the Gazette VOL. 78, NO. 8 STUDENT VOICE OF LANGSTON UNIVERSITY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016 2 The Gazette | February 25, 2016 Voices Student discusses birth The Gazette is produced within the Department of Communication at of Black History Month Langston University. It serves as a teaching tool February is known as Black Rights Movement and a history and culture of being and public relations History month, but when did growing awareness of black an African American.” vehicle. The newspaper is it begin? identity, Negro History week Some of the important con- published bimonthly and According to the History. had evolved into Black His- tributors to Black History is dispersed across campus com website, Black History tory Month on many college Month and equality for all every other Thursday, Month started in about 1915, campuses. include Dr. Martin Luther except during half a century after the 13th President Gerald R. Ford King Jr. and his “I Have a examinations, holidays and Amendment abolished slav- officially recognized Black Dream” speech, Rosa Parks extended school breaks. ery in the U.S. History Month in 1976, call- and her Montgomery bus Later that September, Har- ing upon the public to “seize boycott and George Wash- vard-trained historian Carter the opportunity to honor the ington Carver and his re- G .Woodson and the promi- often neglected accomplish- search on the peanut. nent minister Jess E. Moor- Watts ments of black Americans Other students take pride Editor land founded the Association in every area of endeavor in celebrating their heritage Kimberly McKnight for the Study of Negro Life with the birthdays of Abra- throughout our history,” ac- and roots for this special and History, an organization ham Lincoln and Frederick cording to the History.com month. Associate Editor dedicated to researching and Douglass. website. “Black History Month is a Marcus Garlington promoting achievements by The NAACP was founded Since 1976, every president time for African Americans black Americans and other on Feb. 12, 1909, to celebrate has designated February as to reflect on where they came Cover Designer people of African descent. It the centennial anniversary Black History Month. Many from,” said Aneesha Moore, Paul Pugh is now known as the Associa- of the birth of President Lin- students across campus have freshman HPER major. “It tion for the Study of African- coln, according to the His- different views on what means a lot to me because I Reporter American Life and History, tory.com website. Black History Month means take a lot of pride in being an Perry Smith according to the History.com Decades later, mayors of to them. African-American female. I website. cities across the country be- “Black History means a lot love how we come together Staff Writers The group sponsored a gan yearly proclamations, to me every year,” said Le- in union with one another.” Zhana Davis national Negro History week recognizing Negro His- marcus Lott, junior biology James Ford in 1926, choosing the second tory week. In the late 1960s, major. “It allows me to learn Michael Watts is a junior Maya Jackson week of February to coincide thanks in part to the Civil something new about my broadcast journalism major. Jessica Joseph Brittni Logan Kimberly Thompson Michael Watts ampus Who is someone Adviser you consider to be an Nicole Turner uestion important person in C black history? The Gazette Office Langston University Sanford Hall, Room 318 Ph. 405-466-3245 Q

Send story ideas, comments and calendar events to [email protected]. Opinions expressed in Voices are those of the writers whose names appear with the articles. Dr. Marsha Herron — Assistant Paul Pugh — Senior Dr. Ernet Barnett — Assistant Letters to the editor should be Professor, Chair of Elementary & Broadcast Journalism Major Professor of Elementary & Special emailed to nkturner@langs- Special Education Education ton.edu. Please include your name and telephone number. "Gordan Parks because he was a The newspaper retains the "One person who is important to me... revolutionary photographer and his "The South African activist and former right to edit, accept and/or is actually more of a local hero by the career is something