This Friday numerous theaters brought Good Hair to audiences. This documentary on how African American women viewed their hair and the issues surrounding it was informative, entertaining and an eye-opener. The creator and director of this much needed documentary, Chris Rock, not only shined light upon the science of relaxers […]
Author: Donneka Green
Young inducted into GSU Hall of fame
Volleyball is a game of endurance, intensity, and a great test of personal strength and the will to win. No one knows that more than Grambling State Volleyball Head Coach Kim Young, who can be seen at every game calm and collected. Her accomplishments as head coach have been well […]
HOMECOMING 2009
After a bi-week, the Grambling State Tigers look to continue their quest for another SWAC championship. This week’s foe is the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, a team the G-Men have torched in the past three meetings, outscoring the Devils 103-39. The Delta Devils come into Saturday’s contest with a […]
How deep is the love for Grambling State University
World traveler, energetic senior, community leader and plant lady-these are just a few of the words to describe Grambling alumna, Laura Woolridge Knighten. Laura graduated from Grambling in 1952. She was on the GSU campus in 2002 to celebrate her 50 year anniversary as a Grambling graduate. Laura is a […]
The mystery of Elijah is now solved
In the October 1st issue of The Gramblinite, number nine in the weekly 20 questions asked “Where is Elijah”? The question has been answered. Elijah Alfred Alexander Jr., also known as “nature boy,” reported that he is doing well. The legendary Elijah e-mailed The Gramblinite about his whereabouts. “20 questions […]
St. Benedict challenges students to worship
Because of their busy schedules, students sometimes find it challenging to find time to worship. St. Benedict, the Black Catholic Church of Grambling now holds a student mass on Tuesday at 8 p.m. to accommodate such students.Jonathan Tatum, an English major from Opelousas said, “This mass is held to enrich […]
Alum uses the gospel to promote healthy lifestyle for women
Pass down the aisle of any store that sells magazines and books, scan the shelves and you’re sure to find on the cover of any publication a picture of a woman wearing a two-piece bikini or some other scanty outfit.The woman on the cover projects a picture-perfect image, the virtually […]
St. Luke’s celebrates fifty years
The St. Luke’s Episcopal Chapel, Grambling, celebrated its 50th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 18 with the Rt. Rev’d. Bruce MacPherson, D.D. Presiding. The newly appointed Vicar, Rev. Thomas Nsubuga, and members welcomed the choir of The Redeemer Episcopal Church (Ruston) and a full house of friends, relatives, GSU students/faculty and […]
A nappy, happy journey
#8220;You’re just a flat-chested, bald-headed bimbo,” said one of my routine tormentors during a seventh grade history lecture. Adrenaline surged. My heart palpitated. Fingertips trailed the coils on my neck. I wrapped a special finger around the curls and left it there for a moment. I tapped the beady beads […]
GSU Young Democrats speak out
Dear editor:There is an urgent need to pass health insurance reform this year in order to bring stability and improved care to all Americans. With over 46 million Americans uninsured, and an even larger number under-insured, we have a moral obligation to reform our current system and protect all Americans. […]