tities can’t contain today’s problems. Everything from the financial meltdown of 2008-09 to the Greek debt crisis to the recent oil spill in the Gulf Coast makes us feel that the civilized world’s abilities to contain big challenges are shrinking. What has happened in the past few decades that created […]
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GSU is shortchanging its grads by not establishing alumni connection
Dear Editor:This is in regards to the article titled “Grambling State Senior accepted to Harvard” in the April 22, 2010, edition of The Gramblinite. I would like to commend Ms. Henry on her acceptance to Harvard University. Being accepted to an Ivy League university from an HBCU is not only […]
GSU alum named U.S. Marshal by President Obama
Grambling State University alumnus Henry Whitehorn has been nominated by President Barack Obama as the U.S. Marshal in the Western District of Louisiana.U.S. Sen. Mary L. Landrieu, who recommended Whitehorn for the position last August, related, “Chief Whitehorn has had an outstanding career in public service in Louisiana, and he […]
DivaSTating campus again
The Delta Iota Chapter Deltas of Grambling State University are back and moving forward. The rebirth of the legendary sorority’s local chapter is in its beginning stages. Grambling’s Deltas hadn’t probated in five years. That changed Tuesday night. The event revealed the 48 initiates. The sorors expressed joy, love, and […]
Ceremonies set for naming buildings
Grambling State University will permanently etch the names Conrad Hutchinson and Fredrick C. Hobdy into Grambling history on May 13, during building dedication ceremonies on the university campus. At 11 a.m. Grambling will dedicate the new performing arts center to legendary band director Conrad Hutchinson, who is credited with making […]
Engineering students build aerobatic car-plane
Frazier’s engineering graphics class in the Department of Engineering Technology pursued a special class project this semester. The students designed and built a “car-plane” flying device. Frazier explained the purpose of the project was to help students understand the design process and use techniques involved in engineering technology.The “car-plane” project […]
Musical spectrum enjoyed by all
As the sun started to set last Wednesday the singers began to set up for a magical night of music at the President’s Annual Musical Spectrum. The Music Department put on quite a show for the audience in attendance.McCoy Ransom was the master of ceremony and kept everything in order. […]
Greeks step in unity at Tiger Fest
The most anticipated event of Tiger Fest, the Step Show was finally here. The night started with performances from the Non- Greeks, and up first were the ladies of Tau Beta Sigma Honorary Band Sorority. Stepping out to the tunes of Nelly’s song, “Batter Up” went along with their theme, […]
Black Dynasty puts on a fashion show
High steps, hard stomps and fast walking. The spring Black Dynasty show has come and gone.On April 14, Black Dynasty had their big show of the spring semester. Hosts Jalissa Meredith and Kenneth Williams opened with the history of Black Dynasty.Black Dynasty is a modeling troupe that has been active […]
Tiger Fest talent
The long lines, security, and booming speaker system indicated that the Comedy/Talent show began in the Men’s Gymnasium on last Tuesday night. The live band, DJ, host Steve Brown, and cohost Jermaine “Funny Maine” Johnson kicked off the show by engaging the crowd through jokes and in-crowd participation. Then the […]