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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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The key ingredient in football is … PREPARATION

1. WRONG: TurnoversBrandon Landers threw 3 interceptions, Tim Manuel had a punt blocked and Pitt scored 17 points off three of those plays. RIGHT: They didn’t panic G-Men could have easily folded after Pittsburgh went up 21-0 early. However, Grambling put together a six-play, 54-yard drive, which led to a touchdown. 2. WRONG: Bad playcalling […]