Joiya Smith is the 2015-2016 Miss Grambling State University, and Jonathan Wallace won the slot as the next Student Government Association president. “It’s surreal, it hasn’t hit me yet, campaign week hasn’t even hit me yet,” said Smith moments after discovering she had won. Smith said she is very excited, […]
Author: Ayanna Smith
Two Grapevine High School student in trouble
On Thursday of last week, the Daily K.O.S. online news site surfaced a story involving two Caucasian students from Grapevine High School, located in Grapevine, Texas, who recorded a disgustingly racist freestyle. Some of the lyrics included phrases such as “n**** n**** n**** always looking at me, I want to […]
Suge Knight Facing Life
On April 16, it was announced that Suge Knight will be standing on trial for charges of attempted murder and murder for allegedly running over two people in a Compton parking lot earlier this year. Knight was captured on security cameras hitting two men with his truck. His attorney proclaims […]
Undergraduate nursing program OK’d by board
On April 10, Grambling State University and the Louisiana State Board of Nursing reached an agreement to maintain GSU’s undergraduate nursing program, the closure of which had been rumored for some time. Grambling officials agreed to enter into a signed consent agreement with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing during […]
From GramFam to the Big Screen
A former Gramblinite is rapidly rising to the top of his acting career by being featured in an upcoming film, Carter High, which hits theaters nationwide this November. Orlando Valentino credits much of his success to GSU faculty and staff such as Dr. King Godwin and his experiences in the […]
The Gramblinite grabs 11 awards at conference
The Society of Professional Journalists recognized the 2014 annual Mark of Excellence award winners from Region 12, which all took place Saturday in Lake Charles at McNeese State University. This journalism competition recognizes students for exceptional work in several areas and across platforms. The contest names a winner and one […]
Men of Essence
The Society of Distinguished Black Women Incorporated has brought back the Men of Essence Calendar Pageant. DBW used to held the pageant annual, but this is the first one since 2006. Exhibiting a great sense of poise and masculinity, this year’s Man of Essence is Johnathan Hall. “First of all, […]
Graduate students show leadership
Eight of Grambling State University’s finest graduate students were in attendance for the 2015, 27th Annual National Black Graduate Student Association (NBGSA) conference which was held in Jacksonville, Fla., April 8 through 12. Seven of the graduate students were chosen to be part of the 2015-2016 National Leadership Team (NLT). […]
Sunday alcohol sales approved
ambling City Council voted 4-1 to approve an ordinance that allows the sell of alcohol on Sundays. Liquor stores in Grambling can legally open their doors between 6:30 a.m. and midnight. The new, updated ordinance also extended closing times for bars to 3 a.m. and raised the legal age at […]
Sent to Serve
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