Category: Features
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Sisters in Sports: The Female Dominated Legacy of Langston Sports Media
College sports in the U.S. are among the most popular bonding experiences across campuses. From the inner relationships between teammates and coaches to the unspoken tie fans share, this aspect of collegiate life is a noteworthy part of many people’s journey. To ensure this connection is maintained, sports media teams work to bring coverage to…
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Shining light on LU Chi Alpha
For students looking for a Christian organization where you can meet like-minded people and enjoy fun activities, LU Chi Alpha might just be the organization for you. LU Chi Alpha holds a variety of events and fun activities on campus and off campus. Recently they went ice skating, held karaoke nights, and conversation tabling, where…
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Black History Month at an HBCU : Rooted in Excellence
Black History Month is a time to reflect on the past, recognize the present, and look toward the future of Black excellence. At Langston University, the only Historically Black College or University in Oklahoma, this celebration carries deep meaning. Langston represents resilience, opportunity, and pride for Black students in a state with just one HBCU. During…
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Shining a Spotlight on the Melvin B. Tolson Black Heritage Center
Tucked away on the first floor of Sanford Hall lies one of Dear Langston’s hidden gems: the Melvin B. Tolson Black Heritage Center. The center, which is currently only open by appointment, combines aspects of a museum and a library to showcase black art, literature and culture. The building is dedicated to former Langston University…
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How Janea Perry Stays True To Herself
From the streets of San Jose to the close-knit community of Langston, Oklahoma, Janea Perry, a senior psychology major and child development minor, has brought her West Coast energy and passion for helping others to Langston University. With each step of her journey, she is working to make a lasting impact on our campus. She…
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Ms. Lauren Reese: Returning to Her Roots at Langston University
Walking into the C-Store to grab my favorite snack, I noticed how sweet and friendly the cashier was. She always greeted me with compliments and asked how my day was in a soothing voice. Whenever I left, she’d say, “Okay, baby, see you next time,” sending me off with a smile and reminding me how…
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Graduated and Grinding: Nadia Mooreland Breaks Into Sports Media
During the spring semester of 2025, Nadia Mooreland graduated from Langston University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. While her degree path was not traditional, it led her to work for NBC Sports, one of the top sports media companies, as a Social Media Coordinator. I sat down with her to discuss her journey as…
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The Psychology Around Fizz
Fizz, as many students may know, is an anonymous social forum app for college students across campuses to connect with one another. The app’s origins are based in Stanford, California, where two Stanford students created the platform “to be an uplifting digital space for Gen-Z and a go-to destination to stay updated.” When Langston students…
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Surviving College As An Introvert
An average college experience usually involves joining as many clubs and organizations as you can, going to all the campus events, and even hitting up all the latest parties all while making as many new friends as possible. This is the experience most people would imagine for every student, but for an introvert who is…
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Douglass High School Hosts Annual MLK Oklahoma Battle Of The Bands
There were a lot of festivities during MLK day this year and one of them was the MLK battle of the bands in Oklahoma City. People all around of Oklahoma including current Langston University Students and alumni came together to celebrate Dr. King, as well as the musical talent that young kids have when some…