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The Lady Lions have etched their names into history, becoming the first HBCU to claim the Sooner Athletic Conference with a 64-54 victory over Mid-America Christian on March 4th, 2025, at C.F Gayles Field House. The achievement marks the first SAC tournament championship in program history. Under the leadership of first-year head coach Chris Vincent,…
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Iyana Clark is a shy girl with big brown eyes that sparkle like warm honey. Her hair, reminiscent of a spiral staircase, frames her face in soft curls. Though she tends to keep to herself, walking with her headphones in and her gaze fixed on the ground, she glides through the campus. To her, it often feels empty, reflecting her own thoughts. Lost in a sea of uncertainty, she contemplates graduation and what the future holds for her. Iyana opens about her struggle with self-doubt and her tendency to compare…
Keep readingThe Oklahoma Board of Regents for Higher Education has partnered with Langston University to work on the statewide teacher shortage by creating the Educator Ramp Up Initiative program. The program allows non- education majors with bachelor’s degrees to become certified teachers. They offer support through mentorship and assistance with resources and payment for certification paperwork. “It provides another opportunity for individuals who are looking into going to education, an opportunity to navigate that space for free. Essentially, they wouldn’t have to pay for it,” said Dr. Leonard Newby, assistant professor…
Keep readingLangston University’s Office of Student Life (OSL) brought together entrepreneurs and student-owned businesses across campus for its very own Black Expo, an event designed to connect students with black entrepreneurs who turned their ambitions and dreams into reality. Held in the university’s atrium, the expo featured a panel for students to talk with business owners and showcase student-owned businesses. The expo featured discussions on challenges in leadership, personal growth, and navigating professional spaces where black professionals are often under-represented. In these discussions, panelists gave insight into what it takes to…
Keep readingAlpha Zeta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. presented their Keeping Up with The AKA’S Skee Week events for Langston University. The events for the week included Heart Health Awareness, AKA-Aerobics, Petals Of Positivity, Galentines Edition, and the Last two events that unfortunately got canceled: Pretty Pop Corn & pearls and The Final Act of service. These events were held in collaboration with people and organizations on campus like NPHC, WOP, and Langston Alumni. Due to the snowstorm, temperatures dropped to below 4 degrees with a high of 16…
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