The Gazette

The 2007-2008 academic school year has resumed with the absence of three key administrators: a vice president of academic affairs, a vice president of student affairs and enrollment management, and a chief information officer (CIO) of Information Technology Services (ITS).

If you're quick-witted and knowledgeable in areas ranging from politics to sports, then you should consider participating in Langston's Honda Campus All-Star Challenge. The Honda Campus All-Star Challenge is a knowledge quiz competition in which students are quizzed on a variety of topics, including history, current issues, and science.

Torriente Toliver is a 22-year-old English education major from Chicago. He is an only child and a third-generation college student. Q: What is one of the hardest challenges you have had to face? A: I lost all of my money after the first week of a three week tour of Europe.

Student Support Services (SSS) of Langston University will host an informational and open house for students who are enrolled in the SSS program on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the I.W. Young Auditorium. During the informational students will learn about upcoming events in SSS and about new information that they need to know for the semester.

While most sexually active American women know the importance of getting tested for HIV, far too many are unaware of the need to also be screened for human papillomavirus (HPV), a virus that has the potential to also be life threatening.

A majority of African American students polled at a Midwestern university say lighter complexions are more attractive than darker ones, according to a study conducted by researchers from two Louisiana schools.

Today The Miss Orange and Blue Scholarship Pageant will take place 7:30 p.m. in the I.W. Young Auditorium. Admission is free.   Thursday, Sept. 13 The American Red Cross will host a blood drive on from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Atrium. The National Pan- Hellenic Council will host "The Greek Sneak Peak" Sept.