Since I was little, each year approaching the month of June, I would begin to hear talk of something called Juneteenth. I would remember going to cookouts, getting T-shirts with JUNETEENTH, along with some celebratory words written across the front, and block parties, to name a few events. I would […]
Author: Dasha Flournoy
Higher education fuels the economy
EDITOR’S NOTE: This column was written before the state Senate approved a budget that restores millions of dollars to higher education. Because the bill differs substantially from the one passed by the House, a compromise must now be worked out.Last month, a House budget panel started amending Gov. Bobby Jindal’s […]
Why make the choice for GSU?
Grambling State University, “The Place Where Everybody is Somebody” is best known by some for “The World Famed Tiger Marching Band, 2008 SWAC Champion Football Team as well as academic programs. But why do most students choose to attend GSU?Some students attend Grambling because of family tradition while others say […]
Student tasered after scuffle with officer
Posted: July 18 at 1:50 a.m.UPDATED: 2:15 a.m.According to several reports, the campus was “locked down” after a fight occurred on campus. However, the GSUPD told The Gramblinite the campus was not locked down. According to various reports, a fight broke out on campus. Afterward, a scuffle between a student […]
CMAST encourages sophomores
The Rising Sophomore Academy for Science-Technology- Engineering-Mathematics (STEM) major students had the chance to pro-actively develop and train to become twenty-first century scientists, mathematicians, and engineers. The academy ran Sunday, May 17 through Friday, May 29. Students heard of the program from several sources such as mail and internet. “While […]
Counseling services met challenges with knowledge
Grambling State University offers assistance to students needing help while away from home. The Student Counseling Services (SCS) at GSU is here to improve students’ personal development and to promote mental stability. Hours for the Student Counseling Services are Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., by calling (318) […]
Board of Aldermen to meet tonight over Andrus developments
Posted: 7/9/09 at noonThe Board of Aldermen is set to meet tonight at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall to discuss the legalities of the Mayor Martha Andrus investigation and to request her to resign. Andrus was arrested on Tuesday morning and charged with two counts each of unauthorized use […]
Juneteenth Events
The city of Grambling is hosting its 37th annual Juneteenth Heritage Festival from Wednesday, June 17 through Sunday, June 21. The line-up for this year’s festival, primarly sponsored by True Care Dental of Grambling, includes: Wednesday: The ceremonies will open with the traditional prayer meeting, conversations under the tent and […]
Longtime GSU employee, resident remembered
Funeral services for Julius Dewitt Penn was held Friday, June 5 in Hyattsville, Maryland. Julius or J.D. was what he was affectionately called by his family and friends. Born February 13, 1924 in Frederick, Okla., Mr. Penn began his educational journey in Oklahoma City. While in high school, he was […]
Drain-Rogers camp teaches fundamentals to the young
It’s Monday morning at the Assembly Center. GSU head women’s basketball coach Donnita Drain-Rogers is teaching the fundamentals of basketball to a group of young girls. But it’s not her basketball team; their season does not start until October. This is Tiger Tots basketball camp.Drain-Rogers, along with her coaching staff, […]