For years women have succeeded in a world that’s perceived to be run by men. Today, women prosper in fields such as education, law, medicine, serving the country and many other occupations. The women of the Wayne family, however, have been thriving, as far as receiving an education, constantly since the ’40s. Earlier […]
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GSU alumni participate in flag football game
Saturday before the G-Men’s spring Black and Gold game, former football alumni played in a flag football game in the Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium. The game was broken up in to two teams, Certified, the Black team, and House, the Gold team. Certified defeated House 18-12. Familiar alumni such as Larry Donnell, who […]
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Dr. Neari Warner still impacting education
In celebration of Women’s history month, The Gramblinite recognizes women of Grambling State University who have made notable contributions. That list of notables would not be complete without documenting the career of Dr. Neari F. Warner. In 2001, Warner became the first woman to lead Grambling State University. Although holding the title of the […]
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Life without Stabler
When flipping through the channels looking for something interesting to watch, I usually find a high number of reality television shows, mixed in with some kind of sporting event. But then I’ll find the one show that I’m looking for, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. his emotional Law and Order series shows the […]
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Meet-and- greet held for former, current G-Men
Friday night in the Eddie Robinson Conference Hall, coaches and former G-Men met at the formal to talk, eat, and have a good time. The formal was held the night before Saturday’s alumni flag football game and the Black and Gold spring game. Every one seemed to be full of joy, with high expectations […]
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Recent alum already having a big impact
Valentine’s Day was extra special for Kiana Carr Johnson this year. She received an extra special valentine as she was named teacher of the year at Betty & Jean Schmalz Elementary School in Katy, Texas. “Teachers felt like I was the best teacher and had done the best work,” said Carr Johnson, 27, a […]
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Dorothy Height fought for rights
Dorothy Irene Height fought for equal rights for both women and African Americans, focusing primarily on improving the circumstances and opportunities for African-American women. She rose to prominence through leading the National Council of Negro Women and became one of the leading figures of the civil rights movement in the United States. Height was […]
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Criminal justice to honor women
In honor of “Woman’s History Month,” the Department of Criminal Justice will hold its annual “Celebrating Woman in History Program” on Tuesday, April 8 at 11 a.m. in the Betty E. Smith School of Nursing Auditorium. “Success is a formula, not a fantasy. I want them to learn that the females role in life […]
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Annual pageant culminates in crowning of new Miss Cover Girl
As the lights dimmed, the sounds of Klymaxx’s, “Meeting in the Ladies Room” began to blare through the speakers in the T.H.. Harris Auditorium. Twenty-eight girls graced the stage joined by the current Miss Cover Girl Tiara Thomas, mimicking a lady checking her appearance as they began their “Ladies Night Out.” Ciara Wilson, a […]
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Men, respect all women
The significance of women in today’s society is equal and sometimes greater than the role of men. Women in today’s society have a key role in incomes being greater than the male. Women no longer have to stay home and be homemakers and acquire a higher education. A woman wears several hats. While acquiring a […]