Racquel Barnett is a freshman mass communication major from Kansas City, KS On Tuesday, Oct. 29, actor and comedian John Witherspoon died unexpectedly in his home at 77-years-old. Many, including his wife and two children, grieve to this terrible tragedy as he has left such an unforgettable mark in black entertainment with his roles as […]
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WATTERS: Why my phone is something that I cherish…
Cyra Watters is a sophomore mass communication major from Chicago. An object I cherish is my phone. It has great camera that allows me to take bomb pictures, it keeps me connected to my family, and it allows me to indulge in social media. I have an iPhone 7, which is very different from […]
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Adidas, GSU celebrate nearly-two year partnership
66th Miss Grambling Rickenzie Johnikin picked up some Adidas apparel. MEDIA RELATIONS/Courtesy photo Adidas hosted a branding booth on the Yard on Friday, Nov. 1 from 1-6 p.m. as part of this year’s homecoming festivities. The on-campus branding booth included a Maker Lab gave 300 Homecoming attendees the opportunity to create their own screen-printed Adidas […]
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GSU homecoming 2019 recap
Comedian, B. Simone performed at the Comedy Show. Marcus Plummer/Courtesy photo G-men took the win against Texas Southern University. Marcus Plummer/Courtesy photo R&B artist, Monica, headlined at the Concert. Marcus Plummer/Courtesy photo
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SodexoMAGIC donates $2 million to GSU
The award from SodexoMAGIC was presented at the Homecoming football game during the halftime performance. MEDIA RELATIONS/Courtesy photo On Saturday, Nov. 2 during the game against the Grambling State Tigers and the Texas Southern Tigers, Grambling State University announced that SodexoMAGIC donated $2 million to the university. Students, alumni and fans in Robinson Stadium applauded […]
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Volleyball team picks up two wins at SWAC Round-up
The Lady Tigers are set to finish the season against four more SWAC teams. GSU ATHLETICS/Courtesy photo The Lady Tigers volleyball team played over the weekend in the second round of the SWAC Round-up games. Game one on Friday saw the Tigers face off against a tough Jackson State team. The JSU squad was able […]
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Quarterback shuffle leaves questions on the offensive play style
Quarterbacks Charles Wright and Geremy Hickbottom. Jada Stokes/The Gramblinite The Grambling State football team has played very well as of late, after starting the season off poorly. After winning three straight games after a four loss streak to start the season, the G-Men have shuffled around the young quarterback group during the Alabama A&M game, […]
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Lady Tigers even out road games, prepare for SWAC Tournament
The Lady Tigers soccer team is 5-4 in SWAC play this year. GSU Athletics/Courtesy photo The Grambling Lady Tigers took a trip to the south to battle against Texas Southern, the third place team in the SWAC conference. Coming into this game against the Tigers were on a two-game winning streak, which they were hoping […]
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Tigers pick up third win, beat UAPB 39-33
Quarterback Geremy Hickbottom, no. 19, passed for 248 yards and two touchdowns and added a rushing touchdown. Jada Stokes/The Gramblinite The GSU Tigers (3-4) picked up their third straight win of the season Saturday against the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Coming down to the wire, the Tigers were able to hold off the […]
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Music Review: Kevin Gates “I’m Him”
Rap star Kevin Gates released a new album on Sept. 27 named “I’m Him”. Hip-hop listeners were very excited about Gates’s new album. Gates is a Baton Rouge born rapper. Alongside NBA Young Boy, Gates is the face of hip-hop in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Nine months after the release of his 2016 album “ Islah” […]