The topic of discussion during the Grambling Laboratory Middle and High School Parent Teacher Association meeting on Jan. 24 was the option to apply to become a charter school in order to give their students maximum opportunities while pursing their education. The small cafeteria was brought to life with different opinions and views of not […]
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Super Bowl XLVII
History has been made yet again. For the second time two brothers will coach against each other the Super Bowl. In the 2007, Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith became the first brothers to face off in Super Bowl XLI, but thats only because they were African American, so of course they’re considered brothers. But this […]
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Dept. receives state-of-the-art lab
Two new state-of-the-art computer labs are now housed in Woodson Hall under the auspices of the Department of English and Foreign Languages. The English Instructional Computer Classroom (EICC) and the English Writing Enhancement Lab (EWEL) are funded by a Title III grant written by Dr. Evelyn Wynn, interim dean of the College of Arts and […]
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English department first poetry contest
Grambling State University’s Department of English and Foreign Languages is sponsoring its first annual High School Poetry Contest. This opportunity is “Giving students the opportunity to receive recognition for their work,” said Dr. Hugh Wilson of the Department of English and Foreign Languages. With the help of Dr. James Clawson as the “technical wizard,” […]
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Grad Fair a success
Students flocked into Grambling State University’s Black and Gold Room for the 18th consecutive year to attend the Big Ten school “Grad Fair” Tuesday. The fair included The Commission on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) Recruitment Caravan, a consortium of the Big Ten member universities plus the University of Chicago. Students were also treated to cookies, brownies, […]
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GSU legend retires after 44 years in NFL
Forty-four years ago, a Tiger legend walked off the field at then Grambling College and entered the world of professional football with the Houston Oilers. Now, Hall of Famer Charlie Joiner has finished his last chapter in the National Football League as the San Diego Chargers’ wide receivers coach after announcing his retirement from the […]
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Police chief discusses gun control
School shootings seemingly have become an epidemic in United States, from the Columbine massacre to the Newton, Conn., massacre and most recently the Lone Star College shooting near Houston. No one was killed in the shootings on the campus of Lone Star College, but the incident again raises national concern and questions about gun control […]
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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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Little man with bigger dreams
A young, hungry 17-year old rapper from Jonesboro went from “sleeping on the floor in the front room” to winning $10,000 in a rap battle in Philadelphia. Addareen Ross simply known as “LilSnupe” received his career break when Mayback Music’s Meek Mill recognized his talents and signed him to 1-million dollar contract with his […]
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GUNAA announce freshman scholarship recipients
The Ruston Chapter of Grambling University National Alumni Association scholarship committee awarded two recipients for a total of $1,000 in book scholarships for the 2013 school year. To be eligible for the scholarships, recipients must be a first-time undergraduate student enrolled at Grambling State University, hold a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 or higher, […]