Grambling State University has just partnered with Howard University to provide programming to its radio channel for historically black colleges and universities (HBCU). This partnership provides a unique opportunity for students to produce a radio program for a channel on Sirius XM Radio. The HBCU Channel, which is featured on Sirius XM Radio Channel 142, […]
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New laws make changes in state
It’s time, time to make a change–these aren’t just the lyrics of a ‘90s Winans song but the way the state of Louisiana feels about the new and revised legislation that went into effect at the beginning of the year. As a Louisianan, it is important to know the laws that citizens are expected to […]
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Counseling seminar sheds light on abusive relationships
The Student Counseling & Wellness Resource Center hosted a seminar last week titled “99 Seconds” to teach students the seriousness of abuse and let them know where they can go to talk a counselor. It was called “99 Seconds” because statistics show that a person is abused every 99 seconds. Guest speaker Tundra Turner, who […]
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Outstanding alumnus remembered
There will be a double funeral service for Fred Douglas Hearn Jr., a Grambling State Alumnus, who passed away in Chicago. The Louisiana service will be held Tuesday, March 17 at the Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church on Evergreen Road in Jonesboro. The Chicago visitation will be Friday, March 13 from 7 p.m. until 9 […]
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Relief is on the way
On Tuesday, President Barack Obama signed a Student Aid Bill of Rights to Help Ensure Affordable Loan Repayment. In the address the president made as he signed the Student Aid Bill, he commented that America flourished in the 20th century because we had the most educated workers in the world. He stressed how importance it […]
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‘Never Be a N*gger is SAE’
“There will never be a n*gger at SAE,” sang members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Inc. to the tune “If Your Happy and You Know It.” A video that surfaced on Sunday showed the Oklahoma Chapter of SAE singing this, along with other lyrics describing things such as lynching, and how an African-Americans will […]
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Twenty Question: 3-5-15
Sooo, who’s the liquor bandit who got arrested for selling liquor out of her apartment? She had a bar in her house? Will she bounce back with 2-for half-off drinks? The men’s basketball team must shop with her before every game. Why haven’t they won at least ONE conference game? Is it that hard to […]
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‘50 Shades of Grey’ lives up to its hype
The highly anticipated release of the movie based on the hit novel Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James finally hit theaters Valentine’s Day weekend. With the novel being bought and read by more than 100 million people, it’s no secret that this enticing movie would sweep sales at the box office. It earned an […]
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Drake breaks the Internet with surprise album release
Was it a mixtape? Was it an album? No one cares. The 17 tracks that Drake recently released was one that shocked his fans and critics alike. Drake pulled a “Beyonce” by releasing a surprise album, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late, immediately becoming a bandwagon classic. The Internet instantly went crazy with screenshots […]
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Gramblinite pursues promising future as a DJ
Before Aaron Profit could put on a graduation cap, he had on a set of headphones, learning the rules of being a disc jockey. Coming up under the parenting of Simeon and Patty Profit in Monroe, Aaron has been spinning the tables for seven years strong. He DJ’d at many clubs while attending Grambling State […]