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Funeral services were held for Eddie Alanzo Henderson Aug. 8 at New Rocky Valley Baptist Church in Grambling. He was born December 28, 1938 in Brenham, Texas. Mr. Henderson earned a bachelor’s degree from Grambling State University in recreation and became the recreation director of the Favrot Student Union. Because of his dedication to his […]

This Saturday marks a somber anniversary as people remember Hurricane Katrina’s devastation and the near eradication of one of the most internationally celebrated cities and a wide stretch of the Gulf Coast. It has been four years since 80 percent of New Orleans went underwater and the Mississippi coast was beaten by waves. Some blame […]

The Student Government Association began its 2009-2010 elections process last week, starting with an interest meeting in Grambling Hall Auditorium. Prospective individuals were provided a rundown of regulations that they were required to follow while running for their position. Potential SGA members met again in Grambling Hall to attend the Nomination Convention. Some were nominated […]

Spectators may not see volleyball as an actual sport because it doesn’t seem to require as much work as other sports, but it does. “Volleyball is a very technical game. The ball can be spiked at about 90 miles per hour if hit with enough force,” said Lady Tigers Volleyball coach Kim Young. “Volleyball requires […]

Many Grambling State University newcomers are skeptical. Most pray nothing bad comes their way. A few worry about peers and roommate compatibility. Some ponder parties and Greek life. Others hope to find positive organizations to join. Shelton Berry, president of Campus Ministry, gave some advice for the incoming freshman. “Freshmen should focus on their class […]

The Rising Sophomore Academy for Science-Technology- Engineering-Mathematics (STEM) major students had the chance to pro-actively develop and train to become twenty-first century scientists, mathematicians, and engineers. The academy ran Sunday, May 17 through Friday, May 29. Students heard of the program from several sources such as mail and internet. “While registering for Grambling, a copy […]

Posted: July 18 at 1:50 a.m.UPDATED: 2:15 a.m.According to several reports, the campus was “locked down” after a fight occurred on campus. However, the GSUPD told The Gramblinite the campus was not locked down. According to various reports, a fight broke out on campus. Afterward, a scuffle between a student and GSUPD officer Freddie Peterson […]

Grambling State University, “The Place Where Everybody is Somebody” is best known by some for “The World Famed Tiger Marching Band, 2008 SWAC Champion Football Team as well as academic programs. But why do most students choose to attend GSU?Some students attend Grambling because of family tradition while others say it is not too far […]

At Alma J. Brown Elementary Laboratory School’s fifth grade promotion ceremony, 27 students received diplomas. The ceremony was held in the School of Nursing Auditorium on the campus of Grambling State University. Their class motto was “You win not by chance but by preparation,” Roger Maris’ motto. At the graduation, principal Regina Gregory presented the […]