The Gramblinite

Laughter for the soul

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, TigerFest seemed to be better than the days before. At 7 p.m., the comedy show started as usual with music to keep the students alive and hyped until the comedians were ready to put on their performances. The opening act was one of our own Grambling State University students by the name of Curtis Arrington.

TigerFest takes a step forward

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I can honestly say this year's Tigerfest was definitely a step up from last year. Although as an upperclassman I've realized the campus events seem to lose their charisma the longer you're here, it was still memorable.

I guess I could give the Advisory Board members of the Student Union Board a pat on the back.

Emergency system has shaky start

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On Friday, Grambling State University was shut down because of out-of-control fighting and gunshots being fired.

According to The News-Star, Ralph Wilson, the GSU media relations officer, said the GSU Emergency notification system was activated at 2 p.m.

Chaos unfolds at GSU

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The 2008 TigerFest went well for the majority of the week. It seemed that all events were positive and students enjoyed the last bit of festivities before the close of the school year.

This was until Friday afternoon when students were shocked to see dozens of state troopers with assault rifles around the campus of Grambling State University, ordering students to remove themselves from campus.

A conversation about guns

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

April 16 marked the one-year anniversary of the Virginia Tech shooting, when crazed gunman Seung-Hui Cho opened fire on the campus, killing 32 people and leaving about 30 injured.

Before 1999 when a shooting rampage at Columbine High School left 15 people dead, a school campus was considered one of the safest environments around.

Poetry readings held during Library Week

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In observance of National Library Week, the staff of A. C. Lewis Memorial Library presented Poetic Readings.

The program began with an invocation by Belinda Woods and the singing of the Negro National Anthem, "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing," which was led by Jerry Brooks.

Poll reveals campus safety, parking as major issues

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

According to a poll, students agree that parking and the need for a shuttle bus system are major issues on campus. The poll, done by Dr. Gaylon Murray's MC 562 class, was conducted earlier this month.

Of 224 students surveyed, 67 percent strongly agreed that the university needed a shuttle bus system.

Briefs

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

GSU student to study in Belgium

Anitra McGowan, a senior French major, is the first Grambling State student to receive a summer scholarship from the French Community of Belgium, an agency of the Belgian government.

She will study in Belgium at the University of Liège in July.

GSU softball loses Prairie View

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Grambling State softball team had it's season ended by arch rivals Prairie View A&M Panthers, as the Panthers held off the Tigers 9-6 Friday.

The Lady Tigers have no reason to hold their heads down, as they made their first postseason appearance in seven years.

Two GSU football players sign NFL free agent contracts

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Two former GSU football players that will be playing on Sunday. Shortly after this weekend's NFL draft concluded ,wide receiver Clyde Edwards and DeMicheal Dizer were signed to free agent contracts.

Clyde Edwards signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 5-10,175 pound wide receiver from Houston, was arguably one of the best wide receivers to ever put on a GSU uniform.

'I like it here'

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The last time Coach Rod Broadway received a lot of media attention, it was focused on him leaving Grambling for either Florida A&M University or Duke University. While many "insiders" claimed that Broadway was indeed leaving, Broadway insists that he never thought about leaving.

Who's to blame?

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Just about every tongue is wagging about Nas and his decision to title his new album Nigger and wear a T-shirt to the Grammys bearing that expression.

Reactions have been mixed. Some are indifferent, others think it's ingenious, but many find Nas' title offensive and upsetting.

20 Questions

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

1. Can people sue themselves for sexual harassment if they feel themselves too much?

2. What was the girl thinking when she threw her panties at Trey Songs during the concert?

3. How mad were the people who bought Step Show tickets?

4. Doesn't that make you want to shoot somebody?

5.

Can I only fast from food?

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Fasting according to Wikipedia is the act of abstaining from food, drink or both for a period of time. "And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting," Daniel 9:34.

Christians use the principle of fasting to show their devotion, respect and or thanks to God.

Strong Tower Chorale celebrates

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Recently, Grambling's Strong Tower Music Group hosted its Inaugural North Louisiana Gospel Choir Concert at Lewis Temple Baptist Church in Grambling.

Southern University Performing Arts Gospel Choir (of Shreveport), Louisiana Tech University Gospel Choir, Entourage Performing Arts Group, and Unity Chorale were the other gospel choirs that performed.

South Parkway holds various activities

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The pastor of South Parkway Church has started a new series called "Heaven on Earth."

God has great blessings for his people right nowaccording to Pastor Chris Dewitt. Come find out what they are and how you can walk in them.

Children's services and nursery are available for both morning services.

Briefs

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Pisgah B.C. to host homecoming

The Pisgah Baptist Church in Bernice will host their annual homecoming festivities on May 4. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., and services begin at 10 a.m. with exciting music and annual homecoming program including the memorial service.

Sean Bell's killers acquitted

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Last Friday, a New York jury acquitted three NYPD policemen of the shooting death of 23-year-old Sean Bell. Bell died in a hail of bullets, after leaving his bachelor party located at the Kalua Cabaret, the morning of November 26, 2006.

This decsion has sparked outrage among African-Americans in the United States.

It can happen to us, are we really prepared?

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Most of us were barely in Jr. high, but we remember what happened at Columbine in 1999. We remember the shocked and horrified faces of the high school kids who were caught off guard by the rage of their own peers. We remember the media stating that it was one of the worst homegrown attacks in US history.

Gun violence and revisiting the second amendment

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gun violence is taking too many lives in America. Liberal gun laws and the Second Amendment right to own gun has made America a very dangerous society to live in. Gun violence is disproportionately affecting the African-Americans and the people at the low socio-economic level.

Grant enables GSU to receive first aid, CPR training

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Twenty-two members of Grambling State University's faculty, staff and student body recently participated in Heart saver First Aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training.
James Gibson and Candace Wilkins of the American Heart Association served as trainers.

Health Promotions students get active

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In an effort to make people aware of the dangers of drinking and driving and alcohol bingeing, Grambling State University's Living Learning Communities (LLC) hosted a "Mocktail" party on Monday evening.

This event was coordinated by Melanie C. Thomas who serves as an English tutor and program assistant with the LLC.

Prom, graduation season among deadliest times of year

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

April and May mark high school prom and graduation season for many Louisiana high schools, but the two months are also among the deadliest for motorists, according to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.

In May 2006, 91 people were killed in automobile crashes in Louisiana, making the month that typically marks high school graduations the second deadliest of the year.

Briefs

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Parish branch of NAACP to host advancement forum Saturday

The Lincoln Parish Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will host an Educational forum at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Family Life Center at the Zion Traveler Baptist Church in Ruston.