Emotions and opinions were stirred inside the Favrot Student Union by the topic of the “N” word hosted by the Iota Phi Theta Fraternity. Yesterday, the Iota Theta Chapter at Grambling State University held a forum called “Say No to the “N” Word” yesterday in room 243. Nobel Michael, […]
Author: HENRY WILLIAMS
‘This really works’
Grambling State University President Frank G. Pogue was chomping on some French fries and a corn dog as he chatted with students. Celebrating Presidents Day with an interactive lunch in McCall Dining Hall, Pogue, members of the administration, faculty and staff enjoyed lunch eating what students eat as they asked […]
‘The Gramblinite’ wins best HBCU newspaper
The Gramblinite, Grambling State University’s student newspaper, won best overall student newspaper and took home seven other awards at the 16th Annual National HBCU Student News Media Conference, held in Houston and at Prairie View A&M University. “We faced much adversity last semester, and to overcome that and still […]
Grambling student joins Clinton’s global initiative
Grambling State student David Freeman has been selected to participate in the Clinton Global Initiative University Conference this year taking place in Phoenix, Arizona. “I am very excited to represent Grambling State University and to engage with the best and the brightest intellectuals of my generation,” said Freeman, a […]
Winter wildness
Student reactions are split after a snowball fight on the courtyard between two freshman dormitories escalated to a water fight with the Grambling Fire Department Wednesday morning shortly after midnight. Students were allegedly having a friendly snowball fight when the Fire Department showed up and began to spray them […]
Icy weather halts classes
Classes were closed for two days at Grambling State University as a severe ice storm covered the roads, trees, cars and homes in Grambling and surrounding areas. The university declared the campus closed Monday evening with storms being forecast for later that night. It wasn’t until Tuesday where the […]
Students to compete in Honda challenge
While America’s athletes are going for the gold in Sochi, Grambling State University students are competing on Saturday, Feb. 15 in trials for the “Olympics of the mind,” Honda Campus All-Star Challenge. Honda Campus All-Star Challenge is a knowledge game of quick recall for America’s Historically Black Colleges and […]
Late Eddie G. Robinson’s birthday celebrated by community
The late Eddie G. Robinson was more than just a legendary coach; he was a legendary man. His traditions, which are still carried on by people all over the world, all started in Grambling’s community. In an effort to keep his legacy alive, Grambling State University celebrated the legend’s […]
Paying the Price
Joseph Price came to Grambling State University with a plan and a mission to turn the men’s basketball program around, knowing it would take more than a season. During his first season last year, the team went 0-28 and entered level three of NCAA APR suspension with less scholarships […]
Williams returns to NFL as personnel executive
Former Grambling State University head football coach, Doug Williams, has returned to the National Football League as a personnel executive. In a press release Monday morning, the Washington Redskins announced Doug Williams, 58, as a new member of the franchise’s front office. A member of the 80 Greatest Redskins, […]