that I would love president Nelson Mandela helped bring an end to reject items deemed to be con- name of Wayne Dempsey. Mr. Dempsey, to live up to." apartheid and has been a global advocate for human trary to the best interest of the even as a teenager, understood the value rights. A member of the African National Congress Party publication, Langston of education and equality. Mr. Dempsey beginning in the 1940s, he was a leader of both peaceful University and/or any of its is widely regarded in Oklahoma City as protests and armed resistance against the white minority's governing bodies. a man who fought on many fronts for oppressive regime in a racially divided South Africa." eqality and justice." News February 25, 2016 | The Gazette 3 Tour for Diversity in Medicine Doctors, dentists visit Langston-OKC By Brittni Logan major Ashley Michalski. Staff Writer Throughout the day, the mentors alternated speak- Twenty-eight states and ing about various topics, 34 college campuses—the including the logistics and Tour for Diversity in Medi- planning for applying to cine (T4D) has met with medical and dental school, over 300,000 students—and test-taking preparation and Langston University was skills and ways to receive lucky to be one of those 34 financial aid for medical or colleges. dental school. According to the Tour T4D also provided an ex- for Diversity website, the ample passage question tour strives to educate, in- from the Medical College spire and cultivate future Admission Test (MCAT) physicians and dentists of and allowed students to an- diverse racial and ethnic swer the question and then backgrounds by forming lo- critiqued students on the cal connections in order to best way to analyze and an- fulfill a national need. swer. Langston’s biology stu- “Getting to see some prac- dents, ranging from fresh- tice test examples for medi- men to graduating seniors, cal school inspired me to traveled to the Langston want to learn and retain as University-Oklahoma City much as possible in regards campus Feb. 10, to learn to the knowledge base sur- more about the steps it rounding my major,” Mi- takes to further their career chalski said. Photos by Brittni Logan within their specific majors Though the day seemed and more. to be filled with plenty of Top: “The Tour for Diversity informative topics, each A group of Langston was one of the best experi- mentor mentioned a per- University biology students ences I’ve had during my sonal story of inspiration, and Dr. Clarence Hedge, time here at Langston,” said trial and tribulation or ac- dean of the School of Arts Rashad Hall, senior biology complishment to encourage and Sciences (far left), major. the students to fight for the intently listen to one of the “Seeing all the black phy- specialty in their desired ca- doctors (far right, front) at sicians really motivated reer. the Tour for Diversity in me to continue chasing my “What stuck out to me the Medicine. dream, to obtain a doctor- most were the stories that ate of dental surgery and included failure or a para- Right: open my own practice as a digm shift. There were a An LU biology student dentist, serving under-priv- few stories of people failing (right), speaks with one ileged communities,” Hall the MCAT multiple times of the doctors at the Tour said. and prevailing in the end,” for Diversity in Medicine. The speakers of the day said Rashid Troupe, senior Langston University were of all different eth- biology major. tudents traveled to LU-OKC nicities. There were Afri- “There was also a man on Feb. 10, to learn how can-American doctors and who started out as a teacher to obtain a career in the dentists as well as Latino/ but decided to follow the medical profession. Hispanic physicians. doctoral path. It shows me The T4D’s co-founders that it is never too late and Dr. Aldren Landry and Dr. that it is possible if you’re sor and Chair of LU Depart- Kameron Matthews, along willing to work at it,” ment of Biology Dr. Byron with their team of mentors, Troupe said. Quinn. introduced themselves to These stories kept the stu- “The students were ex- the students and kept their dents engaged and allowed cited and highly thankful attention with insightful in- them to relate to the T4D that the Tour for