BreAnn Chavonne David is freshman early child development major from Jennings, La. 1. What inspired you to start singing? I was raised in a musically taleted house hold. I recall watching my dad play the saxophone. I aspired to be like him. 2. How important is singing to you? I feel like singing is a […]
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Modern Music Artist to know: Juice Wrld
Jarad Higgins, also known as Juice Wrld, is a singer and rapper from Chicago. He is mostly known for his break out single “All Girls are the Same” and popular song “Lucid Dreams”which hit number two on the Billboard Top 100. Higgins’ debut album “Goodbye & Good Riddance” peaked at number four on Billboard Top […]
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Freshman singer balances live performances with studying
DE’ANTHONY TAYLOR/ The Gramblinite GSU has many talented students in the arts field. One of those talented students is singer JaMirakle LaShay Calep. In the last few months alone Calep has several events on campus including Founder’s Day Breakfast, Gospel Explosion and the Talent Show. Calep is a freshman visual and performing arts major from […]
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Gospel Explosion puts the soul in GSU
Freshman JaMirakle LaShay Calep (left) sang at the Gospel Explosion. Marvinn Sapp (Middle) performed as the headline artist for the night. Cornelius Denzel Jackson (right) also sang as his performance.
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Tailgating was like a “family reunion”
The International Students Organization met up during the tailgate. MARCUS BRANDON/Courtesy photo Homecoming at Grambling State University would not be Homecoming without tailgating. RVs, trailers, tents and barbeque pits filled Grambling’s campus everywhere this past weekend. The wonderful aroma of delicious food swept through the air as well. GSU has always been known for its […]
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Audience interaction headlines comedy show
On Thursday night the Frederick C. Hobdy Assembly Center was packed to nearly full capacity with students ecstatic for the comedy show. This year’s homecoming had an interesting and varied lineup that could make or break te event. The performers included Jennifer Thomas, Keraun King, Toya Turner and the night’s headliner D’Lai. The event was […]
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Homecoming concert had the “best lineup ever”
Tank reveals his custon made Grambling jersey at the end of his performance. DE’ANTHONY TAYLOR/ The Gramblinite Grambling State University had a massive turn out at its homecoming concert last Friday evening as guests poured into the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center to watch performances from R&B heavyweights Keith Sweat, Jazmine Sullivan, Tank and […]
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Sacrifices necessary, but his military career was a rewarding one
Veterans have always been significant to our nation. More than former or current military personnel, they are the backbone of the country. Strong, dedicated individuals who have put their lives on hold and at risk to protect the United States of America. In honor of Veteran’s Day, The Gramblinite wanted to recognize those who have […]
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Experience was unforgettable for serviceman
“Life in the military is hard, easy, fun, sad, angry, and different — not in that order,” says William Knight, who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. William Knight, who is from Houston, Texas, was 23 when he volunteered to go to the Army in 2003. During his time serving in the […]