NBA TV is televising back-to-back live NCAA Division I Women's and Men's Basketball Games between Grambling State University and Jackson State University Monday, Feb. 22. The partnership with the Southwestern Athletic Conference is in honor of Black History Month. The women's game begins at 2 p.m. Central follwed by the Men's and 4:30 p.m. Central. Ro Brown and Deuce McCallister will call […]
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CARTOON: Dreams
• Sheridan Robinson is a senior from Los Angeles. Have an idea? Want to submit a cartoon, editorial or news story of your own? Reach out to us at gsunewspaper@gmail.com. Put "I want to help The Gramblinite" in the subject line of your email.
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Boil advisory in effect for Stadium Facility until further notice
Due to record freezing temperatures, the Grambling University Water System is experiencing problems with the water supply system for the following location: Stadium Facility. Because of this problem, the water produced by our water supply system is of questionable microbiological quality. Therefore, as a precaution, the Grambling University Water System is issuing a BOIL ADVISORY effective immediately. This […]
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Women’s volleyball shines; Basketball teams go 1-1
For the week of Feb. 8-13, 2021 Grambling’s volleyball and basketball teams continued play mostly in conference. Monday, the women’s volleyball team squared off with conference rival Arkansas Pine-Bluff in Grambling. The ladies won the match 3-1, winning their second game in a row. Thursday, the women faced off with Jarvis Christian College at home. […]
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Grambling athletics likely to be back in action Thursday; Many games postponed or canceled due to inclement weather
Grambling athletics may have to wait for an other week for several seasons to begin. Three sports teams were to begin play this week, including women’s soccer, women’s softball and men’s baseball. The women’s soccer team season opener at home game against the University of North Texas scheduled for Friday at 3 p.m. has been […]
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Grambling alum Christophe gets second shot at Congressional seat
Grambling alum Sandra “Candy” Christophe is getting a second chance to become the first African American woman to represent Louisiana in Congress. She is running for the state’s 5th Congressional District. Christophe was the only female candidate in the Nov. 3 general election for the same seat. She missed the runoff by only 423 votes. […]
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Winter weather closes campus through Friday, Feb. 19; Classes expected to resume Monday, Feb. 22
Grambling State University will suspend operations and cancel classes through Friday, February 19 amidst wintry weather conditions. Classes are expected to resume Monday, February 22. Students While classes are not in session, you are encouraged to continue with plans to attend the virtual career fairs tomorrow and Thursday. There are more than 100 employers […]
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GSU student radio station provides students with many opportunities
When the average person thinks of a lab, they may visualize an environment in which scientists conduct experiments, doctors run tests or simply where professionals do important things. However, at Grambling State University “The Lab” can be described as a vehicle on the road to success for students pursuing a degree in Mass Communications. This […]
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Williams lands new role with The Washington Football Team
The Washington Football Team announced legendary former head football coach and Grambling alum Doug Williams will take on a new executive role with the organization for the 2021 season. Williams will now serve as the Senior Advisor to Team President Jason Wright. His most recent executive role was the senior vice president of player development. […]
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Doug Williams OK with keeping Washington Football Team name
Doug Williams, Grambling’s beloved former head football coach, who now serves as an executive for the Washington Football Team, said he is ok with keeping the name as is. “You know, and I said this earlier, I like the Washington Football Team,” Williams told 106.7 The Fan’s Grant and Danny. “The one thing that resonates […]