Diversity graduation. There were also a great number of vendors, formation. mentors more on a personal program came to Langston exhibitors at the tour, such which provided informa- “I was impressed by how level. University,” Quinn said. as the U.S. Army, Pharmacy tion on their particular pro- much enthusiasm, love and “We hope to work with Overall, the T4D was an is Right for Me and College grams. passion everyone had for the program organizers to opportunity for motivation of Osteopathic Medicine. Hall said some of those their careers and the things bring this exciting program as well as networking for the Hall said that this tour programs sparked his in- that they were presenting,” back to Langston Univer- different types of specialties was a great opportunity for terest, particularly the U.S. said sophomore biology sity,” said Associate Profes- in the students’ careers after networking and there were Army. 4 The Gazette | February 25, 2016 Features Second time's a charm, too Maya Jackson wins Miss Langston

By Kimberly McKnight Editor “It was about showcasing my Everyone deserves a sec- persistence and ambition and taking a ond chance, and Maya Jack- son got hers during the 70th stab at a chance to represent Langston, Miss Langston University Pageant on Feb. 11. which has a huge place in my heart. Jackson competed last year ” in the 69th pageant, where — Maya Jackson, she placed third and was Miss Langston 2016 second attendant to Miss Langston. Jackson had won every phase of competition question. “Maya was dedicated and last year, but this year, she “I learned to love them determined to try again, and won every phase and earned both. I had my little sisters she succeeded,” said Langs- the crown. do mock interviews with me ton alumna, Cami Little. “So, “The moment was very over winter break. I would I’m very excited for her. I do surreal. Even after winning be in my room for hours, believe Maya will represent every category, I still was reading and doing some Langston University well. not certain if I won or not self-reflection,” Jackson said. She is very poised, not easily because I won every catego- Although Jackson won stirred, so I know she will be ry last year and still ended that night, she had doubts a great representation and up in third place,” Jackson about competing again and fulfill the roll beautifully.” said. “So, I was ready for potentially losing. Jackson plans to imple- any of the other girls to be “At first I was not going to ment her platform “Dream crowned.” run. I kept beating myself Fit,” but aside from that she This time around, Jackson up as being the ‘runner-up plans to be a mentor and went into this pageant with chick,’ but I kept getting lead by example. a different way of thinking. asked and I finally decided, “I feel Maya will have “I had to get myself in the hey, why not, you only live an amazing reign as Miss mindset of working, and once,” Jackson said. Langston,” said Chloe Ev- when I say working, I mean Jackson’s purpose for do- ans, junior business man- working for it, working on ing the pageant a second agement major. “She is very things that I was lacking in, time around was not all spontaneous, and I feel she and for me, it was my inter- about winning the crown. will go above and beyond to view,” Jackson said. “It was about showcasing fulfill her position.” In Jackson’s pervious pag- my persistence and ambi- Jackson said there is eants she competed to her tion and taking a stab at a more to her crown than sit- best ability and hoped for chance to represent Langs- ting high and pretty on the Photo by Zhana Davis the best, but after losing ton, which has a huge place throne. three times, Jackson said, she in my heart,” she said. “I am more than ready and Maya Jackson walks across the stage after had to switch gears. Former and present stu- excited to put in the work winning the crown at the 70th Annual Miss Jackson said her least en- dents are thrilled that Jack- and to represent my Dear Langston University Pageant. Jackson earned the joyable parts of the pageant son is the newly crowned Langston to the best of my title Feb. 11, where she competed against four were interview and onstage Miss Langston University. ability,” she said. other ladies.

