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The discreet charm of ‘Lightbulb’

Mr. Minnifield amazes students. Ayeisha Gibson/Courtesy photo Grambling State University celebrates Black History Month by remembering important people and events throughout the African Diaspora.    We seem to praise Civil Rights leaders, singers, and thespians but where is the admiration for Black illusionists?    The first successful American born magician […]

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Tiger L.I.F.T. travels to NOLA for team-building

Tiger L.I.F.T. program. Tiger L.I.F.T. students during their recent trip to New Orleans. Courtesy photo Chances are, an incoming freshman is from surrounding areas close to Grambling State University. But quite often you meet someone from 1,000 miles away.    Tiger L.I.F.T., Leaders Inspired for Today, matches students from different backgrounds; […]

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AKAS gifting Grambling $50,000

Courtesy photo With Black History Month upon us, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is staying true to its mission of “service to all mankind.”    The sorority is celebrating by donating to several institutions that promote black excellence, including a $50,000 donation to Grambling.    On Feb. 28, the AKAs […]

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Males are the minority on campus

Courtesy photo Women outnumber men by 26 percent here at Grambling State University, where many are wondering where the men are going.    There is an extreme shift affecting all of higher education.   Once upon a time, men were in higher proportions than women. According to the U.S. Department […]

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Shakyla Hill makes history — again

Hill on offensea at UAPB game. Raven LeDay/The Gramblinite Senior point guard Shakyla Hill etched her name in the history books as she became the  only player in the history of college basketball to record two quadruple-doubles a collegiate career.   Hill was named the SWAC Women’s Basketball Player of […]

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Gallot unveils digital library

Architectural drawing shows the site for digiral library on R.W.E. Jones Drive. Courtesy photo A new library will soon break ground on campus.   Grambling State University President Rick Gallot, SGA President Adarian Williams and Grambling administrators held a press conference on Thursday Jan. 31 where they announced the new […]

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Remembering Rob

Courtesy photo Mass Communication student, Marcus Fuller, created digital print of legendary Coach Eddie Robinson. Courtesy photo Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, is a special day at Grambling State University. It begins the yearlong commemoration of the 100th of the birthday of the legendary Coach Eddie G. Robinson. He was born […]

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Louisiana ranks poorly for LGBTQ safety

Courtesy photo It has become a norm for LGBTQ students in secondary schools in Louisiana to hear remarks regarding their sexuality, according to the GLSEN, a national education organization.   GLSEN, Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, recently released a report documenting the experiences of 23,001 nationwide, including 297 students […]

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Track competes at LSU Bayou Bengal Invitational

Roderick Atkinson prepares to jump at the LSU Bayou Bengal Invitational. Courtesy photo Sophmore Aliyah Campbell attempts a jump earlier this season at McNeese State. Courtesy photo The Grambling State men’s and women’s indoor track teams competed Friday, Feb. 1 at the LSU Bayou Bengal Invitational.   Fredrick Green placed […]

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Tech and ULM set to take on GSU 2019 schedule released

The 2019 Grambling State University football team schedule was recently released on Monday.    The first three games are on the road, however two of the three are located in Northern Louisiana.   The home opener is scheduled for Sept. 14, however, the opponent will be scheduled at a later […]