The Delta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, in conjunction with Subway of Grambling, will host Battle With A Purpose, a show featuring high school bands. It is the first fraternity-sponsored “battle” of the bands featured at GSU.”We’re trying to be innovative,” said Freddie D. Harris, who coordinated the event. […]
Author: Darryl D. Smith
Gramblinite editor wins national award
The former editor in chief of The Gramblinite, the student newspaper at Grambling State University, has been recognized for his fight against attempts to shut down the paper, being named the winner of the 2007 College Press Freedom Award. Darryl D. Smith of Monroe was cited as the college journalist […]
12 inducted into GSU Hall of Fame
A red carpet, beautiful flowers, more than 100 people, decorated tables and amazing scenery. This was the look and feel of the 17th Annual Alumni Hall of Fame Banquet held in the Assembly Center.”We wanted to recognize those alumni who have gone out in the world and achieved at a […]
UAAM hosts forum on business etiquette, plans future event
The members of United Afrikan Amerikan Men Inc. held a seminar on business etiquette last Tuesday night in Woodson Hall. Travis Mills, a member of the organization, said the purpose of the seminar was to inform people on how to perform in a business environment and to also edify how […]
Fundraising gala set to kick off during Bayou Classic weekend
The Grambling Black and Gold Foundation, Inc. will host a comprehensive capital campaign kick-off gala Nov. 23 in New Orleans at the J.W. Marriott Hotel. The black tie event will start at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in the Ile De France Ballroom at the hotel. The event will […]
Sonic closes doors with short notice
When alumni arrived in Grambling two weeks ago for the Homecoming festivities, some made quick stops by the spots that have traditionally been in Grambling.Usually, it’s hot outside, so many stop by and get ice cream at Sonic in Grambling. However, this year it was different. The store was closed, […]
A historic challenge
On Saturday, history will be made in the city of Monroe. The Tigers of Grambling State University will take on the University of Louisiana at Monroe Warhawks for the first time in history.Some claim this eagerly anticipated game has been contemplated since 1941 when the late coach Eddie Robinson took […]
Blackout America
Radio host Warren Ballentine called for a day of no spending on Nov. 2. The boycott was scheduled in response to a recent string of racist incidents in the United States, including Louisiana’s infamous Jena 6.Could this be the civil rights movement of the 20th century? Some say that it […]
GSU v. ULM Game
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Anti-hazing seminar highlights GSU Sigma week
The Xi chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., in conjunction with Judicial Affairs, presented an anti-hazing seminar on Monday night in Woodson Hall. Kevin Rhodes, vice president of Phi Beta Sigma, introduced the topic. Hazing is defined as a ritualistic test and a task, which may constitute harassment, abuse […]