Contestants prepare for Miss Fashionetta, Mr. Ivy League

By Kimberly Thompson form, hold a title on campus tend a majority of the prac- will receive a $500 scholar- Staff Writer and also be a role model to tices for the pageant. ship at the end of their anyone on campus, said “I chose to participate in reign after Lights, camera, action... Keirra Cain, senior health Miss Fashionetta because it they It’s Miss Fashionetta and administrative major was something different,” complete Mr. Ivy League. To participate in this said Mary Boyles, freshman their The purpose of the Miss year’s Miss Fashionetta/Mr. nursing major. “I’m really platforms. Fashionetta and Mr. Ivy Ivy League, a candidate shy, so I thought this could This year’s League pageant is for must have a minimum 2.5 help me, and I wanted to pageant is at 7:08 young women and young GPA and pay a contestant’s make new friends.” p.m., March 29, in men to be a part of the pag- fee of $250. The winners of Miss Fash- the I.W. Young Au- eant to implement a plat- Candidates also must at- ionetta and Mr. Ivy League ditorium. Features February 25, 2016 | The Gazette 5 Eugene Buckman wins Mr. Langston New beginnings Alum steps into head coaching job By Marcus Garlington the Iowa Barnstormers. As a named the head softball Associate Editor graduate student and profes- coach and recalls the only sional athlete, Morgan noted difference is handling 100 To introduce Langston that he declined NFL tryouts men, as opposed to 25 wom- University to Quinton Mor- while he was pursuing his en. gan would be a waste of time. graduate degree. “But the techniques to get He’s not new to this campus, “[Education is] very, very them motivated are the and anyone who’s involved important. To be honest with same. I push their bodies to themselves with Langston you,” Morgan goes on in his the limit. We’re up at 5:30 athletics in the past 10 years distinguishable Louisiana every morning, every day should recognize his face. accent, “every kid has that throughout the week. We It’s been a long road from dream to make it to the NFL, push them into the cafete- the Lincoln Manner neigh- but it’s literally 1 percent that ria to eat breakfast, and that borhood of Kenner, Loui- actually [do]. So for the ones prepares them for their day, siana, to Dear Langston for that have that dream, they academically,” Morgan said. 34-year-old Head Football have to have something to If you can’t tell by now, Coach Quinton Morgan. At fall back upon…and that’s academics are kind of his Bonnable High School, he the most important thing: thing. So much so that be- excelled in both baseball and making sure they have fore I could finish the ques- football, and just like every that nice security blanket if tion, “What goals did you other high school athlete, he dreams and aspirations don't set upon acceptance of this dreamed of a major league come true.” pos-?” He blurted out, “Aca- Photo by Paul Pugh contract in either sport with In 2008, upon the comple- demics! Academics…” he baseball taking preference. tion of his master’s, Morgan interjected. “Study hall. I Eugene Buckman (middle) makes his debut His pro-ball deal would admits that his life was “all put together an academic as Mr. Langston during the 33rd Annual Pageant most likely follow a success- over.” He worked as a grad plan because my philosophy on Feb. 18. ful NCAA Division I baseball assistant coach at Langston is: ‘You’ve gotta use football, stint at Southern University, during the summer and fall don’t let football use you.’ where he began his collegiate while pursuing his grad de- Don’t come here, bang up athletic career. But then, life gree, but once the arena foot- your body, tearing ACLs happened. Morgan tore his ball season started in the ear- and messing up joints, then rotator cuff and just like that, ly spring, he left Langston’s leave with no degree.” his baseball dreams, both campus to live in San Angelo It’s a deal-breaking attribute collegiate and professional, and then Des Moines during he requires in potential re- were over. the season. cruits. “Academic kids tend Morgan transferred to “I didn't know exactly to make the least mistakes Jackson State University on which avenue I should take. on the field. If he’s not hav- a football scholarship where I was looking for stability, ing problems with his trigo- he met Greg Johnson, who at y’know,” unable to shed his nometry and physical sci- the time of Morgan’s transfer Louisiana colloquialisms. ence, the X’s and O’s should in 2003, was the defensive “And this is where the edu- come easily,” he said. coordinator for the Jackson cational [component] came “As for things I’m looking State Tigers. In 2004, Johnson into play. On one hand, you to bring out of my team accepted