Could it be true? Can a person wearing “sagging” pants be ticketed at GSU? It has indeed become an offense in many cities across the country and in Louisiana, including Delcambre and Mansfield. But Grambling law enforcement must not jump on the bandwagon of this harassment of young Black males. […]
Author: Carolyn Crear
Report card details GSU flaws
This year, The Gramblinite editors discussed the different things areas were doing to improve the university. We decided to form a GSU report card to showcase the state of the university.We judged primarily on the things that were visible to the student body, trying to be as nonbiased, fair and […]
Why must we steal ideas from one another?
Dear editor: A Greek-letter organization constructed a fantastic theme last semester, and the outcome was a first place standing. Before the step show was repeated on the campus of GSU, a different Greek-letter organization presented the same show in California. Last weekend, the Monroe Civic Center hosted a step show […]
We do have safety issues on campus
Once upon a time I lived on campus. I was a freshman and never felt unsafe on campus. I was able to walk across campus and not think about if I was going to be raped or fighting with a roommate. No one ever kicked my door in and stole […]
Campus ministry holds cancer event
The Rebecca Circle of GSU’s Campus Ministry observed the need for a cure for cancer in a day called “Pink Monday.” United Campus Ministries met at the flagpole in the GSU quadrangle on Pink at 7:30 a.m. Monday to lift their prayers in support of those who have been stricken […]
Stop wasting your time, money
It is amazing how we, the student body at Grambling State University, call ourselves adults, but yet we do ignorant things. Last week, two students decided that it was worthwhile to fight in the student center and break the window to the bookstore. It not only caused damage throughout the […]
AROTC shines during competition
Students enrolled in Army ROTC participated in an annual military competition on Oct 26-28.Unlike typical military competitions, the “Ranger Challenge” is a unique branch of the ROTC program that recognizes students who are represented as being part of an elite group that performs at a level far beyond that of […]
TB: How serious are you about your education?
Quinton ButlerSeniorGretna“I am very serious about my education because it will help me get a job and make good money.”Joshua MurdockSeniorNew Orleans“Very serious. I believe you need your education if you want to be successful in life.” Tanesha WadeSeniorOakland, Calif“Serious enough to take a three day bust ride with a […]
Chivalry is still alive and well
Dude is boisterous. His scent is an infusion of weed, Blacks, liquor, and late nights, perhaps some combination of the first with the latter. His boxers show. Wife-beaters hang from his frame. The corners of his mouth slip into snarls. His profane words pounce onto any available ear. He randomly […]
Dealing drugs is a 2-way street
In urban areas today, drug dealers are making a fortune off crack and heroin. Just ask notable drug kingpins such as: Felix Mitchell of Oakland, Freeway Ricky Ross of Los Angles, Leroy Nicky Barnes of Harlem and Melvin Williams of Baltimore, who made millions of dollars selling heroin and crack. […]