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The Block Party got everyone in the mood to dance and away from the depressing weather Tuesday night. It was 57 degrees outside, so Favrot Student Board President Mekayel Luke decided to move the party into the Men’s Gym. DJ Tagman’s skills caused musical pandemonium. Raymond Canty, a senior from California, always gets the party […]

The St. Luke’s Episcopal Chapel, Grambling, celebrated its 50th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 18 with the Rt. Rev’d. Bruce MacPherson, D.D. Presiding. The newly appointed Vicar, Rev. Thomas Nsubuga, and members welcomed the choir of The Redeemer Episcopal Church (Ruston) and a full house of friends, relatives, GSU students/faculty and community residents.Upon entering the lobby, […]

The village of Simsboro for the first time has received a Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) for the fiscal year 2009-2010 in the amount of $ 275,256.00. The new grant is for a 12-month period effective Nov. 1 through Oct. 31, 2010. The Village of Simsboro and Grambling State University will share a grant to help […]

Pass down the aisle of any store that sells magazines and books, scan the shelves and you’re sure to find on the cover of any publication a picture of a woman wearing a two-piece bikini or some other scanty outfit.The woman on the cover projects a picture-perfect image, the virtually flawless shape, the look that […]

Because of their busy schedules, students sometimes find it challenging to find time to worship. St. Benedict, the Black Catholic Church of Grambling now holds a student mass on Tuesday at 8 p.m. to accommodate such students.Jonathan Tatum, an English major from Opelousas said, “This mass is held to enrich the spiritual lives of students […]

University of Louisiana Systems President Randy Moffett visited GSU to hear the Grambling community’s concerns about the next president of the university on Wednesday. “The Board wants thoughtful and deliberate action in the selection of both an interim and ultimately a permanent president for Grambling. As the Board is charged with that duty, it is […]

In the October 1st issue of The Gramblinite, number nine in the weekly 20 questions asked “Where is Elijah”? The question has been answered. Elijah Alfred Alexander Jr., also known as “nature boy,” reported that he is doing well. The legendary Elijah e-mailed The Gramblinite about his whereabouts. “20 questions asked where is Elijah? I […]

Members of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) attended the 30th Annual Southwest Western Region Student Conference held Oct. 15-17. Forty six students and one faculty advisor traveled to The Westin Park Central in Dallas.Students had the opportunity to grow from professional development, networking, relationship building and career opportunities. Corporations such as KPMG Ltd, […]

World traveler, energetic senior, community leader and plant lady-these are just a few of the words to describe Grambling alumna, Laura Woolridge Knighten. Laura graduated from Grambling in 1952. She was on the GSU campus in 2002 to celebrate her 50 year anniversary as a Grambling graduate. Laura is a staunch supporter of Grambling State […]

This Friday numerous theaters brought Good Hair to audiences. This documentary on how African American women viewed their hair and the issues surrounding it was informative, entertaining and an eye-opener. The creator and director of this much needed documentary, Chris Rock, not only shined light upon the science of relaxers and hair weaves, but also […]