(Left to right) Lenward Seals, Jr., Homer Mayor Xanthe Seals, and Roderick Seals Grambling State University, “where everybody is somebody.” In this case, that person is Dr. Xanthe Seals, professor and minister. Seals is the newly-elected mayor in Homer, a historic town about 30 minutes away. Progressive challenger Seals unseated Roy Lewis, in the […]
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University President encourages students to attend semester activities
Richard J. Gallot, GSU President Dear Students: It is my pleasure to welcome you to Grambling State University for the 2019 Spring semester. You have made an excellent choice in selecting Grambling State University to further your education. During your matriculation at GSU, I encourage you to study hard and stay focused. Use every […]
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SGA President “Dares Students to Lead” in 2019
Greetings Gramblinites, Adarian Williams, SGA President On behalf of the Student Government Association, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Grambling State University, the place “Where Everybody is Somebody! It is with honor to greet you as the 2018-2019 Student Government Association President. Grambling State University is one of the world’s […]
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Surviving predators at GSU
A docuseries surrounding allegations against Robert Sylvester Kelly, famously known as R. Kelly, was released on Jan. 3. These allegations were centered around sexual abuse and pedophilia, as most of the alleged victims ranged between the ages of 13 and 17. Since the series aired, there has been an uproar on social media about […]
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What does the government shutdown mean for GSU?
Presient Donald Trump will not reopen government until US/Mexico wall is fully funded. Staff Sergent Tony Harp/Air National Guard Since Dec. 22, 2018, over 800,000 U.S. employees have gone without pay due to unresolved budgetary issues on Capitol Hill. According to recent comments by White House press secretary, Sarah Sanders, President Donald Trump is standing […]
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FRANKLIN: Chicago to Grambling: A first semester reflection
Jasmine Franklin Last year, during April, I remember having anxiety about National College Decision day on May 1. I visited ten Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) across the country ranging from Howard University to Florida A&M University (FAMU). I even visited Hampton University two weeks before decision day. To be honest, Grambling was never […]
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GARNER: This semester has come to an end ENJOY your break
This issue of SarahSays will be short and sweet because we have FINALLY ended the semester. I think I can speak for everyone when I say, that this semester has been one of the most stressful semesters of our lives. Still, we made it. Now, you get to go back home to your fussing mother, […]
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PINCHBACK: My college graduation is finally here
Dayja Pinchback I began this journey at Grambling State University in the fall of 2014, and my time is now coming to an end! It is a bittersweet moment in time. I love my GramFam so much, and I have been honored to serve and entertain my HBCU on many platforms. I am beyond thankful […]
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Administrator responds to criticism over funding, place within UL system
Grambling State University/Courtesy photo Last week The Gramblinite republished a piece of commentary from HBCU Digest titled “Everybody is growing in NW Louisiana but Grambling” that was critical of Grambling State University and President Rick Gallot’s efforts to improve to conditions on campus and garner additional funding for GSU by the University of Louisiana system. […]