Ed Bradley exemplified cool. From his love of jazz music to the buttery _” smooth way he interviewed subjects for 60 Minutes. The newsman rose from poverty in South Philadelphia to prominence among his peers and the Black community. Bradley was born in South Philadelphia in 1941. While he lived […]
Author: Justin LaGrande
A Crowning Moment
#160; Snow fell on a stage decorated in cream and gold. Justin Timberlake sang “Sexy Back” in the background. Six diverse women walked on the stage in silver sequined dresses and introduced themselves to the audience. One of these women would be chosen to reign as Alpha Phi Alpha’s new […]
Grambling honors 11 at Hall of Fame banquet
I am deeply honored to come back and receive an award from this institution, it is the highest on my list of achievements, said Dr. Thomas Moorehead, one of the 11 alumni inducted into the Grambling State University Hall Of Fame, Gallery of Distinction on Friday, Nov. 3, evening. The […]
The man with many names
When we are born our parents give us a name that we have to answer to for the rest of our lives. Throughout life our friends and family give us nicknames that we also answer to. If someone calls us something other than our name or nickname nine times out […]
My view : Encouraging one another can go a long way in life!
Being a student at Grambling State University is one thing, but being a parent is another. It’s not inhumane or abnormal to be a mother or father while attending school. I actually think it’s a tremendous thing. I believe that parenting and achieving your goals are notable, because there are […]
Once there was a time when college and mother was barely said in a sentence
There was a time when college and mother were barely said in the same sentence. It was thought that if a woman had a baby too young, she would not be able to educate herself. In recent years, however, this has changed. Young mothers began to realize that getting an […]
GSU male student juggles band and parenting
David Lee Atman IV, an alto saxophone player in the Grambling State University Band, is 20 years old. He is the father of 3-month-old Chrystian. David has a six-hour class load. He devotes about 10-15 hours weekly to studying. He juggles at least 60 hours a week – sometimes more […]
More students are playing the family role while attending school
Patricia Anderson is a 20-year-old junior at Grambling State University. She has a 9-month-old son named Devin. Patricia receives help from her family and friends in taking care of Devin, and his father tries to support her in anyway that he can. “I am most grateful for my parents, though, […]
Banned but not silenced
Dear Student Body: We, The Gramblinite, regret to inform you that Homecoming events sponsored by the Favrot Student Union Board will not be covered in this Homecoming edition. The Student Union Board took an action that was tantamount to censorship, apparently in retaliation for an article The Gramblinite published on […]
Homecoming Quotes
#8220;When you come back for Homecoming, you get an incredible feeling. The game is really something you miss and can’t wait to be a part of.” -Corey Chambers, attorney and alumnus from Chicago “Homecoming at Grambling is always a memorable experience.” – Herve` Hicintuka, senior electrical engineering technology major […]