“Keepin’ It 100. Thot or Not?” was hosted by the Gamma Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. held in Grambling Hall. An audience of approximately 50 plus was in attendance. SHALONDA MEADOWS/Courtesy photo Members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc monitor “Women’s Retreat" seminar. There were many questions asked as well as […]
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AKAs and Deltas team up for seminar
When the Deltas Sigma Theta sisters and the Alpha Kappa Alpha sisters came together, most students found it shocking. Who would have thought that this would happen? Deltas Sigma Theta sisters and the Alpha Kappa Alpha sisters come together The ladies held a helpful event that was meant to empower ladies all across the […]
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Field house named after Carroll High, Grambling State alumnus
Some people in northern Louisiana do not know who James “Shack” Harris is or what he has done to change history. But after Carroll High School named its field house after Harris last week, more people will learn his story. James “Shack” Harris “That’s good for the history, a lot of people do not […]
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Wilkerson among those to be honored by Chamber
Tickets and tables are still available for purchase for the 8th annual Greater Grambling Chamber of Commerce Community Contributions Banquet Thursday, October 15 at the Ruston Civic Center. Five area residents and two businesses will be honored at the event, which begins at 6 p.m. with a wine and cheese reception followed by the banquet […]
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Former editor-in-chief named Reuters NABJ fellow
It was his desire to move the needle in his career and mature as a journalist that led The Gramblinte’s former editor-in-chief to apply for a fellowship for one of the biggest news organizations in the world. Justin Madden Justin Madden, 25, was announced one of the six Reuters-National Association of Black Journalists fellows. […]
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Behind LT III: the Voice of Grambling
He’s the future Grambling hall of famer that never scored a touchdown, the tuxedoed showstopper with the voice Courtesty photo The Voice of Grambling walks to the pressbox to announce a football game. that fills The Hole, with a sound as recognizable as the World Famed Tiger Marching Band. Eddie G. Robinson Jr., Doug […]
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Grambling wins battle of Tigers
One quick touchdown at the end of the first quarter and another at start of the second quarter settled the nerves of the Grambling State University Tigers in a win over Jackson State University Saturday (Oct. 3). Senior Johnathan Williams threw five touchdowns and an improving GSU defense held on to outlast the JSU Tigers […]
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Alum achieving her goals with first book
Diseree Smith, a 2007 graduate of Grambling State University finally has accomplished her goal of becoming an author since the 6th grade, as she has published her first book entitled “Beautiful Like a Flower” Deseree Smith was a GSU cheerleader, member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and president of Kappa Delta Pi International […]
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Kittens football squad rally for the cancer cure
Currently the Grambling High School Kittens are 1-1 on the season. In the season opener, Grambling was defeated by Red River, but in week two the Kittens recovered with a victory over Tensas High School. The Kittens are led by Head Coach Johnny Thomas and assistant Coach Billy Norman. Grambling High School players have been […]
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Kittens football squad rally for the cancer cure
Currently the Grambling High School Kittens are 1-1 on the season. In the season opener, Grambling was defeated by Red River, but in week two the Kittens recovered with a victory over Tensas High School. The Kittens are led by Head Coach Johnny Thomas and assistant Coach Billy Norman. Grambling High School players have been […]