April 22, 2026
Vol. 89, No. 5
Coach Wright Leaves Lasting Legacy
Not long ago, Langston men’s basketball was searching for direction. The program was coming off a 1–27 season, struggling to find its footing and identity in the NAIA landscape. Games were quiet, expectations were low and belief within the program had faded. Today, that same program stands as a national powerhouse well respected across the…
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Langston University Welcomes A new Lion: Issac Bivins
Issac Bivins is a proud new Lion on the hill at Langston University, where he now severs as the Coordinator for Student Engagement and Leadership. As Coordinator, Bivins is focused on helping students visualize their life after college. He also hopes to elevate their experience and to guide students to reach their highest potential. “Student Engagement is changing and so student engagement means to me, not only engaging our students with programming but engaging them in aspects of outside the classroom,” Bivins said. Bivins likes talking to students to help…
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The Langston Men’s Basketball’s National Tournament Run
Langston University Men’s Basketball closed out their season at the national championship game with a heartbreaking 76-71 loss against Freed-Hardman. Around 6:45 pm on March 24th, the No. 4-seeded Langston Men’s Basketball team looked to be on top of the world. The team that started at the very bottom of their national tournament bracket had just fought their way to the championship game the night before in overtime against the No. 3 seed Ave Maria. As the time to tip-off began to wind down, Langston University staff, students, alumni, and…
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No Food During Spring Break?
Spring break is an event all Langston University students are typically excited about. Finally, they get one week to relax and take a break from going to class and doing work. Most students leave campus during this week; however, some students remained on campus. During this time, the cafeteria was closed leaving some students struggling to find food elsewhere. It wasn’t the only resource unavailable. Tevins, the restaurant right off campus, was also closed. The Langston food pantry opens once a month for three hours. The trolley, which transports students…
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