Grambling State University has produced many sports legends. However, until recently, many of them received very little recognition. Thanks to the Grambling Legends, many GSU athletes (both living and deceased) are receiving their rewards as they are inducted in the organization’s hall of fame. Recently, 38 former football players were honored with banners that […]
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New GSU police chief brings wealth of experience
Grambling State University recently named Michael Storr as the new Chief of police in May of 2012. Chief Storr assumed his duties as GSU Chief of Police June 4. Former GSU Chief of Police Sgt. Freddy Peterson is currently serving as the Interim Assistant Chief of Police. Storr’s received a Bachelor of Science […]
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Gramfam lends helping hand to new arrivals
This year the members of the Student Government Association and Favrot Student Union Board provided one of the best Freshmen Village Move-Ins Grambling has ever seen. Everyone in the academic community contributed in welcoming new members to the Gramblinite family. Kindrell Plains, Graduate Student Government Association president, enjoyed this year’s Move-In event, including the Welcome […]
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Comedic impersonations entices students laughter
Thursday night during Welcome Back Week was the comedy show for students and faculty members, held in the T.H. Harris Auditorium. Headlining the show were comedians Lav Luv and Ronnie Jordan. The show began with campus favorites disc jockeys GODJWINS Lamon and LaQuann Wimberly setting the mood for everyone and allowing them to sit back, […]
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Tigers rocking with Yung Nation and Choppa
Ending Welcome Back Week was a free concert held in the T.H. Harris Auditorium. The artists featured in the event were Dallas phenom Yung Nation and New Orleans based No Limit Records rapper Choppa. Opening the concert were Jonesboro natives Astro Gang. The ensemble, consisting of nine members performed a few tracks from their […]
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Week of activities kick of school year
Fee sheets and financial aid, alternate pins and advisors… Yep, you guessed it- registration. The registration process began Monday, August 13, in the Frederick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. With doors opening at 8 am, students stood in line with an attempt to be seen first and handle their affairs. Unfortunately for many, things didn’t go […]
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Dejà vu
It was only seven years ago that Hurricane Katrina tore through the city of New Orleans and surrounding cities including the state of Mississippi. Seven years to the exact day, August 29 the residents of those areas prepared for the worst. This year Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal took no chances with Hurricane Isaac. Jindal […]
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Alumni time and support helps
The Gramblinite is a chaos haven. But, it works and so do we. With the national unemployment rate at 9.2 percent, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, thriving Gramblinites deserve to be highlighted. This is especially true of the mass communication field, where downsizing has become commonplace and to many, expected. In true Grambling […]
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Barack Obama’s presidential swag
George H. W. Bush couldn’t do it. Bill Clinton couldn’t do it. George W. Bush damn sure didn’t do it. Yet, Barack Obama accomplished the impossible.For the first time in my lifetime, I could truly say, “I’m proud to be an American,” after hearing President Obama’s declaration of Osama bin Laden’s death late Sunday night. […]
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Canterbury group initiates contemporary service
The Canterbury Association (CA) of St. Luke’s Chapel of Grambling was in charge of the 10 a.m. worship service on Sunday, April 3. The vicar, The Rev. Thomas Nsubuga informed the congregation present that the first Sunday of every month had been designated to contemporary worship where students at Grambling State could come and serve […]