September 10, 2025
Vol. 88, No. 5
Biggest Band Season In Years?
Image taken by Torrey Purvey II The Langston University Marching Pride is ready and set for the new season. They already performed at the Pepsi Houston National, Battle Of The Bands, the Labor Day Classic, and the Grambling State University football game. Now they are getting ready to perform at the Chiefs vs Eagles football…
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Igniting the Flame of Knowledge: The 2025-2026 Convocation
Images and video provided by Ted Collins Langston University faculty, staff, and students gathered in the auditorium to celebrate the annual 126th convocation. The convocation included addresses from President Ruth-Ray Jackson and Dr. Alonzo Peterson, a choir performance, Student Government Association (SGA) inaugurations, and announcements from Activities Coordinator Jonell St. Fort. As a member of SGA and the choir, I had the pleasure of experiencing these announced changes within Langston University culture and the convocation itself. During the presidential address, Jackson discussed new polices, maintenance, and renovations, and she talked…
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From Langston to the League: Football is Back
Football is officially back, and the roar can be heard from Langston to the NFL on Saturday nights in Oklahoma. The Lions are suiting up once again for a fall season to defend their pride, chasing their chapter of glory. One of the biggest stages in sport begins as the NFL unites fans across the country with the sounds of pads, rivalries reigniting, and the promise of unforgettable moments. From the heart of HBCU pride to the bright lights of the NFL, the football season is here. To capture the…
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Volleyball Season Set to Spike
All images provided by Richard T. Clifton Volleyball season has commenced, and the Langston Lady Lions have started strong with a new approach. As the season kicks off, the training intensifies. In her second year of coaching for Langston University, head coach Jazmine Washington has brought in a new team of 30 players. “This is our first year with a developmental team, so I am super excited,” said Washington. “Preseason, we been having three a day, six to eight, ten to twelve, and four to six.” Starting the season is…
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Opinion: Is Band a Sport?
There is always an ongoing conversation that comes up every year about, “is band really a sport?” Well, I am here to break it down to you how it is indeed, a sport. Band life goes through the same hardships, independence, fun opportunities, sister/brotherhoods, sweat and tears that other sport do. I will be specifically writing from the collegiate band life and majorette dancer perspective. I danced my freshman year (2022-2023) as a Prancing J-sette for the Sonic Boom of the South at Jackson State University. Being a SWAC dancer…
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Langston Raises Tuition by 3%
In June, Langston Public Relations announced that Langston has been approved for a 3% increase in tuition and fees for all students. This is an increase of $207. For some students, this was not very alarming to hear. For others, it added to a bill that they already struggled to pay. Harmoni Garette, a sophomore general studies major, said, “I think it’s ridiculous that they are raising our tuition when I am having to deal with more issues that I didn’t have last semester.” This tuition increase is supposed to…
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