the head coaching have the desire to fulfill this right now…. accountabil- position at Langston Univer- dream…and you're working ity… more camaraderie… sity. towards it, but at the same more discipline…Those “I left Jackson State with time, you see yourself getting three things are the big dif- him and came to Langston older, and reality has to sink ference between a win and and played for him in 2004, in. I’m just fortunate that I a loss,” Morgan said. He 2005. In 2005, we won the was able to realize that early continued by adding, “I championship,” Morgan enough to take advantage of can’t say that I’ve had a ‘big said. all the other skills and train- challenge’ because I’ve got Following the team’s vic- ing I’ve acquired over the a great supporting cast and tory, Morgan celebrated a years.”Morgan mentioned good kids. The transition victory of his own – gradu- that “coaching runs in [his] was really simple. They be- ation. Following his bache- family” and was always a vi- lieve in me, and that’s usu- lor’s degree in health, physi- able option, but he candidly ally the biggest challenge as cal education and recreation, admitted that his focus was a head coach… getting kids he obtained his master’s in elsewhere. Fortunately, for that you didn't recruit to be- urban education from Langs- the Dear Langston family, lieve in you… but these kids ton University as well, all his transition into an official know me, and they’ve seen while playing arena football coaching position did not what I’ve done.” – two years for the San An- take long. gelo Stampede and one with In 2011, Morgan was see MORGAN, page 8 6 The Gazette | February 25, 2016 News Students visit Oklahoma capitol to advocate for higher education

By Maya Jackson Staff Writer

The Oklahoma State Capi- tol hosted its annual Higher Education Day on Feb. 17. Students, faculty and rep- resentatives gathered to voice concerns and listen about the future of education in Oklahoma. Some speak- ers included Gov. Mary Fal- lin, Gen. Tony Stickland and Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb. “Higher Education Day allows students and repre- sentatives of our college and university campuses an op- portunity to meet with their legislators and make the case that higher education is the best investment that they can make in Oklahoma’s fu- ture,” said Chancellor Glen D. Johnson in a press release from Oklahoma State Re- gents for Higher Education. “Our state system of high- er education remains com- mitted to increasing our col- lege degree and certificate Courtesy Photo attainment, which strength- ens our state’s economy,” Beautiful Joy Fields stands with State Regents Fields and other Langston University students visited Johnson said. Chairman Gen. Toney Stricklin (left) and Chancellor the Oklahoma capitol for Higher Education Day As most universities and Glen D. Johnson (right). on Feb. 17. K-12 schools know, fund- ing from education has also noted the importance of whale. University student body ton University but also the dropped tremendously, and graduating on time so that “I feel that budget cuts president. students and higher educa- Langston University is one the workforce can employ have placed all of higher “As far as Beautiful Joy’s tion as a whole wonderful- of many Oklahoma schools more workers. education in a bad situation speech, she did a phenome- ly, and I was glad Langston that will experience the blow A repetitive statement due to our dependence [on nal job," Anderson said. "She University was able to deliv- of over a quarter of a million made by representatives in state funding],” said Sha- represented not only Langs- er such a powerful speech.” dollars in budget cuts. hopes of keeping Oklaho- quille Anderson, Langston The cuts are coming from a ma’s workforce and econo- proposed revenue failure in my afloat was a charge for the state, and it was decided students to stay in Oklaho- Correction: Basketball Homecoming that more money had to be ma after they graduate. pulled from somewhere, “When you finish your In the last issue, Feb. and in this case, a majority degree, please do not leave! 