Author: Christian Macklin
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Column: The first Mayor’s Youth Council in Langston
One day I had a vision to create a youth-centered organization to bring the youth from all over to learn about local city government. On February 12, 2026, I founded the Mayor’s Youth Council for the city of Langston. I based this organization on one from the previous city I lived in, Horn Lake, Mississippi,…
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Langston University Welcomes A new Lion: Issac Bivins
Issac Bivins is a proud new Lion on the hill at Langston University, where he now severs as the Coordinator for Student Engagement and Leadership. As Coordinator, Bivins is focused on helping students visualize their life after college. He also hopes to elevate their experience and to guide students to reach their highest potential. “Student…
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Langston Journalists Respond to Don Lemon Arrest
On January 18, 2026, in St. Paul, Minnesota, a protest occurred involving immigration and customs enforcements outside of a church. Don Lemon, a black former CNN news anchor, was present at this protest and live-streamed portions of it. In the days following, he was arrested along with another independent journalist on charges of violating churchgoers’…
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A Legacy Led by Women: The Female Mayors of the City of Langston
Langston, Oklahoma, stands as more than a dot on the map; it is a symbol of resilience, Black excellence, and self-determination. Founded in 1890 by Edward P. McCabe, Langston was established as one of the first all-Black towns in Oklahoma Territory. McCabe envisioned a thriving, self-governed community where African Americans could own land, build institutions…
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Balancing Academics With Student Leadership
Langston University students Katelynn Raguindin, Courtnie Morgan, and Anthony Henry are making their mark on campus as dedicated student leaders who balance academic success while providing service to their peers. All three students are recognized for their commitment to creating a positive, supportive environment for the LU community. Katelynn Raguindin wears many hats. She is the…
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Three Paths, One Unknown: The End of TRIO
This year, TRIO, a program that supports students at campuses across the United States, was denied funding by the federal government. This has affected the Langston University campus TRIO program as well, cutting funding and forcing students to look elsewhere for support. While the TRIO programs primarily serve low-income, first-generation college students, and also serve…
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Students Face Overflow Conditions in Housing
Many students came to Langston University expecting to be properly accommodated, but were shocked to see that they were not met with the housing accommodations that they had been promised. When Khalid Rhône, a freshman quad major, arrived on campus this fall, he didn’t head to his assigned housing community. Instead, due to Langston exceeding…
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Igniting the Flame of Knowledge: The 2025-2026 Convocation
Images and video provided by Ted Collins Langston University faculty, staff, and students gathered in the auditorium to celebrate the annual 126th convocation. The convocation included addresses from President Ruth-Ray Jackson and Dr. Alonzo Peterson, a choir performance, Student Government Association (SGA) inaugurations, and announcements from Activities Coordinator Jonell St. Fort. As a member of…