By Prentiss Smith
I grew up in Ruston, La, just a few miles from Grambling State University, which was really cool. It warms my heart to think about all the good times my friends and I had in Grambling. It was a great time.
When people hear the name Grambling State University, a certain pride stirsโone rooted in excellence, tradition, and a history that has echoed far beyond the piney woods of North Louisiana.
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