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Miss Black and Gold wins at BEYA

Faith Pittman crowned 2018-2019 Miss Black and Gold for Delta Sigma chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha. Courtesy photo Miss Black and Gold, Faith Pittman, was recognized by BEYA for her work on-campus as a student leader.  The junior chemistry major serves as a student leader for the Department of Chemistry, […]

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Student shot in dorm room

Tyren Abraham. LPDC/Courtesy photo On the morning of March 7 at 8:54 a.m. Grambling State University Police received a call regarding an on-campus shooting in Bethune Hall.  The incident involved a non-student, Tyren Abraham, of Baldwin, La., and a Grambling student who was injured when he was struck in the […]

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Ruston Marketplace means more shopping, jobs

As the construction workers lay down the last touches, Ruston is going to be home to four new retail stores that will be opening soon.  The $23 million dollar new shopping center called, Ruston Marketplace, is located in the northwest corner of I-20 and Cooktown Road. The 100,000 square foot […]

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World-Famed member secures top level job

Arlanda Nunsett Nunsett during halftime performance. Courtesy photo During the Black Engineer of the Year Awards Conference, Arlanda Nunsett, a senior majoring in electronics engineering technology, never thought she would be offered a job.   That changed when Northrop Grumman, one of America’s leading global security companies, offered Nunsett a […]

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Mother of Trayvon Martin to speak at Women’s History Convocation

Trayvon Martin’s mother, Sybrina Fulton will deliver the keynote address at the 2019 Grambling State University Women’s History Convocation. GSU’s Women’s History Convocation will be held at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 21.  Fulton has become an social activist for change since her […]

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Red alert, red alert! The Deltas have returned

New members celebrate on the DST plot following probate. Raven LeDay/The Gramblinite New DSTs smile following presentation at the Assembly Center. Raven LeDay/The Gramblinite The Divine nine is back in full effect. The crimson and cream ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority are active again on GSU’s campus for the […]

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Art show spotlights African American social justice issues

Harris’s artwork. Courtesy photo At Grambling State University the arts have a way of speaking to us in some shape, form or fashion. We immerse ourselves into the essence of Black excellence and every day we pay homage to those who have paved the way and strive to bring awareness […]

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Did you know?

Marsha P. Johnson was a transgender rights activist. She also co-founded STAR, Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries, an organization that provided shelter to homeless queer youth. STAR created the blueprint for similar organizations and homes like it. Courtesy photo

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Campus treats: Berried N Chocolate

Buckmon creates treats for several organizations. Courtesy photo Zion Buckmon Ending the month of love with one of its signature treats, chocolate covered strawberries sounds very tempting.    In fact, one of Grambling’s own up and coming businesses, Berried N Chocolate, is still taking orders.    Zion Buckmon, a senior […]