May 6, 2026
Vol. 89, No. 6
The Future of Farming: Agriculture Science’s Drone Project
In a collaboration between the department of engineering and computer science and the department of agriculture, Langston is developing drones for farming purposes. Josie Throckmorton is a senior agriculture science major and the head of the student team developing drones for farmers to use. The drones being developed are small and are meant to collect…
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The Artist Coalition : Langstons Creative Outlet
The Langston University Artist Coalition is a fairly new organization that should be on everyone’s radar. It was founded by Deshawn Mosley II, a Sophomore Agriculture Business major, who was just a freshman at the time he decided to create this organization. The Artist Coalition focuses on beautifying the school and cultivating a community of artists. “I really want to see a lot of people be able to express themselves creatively because, I feel like that is a way we’re able to not only detach from the stressors of life but…
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End of an Era: Chris Vincent Steps Away from Langston Women’s Basketball
After guiding Langston University women’s basketball through one of the most successful stretches in program history, head coach Chris Vincent is stepping down to accept the head coaching position at Purdue Northwest University in Westville, Illinois. Vincent’s departure marks the end of a transformative era for the Lady Lions, as his two-season tenure redefined expectations and established Langston as a consistent contender at both the conference and national levels. In just two years, Vincent compiled a résumé that places him among the most impactful coaches in recent program history. During…
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New Engineering And Technology Robot To Help Farmers
The engineering and technology department at Langston University has made a new robot to help the agriculture department and farmers with their crops, gardens, vegetables and more. Previously the department has worked on about 17 drones to help farmers take pictures and scan their farms to see what they can do next with their garden. Now, this new robot can scan and tell farmers if there are weeds and bugs in their garden. Marcio White, a professor and instructor in the engineering and technology department, runs the project. He has…
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From Nassau to New Beginnings: The Story of Jonell St. Fort
When you first meet Jonell “Porkchop” St Fort, his wide grin and contagious laugh are the first things you notice. He moves through Langston University’s campus with an energy that lights up every room, every hallway, every conversation. But behind that smile is a story of struggle, self-discovery, and perseverance. A story that started nearly 1,400 miles away in Nassau, Bahamas. Growing up in the vibrant yet rough corners of Nassau, Jonell didn’t always have it easy as he always seemed to catch himself in trouble. Jonell’s childhood was marked…
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Column: The first Mayor’s Youth Council in Langston
One day I had a vision to create a youth-centered organization to bring the youth from all over to learn about local city government. On February 12, 2026, I founded the Mayor’s Youth Council for the city of Langston. I based this organization on one from the previous city I lived in, Horn Lake, Mississippi, which is a small town in north Mississippi. The purpose of this council was to strengthen the youth in Mississippi and showing them how city and state government worked. The youth Council was constructed on…
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Here are the Langston Student Journalists who Won Awards in 2026
Each year, Langston University Broadcast Journalism students submit their work to the Oklahoma Broadcast Educator’s Association (OBEA) Competition in audio and video categories and to the Oklahoma Press Association (OPA) Better Newspaper Competition in print journalism categories. In 2026, Langston University students took a total of seven statewide awards for their work in 2025. Langston Seniors Sweep Multi-Media Reporting Category at OBEA At the 2026 Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters Day, Langston University students shut out every other participating university in the multi-media reporting category. Senior Kaycie Washington, 2025 graduate Taniya…
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Farewell from the 2025-2026 Gazette Staff
Anthony Henry III The main thing that has impacted me doing work for the Gazette is meeting new people. Meeting students and staff at Langston helped me learn about them and the University. Learning about the history of the Langston mascot, physical therapy, and more has been the best thing ever. I am so happy I have gotten the chance to learn more about the University I am a part of. It was very important to tell the stories of people all over Langston. Whether it is negative or positive,…
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