Gramblinite staff Art inspires the intellect to look beyond what it sees but challenges it to focus on its purpose. On March 30, the appreciation of art was evident as Grambling opened its doors to new aspiring artists. Dunbar Hall held its annual third High School Appreciation of Art gallery. Young artists from all parts […]
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Rape rumors unfounded, Police Chief Walker says
"Ladies, please lock your door at all times," a Jewett Hall flier read. "There is a rapist on the loose. Be safe!!" This flier in conjunction with the rumors of a rapist had some females living in fear, running off whenever they saw a male lurking around the female dorms. GSU Police Chief Jefferson Walker […]
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LeToya speaks
Editor in chief As an original member of Destiny’s Child, LeToya Luckett co-wrote the group’s signature songs "Bills Bills Bills" and "Say My Name." Now, with her self-titled solo album, LeToya, the powerful singer wants millions of her fans to again be saying her name. That’s why after a few years away from the […]
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La. Colleges officials describe ‘fragile’ finances
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana’s public colleges are slated to receive $91 million more in state funding next year than they currently have, but education officials said Tuesday that’s barely enough to keep higher education on track after two hurricanes. Many colleges lost students and their tuition dollars, and other universities around the country are recruiting […]
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Alum to be honored by hometown
Dr. Willie W. Payne, former mayor of Pontiac, Mich., published author and 1978 graduate of Grambling State University, will speak to Spearsville High School students on April 21, as part of Mayor Willie Payne Day celebration activities. Payne is a 1974 Spearsville High School graduate. The city first celebrated its native son on April 20, […]
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Biology Club show Easter spirit to AJB
Contributing writer The Biology Club provided some fun-time and Easter spirit for the second- and third-grade students at Alma J. Brown School last Friday. The night before, club members took the time out to prepare for the Easter activities. They assisted the children with making Easter arts and crafts, which resulted in gifts that they […]
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Gramblinite takes top award
Gramblinite staff The Gramblinite staff came up big once again at the Region 12 Society of Professional Journalist Annual Conference winning several awards. The annual conference was held at The University of Memphis in Memphis, Tenn. The conference took place Friday March 31- Sunday April 2. The Mark of Excellence Awards are given every year […]
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BRIEFS
Professors to speak at poetry event In honor of National Poetry Month, the Cross Cultural Club will present the Second Annual Poetic Art: A Celebration of Spoken Word on April 25. The event will spotlight the works Drs. Nanthalia and Jimmy McJamerson, both GSU professors. The McJamersons provide educational seminars, motivational speaking, empowerment books and […]
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A.C. Lewis Memorial Library gets first new computers in 11 years
It’s a product of waiting 10 years, said Director of Library Services Dr. Rosemary N. Mokia. She remembers years ago when A.C. Lewis Memorial Library had only two computers. Others had been added over time, but it had been 11 years since new ones had been installed. Now, the official opening of the Library Instruction […]
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SPORTS TALK
Why can’t we be friends Gramblinite staff Is baseball against Barry Bonds? I’m not completely convinced that baseball is not. Commissioner Bud Selig announced last week that baseball will do an in depth investigation into the steroid use. How can you do a "in depth" investigation on something that your only evidence will […]