It’s that time of the year again that every woman loves and every man loathes. Yes, it is mid- February; therefore it’s Valentines Day. So here are some tips to make her Valentines Day pleasant and enjoyable. • Breakfast in Bed – Can you cook? If so, surprise that special woman in your life with […]
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Professor chosen for academic visit to France
Once a year, for the last 11 years, the University of Louisiana System has partnered with Pôle University Léonard De Vinci to select professors from each of the ULS institutions to participate in “International Week” with faculty from other countries. Gary Poe, a business professor at Grambling State University has been selected to represent […]
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Bills may cause an increase in fees
Inside the Favrot Student Union building the Student Government Association presented students with four bills during their bill signing Tuesday evening before they present them to the University of Louisiana System Feb. 26. The bills were made to create a Student Athletic Assessed Fee of $100, Student Recycling Assessed Fee of $1, Student Library […]
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Blakeney captures Super Bowl moments
I certain don’t want to be the guy that starts every sentence with the word Super Bowl, but right now I’m still feeling it. The excitement is almost impossible to suppress. As Alicia Keys began signing the National Anthem, I suddenly realized that every single football fan in the planet wanted to be where I […]
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GSU family remembers Dugay Wonders
Funeral services will be held for Dugay Herbert Wonders Sunday, Feb. 10 at 3 p.m. at China Grove Missionary Baptist church, 699 Mondy Road, in Grambling. The repast will be held immediately following the service at Grambling State University Washington Complex – Room 100. Viewing will take place on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 1 p.m. […]
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Scholarships established in student’s memory
A Grambling State University graduating student died on the eve of the fall 2012 commencement. Michael R. Hubbard Jr., 25-years-old, died in a fatal car accident in December. Some students discovered the news about Hubbard Jr. passing through social media site Facebook. Many other students, faculty members and graduating students’ family members were shocked and […]
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GSU weighs in on gun control debate
The nation has been gridlocked in a heated debate over the issue of gun control since the Dec. 14 massacre at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., which left 20 children and six adults dead. Citizens and legislators across the nation have been calling for stricter gun control policies, including a ban on […]
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G-Men stay close with new recuits
Grambling’s football team recruiting class of 2013 stayed close to home with most players from Louisiana but the other signees reported from Texas, Michigan and Georgia. Weston Simmons, DE, 6’2, 215, South Gwinnett H.S. (Snellville, Ga.) Jerod Fisher, LB, 6’1, 230, Stevenson H.S. (Sterling Heights, Mich.) George Myers, DB, 5’5, 160, Laney H.S. (Hephzibah, […]
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The Gramblinite staffers make bold predictions
Kevin Keise Who will win? The San Francisco 49ers Why they will win? Even before Colin Kaepernick’s hype came about, I still had the Niners winning the Super Bowl this year Even with Alex Smith standing in the pocket, San Fran has been arguably the best team in the NFL for two […]
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Contestants prepare for pageant
The Favrot Student Union Boards host their 45th annual interest meeting for the Calendar Girl scholarship pageant on Monday. Interested Ladies were welcomed into the Black and Gold room where Casey Byrd, associate director of student activities and advisor to FSUB, discussed the requirements and details of the event. The pageant will take place on […]