Guest columnist Somebody once told me that the best reason to be home at a decent hour is because the only people out after midnight are cops and drunks. My best buddy, Terry “T-bone” Presley, and I were out past the witching hour one night. We were having a late night breakfast at the […]
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It’s all about coming home
Guest columnist “Home is not where you live, but where they understand you.” – Christian Morganstien I have spent months contemplating what I should write about for this Homecoming edition of the Gramblinite Newspaper. Should I go back to my roots and write about the guys who went to the NFL and where they are […]
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HIV/AIDS: The danger is not just in the Black community
When you think of the acronyms HIV/AIDS, the first few words that may come to mind is suffering, death and a spreading infection. Many AIDS activist try to educate not only African Americans but the entire globe on how dangerous this disease maybe. But that activism seems to be halted with the steady inclinment of […]
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Hats on Hats off
The North Central Louisiana Arts Council and the Lincoln Parish Library are partnering to host “Our Hats: Our Crowns” Exhibition, Nov. 6-21 at the Library. The exhibition of women’s historic and contemporary church hats will be curated by Dr. Susan Roach, folklorist for the Regional Folklife Program at Louisiana Tech University. Women in […]
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Make a Difference Day shows service, people helping people
Contributing writer Make a Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others and a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Everyone can participate. This is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October. The participating Grambling groups selected what they wanted to do, what cause they wanted […]
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Controversial movie depicts Jesus as Black
It’s a familiar image for millions of Christians: Jesus Christ, with a crown of thorns, hanging from the cross. What color is he? In a controversial new film opening Friday, he is Black. Color of the Cross tells a traditional story, focusing on the last 48 hours of his life as told in the […]
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Virus an epidemic that continues to spread throughout the globe
“We’re here to inform our student body about AIDS and STDs, and how to take preventive measures against them,” said Ashley Curry, president of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Students were given pamphlets, bags of condoms, tips on how to correctly use condoms, and safe sex practices. Students were also informed of STD testing sites. […]
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State of Black music
I could honestly sum up this entire column by saying that black music as a whole is on life support, but I really need to explain myself a bit. Other ethnic groups have always copied African Americans, with our music especially being prone to emulation. With that I need to ask: What exactly are we […]
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Grambling campus parking for students and faculty nerve-racking
Businesses in Grambling are now placing signs telling students to park somewhere else. Why are they parking at businesses instead of on campus? That’s because parking on campus has been a major issue for students and faculty for a while. Students have to leave earlier than they should just to get a decent parking spot. […]
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Tigers fall short against TSU
Sports editor Without a win against Texas Southern, winning another SWAC championship would be all but out of the question for the G-Men this season. With that in mind, the Tigers traveled to Houston to face the Tigers of TSU with a desire to win in their hearts and the urgency of needing a […]