The Honors Day Convocation held Tuesday April 21 in the T.H. Harris auditorium celebrated with the theme, “Yes We Can: Celebrating Change Through Academic Excellence.” The ceremony recognized the academic achievements of students who made the Honor Roll and President’s List for the 2008 school year. President Horace A. Judson gave the address for the […]
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Paper wins 9 awards at LPA
The Gramblinite is no stranger to winning awards for its campus news coverage. This weekend, the Louisiana Press Association announced nine awards for The Gramblinite in the LPA’s 2008 College Newspaper Competition. The Gramblinite walked away with four first-place awards, three second-place, one third-place and one honorable mention at the LPA annual convention Saturday in […]
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Neville to perform at the Dixie on May 8
Louisiana ‘s own multi-Grammy winner Aaron Neville is scheduled to appear at the Dixie Theater in Ruston May 8.Aaron was the first of the famous Neville Brothers to burn his way up the national charts. In 1966, his “Tell It Like It Is” hit No. 1, and he hasn’t stopped yet. Since then he has […]
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‘Dreamgirls’ tickets on sale for $10
Date: 4/25/09The Gramblinite has just been informed that tonight’s Presidential Scholarship Dinner “Dreamgirls” has seen a reduction in tickets. Tickets for tonight’s 5:30 p.m. showing is now $10 for students. The musical is presented by the President’s Scholarship Dinner-Theater Committee in collaboration with the Theater, Music and Art departments. Starting at 5:30 p.m., the student-performed […]
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‘Outrageously Red’ celebrates cultural diversity
Many students who entered McCall Dining Hall on April 16, and were mesmerized by the massive participation and support of the day’s events by the workers in the Dining Hall. RED was everywhere! “Outrageously Red” is a day set aside to recognize love and unity among the different cultures on the campus of Grambling State […]
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Keri Hilson’s beef stew with other divas
When the cats are away the mice will play. But are the cats really away when they’re consumed in other facets of the entertainment industry and fall prey to the vile words of up and coming artist hoping to steal the spot light?The claws came out recently when Keri Hilson shared some harsh words for […]
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Where are police when needed?
I feel unsafe. VERY unsafe. It is no secret that the security, alert system and police manpower on campus lack structure and efficiency. Surveillance cameras are not monitored, dark streets fail to be illuminated by lamp posts, and fights ensue even in the presence of our esteemed, immaculately clad officers. They even receive their share […]
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TigerFest Comedy Show entertains
The Tigerfest comedy show was successful once it got rolling. Per usual, it began on a C.P. schedule and allowed the audience ample time to file in, dance and mingle prior to the show’s start. Grambling student Curtis Arrington hosted it and joked about the (in)famous GSU chant. He repeated a joke about California rapper […]
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GSU’s professionals honor self and spirit at luncheon
The GSU Administrative Professionals sponsored the 34th Annual Administrative Workshop in Washington Johnson Complex Wednesday afternoon. The entire day was dedicated to professional and personal development. The luncheon honored Dorothy Burks, a former GSU employee who was killed. The food was presented and prepared by the Hotel Restaurant Management Club and instructing chef, Saul Williams. […]
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Applications available for Miss Black Louisiana
Do you know an African-American female who has scholastic achievements and could use a scholarship? Let her know about the Miss Black Louisiana, USA Scholarship Pageant by sending her to www.missblacklouisianausa.org/apply. The Miss Black Louisiana, USA organization is one of the state’s foremost successful scholarship programs providing assistance to young women of color. It is […]