The Gramblinite
Saturday, July 5, 2025
People in the United States — well most of us, regardless of race or socio-economic status — have no idea who our presidents were. Most know George Washington, then skip to pick up Abraham Lincoln, and some have a little knowledge about others, like Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson and Herbert […]
Attending an HBCU is not similar to attending just any other college or university. We mainly share similar surroundings, such as dorms, classrooms, professors, and student lounges; however, HBCUs share so much more. We share unity. It may not seem like it at times, but when you place people with […]
To make it in today’s society it is all about two things: what you know and who you know. As we all are still embarking on our college journeys, what you learn right here at Grambling can set you up for those two […]
This past weekend, many gathered to remember Katrina in New Orleans for a traditional “second line”. Not only were people connected physically but social media was buzzing with stories as well. The hash tag “#Katrina10” was used by people telling their Katrina stories or just giving thanks for how far […]
I was only 12 years-old when the hurricane known as Katrina drastically changed my life. DeQuanna Alexander I remember getting a vacation packet from my 6th grade teacher; I remember this because I was so mad she was giving out homework during my mini vacation. Before August 29, 2005 I […]
Your freshmen year can bring a number of different things that you may not use. One main thing is the freedom. You may be thinking “I had freedom at home,” and you could have; but not the type of freedom that you will experience in college. You had freedom […]
College campuses have traditionally been a magnet for thieves and scammers. Hackers and identity thieves are drawn to students like moths to a porch light. These days, anything you have that connects to the Internet – your computer, smartphone or tablet – is the target of countless cybercriminals. Here are […]
Nasir Ahmed The American dream is becoming difficult to achieve, if you are not born rich. A country, where anyone can be anything, looks like a dying dream. The income and wealth inequality is so stacked against the average person, the talented kids are not coming from the average background […]
Father’s Day is approaching quicker than I thought. What can I get my father to show him that I appreciate him and all that he does? As I think of something, I also wonder why we in America wait until Father’s Day to show our appreciation? In my generation, there are […]
ldquo;Hello, welcome to Highlights.” These were the words I used to introduce myself to the Grambling family every week from 1973 to 2009 on a radio show of that name I hosted on KGRM radio. That was a period that helped me to better know the strong historical connection between […]