Category: Features
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LUMP X KC Chiefs – From a Band Member’s Eyes
When it comes to deciding that you are going to march in an HBCU marching band, you are sort of going into it understanding you are not going to be your average college student. Band students do not get to just go to class, go to dinner, and just stay home for the rest of…
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Teaching in the Age of AI
Many students grew up in a generation where technology has continued to evolve, and with that come pros for them, but many cons for their professors. For example, AI has become an essential tool for students to use for their schoolwork and daily life in general. It might be helpful for students, but how do…
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In the Deep End: The Story of Langston’s Forgotten Pool
Langston University is home to a rich history, much of which is now lost to time, and many of its buildings carry traces of the past. One such building is the ‘Multi’, which once housed Langston’s own Olympic-sized swimming pool. The pool is still there, but like many of the other dilapidated spaces on campus,…
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What’s Happenin’ in the White House – A Brief History
A three-story white and blue structure that sits on top of the hill, with now faded and chipped paint, was once a lively manifestation of the greatness Langston had to offer. The Helen Aline Johnson Hospitality Management Center, or the White House, is a building like many on Dear Langston’s campus that is jam-packed with history. According…
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The Taste of Langston: 2025’s Campus Culinary Artists
At Langston University, you don’t have to go far to find good food. Between classes, clubs, and late-night study sessions, a lot of students are finding creative ways to make money and share their talents. One thing about LU, we got some serious cooks on campus. Today, we are spotlighting two of them: Railani McCoy,…
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Behind The Shutter: Exploring Langston Visual Storytellers
At Langston University, student photographers are using their lenses to highlight campus life in new and creative ways. From covering athletic events to capturing student organizations and everyday scenes, their work is shaping how the university community sees itself. In interviews, several photographers shared their experience, the importance of their craft, and what inspires them…
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Lion’s Mane to Reopen
As of the start of the Fall 2025 semester, The Lion’s Mane, a local beauty supply store run by Langston alumni, has not been open for business. The Lions Mane opened in September of 2021 and aimed to provide Langston students with easy access to beauty supply products they once had to travel to Oklahoma…
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The Heart Of A Lion: Peyton Walter and the Lion’s Mane Story
“Sadness,” “uncertainty,” and “emotional” are normally the words used to describe a difficult experience, which is definitely how it felt when the closing of Lion’s Mane was announced. The beauty supply store had been a staple in the Langston community for a few years and was viewed as more than a beauty supply. It was…
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Aiyanna Davis: Making the unorganized organized with LUMP
When it comes to a Historically Black College and University, there are many sights and sounds to experience around the campus. Sometimes these are the sounds of students crowding the cafe on fried chicken Wednesday, or the sounds of the Greeks strolling and doing their chants. However, nothing quite compares to the sound of an…
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Meow and Mocha opens in Guthrie
On June 4, Nicala Teague, owner of the only cat cafe in Guthrie, hosted the weekly Chamber Coffee event held by the Guthrie Chamber of Commerce. The event was very popular, hosting roughly 80 people. Her business had only been open for two months, so this was a crucial event for both the cats and…