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Several years ago, the town of Jena was a sleepy little town where Blacks and Whites peacefully co-existed, even if race relations weren’t the very best. Then, as if an evil sign of some kind was dropped on the town, race relations went all the way down, and Jena became a town that is now […]

Delta suspension a disgrace to GSU

With all of the controversy that went on last semester with the Delta Iota chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, it was only a matter of time before the entire chapter was suspended. We, The Gramblinite editors, feel greek life is a big part of the HBCU experience, but no student should be put in harms […]

Major stigma, baby!

There is a major stigma going around today. Apparently, if you are Black, you should be sentenced to jail, unless you are wealthy or an asset to the government. If you are White, then you only get a slap on the wrist. Everyone has heard of the Michael Vick saga. The man fought dogs, blah […]

Governor’s race goes religious

BATON ROUGE – A Louisiana Democratic Party ad accusing Republican candidate for governor Bobby Jindal of calling Protestants “scandalous, depraved, selfish and heretical” has prompted a firestorm of criticism.Political watchers questioned whether the ad went too far and whether it accurately reflects Jindal’s writings on Catholicism. Republicans and the head of a national Catholic organization […]

GSU, I thought you knew!

Welcome to the prestigious Grambling State University, the place where everyone is somebody with a fee sheet. But seriously, I’m glad to see so many eager freshmen who are ready to get started with the school semester. As classes have begun, I feel it is my duty as a graduate student to warn freshmen of […]

Practicing computing checklist helps protect students college-bound laptops

With college students already jumping into the fall semester, many have packed up a laptop computer for campus. Whether that student brings an older family laptop or debuts a shiny new machine this semester, there are several critical steps that any student, or parent, can take to protect the computer, the data and even family […]

Students No. 1 target for credit card companies

It’s become a college certainty. Even before this year’s freshman class settles into their dorm rooms, the credit card offers will be rolling in. Most will bring limited credit lines and relatively high interest rates. They are easy to get, and there are few income requirements to worry about.In 2000, 78 percent of college students […]

GSU Football Scrimmage and Media Day Photos

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A colorful, realistic depiction of college life

Do you remember your first semester in college? From leaving your family and friends at home to enrolling in classes and meeting your roommate for the first time, every semester is someone’s first semester. First Semester, published by Kimani Press, is a cautionary tale about the life of James “J.D.” Dawson, an 18-year-old freshman from […]

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