In the woodsy heart of Louisiana lies the small and quaint town named Jena. Knowing that the Jena 6 situation is still in uproar; students who have attended Jena high school says that their home has not, always been about race; but times has clearly changed over the past summer. “Since Jena 6, life at […]
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Many protesters complain about Black Panthers
The “Jena 6” movement is an unfortunate event for not only African-Americans, but also the nation as a whole. These events prove that in 2007 we in the USA still cannot be treated equally. The events that occurred in Jena, LA on September 20. 2007 was geared to be an event that brings African-Americans in […]
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Student featured in magazine
As we continue to live and breathe Grambling State University, another student receives some exposure. Dana Rettig, from Chicago Illinois majoring in Spanish, with a minor in theatre, has been featured in the magazine Black College Today. Black College Today is a magazine that informs people about HBCU schools and what they have to offer. […]
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Grambling gets new barbershops
Need a cut? Well, Grambling has two new barbershops G-Spot and Gallots to which you can chose from.If you go to G-Spot, you’re bound to meet some of the most down to earth people in Grambling. Barbers: William 504, Jason 504, Earl “Chi Town,” Sidney, and hairstylist Dashana. G-Spot, located in the village, has been […]
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Sex is overrated Pt. 2
In today’s society a high value has been placed on sex. On a daily basis people are bombarded with sexual images through the media. Because of the constant bombardment, the way that people perceive sex and the value that’s placed on it is affected. Our society puts a lot of pressure on young men and […]
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TB: How do you feel about Mrs. Blake’s death?
Angela O’LearyJuniorCompton, Calif.Although I didn’t know her, it was very sad…very tragic. I know it must be very hard for those who knew and loved her. I’m sure she will be deeply and truly missed. Lester AnthonySenior Franklinton Mrs. Blake was not just an instructor, she was like a mother to her students. We will […]
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An open letter to Grambling students Pt. 3
On another note, it was disappointing that only two GSU professors ever responded to the essays I published in The Gramblinite. A third professor responded, but only after I placed a flyer in front of his face. He told me The Gramblinite was a bad paper. He is an English professor. Why doesn’t he do […]
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Is support for Jena Six too late?
The saga of the Jena Six has taken many twists and turns since the nooses were seen on the “white tree” at Jena High School on Aug. 31, 2006. Although many people didn’t know that this actually happened, we, as Blacks, have rallied to the defense of these young men. Somehow, we might have shown […]
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Presidents who did something for Black folks
Of all the presidents of the United States of America, it has been the ones of southern birth that have promoted and elevated African Americans in our society. To many, Abe Lincoln is best known as the great emancipator, but the record states that Lincoln only issued this great document in an effort to save […]
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Miss GSU Coronation
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