Author: The LU Gazette
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Delayed, But Not Denied: Finding the Way to the Finish Line
At the age of 13, I remember learning to use starting blocks for the first time. Initially, it felt uncomfortable; my knees were crouched, and my feet elevated so high that if my hand placement was off, I risked falling flat on my face. However, with more practice, I emerged from the blocks with power…
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Passing the Baton: The 41st Mr. Langston
On February 7th, Christion Gause was crowned the 41st Mister Langston University. The night began with the opening of the auditorium doors, and the stage was set with black cloths with gold ribbon and white flowers sitting perfectly on their tables. The 40th Mr. Langston, Deondre Hicks, and his fraternity brothers gathered in the auditorium,…
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From Langston to Space: Students Launch with NASA
In 2017, Langston University partnered with NASA and created a NASA Rocket Program on campus, which has allowed students to build payloads and model rockets. The payloads and model rockets are then taken to Wallops Island, Virginia, a NASA Flight Facility, to be launched into space. Marcio White, an engineering technology and agricultural science instructor,…
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Lady Lions Eyeing SAC Title
The Langston University Lady Lions continue their historic run, with a 24-2 overall record and a dominant 20-2 mark in the Sooner Athletic Conference. Langston looks to make a statement heading into the final stretch of the regular season. On February 6th, Langston defeated the University of North Texas 71-57, showcasing their signature defensive intensity.…
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Eagles Fly in Super Bowl 59
The Philadelphia Eagles claimed their second Super Bowl title in franchise history in dominant fashion, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of 40-22. Led by Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who delivered a stellar performance on the game’s biggest stage, the Eagles controlled the game from start to finish, leaving no room for a…
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COLUMN: Trump Cuts Department of Education
On March 20th, President Trump signed an executive order to within time dismantle the Department of Education. This means multiple things both good and bad for federally supported departments and school systems. A statement from The White House explains what will be happening for now, including insight on how the department started in 1979 with…
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Fizz App Update Allows HBCU Students to Connect Nationwide
Langston University was one of the many HBCU’s that joined the Fizz App’s new HBCU page, which allows students from each black university to connect virtually in an anonymous forum. Fizz announced on December 3, 2024, via Instagram the arrival of the new update. It was met with students across campuses posting their thoughts and…
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Dr. Ebuka Takes the Baton: a New Era for Langston’s Choir
Dr. Chukwuebuka Ezeakacha, or Dr. Ebuka, has been a choir director pretty much all his life. Even though this is not Dr. Ebuka’s first time teaching choir, this is his first time teaching at Langston University. He’s originally from Nigeria and received his bachelor’s degree in theater arts and film studies there as well. …
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Langston Lions Roar To Life in College Football 25
“College Football 25,” released by EA Sports on July 19th, 2024, has ignited a wave of excitement among gamers since its release. The game became the highest selling sports game in 2024 and generated over 5 million active players in its first week. One of the features in the game, Team Builder, has been a…
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A City on Fire: California Fires and Their Effects
On Jan. 7, a series of fires fueled by high winds and dry conditions traveled across the Los Angeles area, including the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire. Two weeks later, the Hughes Fire erupted on Jan. 22. According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the fire has burned more than 47,000…