The Grambling State University Police Department has released the 2018 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The statistics published in the report show a trend in more criminal incidents, arrests, judicial referrals and disciplinary actions. The 2017 academic year saw an increase in homicides, both forcible and non-forcible sexual offenses, vandalism, simple assaults and motor […]
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Campus shooting leaves one wounded
A suspect has been arrested and is currently being held in Lincoln Parish Detention Center for a shooting that took place the evening of Sunday. Oct. 7 on GSU’s campus. Jovan Hackley, GSU’s media coordinator, told The Gramblinite the shooting occurred near the basketball court by Adams Hall, better known to students as “The Cage”. […]
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VOTE: Miss Grambling for Ebony Campus Queen
JaMariea’ Davis-Miller JaMariea’ Davis-Miller, the 65th Miss Grambling State University, has been selected to compete in the annual 2018-2019 EBONY HBCU Campus Queens Contest. Miss Davis-Miller, a senior pre-med biology major and psychology minor from Monroe, needs assistance from the student body, staff members, family, friends and the community to help her achieve her goal […]
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Candidates’ forums to be held in Grambling
Two “Let’s Meet the Candidates” forums will be held at Grambling City Hall to introduce residents to those running in the Nov. 6 elections for city council and district judge. The first forum for Grambling City Council contenders will be Thursday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. and the second for judge candidates in 3rd Judicial […]
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Grambling 2.0: The Update
Upgrading from an old iPhone to a new one, feels like passing an exam you did not study for. Grambling State plans on updating to make student life even better than before. Many students complain about the slow internet speed. By Spring 2019, the campus can expect a major update to its internet speed. This […]
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it’s that time of year again
If you want to register to vote in the Nov. 6 election but you’re not registered, time is running out. Citizens only have until Oct. 9 to register to vote, those that don’t register before the deadline will be turned away at the polls. “It seems now where there are races where people have won […]
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Ground breaking for delayed Grambling hotel pushed back again
A 8-10 million dollar hotel will begin being built in Grambling during the late Spring 2019. The hotel will be built in Legends Square, North of Legends Market. There is already a sign up near the Walk of Fame that states the hotel will be “coming soon”. Grambling has already had several additions to the […]
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Eddie the Tiger cleanup
In recognition of Founders week at Grambling State University, the Student Government Association (SGA) held a “Cleaning Eddie the Tiger” event on Monday, Sept. 24 at 5 p.m. Eddie the Tiger is a statue named after legendary football coach, Eddie G. Robinson. It is located in the center of GSU’s campus across from Long-Jones […]
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Embracing Grambling tradition
On Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, students, faculty, and staff members of Grambling State University gathered in T.H. Auditorium to attend the Founder’s Day Convocation and to celebrate the 117th anniversary of the institution. The Grambling State University Founder’s Celebration was initiated in 1979. It is an entire week that commemorates the legacy of GSU’s […]
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Visitation policy: protection or oppression?
With the recent introduction of a visitation policy on the campus of Grambling State University, students have said they feel a sense of disconnection from the current atmosphere. Meanwhile, the Grambling State University Police Department has defended their actions. In an effort to regain control of who is on campus, GSUPD has issued […]