Author: UriB
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Why Every LU Freshman Needs to Read “Blood at the Root”
When was the last time you read a book completely for fun and not for a grade? As a campus community, we don’t really read for leisure anymore. Between being on the grind with classes, scrolling through social media through handheld tech, our attention spans have shifted. Everything is so visual now that there isn’t…
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Hygiene Habits and Norms
For most freshmen, coming to LU means leaving home to live on your own for the very first time. Back home, you might have had a strict upbringing, a lackadaisical one, or maybe no one checking on you at all. But now that you are transitioning into adulthood, your personal hygiene is your sole responsibility.…
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Mastering the Move Out Process
When you first arrive at Langston, it is easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of classes, new friends, parties, and homecoming. Before you know it, you have completely adapted to your dorm, and it feels like your second home. But here is the reality check, most freshmen do not realize the living spaces…
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Insights for International Students
As an international student currently pursuing my master’s degree here, I am still learning how to navigate life at LU. Let me keep it 100 with you, when I first arrived from the Bahamas, it was a major culture shock. There were things about this place I had absolutely no clue about until I was…
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Preparing to March with the Pride
Joining a collegiate marching band is a mental, physical, emotional rollercoaster. Looking back at my first year, I am incredibly grateful for the overall experience. Was it challenging? Absolutely. But I chose to approach it with maturity rather than complaints. And I am so glad I did, because the rewards of enduring the marching band…
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Dress Like a Boss on Business Tuesday
Let’s be honest: that first week of school is a campus wide fashion show. Everyone pops out in their freshest fits, cleanest shoes, tight braids, and sharp hairlines lined with white talc powder. The energy is high, the vibes are immaculate, and everyone is putting their best foot forward. But there is one campus tradition…
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How to Not Be a Broke College Student
When you arrive at LU, you are going to realize that you are a broke college student and would want to get your hands on some extra cash. So, when you see postings mentioning Work Study, it is strongly urged you apply. Most students see a “work study” post on Instagram and ignore it because…
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Email with Excellence
When you first join Langston University and set up your student profile, you are handed a powerful tool: your school email account. This is not just a login for Canvas; it is your direct line to peers, faculty, and future employers. Recently, the quality of communication I have seen throughout school emails is an eyesore.…
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Get in Line with the Divine Nine
Student life at an HBCU is all about leveling up and becoming the best version of yourself. Your campus is full of awesome clubs and organizations designed to help you build network connections, develop professional skills and character, and just generally get involved. But let us be real, we all know which organizations keep the…
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Rules for Peaceful Roommate Living
Starting university is a whirlwind of emotions. Excitement leads the way, filled with the promise of a new venture and a future career. But for many, the reality of living with a new roommate quickly complicates that perfect vision. Be aware of the signs and know what to avoid. The Purpose of Community Standards Imagine…