Category: Features
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The Future of Farming: Agriculture Science’s Drone Project
In a collaboration between the department of engineering and computer science and the department of agriculture, Langston is developing drones for farming purposes. Josie Throckmorton is a senior agriculture science major and the head of the student team developing drones for farmers to use. The drones being developed are small and are meant to collect…
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The Artist Coalition : Langstons Creative Outlet
The Langston University Artist Coalition is a fairly new organization that should be on everyone’s radar. It was founded by Deshawn Mosley II, a Sophomore Agriculture Business major, who was just a freshman at the time he decided to create this organization. The Artist Coalition focuses on beautifying the school and cultivating a community of…
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New Engineering And Technology Robot To Help Farmers
The engineering and technology department at Langston University has made a new robot to help the agriculture department and farmers with their crops, gardens, vegetables and more. Previously the department has worked on about 17 drones to help farmers take pictures and scan their farms to see what they can do next with their garden.…
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Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood: Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Alpha Zeta Chapter
On January 15, 1908, nine women came together on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. to establish what would become Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, an organization rooted in the purposes of Scholarship, Service, and Sisterhood. Those nine women were Anna Easter Brown, Beulah Burke, Lillie Burke, Marjorie Hill, Margaret Flagg Holmes, Ethel…
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From Nassau to New Beginnings: The Story of Jonell St. Fort
When you first meet Jonell “Porkchop” St Fort, his wide grin and contagious laugh are the first things you notice. He moves through Langston University’s campus with an energy that lights up every room, every hallway, every conversation. But behind that smile is a story of struggle, self-discovery, and perseverance. A story that started nearly…
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Farewell from the 2025-2026 Gazette Staff
Anthony Henry III The main thing that has impacted me doing work for the Gazette is meeting new people. Meeting students and staff at Langston helped me learn about them and the University. Learning about the history of the Langston mascot, physical therapy, and more has been the best thing ever. I am so happy…
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The Return of The Langston Radio Station
After three long years of absence, Langston University’s very own Radio Station, KALU 89.3, is back on the air. Langston students in the broadcast journalism program will be hosting their individual shows all week, which can be heard on car or home radios. Every host will have different genres to play, different hot topics, and,…
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A Vision Realized : Bruce Thompson and the Rise of Dreamathon
From the streets of New Orleans, to selling socks and beanies in the Langston SSC, to building a nationally recognized brand, Langston alum Bruce Thompson’s story is rooted in his resilience, ambition and vision. It is shaped by his personal journey, including being displaced by Hurricane Katrina and becoming homeless during high school. He turned…
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Crowned in the Orange & Blue: Mr. and Miss Langston
The 80th Miss Langston, Elieha Rhone, and the 42nd Mr. Langston, Quentavious Wickliffe, step into their roles with pride and purpose at Langston University. As campus leaders, they represent the values of scholarship, service, and unity that define the HBCU experience. Their titles reflect not only tradition, but a shared commitment to supporting students, strengthening…
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Popping Out with the 2026 Greeks: A Photo Essay
All photos by Nathaniel Mahoney Nathaniel Mahoney Nathaniel Mahoney is a broadcast journalism major.