Zion Traveler Baptist Church of Ruston will host a Breast Cancer Awareness seminar at 11 a.m. Oct. 24 in the Family Life Center. The guest speaker will be Dr. Cynthia M. Jones, chief of staff at Northern Louisiana Medical Center. She has 13 years of experience in surgery. Jones is a graduate of the University […]
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Education, the only thing paid for but not received
As I did my daily Facebook browsing, I noticed a status update that read, “Education, the only thing we are willing to pay for and not receive.” Since that day I have sat and thought about those very words . I came to the conclusion that in many aspects it is true.As a student I […]
SGA CORNER
Hello, GSU students:We hope all is well with you at the time you read this message. The SGA hopes your midterms went well. I admit we have gotten off to an intense start, but throughout this semester the Student Government Association has sought to lead the student body by providing service, promoting academia, and setting […]
President Judson Resigns
News of former President Horace Judson’s resignation leaked today.The Gramblinite will have more details soon.
Part of campus goes dark
The campus of Grambling State University experienced technical difficulties last week as several buildings were without power for three days. The problem occurred when a damaged high voltage underground cable malfunctioned. Students were left not knowing what happened to the electricity on Oct. 4. “I live in 800 A. It caused me a lot of […]
Homecoming
Sunday, Oct. 25Decorate academic buildingsGospel Explosion, 6 p.m., T.H. Harris AuditoriumMonday, Oct. 26Organization Costume Fashion Show, 5 p.m., courtyardLaser Storm, 7 p.m., Men’s Gym Tuesday, Oct. 27Pizza & Coke, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the yardOne Hit Wonder, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. the AtriumBlock Party, 6 p.m. in the Courtyard Wednesday, Oct. 28Build-A-Tiger, 11 a.m.-1 […]
Homecoming activities for GSU alumni
Oct. 30“On the Radio with KGRM” (2009 Hall of Fame Inductees), 9 a.m. – 10 a.m., Washington-Johnson ComplexRegistration, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Institutional Advancement Bldg.Alumni Luncheon, noon, Black & Gold Room, $25 per personVideo Presentation, 2 p.m., Favrot Student Union TheaterClass Meeting (Class of 1984), 2 p.m. – 3 p.m., Favrot Student Union Rapides […]
GSU Soccer
She is an intimidating presence on the soccer field. Her team mates love her, opponents and rival coaches fear her. Cherie Silas is a force to be reckoned with. Silas is a well-known played, who is as familiar with the game as she is with the back of her hand. She has been played soccer […]
GSU family remembers Gerald Mattox
On Sunday, family, friends, co-workers, Grambling State University employees and retirees, and others showed up to pay their respects to Gerald Emil Mattox.The homegoing celebration and thanksgiving for Mattox was held at St. Rest Baptist Church in Choudrant. Music was provided by a community choir who sang uplifting, lively selections such as “I Want to […]
G-Men slam Alabama A&M
After losing to Prairie View last week, the G-Men rebounded by putting a 41-20 thrashing on Alabama A&M. The offense on both sides started on fire. On the Tigers first drive, quarterback Greg Dillon lead a four-play 88-yard drive down the field, which was capped off by a 13-yard touchdown reception to wide receiver Bakari […]