The Baptist Collegiate Ministry, commonly known as BCM, is now known as Ignite. Director of the group, Rev. Reginald Alford told The Gramblinite that the group mission remains the same, but the new name was necessary as the organization is no longer associated with the Louisiana Southern Baptist Convention.Rev. Alford […]
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Shuttle bus schedule
The Student Government Association transportation schedule is:Monday- Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. The shuttle bus runs at the top of every hour. Campus pick-up/drop-off locations: Tiger Village 100, 400, 500, Favrot Student Union, Attucks Hall. Bus stops: Stop 1- Louisiana Tech Library; Stop 2- County Market (Hair City, […]
Dick Gregory to speak for Constitution Day
The Constitution Day Lecturer, Dick Gregory, will visit GSU on September 16 at 11 a.m. in the HobdyAssemnly Center. His appearance is sponsored by the Office of Service-Learning and the Earl Lester Cole Honors College.
Whose race is it anyway?
With an air of anticipation, spectators filled the room and took their seat for what was surely to be an informative event. Seven Grambling mayoral candidates were seated on the stage looking out into a sea of familiar yet strange faces. No longer were these the faces of close friends […]
Port City match-up truly a Classic
Labor Day Weekend was filled with intensity for the first Port City Classic featuring the Grambling Tigers vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. This game was one that many have been waiting for. When fans first heard about the two competing, excitement spread throughout the region. Pre-game festivities were held outside Shreveport’s […]
Recession proof your fall style
Even though the semester began recently, it is never to late too speak about this semester’s attire.Let us think back to last season and what it taught us. The economy crisis caused some students to discover eco- friendly tactics. We must stop and think if it is necessary to spend […]
Port City Style Social
Coveted Productions presented The Style Social in Bijou’s Ultra Lounge in Shreveport last Friday night. The women’s mixer was a networking opportunity and glam party. Guests had their hair and makeup refreshed and munched on cupcakes while supporting and/or being informed of Black businesses. The event was the same night […]
Wassup, my ni***!
In light of the recent Dr. Laura Shlessinger controversy, it is a good time to address the effect of “nigger” in 21st century American culture. This article, however, is not about that particular controversy; there are already enough blogs and news outlets discussing Dr. Laura.The topic examined here is the […]
Louisiana higher education crisis needs to be addressed prudently
Whatever we have heard so far about the current and future budget cuts in higher education in Louisiana might as well be true. Economic crisis has engulfed the United States for last two years and is generating desperation and hopelessness. Higher education in Louisiana had been under tremendous challenges in […]
Old-fashioned high school rivalry – college style
It’s a scorching 94 degrees. Everyone in the stands is looking onto the field of Independent Stadium. Next thing you know, there is uproar as the receiver dashes the ball down the field.Touchdown! He scores! The crowd goes wild while the band plays the fight song. This would be the […]