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Young Volleyball Team Ready

Spectators may not see volleyball as an actual sport because it doesn’t seem to require as much work as other sports, but it does. “Volleyball is a very technical game. The ball can be spiked at about 90 miles per hour if hit with enough force,” said Lady Tigers Volleyball […]

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SGA elections complete

The Student Government Association began its 2009-2010 elections process last week, starting with an interest meeting in Grambling Hall Auditorium. Prospective individuals were provided a rundown of regulations that they were required to follow while running for their position. Potential SGA members met again in Grambling Hall to attend the […]

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Remembering hurricane Katrina

This Saturday marks a somber anniversary as people remember Hurricane Katrina’s devastation and the near eradication of one of the most internationally celebrated cities and a wide stretch of the Gulf Coast. It has been four years since 80 percent of New Orleans went underwater and the Mississippi coast was […]

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Omegas bring honors home

The Gamma Gamma chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. earned several awards, including the Undergraduate Chapter of the Year, at the 72nd Ninth District Meeting held recently in Shreveport. Grambling State University’s Gamma Gamma Omegas also brought home the Scrapbook of the Year and Community Service awards. “The scrapbook […]

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Let’s talk it out

#8220;I didn’t like what she wrote last week,” said vice president of student affairs Dr. Stacey Duhon after commanding that I leave a cabinet meeting called by Student Government Association president Steven Jackson. Dr. Duhon told me that no one wanted to talk to me and that the Gramblinite wasn’t […]

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Sophomore offers advice to all students

There is something about seeing incoming freshmen with a wide smile at the bookstore buying every book they need. Freshmen have a certain “oomph” that at times upperclassmen lack. Yes, they still might be getting into the groove of college, but they are genuinely happy to be in here. Each […]

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Miss Grambling State University extends welcome to fellow students

Greetings new and returning Tigers! I am Ahvery Thomas, your Miss Grambling State University 2009-2010, welcoming you to an exciting new school year. GSU prides itself on education and programs that will provide opportunity for your excellence and will train you with the skills needed for your future. I want […]

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GSU Campus Ministry gathers to welcome

Community of Faith offers Radical HospitalityUnited Campus Ministry joined the hospitality committee of Grambling State University to welcome incoming students and their families this fall during registration with a radical hospitality event. The mission of Radical Hospitality on campus was to be in partnership and to be visible at a […]

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2009 Football Schedule

SEPTEMBER 6 South Carolina State Orlando, FL TBA^* 5th Annual SWAC/MEAC Challenge 12 NORTHWESTERN STATE GRAMBLING, LA 6:00 PM 19 Jackson State Jackson, MS 3:30 PM 26 Oklahoma State Stillwater, OK 6:00 PM OCTOBER 3 Prairie View A&M Dallas, TX 6:00 PM$ State Fair Classic 10 ALABAMA A&M GRAMBLING, LA […]

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Former GSU union director remembered

Funeral services were held for Eddie Alanzo Henderson Aug. 8 at New Rocky Valley Baptist Church in Grambling. He was born December 28, 1938 in Brenham, Texas. Mr. Henderson earned a bachelor’s degree from Grambling State University in recreation and became the recreation director of the Favrot Student Union. Because […]