Materra Corner The opening of Tiger Pharmacy that was set for Saturday, Oct. 27 has been delayed due to IT problems. When it opens, the pharmacy will be located within Legends Market in Grambling,. The operating hours will be Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m-1 p.m., and closed on Sundays. Tiger Pharmacy will provide […]
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Alumni Affairs gets new leader
Shannon Reeves Grambling State University President Rick Gallot today announced the appointment of alumnus and California native Shannon Frank Reeves, Sr. as its Director of Alumni Affairs. Reeves has over 30 years of experience in non-profit executive management, government affairs, economic development and higher education. Prior to his appointment at Grambling, he served as Assistant […]
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Click It or Ticket It
GSU Orchesis dancer Jalin Ford serving Cheerleading Coach Terry Lilly a drink while filming. Carlton Hamlin/GSU Media Bureau Grambling State University’s faculty and students came together to create a “Click it or Ticket” it commercial last Thursday, on GSU’s campus. The commercial is intedned to encourage audiences to buckle up before traveling anywhere. The scene […]
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BECK: Of course every vote matters
People of color, especially women, were not always granted the freedoms we have now. What motivates me to vote is the African-American women’s suffrage movement. Women who looked just like me were suffering not too long ago because they were a double minority. Women gained suffrage in 1919, meaning the grandmothers of many non-voting millennials […]
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GARNER: We must vote
Welcome to the first ever issue of SarahSays! SarahSays, named after me, Sarah-Renee, is a column dedicated to giving students a way to discuss what is happening in our community as young black collegiate students. SarahSays will allow weekly submissions from students across GSU’s campus: here you can ask questions, or voice your concerns. Then, […]
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SONNIER: Why voters think their vote doesn’t count
Choosing the right song to ride off to while in the car can be a very overwhelming decision. For some people, picking the right candidate to vote for can be just as stressful. This is one of the many reasons people choose not to vote. During campaign season, many individuals feel that candidates tend to […]
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UPhi U, OBB host Stroll-Off
KKPsi winners caught mid-strut during last Thursday's stroll-off. Philip Fowler/The Gramblinite “This event is gonna go live,” Dezyriah Rankins, a senior and native of Bogalusa, majoring in sports management with a concentration in kinesiology, said. Sometimes, the simplest word can describe the most spectacular moments in life. Last Thursday’s “Phinal DestUnatiOn Stroll Off” was already […]
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AKAs throw ‘90s-themed service week
Members of Alpha Theta Chapter kicked off their weekend at Zion Traveler Baptist Church. Throwing it back to the 90’s the women of the Alpha Theta chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., used the theme to coordinate events with popular TV sitcoms. Grambling were encouraged to “tune in” during the week of Oct.14-20. Events […]
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Windy City Club returns to campus
The Windy City Club concludes its first meeting with a photo session. Kayla Sullers /Courtesy photo The Windy City Club held its first general body meeting Saturday, Oct. 20, in the Favrot Student Union Board (FSUB) Theatre. The family-based club is coming back to Grambling. The club has been inactive for many years. Sophomore Sydney […]