Author: anthonychenry
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No Food During Spring Break?
Spring break is an event all Langston University students are typically excited about. Finally, they get one week to relax and take a break from going to class and doing work. Most students leave campus during this week; however, some students remained on campus. During this time, the cafeteria was closed leaving some students struggling…
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Bruno Mars The Romantic Album Review
It’s been almost 10 years since Bruno Mars released his last solo album. After the release of “I Just Might,” which was Bruno’s first single for the album, Mars announced that on January 7th of this year a new album was coming along with a new world tour. This announcement caused a lot of excitement…
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The Return Of Jay The Lion: Langston Mascot To Debut Fall 2026
The lovely Langston lion mascot has been missing for years. In fact, he’s been gone so long, there is no confirmed year he went missing. Last semester, alumni were asked what happened to the Langston mascot. This led to alumni talking about the mascot on the National Langston Alumni Association Facebook group. This year, the…
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Douglass High School Hosts Annual MLK Oklahoma Battle Of The Bands
There were a lot of festivities during MLK day this year and one of them was the MLK battle of the bands in Oklahoma City. People all around of Oklahoma including current Langston University Students and alumni came together to celebrate Dr. King, as well as the musical talent that young kids have when some…
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New Physical Therapy Clinic To Be Built On Langston’s Campus
The Langston University physical therapy department is making big moves by introducing a new physical therapy clinic building for the city of Langston. The building is for everyone to use, including students, staff, and people both in and outside the city of Langston. The 16,000 square foot clinic is being built across the street from…
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Where Is Jay The Lion, The Langston University Mascot?
One thing HBCUs are known for is their mascot. So, where is Langston University’s lion? Apparently, the king of the jungle went missing and has been gone for years. This has made people on campus ask: Where is Jay the lion? It is difficult to track the origins of the lion mascot; even when the…
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First Asian Drum Major at Langston University
Picture from Torrey Purvey II Just two years ago, Van Dyke Atienza played the trumpet for the first time. Now his name is in the history books as the first Asian drum major for the Langston University Marching Pride Band. “Putting on the uniform for the first time felt surreal and it let me know…
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Potential Charlie Kirk Statue On Campus?
The recent assassination of Charlie Kirk has caused the country to be divided on whether or not he should be honored. Kirk was a controversial figure who held conservative political views. Some of his controversial takes included opposing the Civil Rights Act of 1964, rejecting the idea of empathy, and not supporting abortion rights. On…
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Leading As An Ambassador
Savannah Haynes has always found herself in leadership positions, but she wanted to do more around campus. “I’m proud of the decision I made. This is my chance to improve my leadership skills and lead as an ambassador.” Savannah Haynes is a senior nursing major, a member of Tau Beta Sigma (national honorary band sorority),…
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Biggest Band Season In Years?
Image taken by Torrey Purvey II The Langston University Marching Pride is ready and set for the new season. They already performed at the Pepsi Houston National, Battle Of The Bands, the Labor Day Classic, and the Grambling State University football game. Now they are getting ready to perform at the Chiefs vs Eagles football…