Former Miss GSU 2006-2007, Charisma Sweat, has auditioned for BET’s new show, Sunday Best, and has been selected to showcase her vocal talent in hopes to become America’s next big gospel recording artist.Sweat is one of 20 other spirit- filled, vocally talented contestants who were chosen to “put on their Sunday’s Best.” Auditions were conducted […]
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Thank him despite your position
I don’t even need much space for this one. I’ll put it straight and to the point. Have you ever heard of the principle, thank God regardless of how your current circumstances look? You may not have much money, but you should still give when the offering basket goes around. You may not have a […]
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The kings of the board
1. Mannie Fresh – Simply put, one of the pioneers of Southern hip-hop. Mannie’s beats elevated Cash Money Records to national stardom. Fresh has produced such classic albums as Juvenile’s 400 Degrees, and Hot Boy$’ Get It How You Live, to name a few. Since then, Mannie has moved on and worked with such hip-hop […]
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Casting set for 2 student films
An interest meeting and open auditions for the upcoming films Campus and Zero will be held Oct, 15 through Oct. 18 for anyone interested.You can receive your audition script at that time or any time before that date. Immediately following the meeting, auditions will begin. Auditions are available by appointment on Tuesday and Thursday. Wednesday […]
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Open mic events at GSU open eyes
Once I laid eyes on Russell Cummings, I was greeted by an enthusiastic mouthful of pearly whites, an openness that made his interview more conversational than work and a passion for my love, words. With that said, there have been a handful of open mics on campus, but much of the student body has been […]
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Reader disturbed about reports of censorship
Dear editor:As an African-American journalist and someone who advises high school students and parents about college choices, I am deeply disturbed about reports of censorship at The Gramblinite newspaper. From the reports I’ve read, it seems that the paper’s editor and adviser did the right thing when they made the decision to take down the […]
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TB: How well are you prepared for mid-terms?
Ray HolbrookFreshmanDetroit“I am very well prepared because I have kept old notes and test to review them.”Joseph IsadoreFreshmanOpelousas“I feel that I am very prepared by randomly looking over necessary materials, the information is embedded in my brain.” Donna LewisSeniorDominica“I am very well prepared. I have been studying since the semester stared.” Nyle DixonSeniorBaltimore“Not at all. […]
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Visit to Grambling brings mixed emotions
While on my journey to Grambling State University, I had mixed emotions of happiness, sadness and fright. I wasn’t quite sure if all the emotions were as a result of me realizing that in exactly eight months I would be an independent college student. Or were they a result of me not knowing what college […]
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All men aren’t dogs!
One simple question has caused a lot of debate, split opinions and painful personal experiences. For centuries women have believed that all men are dogs, but that is not true. Several factors push both genders in different directions. The men Let me start by saying to women that every man is not a dog, just […]
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Enrollment hike commendable
Across Louisiana, university enrollment numbers have dropped. According to The Associated Press, student enrollment at the eight University of Louisiana System schools is 79,924, compared to 80,840 last fall.However, GSU has seen a 2 percent rise in the students at the university. Part of the reason? High recruitment of international students and better campus living […]