Screenshot from The Gramblinite's Instagram story Many student journalists understand their degree shows that they can do the work, but the connections they make with media professionals is key to helping them get jobs. Last weekend The Gramblinite had the opportunity to make those connections with media professionals and other students studying media at the […]
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Delta Sigma Theta hosts women’s empowerment seminar
Members of the Delta Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. On Feb. 14 the Delta Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted a Women’s Empowerment seminar in the Favrot Student Union Theater. The purpose of the event was to encourage young women on Grambling State University’s campus to be and love […]
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UAAM Week packed with events
Members of Genesis Chapter of UAAM The Genesis chapter of United Afrikan-Amerikan Men, Inc. sponsored UAAM Week Feb. 16-21 on the campus of Grambling State University. “UAAM Week is a time to reflect on the mission, purpose and ideals upon which they were founded upon,” Kyron Johnson, a senior criminal justice major from Bastrop, La., […]
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Spikes family continues legacy at Grambling
Harry Hooker with his mother Shamika Spikes, a 1999 alumnae of Grambling State University and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Courtesy photo Harry Hooker with his uncle Joshua Spikes, a 2006 alum of Grambling State University and member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Courtesy photo For many African-American families, like the Spikesfamily, […]
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Effective ways to raise your GPA
Having a low-grade point average can cause a student to lose an academic or athletic scholarship, prevent them from joining certain campus organizations, landing an internship, being placed on academic probation or suspension, which can ultimately prevent them from graduating. Although raising your GPA, for some, can be easier said than done, it is attainable. […]
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Commentary: City’s failure to comment on audit bad for citizens
It is one thing to always talk about the good things that are going on within the community because positivity elevates everyone, however, it is another thing to not talk about or hide an issue that could have a major effect towards people. Inspirational author Shannon L. Alder once said, “silence is the lie […]
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City’s fiscal health at risk
Grambling City Hall and Community Center Last year the City of Grambling received an audit from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor calling into question the city’s fiscal stability. The issue is whether or not Grambling will be able to continue to be operational. “Eighteen Louisiana cities, towns and villages may be on the brink of […]
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Briefs
Upcoming sporting events Men’s Basketball Feb. 15 at 5:30 p.m. GSU vs. Prairie View A&M University Frederick C. Hobdy Assembly Center Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. GSU vs. Texas Southern University Frederick C. Hobdy Assembly Center Feb. 22 at 5:30 p.m. GSU vs. Jackson State University Frederick C. Hobdy Assembly Center […]
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Funeral services for Yvonne McIntosh to be held Saturday
Yvonne McIntosh Funeral services for Dr. Yvonne Elizabeth McIntosh will be held Saturday, Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. at New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, 2155 W. Martin Luther King Ave. in Grambling. She died at her home in Tallahassee, Fla., Monday, Jan. 27 following a short illness. Dr. McIntosh was born on Sept. 17, 1953 […]
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RA offers advice on building a successful life on campus
Grambling State University graduate Tatiana Garland (right) offers advice to students on navigating life on campus. Courtesy photo It’s not easy being in charge, but there are people who make it seem so. Among these people is Tatiana Garland, a pre-nursing major at Grambling State University. Tatiana Garland has worked as a resident assistant for […]