Category: 2026, February 25
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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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Voices: Discovering Jesse Jackson
Jesse Jackson was a figure I was not too familiar with before hearing the news of his recent passing. In all honesty, this was the first time I have ever heard the name Jesse Jackson, and after seeing the impact his passing has made on our community I realized this was someone I should know…
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The Return Of Jay The Lion: Langston Mascot To Debut Fall 2026
The lovely Langston lion mascot has been missing for years. In fact, he’s been gone so long, there is no confirmed year he went missing. Last semester, alumni were asked what happened to the Langston mascot. This led to alumni talking about the mascot on the National Langston Alumni Association Facebook group. This year, the…
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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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Inside the Lions’ Lair: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Langston Men’s Basketball
Langston University basketball fans know the thrill of the fast breaks, the roar of the crowd, and the slam dunks that light up C.F. Gayles Field House. But what goes on behind the scenes to make those moments possible is a story many never see. From grueling workouts to intense film sessions, the Langston Lions…
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OPINION: Going to Graduate School for the Degree or for Fear of The Real World?
Graduate school is what you go to after you complete your bachelor’s at your four-year university. Now, the idea of doing more school after you already did 4 years seems a little crazy, but it has its benefits. At grad school, you can get your master’s or even sometimes get your doctorate. This is what…
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Voting in Langston Oklahoma
Voting is an essential process in democracy and determines how the government is run for the next few years, but most people do not participate. In the last presidential election, only 65.3 percent of people voted nationally (Census.gov). Oklahoma has a few major elections coming up later this year including: primaries on June 13th, runoff…