The State Fair Classic Weekend was definitely a weekend to remember. The weekend was set in Dallas, Texas, and with the combination of exciting events, the tense football game, and the combination of Louisiana and Texas culture, it left many students feeling drained, but happy that they were there to experience it. The main attraction […]
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Tiger Top 5
1.Fashion Week- Rico Nasty DMV area rapper Rico Nasty released another hit single in early September entitled “Fashion Week”. The single was released during New York Fashion Week (NYFW) which Rico attended. Like its title suggests, Rico was rapping about the state of her wardrobe. She named luxury brands like Fendi, Margiela, Gucci and Louis […]
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Who did it best — GSU or PV?
The World-Famed Tiger Marching Band covers the field performing the classic GSU chant. Jasmine Franklin/The Gramblinite On Sept. 29, Grambling State University and the Prairie View A&M University marching bands traveled to Dallas, Texas for the annual State Fair Classic football game at the Cotton Bowl. The halftime show was dedicated to the first band-director […]
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Everyone is a winner at student art show
Javanah Barnes, a performing arts major from Chicago, received a award for her artwork. Ashirah Cimone Simpson/Courtesy photo On Sept. 19, approximately 30 to 35 people came out to see the work of Grambling State University students at the 2019 Student Art Show. The show consisted of four categories: Drawing and Painting, Mixed Media, Digital […]
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Bowling alley to open in student union soon
The bowling alley is located inside Favrot Student Union near the Tiger Den. Jasmine Franklin/The Gramblinite Sept. 24 was a highly anticipated day for students, faculty and alumni as they anxiously waited for the release of the 2019 Homecoming Concert Artists. The Favrot Student Union Board (FSUB) has been working on homecoming since last spring […]
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Grambling community inspired by Founders Day Convocation
Keynote speaker Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond and President Rick Gallot inspired students at Tuesday’s convocation. GSU Media Relations/Courtesy photo On Sept. 20 Founders Day convocation was held in the Frederick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond was the keynote speaker. Jackson-Hammond made history at Central State University, becoming the first woman president at the university. […]
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Artists names leaked prior to announcement
Members of FSUB and students gathered on The Yard for the announcement. Courtesy photo Sept. 24 was a highly anticipated day for students, faculty and alumni as they anxiously waited for the release of the 2019 Homecoming Concert Artists. The Favrot Student Union Board (FSUB) has been working on homecoming since last spring and throughout […]
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Aspiring dental student spent summer shadowing health professionals
Aseun Lettsome interned at UT Health School of Dentistry over the summer. Courtesy photo Aesun Lettsome, a biology major and pre-nursing minor, was selected to join a select a few scholars from around the nation to take part in the 2019 Summer Pre-Health Professionals Program internship at The University of Texas School of Dentistry in […]
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Students with disabilities may receive special accommodations
Transitioning from high school to college can be a huge undertaking, but if you are a student with a disability, it can be overwhelming. There are over 2.4 million students with a disability attending college in the United States, according to the National Center for Learning Disabilities. Those disabilities may include visual disabilities, mobility impairments […]