Author: bea amukaya
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Meilani Butts: The Courageous Captain
Meilani Butts has playing softball for her whole life, swinging bats and running bases. Growing up in Eastfield, California, she began playing at seven years old. What began as a childhood sport quickly evolved into a lifelong passion through discipline, competition and a deep love for the field. Today, she continues to pursue her softball…
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Marcedus Leech Jr. Knows How to Return
Marcedus Leech, Jr. is a Langston basketball player from Cartersville, Missouri. He has many loves, from his three-year-old son to his passion for basketball. His path started when he was young. “At first, I was getting in trouble until I had to go live with my guardian. He was a Navy SEAL veteran. And he…
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Khylan Moseley’s Comeback Season
Khylan Moseley, a senior biology and chemistry major from Dallas, Texas, serves as one of Langston University’s standout middle linebackers. Off the field, he’s a dedicated student, but on game day, he’s a defensive powerhouse wearing jersey number 0. Moseley explained how playing football gives him a sense of purpose. It’s something that makes him…
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Teia Woodson Brings Heart to the Game
Growing up and pushing for the spotlight, junior Teia Woodson worked hard to become the player she is today. Coming all the way from Houston, Texas, and majoring in elementary education, she now plays for Langston University’s Volleyball team. “Volleyball growing up for me was very difficult. I did grow up in a PWI, so…
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Volleyball Season Set to Spike
All images provided by Richard T. Clifton Volleyball season has commenced, and the Langston Lady Lions have started strong with a new approach. As the season kicks off, the training intensifies. In her second year of coaching for Langston University, head coach Jazmine Washington has brought in a new team of 30 players. “This is…