Showcasing numerous styles of hair, the Natural Sistahs of Grambling State University put on their first hair show, Monday in the Men’s Gym. "The hair show was meant to showcase the talents of people who do hair on campus," says Ericka Berry, a senior history major out of Lafayette. The show actually began as […]
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Stompin’ Success
The 2014 Greek Show for Tigerpalooza was filled with excitement and fun as the Greeks and Non-Greeks of Grambling State University showed off their skills in front of an excited crowd, each displaying what they had been working on to represent their organization. There were three first place winners: UAAM, Delta Sigma Theta and […]
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Remembering a fallen Gramblinite
Shockwaves of anger, anguish and utter confusion have been sent throughout the tight-knit Grambling community as it mourns the loss of one of its own. The body of Alexandria Shelton, 21, was found in a drainage ditch in Lafayette on Saturday. Friends say Shelton was supposed to meet them for a “night out” in the […]
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‘The Gramblinite’ wins 12 awards
Grambling State University’s campus newspaper, The Gramblinite, received seven first place awards, including first place for Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper. It is the second best-newspaper award in the Society of Professional Journalists Region 12 Mark of Excellence Awards contest and follows a best newspaper award by the Black College Communications Association earlier this […]
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President presents spring convocation
Grambling State University President Frank G. Pogue’s last spring convocation is Tuesday at 11 a.m., and he’s looking at it as the first of a few opportunities to say what’s on his mind and to thank those who helped him during his nearly five-year stay as president. “This will be my last spring convocation […]
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6th annual gala a grand success
A love of style and respect for the past prove to still be a part of Grambling State tradition as the Harlem Renaissance-themed 2014 President’s Black Tie Scholarship Gala opened and closed with a packed house. President Frank G. Pogue said GSU’s growing tuition necessitated the fundraising effort. The lack of sufficient funds […]
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Vigil celebrates life, questions death of Shelton
The Grambling State University community united on Thursday to remember Alexandria Shelton. Shelton’s body was found Saturday in a drainage ditch in Girard Park not far from the campus of University of Louisiana at Lafayette, a victim of drowning, officials say. Friends of Shelton are finding it difficult to believe the information disseminated by […]
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Wallace wins top award
Lights, camera, action during Tigerpoolza’s comedy and talent show on April 8. The audience as well as judges were in for a real treat and were able to see numerous talents from each contestant, varying from singing, dancing, and even a unique selection of songs played on the piano. Jonathan Wallace was the top contestant […]
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Orchesis featured in ‘Dance His High Praise’
The Strand Theater is hosting the production of “Dance His High Praise VII” on April 26 at 7 p.m., as a fundraiser for the Helen Horton Scholarship. The theme is “The Impossible Dream,” and features the Orchesis Dance Company from Grambling State University, under the direction of Diane Maroney-Grigsby. Also included in the recital […]
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West Coast Takeover
Entering the spring fest concert, I for sure knew that it was going to be a treat. With both performing artists having chart-topping releases, it was only right for the energy to be at a high level. Despite a small scatter of confused audience members during the two performances, the captivating sounds of both […]