This past weekend, many gathered to remember Katrina in New Orleans for a traditional “second line”. Not only were people connected physically but social media was buzzing with stories as well. The hash tag “#Katrina10” was used by people telling their Katrina stories or just giving thanks for how far the city as come. Although […]
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A personal tale of drastic life changes
I was only 12 years-old when the hurricane known as Katrina drastically changed my life. DeQuanna Alexander I remember getting a vacation packet from my 6th grade teacher; I remember this because I was so mad she was giving out homework during my mini vacation. Before August 29, 2005 I was use to having minor […]
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TWENTY QUESTIONS
How do you cut hair sitting down? What have you ever done succesfull sitting down ? I’ll wait. Are you still thinking? Why does the lady in the Cafeteria take her job so seriously? Why can’t you just swipe my card and let me eat ? Why did the Wossman fans leave at halftime at […]
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Taking listeners to the future
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following story was originally published in the Sept. 11, 2008 issue of The Gramblinite. A star is born and the gate has been opened to welcome we the inhabitants of planet earth to the digital delight of Janelle Monae’ as she unveils the sound of things to come with “The Chase: Suite One” from the epic […]
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N.W.A. biopic makes box office history
Top: Ice Cube, F.Gary Gray (Director) and Dr. Dre Bottom: Oshea Jackson, Jr, as Ice Cube, Jason Mitchell as Easy-E and Corey Hawkins as Dr. Dre. Audiences left theatres across the country chanting “Straight Outta Compton.” Director F. Gary Gary painted a vivid picture of police brutality and the struggles of overcoming poverty in the 1980’s. The […]
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The Future Is Now!
The Queen is here! The Arch-Android known as Cindi Mayweather has brought her vision into fruition by sonically harnessing a mass following from her world of Metropolis into our world as The Electric Lady, now as she rightfully takes her throne as the beloved leader of the Wondaland Arts Society, all we can hear from […]
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New ownership for Lady Tigers
A young and experienced Grambling State University women’s soccer looks to kick their way past last season struggles with a new sense of ownership and philosophy. The Lady Tigers struggled to a 1-10-1 record last season with their solo win coming against Alcorn 1-0 at home. Also the Lady Tigers tied Jackson State 1-1 […]
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CAMPUS BRIEFS
Favrot Student Union Board releases upcoming activities The Favrot Student Union Board has released a number of activities for September. Activities will include a Calendar Signing on The Yard at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8. A Water Play Day will be held at 6 p.m. in the Quad on Thursday, Sept. 10 and Friday, Sept. […]
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GSU remembers employee of 34-years
Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 22 for Daphne Lenore Bernard McGhee in Bernice. Courtesy photo Daphne L. Bernard McGhee smiles with her daughter Candance. Ms. McGhee was the second child born to Wilfred Bernard, Jr. and Joyce Watley Bernard on Aug. 28, 1958. On Thursday, Aug. 13 the Lord called this beloved mother, […]
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FSUB holds general assembly meeting on campus
On Tuesday, the Favrot Student Union Board held a general assembly in the Black and Gold Room. The assembly was called to order by the president, Khadijah Freeman, who thanked everyone for signing up and for their participation in Welcome Week. After an introduction from vice president Alinza Rogers, and discussing the success of Welcome […]