Javante Bailey developed his clothing brand ‘Damaged Love’ with a story in mind. Courtesy photo “I come from a damaged city, from hurricanes, poverty-stricken neighborhoods, rampant crime, to seeing my family struggle,” Javante Bailey a New Orleans native, said. Bailey is currently completing his third year at Grambling State University where he is working towards […]
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Local nail technician aims to open beauty school in Grambling
Lewis has her nail station set up in her home located in Grambling. Jasmine Franklin/The Gramblinite Tamara Lewis. Courtesy photo Every girl wants her nails to be beautiful and to get lots of compliments and a good nail job can help in both areas. Luckily for Grambling students there is a nail stylist right off […]
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A delicate balance: life as collegiate dancer
Grambling Orchesis Tatyana Wright. Courtesy photo From the classroom to field performances the life of an Orchesis to some may seem lovely but making the commitment to dance or a college level proves challenging. Tatyana Wright, a sophomore student in mass communications at Grambling State University, knows this dynamic all too well. Trying to find […]
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Baseball team brings on new trainer
Marcus Miller The Grambling State baseball team has brought on new trainer Marcus Miller. Miller is currently a junior in his undergraduate year and will be pursuing a master’s degree in sports medicine. “Coming to Grambling State was an honor, coming here to work under Ms. V (Vernita Young) and also working with the athletic […]
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Student Perspectives: What does future hold for Antonio Brown?
DeJuan Van Dyke-McLain is a junior mass communication major from Fayetteville, Georgia. Could Antonio Brown’s behavior cost him the Hall of Fame? Brown has been in the limelight for quite a while. From the Raiders signing Brown, to him claiming to be done with the NFL, all have been a big ordeal. Starting around […]
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Lady Tiger softball continues fall preseason games
Courtesy photo The Grambling softball team is in action this fall with a string of games in preparation for the full spring season. After a tough season, the team is hoping to rebound and improve their standings in the SWAC. The team has a string of games scheduled in preparation for the full spring season. […]
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Tigers fall short vs ASU, move to 0-3
Quarterback Geremy Hickbottom had 184 passing yards and 70 rushing yards. The Grambling State University football team came close to their first victory of the season Saturday night, but lost by a small margin. With a final score of 23-20, it remained anyone’s game down to the final seconds. The Alabama State University Hornets proved […]
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FRANKLIN: Being vegetarian in Grambling… is it truly feasible for college students?
Jasmine Franklin is a sophomore mass communication major from Chicago, Ill. Looking at the title above your probably thinking one or two things…You may think I’m a maniac because I don’t eat meat or you may think it is an interesting lifestyle. I’ve been a vegetarian for four years and I don’t plan on eating […]
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WATTERS: Social media in society
Cyra Watters is a sophomore mass communication major from Chicago, Ill. In today’s society, social media can have both positive and negative effects, but we glaze over the possibilities of things going wrong. Social media is not as glamorous as people make it seem: there are flaws, and those flaws have a negative effect […]