Category: Issue
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Potential Charlie Kirk Statue On Campus?
The recent assassination of Charlie Kirk has caused the country to be divided on whether or not he should be honored. Kirk was a controversial figure who held conservative political views. Some of his controversial takes included opposing the Civil Rights Act of 1964, rejecting the idea of empathy, and not supporting abortion rights. On…
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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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Langston Band Program Outperforms In Student Retention
Langston University continues to grapple with student retention, reporting a 69% retention from fall to spring semesters and 51% from fall to fall. In contrast, Langston University’s band program stands out as a beacon of success, boasting an impressive 84% retention rate from fall to spring and 68% from fall to fall. This significant difference…
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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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Opinion: Is Langston Just a “Party School?”
When most people think of Langston University, their minds instantly go to the parties and events, rather than the education itself. When I first told people I was enrolling at Langston, their eyes would pop out of their heads, and they would say, “Langston, really?” or they would commonly say, “Be careful out there.” There…
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The Law That Founded Langston University: The Second Morrill Act
This year marks the 135th anniversary of the Second Morrill Act of 1890, a landmark piece of legislation that forever changed the landscape of higher education in America. For Langston University, Oklahoma’s only historically black college and university (HBCU), the Act was the catalyst that made its founding possible. The original Morrill Act of 1862…
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Issue: September 24, 2025
September 24, 2025 Vol. 88, No. 6 Got the full story? We do. We tell the true story of Langston University, because we live it every day. Sign up for our free newsletter to get new issues of The Gazette in your inbox.
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With No Place to Stay, Some Students Squat on Campus
Langston University is facing a housing shortage on its campus, as ongoing renovations have reduced available dormitory space. While the University plans to accommodate students in newly completed buildings, the remodeling projects have created a temporary squeeze. Students are now facing uncertainty about when they can move in and what to do in the meantime. …