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SGA takes spotlight at Inaugural Ball

The queens of Grambling State had already been crowned, so Saturday night, was the time for the Student Government Association to have the spotlight.The 2010 Inaugural Ball was held in the Black & Gold Room. Dressed to impress, the students leaders took their seats as the they waited for an eventful night to remember. To […]

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What’s in a tattoo

Am I thug because I am an African-American male with tattoos? Unfortunately, this is an all-too-common stereotype that needs to be addressed by somebody who has heard it all from, “You will never get a job” to “When you get older, your tattoos are going to stretch and look ugly.” However, tattoos have never defined […]

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‘Good Hair’: A Male’s Perspective

Since the beginning of the semester women have been going hair crazy. In particular Naturalistas, as they are now referred to has thrown away their weaves, perms, relaxers and pressing combs. The recent publications in The Gramblinite, the issue of natural verses synthetic hair has been a hot topic. It has persuaded many to go […]

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Underneath the skin

During my years of growing into the man I am today, I have come across many different people of many different backgrounds. Although it’s not something I am proud of, I can say I am guilty of maybe judging a book by its cover. Going to a predominantly African American high school and now attending […]

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Tattoos do not equal lesser intellect

Prejudices of all sorts exist in the world today like never before, almost in every function of society. Some of race, some of religion, however all seem to negate the old “Don’t judge a book by its cover” saying. And that is the subject of the matter at the hand . my book. In laymen’s […]

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Election results in runoffs for city

Out with the old and in with the new seemed to be the message Grambling voters sent during Saturday’s primary election.The incumbent mayor, Martha Andrus, was not among the two who garnered enough votes to put them in a runoff in the Nov. 2 general election. Former Mayor Pro Tem Edward R. Jones received 37 […]

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Judgments about ladies with tats

Women are constantly finding new ways to express their creative sides, from neon clothing, rainbow hairdos, to long nails and tattoos. Tattoos allow self- expression to take place give us insight into an individual’s artistic mind. Over the years, tattoos have become common in the art world, as well as serving a specific purpose culturally. […]

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Commemorating Founder’s Week

One hundred nine years of academic excellence is currently being celebrated.Tuesday’s convocation, held in the Assembly Center, celebrated GSU’s longevity. GSU is “a prestigious institution with national status,” said Clifton Lemelle, GSU’s National Alumni Association President. He continued to speak on the positive impact that Grambling Tigers have on the community. Ending with, “Grambling today, […]

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Eddie Long: Money, the (mega) church and masculinity

Four suits against Bishop Eddie Long allege sexual impropriety with young men. The accusations are complicated by what the men claim was the spiritual and familial nature of Long’s relationships with them. Even so, the bishop deserves due process and cannot be prematurely convicted. As the validity of the men’s claims is determined, one must […]

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Strong Tower lifts spirits at convocation

Strong Tower Gospel Chorale made its fall debut at Grambling State University’s Constitution Day Convocation, featuring author, civil rights activist and comedian Dick Gregory.Strong Tower is directed by Dr. Fredrick Pinkney, who arranges all of the group’s selections. The first song they sang was his rendition of the Negro National Anthem “Lift Ev’ry Voice and […]