Author: The LU Gazette

  • “Don’t Worry Darling” Movie Review

    The psychological thriller “Don’t Worry Darling,” directed by Olivia Wilde, made its debut in late September.  The cast includes acclaimed actors Chris Pine, Florence Pugh, Gemma Chan, Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles.   Langston University student Casey Angle expressed her enthusiasm leading up to watching the film, saying, “I was pretty excited to see the movie…

  • “Hocus Pocus” Movie Review

    “Hocus Pocus” Movie Review

    “Hocus Pocus 2” became available for streaming on Disney+ on September 30, 2022 to kick off Halloween festivities in October. The original Hocus Pocus film came out in 1993 and has remained a Halloween movie staple.   This sequel was highly anticipated by fans of the first movie, and the fact that they would have the…

  • Welcoming D’Monte Brown To The Lions 

    Welcoming D’Monte Brown To The Lions 

    D’Monte Brown is starting his new basketball journey at Langston University for the 2022-2023 season. As a junior, Brown comes to Langston University as a transfer after playing one year at Miami Dade Community College. As a 6-foot-4-inch guard from Petersburg, Virginia, he averaged 17 points, 9 rebounds, and 2.4 assists a game during his…

  • The Monkeypox Virus: What Students Need to Know to Stay Safe 

    The Monkeypox Virus: What Students Need to Know to Stay Safe 

    There have been 68 cases of Monkeypox in Oklahoma as of now and it’s slowly on the rise. “Monkeypox is a rash illness caused by the monkeypox virus,’’ according to the Center for Disease Control. Spreading of the virus is usually through skin-to-skin contact with someone who has monkeypox. It can also be spread through…

  • SSS Trio Offers Help; Here’s What Is Available To You

    SSS TRIO is a program that can be found at Langston University as well as across the country. SSS TRIO is a federal-based program that offers Student Support Services (SSS) under The Department of Education. In the past, Langston University received over a million dollars to help fund this program in support of those from…

  • Langston Contends For Battle of the Bands

    Langston Contends For Battle of the Bands

    The Langston University Marching Pride Band competed in this year’s Battle of the Bands, where they faced off against some of the biggest HBCU bands across the United States. The band has been putting in a lot of time preparing for these competitions. LUMP’s first competition happened last month, where they competed against The University…

  • Newly Renovated SSC Now Open To Students

    During SGA Week, Langston University launched a soft opening for its cafeteria on September 30th. Before the soft opening, the main dining area was closed since Spring 2022. Students grabbed their food in a grab-and-go line with limited food options to choose from: the main line, pizza station, grill and vegan options. Following the soft…

  • Langston Football Wins Homecoming in Overtime (watch here)

    Langston Football Wins Homecoming in Overtime (watch here)

    On October 22, 2022, the Final Play of Langston University’s Football team gots them the win in overtime. The score ended 44-38 against Ottawa-Arizona. Ending the 4th Quarter, the score was tied 38-38. Ivory Wilwright scored the last points with the help of a 23-yard pass from Larry Harrington. Khylan Mosley led the defensive side…

  • Dwanique: “C.L.W (Can’t Live Without) (feat. D.A Smalls)”

    Dwanique: “C.L.W (Can’t Live Without) (feat. D.A Smalls)”

    Follow Dwanique here. Dwanique is a senior broadcast journalism major at Langston University.

  • A Change in Langston University’s Enrollment Management 

    A Change in Langston University’s Enrollment Management 

    Langston University is making a one-stop shop for enrollment-related student services. The departments of recruitment, admissions & outreach, academic advisement and financial aid will now fall under one umbrella for enrollment services. This change is geared towards increasing the number of students enrolled each year.  Heath Burge, head of the recruitment, admissions & outreach, academic…