On Sept. 6, P.O.S.H., Pushing Our Sisters Higher, LLC, hosted a freshman pillow talk geared toward the freshmen women of GSU. The evening opened with prayer then continued with an introduction of P.O.S.H. members. The members and participants then engaged in ice breakers which allowed the freshmen to introduce themselves and share a funny fact. […]
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International students welcomed to campus
First time international enrollees into Grambling State University have been encouraged to continue the legacy of academic greatness and discipline set by previous international students. Chief Operating Officer, Martin Lemelle, brought words of welcome on behalf of President Rick Gallot. There, he informed the students that GSU has always welcomed students from across the globe […]
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‘HydrateForACause’
Vikki Heath was inspired to create HydrateForACause after an incident during Grambling’s 2017 Homecoming. “I was aggressively approached by an older male during my bicycle ride through Main Street,” Heath, a Business Management major from Shreveport, La., said. “My phone was held chest level and the man thought I was recording the festivities. He shouted, […]
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Aramark at it again?
On the front page of last week’s issue of The Gramblinite, readers read an exposé on a raw meat scandal in which a student was allegedly served a raw chicken sandwich at Tiger Express. This week students are complaining about food being served at McCall Dining Hall. McCall was said to be one of the […]
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Soccer team takes on Tech
The Grambling State women’s soccer team took to the pitch last week against Louisiana Tech in Ruston. In the near-right photo, GSU midfielder Alyssa Ozuna tries to maneuver around Louisiana Tech’s Sophia Smith. In the far-right photo, Grambling’s Haileigh Adams outraces the Tech player to the ball. The team has four home games in a […]
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Ward, Woods lead GSU past Jarvis Christian
HAWKINS, Texas — Kevreion Ward and Linzy Woods combined for 16 kills as the Grambling State University volleyball team picked up its first win of the season by sweeping past Jarvis Christian, 3-0, on Tuesday night. The Lady Tigers (1-10), which stopped a 10-match losing streak and halted Jarvis Christian’s three-match win streak, took the […]
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Grambling falls to Northwestern 34-7
NATCHITOCHES, La.— Shelton Eppler threw four touchdown passes, including three in the first quarter, as the Northwestern State University football team jumped out to a big lead and did not look back in a 34-7 victory over Grambling State on Saturday night at Turpin Stadium. Eppler threw touchdown passes of 20 yards (Jaylen Watson), 13 […]
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GARNER: Poor on-campus food options an issue for off-campus students
Even though I am an off-campus student, I am involved in many activities on campus, and on most days, I come to campus at 8 a.m. and leave at 9 p.m. During that time, I do not have the luxury of driving back and worth to Ruston because of my busy schedule, meaning […]
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THORNTON: Aramark profiting from imprisoning black Americans
“The prison industrial complex is perhaps, at least domestically, the most striking example of US putting profit before people. It all stems from one basic misunderstanding: that the public good can be shepherded by private interests.” – Eugene Jarecki The ability to question one’s consumerism is important in controlling who has the economic power […]
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RENE: Would you rather a home cooked meal or a caf meal?
Almost every student at Grambling State University will have had some sort of experience in the McCall Dining Hall before he or she graduates. The dining hall, or the “cafe” as many call it, is the place known for its fried chicken Tuesdays and fried fish Wednesdays, with other various options served daily. When comparing […]