#8220;Sister and her sisters” shimmer and shine in the 2012 remake of the 1976 cinematic classic, Sparkle. Season 5 American Idol winner Jordin Sparks, plays the lead role of Sparkle Anderson; a young songwriter and unassuming song bird, growing up in “Motor City” Detroit in the late 1960s. Sparks […]
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Unpack your dreams
Carrying bedspreads, mini-fridges, and mementos from home, the Grambling State University campus was swarming with new students, parents and relatives. Elrick Truvillion, of Dallas, was among them. Shawanda Truvillion held bags of food and bottles of water bottles for her son. Despite feeling sad that her son was leaving […]
Dr. Pogue says welcome
Dear Students: Greetings and welcome — new and returning students — to Grambling State University (GSU) for the 2013 Fall semester. We are excited that you are here and looking forward to a great semester. Whether you are a first-time freshman, a transfer student or a returning […]
Payne pegged to lead lab schools
A Grambling State University graduate with deep higher education academic experience and certifications has been chosen as the new principal of Grambling Middle School and Grambling High School. “We are fortunate that our search led us to someone on our campus who has the types of talents we need,” said […]
Former Miss GSU featured in magazine
Geralka “Gerri” Jackson continues to represent Grambling State University as she was featured in the September issue of Ebony. Jackson was one of 10 HBCU campus queens voted nationally to be featured in “Crowning Glory.” “It’s an honor to be able to continue to represent my alma mater on a […]
Aaron James named permanent AD
Grambling State University President Frank G. Pogue asked Aaron James to be interim athletic director for a second time since he’s been president. This time, however, he’s decided that James is his man. “Aaron was a finalist when we looked at more than 80 candidates for the position, and he […]
Greetings from SGA president
Dear Gramblinites, I am Jordan F. Harvey of Forsyth, Ga., with the distinguished honor of serving as your student body president 2013-2014. The student body and Student Government Association would like to welcome you to the illustrious Grambling State University, “Where Everybody is Somebody!” We would like to […]
Greetings from Miss GSU
Gramblinites, Greetings and Welcome back home! I can hardly believe August has approached so quickly. Up until now, the thought of starting a new year as Miss Grambling State University has been so surreal. It seems like just yesterday I was moving into J.D.E Bowen Halls (900) as an […]
‘The Butler’ serves box-office success at No. 1
Lee Daniels’ The Butler” is serving up success at the box office. Starring Forest Whitaker as a longtime White House butler and Oprah Winfrey as his boozy wife, the Weinstein Co. biopic debuted in the top spot with $25 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. “We expected to do well, […]
Men’s basketball team begins process for tryouts
Grambling State University men’s basketball team has announced the opportunity for a walk-on athlete to receive a scholarship to play this season. The coaching staff will hold an informational meeting to provide potential players with the criteria to tryout for the team. The meeting will take place Friday […]