Lost among the thrill of the Superbowl and the hoopla of the NBA All Star game are the XXI Olympic Winter Games being held in Vancouver, Canada. While not as popular as its summer counterpart, there is still much to look forward to.Besides giving the world a chance to realize […]
Author: Nasha Smith
Hip hop, hell and Black history
Is Jay-Z the link between soulless capitalism and misinterpreted artistry? He is an economic dynasty, who signed over his “creative output” in 2008 for $150 million, according to Time magazine. This followed numerous successful albums and lucrative tours. Jay-Z is American culture. He represents more than a former drug dealer […]
International program flourishes after five years
The majority of international students maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher, according to the Vice President for International Affairs, Dr. Mahmoud Lamadanie. Lamadanie told The Gramblinite that the office was established under the leadership of former president, Dr. Horace Judson and since its establishment the international student-body has grown […]
Student launches Internet retail site
Detroit native, Ray Holbrook, has been planning his internet based project for over one year. It was not until the beginning of last month that ‘www.collegeresale.has.it’ became a reality.Holbrook, a junior criminal justice major said the website was created for and by college students to buy and sell mainly school […]
Cover Girl says to ‘Go green’
Miss Cover Girl Krystle Cravens was the guest speaker at the Psi Beta Zetas’ Z-Hope “Go Green” event in Room 243 of the Favrot Student Union Monday night. Cravens was selected because of her earth friendly platform and passion for greenness. She told the modest crowd about the history of […]
Centenarian, retired farmer and landowner remembered
A tribute to the life and legacy of William Riley Sr. and the role he played in the survival of the rural Black familiesin Richland Parish, Louisiana which took place during post-bellum plantation period of the early twentieth century was held on Saturday, Feb. 6 at the St. Joe Missionary […]
GSU, fasts, donates to Haiti
he Grambling State University Relief Task Force presented Haiti Solidarity Day in the nursing building auditorium during convocation hours Tuesday. The Haiti awareness symposium informed, entertained and provided another opportunity to donate to victims of the earthquake. Participants were encouraged to fast for a day or skip lunch and donate […]
Artist’s work examines, exposes stereotypes
Grambling’s Art Department will exhibit Fahamu Pecou’s work until March 4. Pecou brings raw stereotypes in art form. He uses images to make his audience not only aware of social issues but to also confront them. “Less is more,” Pecou repeatedly states. This 30-something, African-American male’s work speaks before he […]
Museum Set to Open
Family members, friends, athletes and supporters from around the country will converge on the campus of Grambling State University this weekend for the grand opening of the much-anticipated Eddie G. Robinson Museum.Guest speakers include Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and Brian Kelly, head football coach for Notre Dame University.Interim […]
Mardi Gras safety tips
When one thinks of Mardi Gras, parades, floats, Bourbon Street and beads come to mind. Last year New Orleans bought in nearly a million celebrators. The Super Bowl Champions New Orleans Saints may cause visitors to double.While there is nothing wrong with leisure and travel, safety must be remembered. Visitors […]