Businesses in Grambling are now placing signs telling students to park somewhere else. Why are they parking at businesses instead of on campus? That’s because parking on campus has been a major issue for students and faculty for a while. Students have to leave earlier than they should just to […]
Author: Dasion Lyken
Make a Difference Day shows service, people helping people
Contributing writer Make a Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others and a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Everyone can participate. This is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October. The participating Grambling groups selected what they wanted to […]
Homecoming 2006 festivities begin with a big bang
Homecoming 2006 festivities are under way and there are several events that have already taken place. The Haunted House and the campus trick or treat are a couple of the events that late-arriving alumni have already missed The Gramblinite would like to take the time to welcome alumni, family and […]
20 Questions?????
1. How shocked were we that Harold Green lost the poetry contest last week?2. When is Popcorn coming out with an album?3. Will the picture to the right be his album cover?4. Who still wears FUBU?5. Aren’t you happy they finally finished tearing down Martha Adams?6. Seen any shows on […]
20 Questions???
1. Whatever happened to Roy G? 2. Will the sound system actually work at the concert? 3. Speaking of the sound system, can you recall the last time the sound system ever right? 4. Does Maury get discounts on paternity tests? 5. Where is Musiq Soulchild? 6. Speaking of missing […]
State of Black music
I could honestly sum up this entire column by saying that black music as a whole is on life support, but I really need to explain myself a bit. Other ethnic groups have always copied African Americans, with our music especially being prone to emulation. With that I need to […]
Controversial movie depicts Jesus as Black
#160; It’s a familiar image for millions of Christians: Jesus Christ, with a crown of thorns, hanging from the cross. What color is he? In a controversial new film opening Friday, he is Black. Color of the Cross tells a traditional story, focusing on the last 48 hours of his […]
Hats on Hats off
#160; The North Central Louisiana Arts Council and the Lincoln Parish Library are partnering to host “Our Hats: Our Crowns” Exhibition, Nov. 6-21 at the Library. The exhibition of women’s historic and contemporary church hats will be curated by Dr. Susan Roach, folklorist for the Regional Folklife Program at […]
Grambling alumna a trailblazer for Blacks in the country music industry
It’s been some time since country singer/songwriter Miko Marks walked the halls of Woodson, stood in that long line in the cafeteria or partied all night long on "the yard". My how time does fly! Fortunately for us, Homecoming 2006 is near and we will all soon witness Miko’s return. […]
Virus an epidemic that continues to spread throughout the globe
#8220;We’re here to inform our student body about AIDS and STDs, and how to take preventive measures against them,” said Ashley Curry, president of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Students were given pamphlets, bags of condoms, tips on how to correctly use condoms, and safe sex practices. Students were also […]