By definition, money is a medium of exchange issued by a government or other public authority; but I define money as a strong illusion in everybody’s life. Often times people become so engulfed by this illusion that they fail to realize that money is nothing more than a piece of paper. Money comes from the […]
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Love and attraction are greater than color
Everyone, from Paul McCartney, to Akon, to Gwen Stefani, found the time to sing about interracial love. They’ve all reached the same conclusion as Michael Jackson: “It don’t matter if you’re black or white.” But what if it does?When I was around five years old, I would come home with my hair in a hundred […]
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Rasberry congregation celebrates harvest end
Tradition plays a major role in many Black churches. One such tradition includes celebrating the end of harvest time. Rasberry Baptist Church hosted harvest program on Sunday. The program was centered on the concept of the harvest and laborers.During her explanation of harvest time, Gloria Moore referenced Matthew 9: 35-38. “Pray to God that He […]
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Local church hosts ‘Hallelujah Night’
Instead of celebrating Halloween, most churches and ministries offer their congregations alternatives such as Pleasant Grove’s Hallelujah Night.Kenneth Sapp, pastor of Pleasant Grove, said that there is nothing sacred about Halloween. He said, “Rather than having children on the streets going from house to house, they can come to a safe place, in a Christian […]
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G Spot Light
Ariece Perkins has a lot on his plate. From early morning practices, to grueling weight room training, and juggling classes, Perkins is a busy man. Perkins is a 5’10”, 175 pound shooting guard on the men’s Tiger basketball team. Last year, he averaged over 11 points a game. Perkins didn’t come directly to playing division […]
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Sho’ nuff Steppin’
Homecoming week’s Greek Show was a major spectacle with the Greeks of the Divine Nine in full effect. Alumni chapters, undergraduate chapters and students filled the Men’s Gym Friday night in support of the step teams. Everyone eagerly anticipated the start of the show. When DJ Tagman set foot on stage the crowd went wild, […]
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World Famed Tiger Marching Band involved in accident
Posted at 4:15 on Nov. 6Grambling’s World Famed Tiger Marching Band has been involved in an accident, according to several Facebook statuses and texts to Gramblinite staff. Details are still sketchy right now, but according to former World Famed member Binaca Mason, Bus 4 ran into Bus 3, which made Bus 3 run into Bus […]
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Latest Hall of Famers walk the red carpet at ceremony
The alumni were honored at the 19th Annual Alumni Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony in the Assembly Center last Friday. It was filled with Gramblinites and honored individuals for their dedication to the institution. There was also a red carpet that allowed the honorees to take the stride of pride. The GSU Hall […]
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Concern for future of GSU prompts emergency meeting
Amid news of no interim university president, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Robert Dixon, administrators and representatives from the Student Government Association met to discuss the university’s future. Many assumed that with former University President Dr. Horace Judson’s departure, Dr. Dixon automatically moved up the ranks. The University of Louisiana System will decide […]
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On time talent at GSU
On Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. in T.H Harris Auditorium, students came to support their peers participating in the Homecoming Talent Show. There were students who sang, danced, and even rapped. As students of Grambling State University sat down eagerly waiting for the Talent Show to start, DJ Tagman played crunk music to get the […]