The Delta Iota chapter of Delta Sigma Theta recently hosted a Black History Program that included different historical perspectives. Afterward an opening prayer led by DST member Micayla Mason, the program viewed the first bit of history with the reading of the quote/poem from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,“Street Sweeper,” recited by Regernique Rasco. […]
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GSU’s ROTC battalion serves vital purpose for U.S. Army
Grambling State University is a historically black college in Northern Louisiana, well known for the World Famed Tiger Marching Band and the Tiger football team. But history on campus goes deeper than that. The Grambling State University Army ROTC Tiger Battalion has a lot of history as well. The GSU Army ROTC Battalion has been […]
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Wilkerson used her knowledge to help everyone
Pinkie Carolyn Wilkerson was born during a unique time in history on Feb. 8, 1948, in a small Louisiana town Grambling, La. She was the daughter of the late Calvin and Dora Garner Wilkerson. Growing up as a child, Pinkie had a great childhood. She was very ambitious and goal-orientated. As a child, she enjoyed […]
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From Dunbar Hall to Hollywood fame
Grambling State University has had many great and influential people attend throughout the years, such as Erykah Badu and Doug Williams, and trailblazer Judi Ann Mason should be considered one of the greatest. The renowned writer of television shows, movies and plays began her ascent to fame while still a student. In 1975, at […]
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LifeShare teams up with Grambling State
LifeShare will be on the Grambling State University campus spreading awareness about blood plasma transfers and giving students the opportunity to donate blood. The organization will be in front of the Favrot Student Union on Thursday, March 12. They have collectively teamed up with GSU’s National Pan-Hellenic Council and will be promoting this event from […]
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FCC commissioner visits GSU
Students who sat in Washington-Johnson Complex Tuesday were in for a treat as they listened and observed during a workshop that was held by the Department of Mass Communication. The purpose of the event was to teach and inform students of on-going issues and opportunities available in the media industry. Opening the event was Tracy […]
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Gramblinite staffers bring home awards from SEJC
The weekly student-run newspaper at Grambling State University continued to excel to new heights over the weekend. The Gramblinite won four awards at the Southeastern Journalism Conference. SEJC held annual conference and workshop in Atlanta. The organization of journalist seeks to craft journalists through professional development and collegiate journalism competitions. This journalist community consists […]
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Winter Wonderland takes Grambling by storm
For the second week in a row, Grambling State University classes have been cancelled due to inclement weather. Today’s classes were suspended, as well as four days last week. The decision on whether school with resume Friday depends on weather conditions overnight. According to Dr. Janet Guyden, the provost and vice president of academic and […]
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Chances of winning increase to retool our school
Grambling State University, amongst other accredited HBCUs, participated in The Home Depot Retool Your School Grant Program. Students, faculty, alumni and anyone with access to the internet are being asked to vote daily to help win the competition. This year, however, is unlike the other past six years. For the first time in program history, […]
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GSU plans to reopen Friday
GSU classes cancelled for four days due to inclement weather. Picture by Maria Villocrota. With the ice and snow melting, Grambling State University will reopen on Friday at 7:30 a.m., according to GSU Interim President Cynthia Warrick. After four days of cancelled classes, students will not have to make-up any days. According to Dr. Janet […]