In 2018, Time.com reported that there was an unprecedented surge of first-time female candidates, mostly Democratic, running for various positions, from the U.S. Senate and state legislatures to local school boards. This new phenomenon is certainly indicative of Louisiana’s current state ballot. In the Oct. 12, 2019, election there are women and minorities vying for […]
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Cross country struggles at McNeese
The Grambling State University Cross Country teams took part in the McNeese State Invitational Sept. 29-30. Both teams put in a good effort as they placed in the middle of the pack. Race one included the women’s side as they placed eighth in the five-mile run. Grambling’s highest placing female was junior Naomi Kiprop. She […]
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Reactions mixed on Fair Pay to Play Act in California
The world of NCAA athletics was shaken up this week by the signing of the Fair Pay to Play Act by California Gov. Gavin Newsom. This move has the potential to change college sports forever due to the fact the players have the option to generate revenue based on their image and likeness. According to […]
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Soccer splits home matches against Alabama schools
The soccer teams and officials line up before the match. Courtesy photo Last weekend’s action by the Lady Tiger soccer team saw them split their games against two Alabama SWAC schools. Friday’s game saw them play against the Alabama State Hornets and Saturday against Alabama A&M. Game one agasint Alabama State saw a large offensive […]
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G-Men continue their winless ways
Wide reciever Quintin Guice (no. 13) adds a touchdown, but Grambling State came up short against Prairie View, 42-36. Lexy Beck/The Gramblinite Quarterback Geremy Hickbottom (no. 19) finished with 21 completions for 158 yards. Lexy Beck/The Gramblinite The Grambling State Tigers struggled against the Prairie View A&M University Panthers in the State Fair Classic in […]
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Corrections
– In the Sept. 6 issue of The Gramblinite, in the story titled “Lady Tigers down Northwestern” on Page 4, one of the players was misidentified as freshman #23 Makayla Miller. The player named should have been junior #21 Sarah Teubner. – In the Sept. 26 issue of The Gramblinite, a story on the Front […]
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Alpha Phi Alpha, SGA host Meet the Candidates
Delta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha (pictured) and the SGA hosted a Meet the Candidates forum in Grambling Hall on Sept. 26. The forum included candidates for Sheriff, Clerk of Court, Assessor, and Police Jurors of District 1 and 2. Courtesy photo On Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, the Delta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi […]
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Windy City Club kicks off semester
“Italian Beef, Chief Keef and cool temperatures” are all things students from the Windy City Club are missing while attending school nearly 800 miles away from home. Students from the Chicago-land area gathered on Sept. 26 in the JTS classroom to kick off the semester with their first general body meeting. According to Windy City […]
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Calendar
Midterm examinations Week of Oct. 7-Oct. 11, 2019 High School Day The Office of Admissions at Grambling State University will be hosting High School Day on Oct. 12. This year’s theme will be “Lights, Camera, Grambling!” Activities include campus tours, lunch and a ticket to the GSU vs. Alabama A&M game, as well […]
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Miss GSU presents Tiger Paws
Rickenzie Johnikin, Miss Grambling State University 2019-2020, believes service unifies people. Courtesy photo Tiger Paws is a community service group initiated by the 66th Miss Grambling State University Rickenzie Johnikin. She wants to bring more unity amongst children and present opportunities to serve the university and community. Johnikin, 21, is a senior mass communication major […]