11, the Gazette stated in 2016 is being pulled from educa- Use your skillsets here!” the article about break- The Langston University tion. Lamb said. ins during the winter “It’s a tough year ahead Junior mathematics major vacation that a 911 athletic department invites all of us, but I know our state Beautiful-Joy Fields was one app would be ready to representatives will do the of three LU students who download in two-three current and former student-athletes, best they can and remain were granted the opportuni- weeks. laser-focused to the key of ty to speak on their school’s However, according current students, faculty, staff, our future—the students,” behalf at the capitol. to President Smith's Stickland said. Fields was given a stand- office administrators, the coaches and athletic personnel to Gov. Fallin, who has been ing ovation after she spoke app is still in the devel- scrutinized for her policies, on how education has im- opmental stages with this year’s basketball homecoming said that “we can’t just print pacted her family and life the company that is pro- money like the government for the better, giving her op- viding the app, and they on Friday, February 26, and does…we have to make portunities to travel, meet are unsure of the exact some tough decisions.” She new people and even save a completion date. Saturday, February 27. Other News February 25, 2016 | The Gazette 7 Three San Francisco men die in car crash during Super Bowl By Zhana Davis dying after their car struck a “Our officer determined flowers, balloons and teddy We have to make smart deci- Staff Writer taxi and caught fire in the San that the continuation of that bears to the accident site. sions, definitely, when we do Francisco South of Market enforcement stop or pursuit, have huge events like the Su- Three friends who attended neighborhood. if you will, was too danger- “Regardless of if the Super per Bowl in California, know- the NFL Experience died af- South of Market is a rela- ous due to roadway condi- Bowl was in California or an- ing that people are expecting ter they ran from police and tively large neighborhood tions, traffic conditions. And other state, accidents happen for our young folks to mess it crashed. in San Francisco, which is so, he discontinued the pur- every day,” Latissa Smith up for everyone.” The NFL Experience is a located just south of Market suit,” CHP Officer Vu Wil- said. According to the San Jose theme park operated by the Street and contains several liams told ABC 7 News. Smith is a 42-year-old resi- Mercury News, "The CHP National Football League sub-neighborhoods, includ- The medical examiner was dent of Vallejo, California. is committed to thoroughly during the week of the Su- ing South Beach, Mission Bay only able to identify one per- “These young adults get too and professionally investigat- per Bowl. It is a combination and Rincon Hill. son so far, who is 23-year-old excited when we have nice, ing this incident," CHP Com- of interactive attractions and The CHP said an officer Pittsburg resident Roland memorable events out in the mander Christopher Sherry special events. first spotted the white Chevy Zanie. The other two bod- Bay Area for the fact that we said in a statement Feb. 7. "I According to ABC 7 News sedan doing donuts near ies remain unidentified. Za- don’t really have much for the want to offer my sincere con- in San Francisco, three people Fifth and Bryant streets. That nie’s stepmother said she’s kids to do,” Smith said. “The dolences to the involved fam- inside a vehicle led California officer followed them, but the in shock and keeps expecting young boys that died in that ilies of the three young men... Highway Patrol (CHP) offi- car sped off, blowing through him to walk through the door. car accident made a mistake This tragedy has deeply af- cers on a brief pursuit Feb. 6, red lights. Friends of the victims took that [cost] them their [lives]. fected all of us at the CHP." Beyoncé's halftime performance sparks controversy

By Jessica Joseph Event Brite website. On the licly condoned or encouraged Staff Writer site, it reads, "Do you agree the instigation of violence that the Black Panthers was/ against law enforcement. She Beyoncé's halftime perfor- is a hate group which should did shout out Red Lobster, mance during Super Bowl 50 not be glorified?... Let's tell citing it as a reward for her on Feb. 7, sparked criticism the NFL we don't want hate husband for adequate sexual leading into an "Anti-Beyoncé speech & racism at the Super performance in the lyrics of Rally" at NFL headquarters, Bowl ever again!” “Formation,” and the seafood located in New York City. However, on the day of the chain was happy to announce On Feb. 6, Beyoncé pre- rally, there were none to pro- a 33 percent increase in sales miered her new single and test Beyoncé. There were actu- the day after the video was music video, “Formation,” a ally about a dozen present at released, according to USA real ode to African-American the NFL headquarters in sup- Today. culture. The song features port of Beyoncé and the Black According to the Huffing- lyrics, such as “I like my ba- Lives Matter movement. ton Post, Beyoncé has silently by’s hair with baby hair and According to KTLA, The donated over $7 million to the afros, I like my negro nose National Sheriffs’ Associa- homeless in Houston, which with Jackson Five