assembly Center.”We wanted to recognize those alumni who have gone out in the world and achieved at a very high level,” said Dr. […]
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Gramblinite editor wins national award
The former editor in chief of The Gramblinite, the student newspaper at Grambling State University, has been recognized for his fight against attempts to shut down the paper, being named the winner of the 2007 College Press Freedom Award. Darryl D. Smith of Monroe was cited as the college journalist who most demonstrated outstanding support […]
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Alpha Phi Alpha to host high school battle of bands
The Delta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, in conjunction with Subway of Grambling, will host Battle With A Purpose, a show featuring high school bands. It is the first fraternity-sponsored “battle” of the bands featured at GSU.”We’re trying to be innovative,” said Freddie D. Harris, who coordinated the event. “It’s a great recruiting tool […]
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Dealing drugs is a 2-way street
In urban areas today, drug dealers are making a fortune off crack and heroin. Just ask notable drug kingpins such as: Felix Mitchell of Oakland, Freeway Ricky Ross of Los Angles, Leroy Nicky Barnes of Harlem and Melvin Williams of Baltimore, who made millions of dollars selling heroin and crack. Sure drugs brought these men […]
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Chivalry is still alive and well
Dude is boisterous. His scent is an infusion of weed, Blacks, liquor, and late nights, perhaps some combination of the first with the latter. His boxers show. Wife-beaters hang from his frame. The corners of his mouth slip into snarls. His profane words pounce onto any available ear. He randomly spits mucous. Bring him home […]
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TB: How serious are you about your education?
Quinton ButlerSeniorGretna“I am very serious about my education because it will help me get a job and make good money.”Joshua MurdockSeniorNew Orleans“Very serious. I believe you need your education if you want to be successful in life.” Tanesha WadeSeniorOakland, Calif“Serious enough to take a three day bust ride with a one year old without a […]
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AROTC shines during competition
Students enrolled in Army ROTC participated in an annual military competition on Oct 26-28.Unlike typical military competitions, the “Ranger Challenge” is a unique branch of the ROTC program that recognizes students who are represented as being part of an elite group that performs at a level far beyond that of the average cadet. Cadets are […]
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Stop wasting your time, money
It is amazing how we, the student body at Grambling State University, call ourselves adults, but yet we do ignorant things. Last week, two students decided that it was worthwhile to fight in the student center and break the window to the bookstore. It not only caused damage throughout the store but nearly caused serious […]