Author: The LU Gazette
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Jordan or LeBron: Who’s the G.O.A.T.?
Who do students think is the greatest of all time to play in the NBA: Michael Jordan, LeBron James, or someone else? The G.O.A.T. debate has been around for many years and has intensified recently. On February 7th, in a home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, LeBron James broke the all-time scoring record that…
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“I Fear For My Life” describes prison life
“Understand, be careful who you bring in your safe space,” said Kemba Smith-Pradia to the students at Langston University at noon on March 22. Smith-Pradia shared her experience of being involved with the wrong man and reminds the women to know and understand their worth. The presentation, called “I Fear For My Life,” was provided…
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Langston First HBCU to Win SAC
On February 11th in an away game against Texas Wesleyan University, the Lions came out on top 76-60, moving their overall record to 24-2 and claiming the SAC title. The SAC is a 12-team conference that spans the states of Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, and Texas. The Sooner Athletic Conference consist of teams from Langston University,…
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Town of Langston to pave roads; plant trees
Resources and work opportunities needed in the city limits of Langston, Oklahoma, are underway to begin development. The Langston Planning and Economic Development Group, consisting of Mary Boyles, Charlene Meeks, Patrick Franks, Charles Membula and Diane Sims came together to make a difference amongst the Langston community. Bringing resources to the community for the…
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Tevin’s Home Cooking Valued by Community
Tevin’s Home Cooking is a well-established Soul Food restaurant located near Langston University’s campus that has been a staple to the community. The restaurant opened in 2017 and since then has been catering to Langston students and the town. Tevin Williams is a proud alumni of Langston University who graduated in 1991. Williams loves the…
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Campus involvement changes lives
When first coming to college, it can seem like a new normal. It’s a period filled with opportunity with all the people to meet, classes to take and campus organizations to join. Students come ready to take advantage of as many opportunities as they can since they want to make the most of their college…
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“The price of a paper and a handshake withheld my degree.”
On May 6, the senior class of ‘23 will have graduate and move on to the next chapter of becoming alumni of Langston University. Graduation is a significant milestone in a graduating senior’s academic career, but after finishing coursework requirements, completing internships, and remaining committed to graduating, some students still face the reality of ineligibility…
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Oklahoma City Museum of Art opens exhibits that depict the history of Black Americans
The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is opening two exhibits called “Fighters for Freedom William H. Johnson Picturing Justice” and “Art and Activism at Tougaloo College.” These exhibits will be available to the public starting on Saturday February 18th and ending on Sunday May 14th. “Fighters for Freedom” is a collection of paintings by William…
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Water outages persist; the solution is complicated
If you talk to students at Langston about problems they face, you’ll likely hear about the water. Michael Prather, a current student, shared his experience with the most recent water outage. “I work off campus so whenever I wake up and notice I must use a water bottle to brush my teeth [it] is upsetting.”…
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Gazette Journalist Sasha Ndisabiye Attends White House Briefing with VP Harris
On Thursday, Feb. 23, a group of HBCU journalism students, myself included, gathered to question Vice President Kamala Harris and Senior Advisor Keisha Lance Bottoms at the old Executive Building on Capitol Hill. Sitting there, shoulder to shoulder with a group of academic peers from across the country, all dressed in our most professional attire,…