nostrils,” Photo from https://www.nj.com tion blamed Beyonce’s “anti- is her hometown. Accord- harmonizing over marching police entertainment” perfor- ing to CNN, Beyoncé and band cadences, which holds a Beyoncé performs at halftime during Super Bowl 50 mance for four officer deaths her husband, Jay Z, have also special place in black culture with her backup dancers. the week of the performance. spent “tens of thousands” to because of historically black Law enforcement agencies bail out arrested Black Lives colleges. Michelle Malkin, senior for taking up guns in defense across the country are hoping Matter demonstrators in - Fer Visuals also include a sink- editor of the Conservative against police brutality, op- to punish Beyoncé by boy- guson and Baltimore and are ing New Orleans Police De- Review, tweeted in criticism, posing Martin Luther King’s cotting her Formation World using $1.5 million of Tidal’s partment squad car, alluding “Cuz nothing brings us all to- non-violence approach, ac- Tour, which sold out in a mat- revenues to donate to the to Hurricane Katrina, which gether like @Beyoncé shaking cording to the Socialist Alter- ter of days. In light of this, the cause as well because they devastated the most impov- her ass & shouting “Negro” native website. Honorable Minister Louis both co-own the streaming erished urban parts of New repeatedly.” "It's a big step for Bey, and Farrakhan, leader of the Na- service. Orleans more than any other While the video showed I applaud her for her cour- tion of Islam, offered his sup- These symbols of black area, and many think that graffiti with the words "Stop age," said Imani Miller, junior port and security for her tour, empowerment do not sit because of this, government Shooting Us,” Beyoncé’s per- broadcast journalism major. calling her “my sweet sister well with legislators and law agency responses and relief formance during the 50th Su- "The video is empowering Beyoncé,” and saying, “You enforcement, but it’ll take a efforts were slower than usu- per Bowl featured costumes coming from a popular artist not going to offer her police little bit more than some an- al. where a Black Panther Party like herself." protection? But the [Fruit of gry conservatives to dethrone "It's an outrageous act on motif was evident. Because of her music video Islam, the security branch of this decade’s most influential the U.S. police," said Rudy Gi- Formed in 1966, the Black and performance during the his organization] will,” ac- entertainer, who is unmistak- uliani, former New York City Panther Party for Self Defense Super Bowl, protesters had a cording to the CNN website. ably, unapologetically and to mayor and former presiden- was one of the largest black rally Feb. 16, at the NFL head- That is to be speculated be- the disappointment of many, tial hopeful, on Fox11 News. revolutionary groups, famous quarters, according to the cause Beyoncé has never pub- black. 8 The Gazette | February 25, 2016 Sports Athletics launch new website By James Ford now brief descriptions about could handle the type of in- the most upcoming events excited that they updated the Staff Writer what is happening in the sea- formation that we wanted for the Langston Lions.” website.” son of each sport and the full available to the public and However, not all LU stu- This isn’t the first change A new website for Langs- roster for each team is listed that offered more features dents are completely satis- at Langston University, and ton University athletics as well. utilizing modern technol- fied with the site. there are more to come. launched at noon Feb. 9. “We were experiencing ogy,” Rogers said. “I feel as if the entire team “We currently have pages After being out of date technical difficulties with Some LU students and ath- should be known on the that are in the process of being for some time, LU decided the athletic pages attached to letes are happy about the up- website,” said T’ara Howard, designed for our cheerlead- it was time for change. The Langston University’s web- grade. track team member and ju- ers, student-athletic training new website, http://www. site,” said Donnita Rogers, “I feel like it is a lot more nior accounting major. staff, SASS Langston Univer- langstonsports.com, now Langston University athletic organized,” said Ebony Law- She said there should be sity Hall of Fame Members, has current pictures of some director. rence, sophomore biology more “individual pictures” Langston All-Americans and athletes from each sport, as “We needed a site that was major. “I can now see the lat- for the events, but that other Letterman Club Members,” well as the coaches. There are more athletic-friendly that est stories on every sport and than that, she is “happy and Rogers