The Grambling State University cheerleading squad set out to Daytona, Fla. on March 30 to participate in the 2010 National Cheerleading competition. The cheerleaders, under the direction of coach Terry Lilly, are known for mesmerizing performances and stellar stunts. As the squad prepared for their departure, member Courtney Samuels shared […]
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Coleman stands out as a Golfer for GSU
Junior marketing major Jonathan Coleman hails from Cincinnati, Ohio and has experienced a successful golf/student career so far at Grambling State University. Oftentimes campus golfers are overlooked, so The Gramblinite sat down with the notable athlete to find out more. Q: So how long have you been playing the sport […]
Historically Black schools compete for 2010 Home Depot improvement grant
Sixty-two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) from across the country have been announced as finalists in The Home Depot 2010 “Retool Your School” campus improvement grant program. The HBCU finalists are competing for $150,000 in on-campus improvement grant. From April 5 to May 15, supporters can visit www.homedepot.com/retoolyourschool to […]
Autism awareness, support for all
My cousin’s son was born on November 11, 2003 and he was perfect. With a curious nature and an adorable smile, he always seemed to be in a hurry to hit the next milestone. He crawled at four months and barely a month later was walking. However, as his first […]
Health Care Reform – An unfinished business
Recently passed Health Care Act and the relevant fixes might be a monumental change in the history of American health care industry, but the fact is that – it is not enough. This reform has addressed many issues like preexisting condition, lifetime limit, donut hole, increasing the dependent children age […]
Forrest Gump Health care?
In the movie, Forrest Gump, Forrest (Tom Hanks) said, “Mama always said, ‘Stupid is as Stupid does.’” How could one better describe the “historic vote” of the House of Representative on March 21?Here are my top ten examples:1. A Speaker of the House who barged ahead with a costly, unpopular […]
Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor,I love Grambling State University a lot and I look forward to supporting and giving back to Grambling throughout my life, but it pains me to read all of the madness and drama that my university and alumni association is going through. Situations like this make it hard for […]
Grambling’s evening with Soledad O’Brien
Internationally renowned journalist Soledad O’Brien, the Harvard graduate who captured the lives of minorities in CNN’s Black in America and Latino in America documentaries, delivered a rousing speech in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Arena Sunday evening. The event, titled “Pioneers Paving the Way for Tomorrow’s Leaders” was presented by the […]
Election fever hits
Grambling State University’s election season kicked off with a parade down Main Street Monday afternoon. The contestants for the 2010-2011 Royal Court also participated. Student Kimberly Miles-Lawson said that she hopes Miss Sophomore is beautiful, smart and can represent the class well.Voting is exclusive to undergraduate students and is online […]
Gospel Explosion to kick off Tiger Fest activities
Sunday, April 18Gospel Explosion, Favrot Student Union Black & Gold Room, 6 p.m. Admission: FreeMonday, April 19Parade, Main Street, 5 p.m.Poetry Night, Tiger Express, 7 p.m.Admission: FreeTuesday, April 20Build-A-Tiger, on the Yard, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Comedy Show/Talent Show, Men’s Memorial Gymnasium, 8 p.m.Admission: Students with ID-$5; nonstudents, $8 Wednesday, April 21Dodge […]