The Baptist Collegiate Ministry, commonly known as BCM, is now known as Ignite. Director of the group, Rev. Reginald Alford told The Gramblinite that the group mission remains the same, but the new name was necessary as the organization is no longer associated with the Louisiana Southern Baptist Convention.Rev. Alford […]
Author: COLIN JNO-FINN
Police Dept. initiates ‘Each One Teach One’
Grambling State University Assistant Police Chief Dwayne Chambers plans to introduce an “Each One Teach One” initiative to the city of Grambling. The initiative is pride based and will include a proclamation signing.Students’ signatures will symbolize their commitment to the community and reclaiming its legacy. The first forum will be […]
Grambling jumpstarts recruitment invitation
The Grambling State University Office of Admissions and Recruitment took advantage of the Port City Classic to extend an invitation to future Tigers. The students from Woodlawn Academy, Booker T. Washington and Garden Oaks got a chance to start their four-day weekend early. Friday each of the schools experienced some […]
Alphas sponsor community barbecue
The Delta Sigma chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. sponsored a community barbecue recently.”I loved the crowd and the organization did a wonderful job serving their guests,” said Francesca Willis, a sophomore from Little Rock, Ark. As the food cooked and music played, the crowd came out to support […]
GSU president speaks at College Day
Grambling State University students, faculty, staff and retirees attended New Rocky Valley Baptist Church’s College Day.College Day is an event the church holds annually at the beginning of the school year. This year’s theme was Let the Lord direct your path. Those who attended were asked to wear college T-shirts. […]
Stranded, saviors, spirit
Please don’t fly through this windshield, I thought. She’s not wearing a seat belt. “She” was the petite star athlete, who bounced beside me, as I decelerated when my beige big body, Javier, got hot mess on me. While traveling about 75 miles per hour, midday heat and weathered rubber […]
Cross country teams off to a good start
The men’s and women’s cross country teams placed first in the Mississippi College season opener Wednesday. On the men’s side, Top 10 finishers were:First place, Darwin Price; fourth, Deonte Pope; fifth, Trevor Gayten; and eighth, Brian Ramos.Leading the Lady Tigers were:Seventh place, Tieshia Alexander; 11th, Christina Vinson; 12th, Shequea Howard; […]
Grambling community remembers resident
Funeral service was held for Loye Jean Daniel Ford, long time resident of Grambling Tuesday, Aug. 31 at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. She passed from this life on Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 12:28 p.m. at the North Louisiana Medical Center in Ruston.Mrs. Ford was born December 13, 1934 in […]
Alum captures Miss Illinois USA crown
#8220;There is light at the end of the tunnel,” said Gramblinite Jalissa Amber Meredith, Miss Black Illinois USA 2011. Meredith is grateful for the opportunity to serve. “It has been amazing. I am so blessed to have this opportunity and thankful that the committee for the Miss Black USA organization […]
Chamber decorates for Port City Classic
The Port City Classic is drawing statewide attention.The Grambling Chamber of Commerence has taken an active role in supporting GSU’s classic to be held in Shrevport at 6 p.m. Saturday. “The Chamber considers it an honor to work with the university and the local business owners,” said Barbara McIntyre, president […]