HBCU and Chill with ‘The Collective’ The Collective, is a collaboration of 5 individual artists who “combined forces for a common factor: putting Gram on the map”, says group member Swue of Southside Chicago, Illinois. According to the dynamite singer, they decided to formally unite as a group on the day of the GSU Spring […]
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Boomerang of Style
A really big trend that has resurfaced is the Minnetonka boot. Even though this type of shoe is mainly for the ladies, the Minnetonka brand also sells shoes for men. Minnetonka boots, the cutest casual boot that basically goes with any and everything you pair them with, are an all-season type of fashionable boot. They complement […]
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Eat Your Heart Out
Eat, Drink & Be Merry! Yes, what we usually call the holiday season has officially come to a close, but we must remember that life itself is a continuous celebration of opportunity and achievement of goals pursued. Courtesy photo R. Kelly, The Buffet As the classic cliche goes, “you must have been underneath a […]
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Next Top Model Scholarship winners revealed
Last week on April 9th, Ginia Smith showcased the finale of “Grambling’s Next Top Model” competition. The season began with the top 10 male and female models that made it past auditions and onto the show. The evening opened with the singing of “Queen To Be” to kick off the night, which included performances and […]
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Noted poet reads, signs books at GSU
“My memory stammers, but my soul is a witness” – James Baldwin. Grambling State University’s visitor, R. Flowers Rivera shared this quote with students and faculty during her poetry reading and book signing Thursday morning. R. Flowers Rivera was born and raised in a small town in Mississippi before moving to Connecticut because of her father’s […]
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Strut LA Struts Down The Runway
On Friday evening, Strut LA modeling troupe hosted a fashion show entitled “The Allure” consisting of five scenes. The hosts of the show were Shelby Prout from New Orleans and Nakita Turner from Ruston. Both DJ twins were in the building on the ones and two’s, keeping the crowd engaged and excited for a promising […]
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Students talents shine during show
Do you love the 90’s; the music, the wardrobe, the dance moves? Well the members of the ETA ZETA Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity sure do. According to Karlie Robinson, who has been a member for a year, the International Music Fraternity has to put on a show every semester. This semester, […]
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From GramFam to the Big Screen
A former Gramblinite is rapidly rising to the top of his acting career by being featured in an upcoming film, Carter High, which hits theaters nationwide this November. Orlando Valentino credits much of his success to GSU faculty and staff such as Dr. King Godwin and his experiences in the Floyd L. Sandle Theater. […]
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Rapper Releases Shoes, Clothing Line, Album
Rapper Kanye West has been doing a lot to build his brand as his clothing line debuted Feb. 12, he released his first shoe with Adidas, and announced he will have a new album to be released May 10 of this year. On Feb. 28, the rapper tweeted a picture of the cover artwork of […]