Jasmine Franklin Greetings, I am Jasmine Franklin, a sophomore mass communication major from Chicago, Ill. I am a third-generation Gramblinite as my grandfather, parents, aunt and other relatives attended GSU. I decided to continue the family legacy and become a tiger!  Although I am only a sophomore, I am happy […]

Dr. Quentin Holmes has been named interim police chief.  Courtesy photo Dr. Quentin Holmes has been appointed as interim Chief of Police for the Grambling State University Police Department.  Holmes previously served six years as Chief of Police for the Monroe Police Department where he spent 20 years of his […]

Rickenzie Johnikin Greetings! I am Rickenzie Leola Johnikin, a senior majoring in the broad field of Mass Communication and a native of Farmerville, La. I have the honor to serve as the 66th Miss Grambling State University.  I would love to give a warm welcome to new and returning students, […]

Screenshot from video of shooting A shooting occurred in the early morning hours on Saturday, Aug. 24 on Grambling State University’s campus.  The incident took place on The Yard, located between the Tiger Express and the Barnes and Noble bookstore.  Based off video of the incident that was shared on […]

Beyonce Knowles is photographed with the Orchesis Dance Company and members of World Famed Tiger Marching Band. Courtesy photo Beyoncé has put a true stamp of approval on The Grambling State University. After collaborating with Adidas, Beyoncé invited Grambling’s World Famed Marching Band to represent her at “Beychella” at Coachella, […]

The funeral for Kendra Butler, 35, and Remington Butler, 14, will be this Sunday at Temple Baptist Church. That’s at 1515 S Service Rd W. The service begins at 2:30 p.m. Courtesy photo Red “X” marks home where Kendra Butler and son lived. Raven LeDay/The Gramblinite Businesses  salvage what that […]

James Cooper, a former MLB draft pick himself, has coached other players into the professional ranks over his 200 wins.  GSU Athletics Cooper huddles with players on the mound during a game. Raven LeDay/The Gramblinite Cooper slaps hands with a player rounding bases after a homerun. Raven LeDay/The Gramblinite

Members of Delta Sigma Theta and Omega Psi Phi following a successful event. Courtesy photo The Delta Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted Delta Week from April 15-19. The theme was based on Delta Airlines and each event was creatively named after airport components. Delta Week was […]

Members of the Gamma Gamma chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.  Courtesy photo The Gamma Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. represented Grambling State University very well at the 82nd annual 9th District meeting in Lafayette, Louisiana. This year they won the 9th District Social Action Chapter […]