Taylor Magee Affordable prices and quality work have opened doors for the Shreveport native. Courtesy photo Grambling has a plethora of creative and entrepreneurial students who find several ways to support themselves throughout their college experience. Among those students is Taylor Magee. Magee, a sophomore from Shreveport, La., has found her niche at GSU. Magee […]
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Ice cream man brings a sweet smile to Grambling
Rasta a.k.a Paul Bedford II City kids are usually used to siting ice cream trucks down their blocks. Unfortunately, not everyone gets to experience an ice cream truck as part of their childhood. The good news is, Rasta’s Ice Cream is back in Grambling. Rasta, a.k.a Paul Benford II, a senior at Grambling State University […]
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Gov. Edwards recognizes Social Work Month
Governor Edwards signs proclamation for national social work month. Courtesy photo March is National Social Work Month. It is a time to highlight the ways social workers help and empower others. This year’s theme is “Elevate Social Work!” Governor John Bel Edwards issued a proclamation on March 1, 2019 proclaiming March 2019 as Professional Social […]
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Campuses on alert for hazing throughout Louisiana
Hazing has affected many college campuses throughout the U.S. Courtesy photo Grambling State University fraternities and sororities are under being reminded of hazing police now that yet another high profile hazing incident has been reported at a Louisiana university. Recently 11 members of LSU’s Delta Kappa Epsilon were arrested for urinating on pledges and striking […]
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Officer shares spring break tips
Safety Officer Larry Jones With all the excitement of being on spring break, I would like to offer a few safety tips to make sure this will be an enjoyable time for all. Tip 1: Parents that work during this time please make sure that your child/children are left in the care of a responsible […]
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What’s wrong with always being ‘Wright’
Keli Wright received a master’s degree in Social Science. Courtesy photo Are you familiar Keli Wright? Wright has been employed as a retention specialist at Grambling State University since 2014. However, her path to her current life has been full of learning experiences. “If I had to describe my entire life thus far in one […]
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“Back to First” for the Department of Sports Administration
Dr. Darlene Kluka speaks to students about the importance of professionalism in sports. Raven LeDay/The Gramblinite Tiffany Tucker emphasizes growth throughout your careeer. Raven LeDay/The Gramblinite Department of Sport Administration held its first Sport Leadership Symposium on Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, 20 in the Frederick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. Dr. Aaron Livingston, GSU Sports […]
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Briefs for March 21, 2019
The 2019 Home Depot Retool Home Depot is offering $50,000 for campus improvements. Vote today at retoolyourschool.com/vote. If you are on Instagram or Twitter, with every post or tweet, use the hashtag: #grambling_rys19. Spring break hours for shuttle transportation March 21 – March 27 Shreveport Airport Departure Times 3:30 A.M.| 7:00 A.M.| 11:30 A.M.|5 […]
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Kar-Dash Transportation Service launches in Grambling
Transportation services such as Uber and Lyft are known for their convenience allowing people to travel easily from one location to the next via a driver’s personal vehicle. However, these services are generally only offered in large cities. Many students on Grambling’s campus have difficulties traveling to nearby cities like Ruston, Monroe and Shreveport. Sophomore […]
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Chess Tournament for the Grambling Community March 19-20
The Department of English and Foreign Languages of Grambling State University is sponsoring A Round-Robin Chess Tournament for the Grambling Community. The Tournament is scheduled to take place Tuesday and Wednesday, March 19-20, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Tiger Express. All prizes are for the top-ranked students only: 1st Prize: $75.00 2nd Prize: $50.00 3rd Prize: […]