Category: Features
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Heleen Sheets Becomes The New Public Relations Director
There are a lot of unfamiliar faces on campus, one of them being the new Public Relations Director, Heleen Sheets. She expressed that she is honored to work at an HBCU. “For me, there’s still a lot to learn. I never worked for an HBCU. So, I’m still in the learning process,” Sheets said. Sheets…
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RLHS adds four Graduate Assistants to their staff
Langston University Residential Life and Housing Services has expanded by adding four graduate assistants to their staff this semester. Keelen Ellison, Bryon Hanspard, Jason Meriweather and Marc Wallace are all graduate students on campus who are directly supporting the resident directors (RDs) at each residence hall. The graduate assistants (GAs) will represent the extension of…
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Got Milk? How students conduct goat research
Many Langston students know that the university has a goat farm, yet many aren’t sure what exactly the goats are used for. Do they help Langston grow and expand our agricultural skills? Are they essential to our daily student lives? Do we cook them and eat them? Jateya Jackson is a junior animal science major.…
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English instructor shoots independent film on campus
Marlon Edwards, an English instructor at Langston University, has just finished production on an upcoming independent film. “A Dangerous Prey” is an action thriller about a woman who experiences a home invasion. The film follows an urban young couple moving to a new neighborhood, expecting a new child and a fresh start from their past,…
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Creed III: Movie Review
On March 3rd Creed III was released. Michael B. Jordan both starred as Adonis Creed and directed the film. Jonathan Majors played Damian Anderson Creed’s primary opponent and childhood best friend. A Gazette survey of 100 students indicated that 72% of Langston University students are interested in watching Creed III in theaters. Despite receiving overwhelmingly…
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Opinion: Langston needs a spring music festival
Langston University is known for producing great musical talent. From our amazing students in the Langston Marching Pride to upcoming independent artists, the variety Langston students showcase is something people appreciate on and off campus. Although Langston has left a great musical legacy on stage and on the field, some students question if there could…
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“I Fear For My Life” describes prison life
“Understand, be careful who you bring in your safe space,” said Kemba Smith-Pradia to the students at Langston University at noon on March 22. Smith-Pradia shared her experience of being involved with the wrong man and reminds the women to know and understand their worth. The presentation, called “I Fear For My Life,” was provided…
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Tevin’s Home Cooking Valued by Community
Tevin’s Home Cooking is a well-established Soul Food restaurant located near Langston University’s campus that has been a staple to the community. The restaurant opened in 2017 and since then has been catering to Langston students and the town. Tevin Williams is a proud alumni of Langston University who graduated in 1991. Williams loves the…
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Campus involvement changes lives
When first coming to college, it can seem like a new normal. It’s a period filled with opportunity with all the people to meet, classes to take and campus organizations to join. Students come ready to take advantage of as many opportunities as they can since they want to make the most of their college…
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Oklahoma City Museum of Art opens exhibits that depict the history of Black Americans
The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is opening two exhibits called “Fighters for Freedom William H. Johnson Picturing Justice” and “Art and Activism at Tougaloo College.” These exhibits will be available to the public starting on Saturday February 18th and ending on Sunday May 14th. “Fighters for Freedom” is a collection of paintings by William…