by Landon Payne in News
The movement to better the university is in full effect with the planning of new buildings and the renovation of others, the hiring of new people, and even the creation of new departments to better serve the student body. One of the newest and most needed departments is the Department of Student Retention, which is headed by Carla Wood, a 1983 LU alumna.
by Landon Payne in News
Love was in the air on Valentine's Day, especially in the I.W. Young Auditorium where the members of the Dallas Black Dance Theatre II (DBDT II) captivated students and staff.
Dancers performed during seven different scenes. The audience was deeply engrossed by the fluid movement of the dancers, as well as the music chosen for each performance that seemed to go almost perfectly with each dance.
by Dwan Brumfield in News
In celebration of Black History Month, the university hosted a Black economic empowerment forum to inspire students to become the producers of their future.
Mark Flemon, assistant vice president for student affairs, hosted the event that took place Monday evening in the school's atrium.
by Lisa Riley in News
Mt. Bethel Baptist Church was packed to capacity this past Sunday as three students were awarded the Dr. John W. Coleman Scholarship.
The students, one of whom is a student at Langston, were presented their scholarships in the amount of $500 by Reverend Jimmie L.
by Desmond Nugent in News
The university's Honda All-Star Team took third place in the Pre-National Championship Tournament (Pre-NCT) at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES).
The team competed against other HBCUs from around the country at UMES on Feb. 9 and 10. During the event, the teams were quizzed on various subjects, such as history and science, as well as world issues and social topics.
by Dwan Brumfield in News
Heart disease is the main cause of death in the United States and is a chief cause of disability. However, you won't have to worry about dying or becoming disabled due to heart disease if you begin to change your bad habits now.
According to statistics published by the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 700,000 people die of heart disease in the United States each year, which accounts for about 29-percent of all U.
by Compiled by Roderick Foster in News
Serial rapist responsible for student's death
A 19-year-old college student missing since she was abducted nearly a month ago was strangled by a serial rapist. The rapist has attacked at least two other women and may strike again, Reno, Nev. police said Saturday.
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The Langston University Aquaculture Program will offer workshops for ornamental fish pond owners and commercial aquaculturists on Saturday, Feb. 23 in the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Complex located on the main campus.
Workshops are intended to provide educational and collaborative opportunities for enthusiasts, producers and researchers.
Octavia Estelle Butler
by Lisa Riley in News
Octavia Estelle Butler was a renowned writer who is respected for breaking into and doing enormously well in the genre of science fiction, which has historically been dominated by White males.
The trailblazer was born on June 22, 1947 in Pasadena, Calif.
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Wednesday, February 20
The LU-OKC campus will host a community forum, "Come On People," at 6 p.m. to address issues in the African-American community. More information: Send an email to chhardeman@lunet.edu or ck_dawson@yahoo.com.
The National Association of Broadcast Journalists is having a Season Premiere Watch Party of "America's Next Top Model" on Feb.
