Six local citizens and one community organization will be honored at the Greater Grambling Chamber of Commerce Annual Community Contributions Banquet Friday, Nov. 16 in the Black and Gold Room at Grambling State University. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a wine and cheese reception and a silent auction followed by the banquet at […]
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Local midterm elections results
The midterm elections were held on Tuesday Nov. 6. Here are the winners of the elections for Grambling and Lincoln Parish. Grambling City Council Members • G. Denise Dupree Dupree has the most votes with 586, which represents 15.2 percent of votes cast. Dupree quote: “The city sets itself for the future by […]
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Hackers go spear phishing on Grambling’s campus
This is the screenshot of the email that was sent out to Dr. Morganfield’s contact list. The telephone numbers and email address were changed with the Grambling logo missing from the blank box. When one thinks of spear phishing one would think of a bunch of divers harpooning some fish in the ocean. However, these […]
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Longtime Grambling Lab HS band director dies at 86
Charles Albert Young Resident of Grambling, Louisiana since 1949, Charles Albert Young, died last week at the age of 86 on Oct. 30. Young became the band director at Grambling Laboratory High Schools in 1967, from which he retired in 1986. He quickly turned this group into one of the most respected high school bands […]
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Mass Comm professor publishes second book
Grambling State University Mass Communication professor, Dr. Martin Edu has recently published a scripture loaded book “Discover What You Have in Christ.” This is Edu’s second published book, and will not be his last. “One day I had this revelation to write a bible-based book, it was motivated by my pastor’s father in my […]
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Briefs for November 8, 2018
Eddie G. Robinson Lecture Series to be held on Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. The Eddie G. Robinson Leadership Lecture Series Freshman Convocation will be held in the T.H. Harris Auditorium on Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be Miechelle Willis. On Nov. 12 there will be a reception at the Eddie […]
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Students take Washington D.C.
GSU students gather during the Thurgood Marshall Leadership Institute conference. The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) picked 12 Grambling State University students to join the 18th Annual Thurgood Marshall Leadership Institute (LI) conference. The four-day conference was held at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. Oct. 26-30. The purpose of LI was […]
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Sacrifices necessary, but his military career was a rewarding one
Veterans have always been significant to our nation. More than former or current military personnel, they are the backbone of the country. Strong, dedicated individuals who have put their lives on hold and at risk to protect the United States of America. In honor of Veteran’s Day, The Gramblinite wanted to recognize those who have […]
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Experience was unforgettable for serviceman
“Life in the military is hard, easy, fun, sad, angry, and different — not in that order,” says William Knight, who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. William Knight, who is from Houston, Texas, was 23 when he volunteered to go to the Army in 2003. During his time serving in the […]
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‘Work hard and always seek excellence,’ veteran advises
Lt. Col. Darren Tremayne Spears, who is professor of military science at Grambling State University, has brought a wealth of experience to the job, including a stint as an instructor at West Point. GSU is the seventh duty posting for the native of New Orleans, Louisiana. His current rank in the military is lieutenant colonel. […]