September 24, 2025
Vol. 88, No. 6
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. …
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The Heart Of A Lion: Peyton Walter and the Lion’s Mane Story
“Sadness,” “uncertainty,” and “emotional” are normally the words used to describe a difficult experience, which is definitely how it felt when the closing of Lion’s Mane was announced. The beauty supply store had been a staple in the Langston community for a few years and was viewed as more than a beauty supply. It was a place always filled with great vibes from both the staff and the music being played in the store. The smells of hair and nail care products filled the air. It was a place you…
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Aiyanna Davis: Making the unorganized organized with LUMP
When it comes to a Historically Black College and University, there are many sights and sounds to experience around the campus. Sometimes these are the sounds of students crowding the cafe on fried chicken Wednesday, or the sounds of the Greeks strolling and doing their chants. However, nothing quite compares to the sound of an HBCU marching band. Langston University is home to the Langston University “marching pride band,” which has been a 200+ member organization over the last several years. Once 6 p.m. passes, you are likely to hear…
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Meow and Mocha opens in Guthrie
On June 4, Nicala Teague, owner of the only cat cafe in Guthrie, hosted the weekly Chamber Coffee event held by the Guthrie Chamber of Commerce. The event was very popular, hosting roughly 80 people. Her business had only been open for two months, so this was a crucial event for both the cats and for Teague. The event went smoothly, and everyone had a great time bonding with the cats. Teague spoke to people as they left, and she was informed of some bad news. “Diva just disappeared in…
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Behind The Curtain: A look into Pageant life
As Pageant season approaches, many students are preparing to enter competitions to show off their beauty, talent, and charm. To the audience, pageants are entertaining and exciting to watch, but most of us don’t know what the contestants go through behind the curtains. What obstacles did they have to go through to show the best version of themselves on stage? The Orange and Blue pageant is one of the most anticipated pageants of the year, and many freshmen use this competition as an opportunity to put their name out there.…
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Column: 47 Days In Tulsa, The Summer That Spoke
Jun 1, 2025. At 4 a.m., I was ready to start a new journey. Oklahoma awaits me on flight 2782, boarding time 8:20 a.m., from Dallas Love Field to Tulsa, Oklahoma. On the drive to the airport, the sun was starting to peek through the clouds, and my mom started to debrief me before the journey. “You know I’m proud of you, right?” she says. “I know,” I reply. We arrive at the departure terminal. As each bag is placed, my mind starts to race, and my heart starts to…
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