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Getting More than a Window Seat

As certain people enter into the limelight of Hollywood, controversy follows them. Erykah Badu, a former Grambling State University student is one of those celebrities. See the video for her latest single “Window Seat.” During the video she walks down a busy street in the middle of the day removing clothing. To some viewers, mostly […]

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GSU students get a taste of Salsa

pular Dancing with the Stars it is no wonder that salsa dancing is gaining popularity. Even though salsa is most often associated with Latin Americans, people of all races in United States and Europe are dancing the merengue and cha cha cha.Grambling State University’s Cross Cultural Club offered salsa dance classes on Thursdays in Woodson […]

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Point Please

How far will one go to express creativity? Where should the line be drawn? Should a line be drawn?Erykah Badu didn’t see a line drawn but crossed it in her video, “Window Seat.” It follows her walking Dealey Plaza in Dallas, where John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963. During the video, she strips only […]

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Grambling cheerleaders place fifth in competition

The Grambling State University cheerleading squad set out to Daytona, Fla. on March 30 to participate in the 2010 National Cheerleading competition. The cheerleaders, under the direction of coach Terry Lilly, are known for mesmerizing performances and stellar stunts. As the squad prepared for their departure, member Courtney Samuels shared his experience and reflected on […]

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Coleman stands out as a Golfer for GSU

Junior marketing major Jonathan Coleman hails from Cincinnati, Ohio and has experienced a successful golf/student career so far at Grambling State University. Oftentimes campus golfers are overlooked, so The Gramblinite sat down with the notable athlete to find out more. Q: So how long have you been playing the sport of Golf?A: Since I was […]

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Historically Black schools compete for 2010 Home Depot improvement grant

Sixty-two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) from across the country have been announced as finalists in The Home Depot 2010 “Retool Your School” campus improvement grant program. The HBCU finalists are competing for $150,000 in on-campus improvement grant. From April 5 to May 15, supporters can visit www.homedepot.com/retoolyourschool to vote for their favorite HBCU […]

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Autism awareness, support for all

My cousin’s son was born on November 11, 2003 and he was perfect. With a curious nature and an adorable smile, he always seemed to be in a hurry to hit the next milestone. He crawled at four months and barely a month later was walking. However, as his first birthday approached we noticed something […]

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Grambling’s evening with Soledad O’Brien

Internationally renowned journalist Soledad O’Brien, the Harvard graduate who captured the lives of minorities in CNN’s Black in America and Latino in America documentaries, delivered a rousing speech in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Arena Sunday evening. The event, titled “Pioneers Paving the Way for Tomorrow’s Leaders” was presented by the Grambling State University Lyceum and […]

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Election fever hits

Grambling State University’s election season kicked off with a parade down Main Street Monday afternoon. The contestants for the 2010-2011 Royal Court also participated. Student Kimberly Miles-Lawson said that she hopes Miss Sophomore is beautiful, smart and can represent the class well.Voting is exclusive to undergraduate students and is online only. Students receive ballots in […]