Category: 2025, September 10
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Biggest Band Season In Years?
Image taken by Torrey Purvey II The Langston University Marching Pride is ready and set for the new season. They already performed at the Pepsi Houston National, Battle Of The Bands, the Labor Day Classic, and the Grambling State University football game. Now they are getting ready to perform at the Chiefs vs Eagles football…
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Rough Roads, Long Walks, and Tough Rides
As the sun begins to set, Joel Gibbs is leaving the Commons housing community and heading to his dorm in Scholars Inn. He can see where he’s going, but he has a hard time scanning for potholes as he glides towards the rear entrance of the university. He spots a large pothole just in time…
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‘Who’s on Aux?’ – a Glimpse into Langston’s DJ Culture
The alluring sounds of the Langston Center blare through its small wooden building, as songs blend together the universal experiences of Langston students from the past, present, and future. The master of these fates stands behind a booth containing turntables, speakers, and cables; these prodigies of sound are better known as DJs. The question…
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Opinion: Where Are The Seats? Langston Students Want More Outdoor Spaces
Langston University has a big campus with plenty of open fields, three nice lakes, and places to walk around. But for many students, something simple is still missing: seating. There aren’t enough outdoor tables, benches or shaded spots for students to study, eat or hang out. This might not sound like a big deal…
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Igniting the Flame of Knowledge: The 2025-2026 Convocation
Images and video provided by Ted Collins Langston University faculty, staff, and students gathered in the auditorium to celebrate the annual 126th convocation. The convocation included addresses from President Ruth-Ray Jackson and Dr. Alonzo Peterson, a choir performance, Student Government Association (SGA) inaugurations, and announcements from Activities Coordinator Jonell St. Fort. As a member of…
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From Langston to the League: Football is Back
Football is officially back, and the roar can be heard from Langston to the NFL on Saturday nights in Oklahoma. The Lions are suiting up once again for a fall season to defend their pride, chasing their chapter of glory. One of the biggest stages in sport begins as the NFL unites fans across the…
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Volleyball Season Set to Spike
All images provided by Richard T. Clifton Volleyball season has commenced, and the Langston Lady Lions have started strong with a new approach. As the season kicks off, the training intensifies. In her second year of coaching for Langston University, head coach Jazmine Washington has brought in a new team of 30 players. “This is…
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Opinion: Is Band a Sport?
There is always an ongoing conversation that comes up every year about, “is band really a sport?” Well, I am here to break it down to you how it is indeed, a sport. Band life goes through the same hardships, independence, fun opportunities, sister/brotherhoods, sweat and tears that other sport do. I will be specifically…
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Langston Raises Tuition by 3%
In June, Langston Public Relations announced that Langston has been approved for a 3% increase in tuition and fees for all students. This is an increase of $207. For some students, this was not very alarming to hear. For others, it added to a bill that they already struggled to pay. Harmoni Garette, a sophomore…