Author: The LU Gazette
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A Transforming Conversation with Daria Lewis
Langston’s campus isn’t the biggest, so it can sometimes be a challenge for a student to stand out and be unique. For Daria Lewis, if she even tried to be under the radar at campus, it could never happen. On a good day, she’s heard before being seen. Her boisterous burst of laughter is infectious,…
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The Campus Beekeeper talks Honeybee Education
Hank Baker, Honeybee Extension Educator, was hired at Langston in March 2024. He works with local colleges and beekeeping organizations to spread awareness about his work. His interest in beekeeping started with an interest in agriculture. “I always had an interest in agriculture and farming, but I didn’t own thousands of acres of land, and…
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The OSERS “School to Work” Program Begins
On September 1, Langston University’s Department of Rehabilitation and Disability Services began its “School to Work” program. They were able to start the program after receiving $1.25 million in funding from the Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services. The master’s program focuses on building competent professionals to work at tackling the…
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Langston Alumni Profile Highlight: Kaila Lessier
Since graduating from Langston University, alumna Kaila Lessier has learned many things throughout her career journey. Lessier graduated from Langston University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism. She began her career after college by moving back home to Los Angeles, CA, and applying to multimedia production companies. She worked on projects…
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A Conversation with LUPD Chief Curtis Stewart
LUPD Chief Curtis Stewart recently sat down with The Gazette to talk about his police force and how this semester has been going for them regarding student life. He talked about major subjects that have been concerning to students and what students can do to stay safe. According to the latest Langston safety report, there…
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The Political Discussion and Christians on Campus
The Aftermath of the 2024 Presidential Election has put the country in a state of division. Previous 45th Republican Donald J. Trump successfully won the election, marking his second term. The reactions of the opposite side have been emotions less of aggressive shock, and more defeated apathy. However, the reason behind Trump’s victory could be…
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Lions Brew’s Late Opening Leaves Freshmen Missing Campus Tradition
Langston University’s coffee shop, also known as the Lions Brew, recently opened right before the end of the semester, leaving students wondering why. There has been a lot of speculation on what caused the delay in opening, considering the Lions Brew is a part of many students’ daily routine on campus. “I remember last year,…
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Breaking Barriers: LU Pride Society Launches to Foster Inclusion and Support at Langston University
“I started this organization because I wanted to break the barriers between the LGBTQIA+ community and the rest of the student body to answer any questions or concerns that they have with that specific group of people and community and to have a safe community for people of the LGBTQIA+ community to have on campus,”…
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Balancing College and Orgs
Langston University, like many other colleges, is home to many sports teams, Greek organizations, and extracurricular activities. However, many people don’t take the time to think about how these students are finding time to not only perform inside the classroom but also to perform outside of it as well. Xzavyer Nevels, a junior broadcast journalism…
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Langston Lions Takes Tough Loss In Season Opener
For the 2024–25 season opener, the Langston University football team traveled to the University of Central Oklahoma on September 7. A crushing 72-0 victory for the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) marked the end of the rivalry between UCO and Langston University. At halftime, UCO had a 49-0 advantage after dominating Langston in the first…