Author: The LU Gazette
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Student poll shows opposition to assault rifle ownership
On April 13th, Ralph Yarl accidentally rang the wrong doorbell and was shot twice when trying to pick his brother up from a friend’s house. On April 15th, a group of friends in New York pulled into the wrong driveway, resulting in the homeowner shooting and killing 20-year-old Kaylin Gallis. On March 27th, six people…
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Students advocate at Oklahoma State Capitol
Advocacy Day is a yearly event in which individuals and groups gather at their state’s capitol to advocate for legislative policies and issues that affect lives. It is an opportunity for citizens to meet with elected officials and share concerns, experiences and views on important topics related to advocacy. This year, the all-day event was…
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Opinion: Campus lacks communication about events
At Langston University, there has been an uproar about last minute communication from administration and registered student organizations. Students are saying that they are not being informed about events unless they are already near the area the event is being held or hearing about it word of mouth in close proximity. There has to be…
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English instructor shoots independent film on campus
Marlon Edwards, an English instructor at Langston University, has just finished production on an upcoming independent film. “A Dangerous Prey” is an action thriller about a woman who experiences a home invasion. The film follows an urban young couple moving to a new neighborhood, expecting a new child and a fresh start from their past,…
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How Langston softball players got here
If you ask Mia Uvaldo why she plays for the Langston softball team, she’ll tell you it is because of her dad. He played baseball professionally for the Mexican leagues, and she has been playing since she was three years old. A first generation Mexican in America and a first-generation college student, Uvaldo thanks softball…
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Quiz Bowl team competes for National Championship
Langston University’s Quiz Bowl team is competing in Los Angeles, California, for a 32-team Honda Campus All-Star National Championship Tournament. Quiz bowl is an academic competition based on different varieties of knowledge. Multiple teams compete in head-to-head trivia questions and have the chance to not only showcase their intellectual skills but also have a chance…
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Opinion: Students want more from Black History Month events
As of 1986, the whole month of February is considered Black History Month. The purpose of the month is to celebrate the achievements and have a time to remember the history of African Americans. Paying tribute to generations of black people who struggled to gain citizen ship in America should be our focus every day.…
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Opinion: New gun laws affect Oklahoma colleges
According to a Washington Post database, there have been 17 school shootings since the start of 2023. In response to these incidents, Oklahoma has now advanced a bill to reduce requirements for teachers to carry firearms in the classroom. In Oklahoma, a teacher can have a firearm if they have gone through training and received…
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Creed III: Movie Review
On March 3rd Creed III was released. Michael B. Jordan both starred as Adonis Creed and directed the film. Jonathan Majors played Damian Anderson Creed’s primary opponent and childhood best friend. A Gazette survey of 100 students indicated that 72% of Langston University students are interested in watching Creed III in theaters. Despite receiving overwhelmingly…
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Opinion: Langston needs a spring music festival
Langston University is known for producing great musical talent. From our amazing students in the Langston Marching Pride to upcoming independent artists, the variety Langston students showcase is something people appreciate on and off campus. Although Langston has left a great musical legacy on stage and on the field, some students question if there could…