said. MORGAN from page 5 LU outscores On the biggest challenge facing the team, and not just for him, Morgan said, “Our University of biggest challenge is each one of our opponents. And that is because… we want to Southwest get everyone’s best game… we have to be prepared be- By Perry Smith scoring with 20 points. cause our ultimate goal is a Reporter “The team’s main focus national championship — was to stay aggressive and but we have to focus on one The Langston University keep up the defensive pres- game at a time.” men’s basketball team de- sure,” Elgin said Morgan feels like his team feated University of South- Langston guard Antonio members have met their ac- west, 102-76, Feb. 23. Arnold hit four of six three- countability quota but ad- Photo from https://www.langstonsports.com Langston played aggres- pointers, scoring 12 points mits that he works diligently sively and had a steady of- and getting two steals. to ensure academic success Head Football Coach Quinton Morgan holds the Black fense throughout the entire Guard Renard Green had for his players by organiz- Wall Street Classic trophy in the air after Langston game, outscoring South- 11 points, three assists and ing study halls, conferring defeated Texas College. west in the first half, 51–39, one steal. Forward Jeremy with professors and Misty and in the second half, 51– Wilson scored 10 points and Wakefield, who oversees stable than it’s been previ- and degrees are a “whole 37. grabbed nine rebounds. peer tutoring, and monitor- ously. different ball game” and Langston passed the ball “We are currently in po- ing progress reports. “We have an athletic di- explained why he wore a efficiently, getting 24 team sition of a first-round bi,” In five years, Morgan sees rector that knows Langs- black hoodie with matching assists for the game; South- Assistant Coach Trey Hen- LU football’s “retention/ ton… she’s a great fit for sweats to this interview say- west had 12 team assists. don said. “If we take care of graduation rate up, overall Langston, as well as our ing, “This is newborn dad- Langston had four play- business at home, we will team GPA rising and con- president who backs us 100 dy time.” ers off the bench who keep our place at second.” tinuing of the legacy that we percent. As far as rumors… “It’s an experience! Very scored in double figures. Langston is 13–3, sitting have.” you’ll always have the nay- fun. Now, that’s my big- Langston guard Myles at second place in the Red Regarding that legacy, sayers. Let those on the out- gest challenge right there, Elgin was the game-high River Athletic conference Morgan said, “The legacy side remain on the outside. but coaching has given me scorer, making nine of 11 and 21-6 overall in NAIA of Langston Football…,” he But pay attention to what knowledge about recogniz- from the field, scoring 22 Division I. University of paused briefly, but contin- happens inside: the achieve- ing when I’m being too hard points and grabbing seven Southwest is in seventh ued, “Hard work is the com- ments of our players and on someone. You tend to rebounds. place at 5-11 in RRAC. pany of success, and when it our team’s victories,” Mor- be a little harder with your Southwest guard Jim Langston has two games comes to Langston Univer- gan said. “It’s not about me. own,” he said, “but every- Coleman was second in left in the regular season. sity Football and its legacy, It’s about the kids.” one thinks she’ll have me every team that has won a Please note that at the wrapped around her little championship here has put same time that Morgan ac- finger,” he added reluctant- Addison might, “soften him ing, which can really make in hard work. Without the cepted his first full-time ly. up,” Morgan had no com- the difference in how you hard work, there can’t be football head coaching posi- I immediately asked him, ment, saying, “I can’t say affect a person’s life.” success.” tion, he and his wife, Ash- “Are they right?” she won’t… I don't want Morgan assures that with Morgan is also aware of ley, were also preparing for “Probably so,” he admit- to contradict myself.” But a football in one hand and a rumors that surround the their first child, Addison ted, smiling. he does believe that hav- diaper bag in the other, he’s Langston Athletic Depart- Jade Morgan, who was born His biggest adjustment ing a child will improve his ready to tackle future sea- ment, but he was confident earlier in February. has been “not using [his] coaching technique. sons with an even better re- in his belief that the de- He chuckled when he ad- football voice in the house.” “She’s helping me with cord than the previous one partment is currently more mitted that championships While the team thinks Baby patience and understand- at 7-3.