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VOL. 75, NO. 5 NOVEMBER 28, 2012 Upcoming Dates Water tower gets makeover LU Women-5:30 p.m. Men-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, C .F . Gayles Fieldhouse

Holiday Concert 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 29, I .W . Young Auditorium

Pre-Enrollment Oct. 9-Nov. 30, See your adviser

Finals Week Monday-Friday, Dec. 3-7

This is the last Photo by Kayla Jones The 50,000-gallon, 110-foot high water tower on located east of the Physical Plant, were closed so issue of the campus now has an LU logo painted on it to dis- excess paint would not affect vehicles . This was the fall 2012 semester . play university pride . During the week of Nov . 12- first time in about 32 years that the tower has been We will resume 16, several parking lots near the tower, which is painted . publication in January 2013 .

Happy Holidays! Students must pre-enroll

Also Inside by the end of November By Kayla Jones register for classes, the bet- be forced to move out. said he thinks pre-enroll- Editor ter their chances of obtain- Thomas said pre-enrolling ment is a good idea so stu- ing the classes they want can also mean a longer win- dents will be better-prepared . . . . Voices p 2 With the fall semester or need, (in) the time they ter break for some. for the upcoming semester. coming to an end at Langs- need them,” said Earnestine “Students will have a lon- To qualify for pre-enroll- ton University, students are Thomas, associate registrar. ger stay at home and will ment, students must have . . . . News p 3-4 already preparing for spring The pre-enrollment pro- not have to return to school 61 credit hours or more and 2013. Pre-enrollment is cru- cess is much different from before classes start,” Thomas a zero balance with financial cial for this preparation. previous years. For spring said. aid. They also need to have . . . Features 5-6 For students who meet all 2013, the university is enforc- Students who pre-enroll correctly filled out their FAF- the criteria, pre-enrollment ing all students who live on also have a chance of win- SA and be in good standing is an opportunity to enroll in campus to pre-enroll before ning some prizes from the with the university with no . . . . . Sports p 7 classes early for the next se- they leave for winter break. university. Previously, LU academic problems. mester. Students are strong- If students are not pre-en- has given incentive prizes All students should con- ly encouraged to pre-enroll rolled before leaving, they such as iPads and Xboxes. tact their advisers if they Media. . . . . p 8 for the spring. will not be permitted to stay Adrian Smith, junior in- “The earlier the students in their apartment and will tegrated technology major, see PRE-ENROLL, page 3 2 The Gazette | November 28, 2012 Voices Woman encourages unity

The Gazette is produced within the Department of among other women at LU Communication at Langs- ton University. It serves as As black women going to being strong, independent Johnson said you must a teaching tool and pub- an HBCU, there are certain women that we have failed surround yourself with pos- lic relations vehicle. The things that we experience. to help our fellow women to itive people and build rela- newspaper is published One goal of the women of do the same. tionships with the staff. bimonthly and is dispersed Langston University is to Some women on campus Some women think we across campus every other succeed in school as well as have their own definitions should come together and Wednesday, except during social life. But the road to of success and how to get be more understanding of examinations, holidays and success is never easy. it. They also have their own one another. extended school breaks. Daily, we are faced with opinions on the way we What we allow to happen the judgment of one another, treat one another and what shows others how they can Adviser/Manager trying to be “good enough” we can do to change it. treat you. If we don’t respect Nicole Turner for everyone. “To be successful at Langs- Meigs ourselves, then the opposite We try to compete with ton University as women, sex doesn’t respect us either. Editor one another when it comes we must walk ambitiously ematics education major. “Men see us in a combina- Kayla Jones to developing a relationship in our own purpose,” said Watson said that naturally, tion of the way we generally with the opposite sex. In do- LaKeira Watson, junior biol- we are competitive with one portray ourselves, and what Sports Editor ing this, we have given one ogy major. another. She said she thinks is ‘said’ about our perceived Jabril Bailey another as well as the oppo- “We must not define suc- some women have a com- image (and) who we are, the site sex, a bad perception of cess in our possessions or mon insecure mind set. She way we dress, speak, act and Ad Designer how we should be treated. in what title we bear, or said there is a simple way to the comments we make,” Myah Doakes As a little girl most of us not even the wardrobe we change this. Watson said. were taught to act like a lady; choose to flaunt; we cannot “Corinthians 13:8 says, When it comes to relation- Staff Writer always demanding respect lose sight of the greatness ‘Love never fails.’ We have ships between women, some Da’Rius Oden from a man and not letting that lies within us,” Watson to love each other; know women would love to see anyone take advantage of said. “If we do, we will fail.” that without the success of us come together instead of Contributing Writers us. We were also taught that There are other women on our sisters, we as a whole separating ourselves by the Christian Davis whatever we wanted in life, campus who agree. will never be successful in way we look, dress, talk, etc. Brittani Kendrick to go for it and much more. “To be a successful wom- the eye of our society,” Wat- There’s so much more than Andrenique Meigs Somehow we lost sight of an you have to have a good son said. what meets the eye. Khalia Naquin what we were taught and head on your shoulders and At LU, you have to have a Jamie Reed are so wrapped up in being know how to be stern but strong foundation and strict Andrenique Meigs is a soph- Venesha Reed “better” than the rest. We respectful at the same time,” morals, or people will run omore broadcast journalism Leslie Simon have become so focused in said Jasmine Johnson, math- over you. major. Lauren Smith Talibb Woods

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Compiled By Da’Rius Oden News November 28, 2012 | The Gazette 3 High School Day welcomes many prospective students By Brittany Kendrick a.m. in the I.W. Young Au- who attended. Contributing Writer ditorium with an opening Strong said all of the stu- program for the students, dents were “eager to learn More than 500 students which included perfor- about the next step after from the Oklahoma City mances from the LU March- high school. They were re- area attended Langston ing Pride Band and the LU ceptive of how they can University’s High School Choir, followed by a re- prepare themselves now for Day on Nov. 7 to show their search presentation by Mar- the future.” interest in the university’s tel McKinney. The event was covered by departments and facilities. Lunch was held in the LU Power 103.5 FM to generate “The LU Admissions and cafeteria, followed by per- more attendance. Recruitment office hosted formances from the sorori- Langston also provided High School Day in efforts ties and fraternities. an incentive for interested to boost the university’s LU students showed the students by offering a $500 enrollment numbers in the potential high school stu- scholarship to any potential Courtesy Photo near future,” said Dr. De- dents why they enjoy their student who completed the High school students across the OKC area visit LU for metrius Applewhite Gil- college experience. enrollment process. the annual High School Day event Nov . 7 . The students bert, assistant director of Darrell Strong, junior “The day went well and had the opportunity to mingle outside of the SSC with Enrollment Management. broadcast journalism major, the kids enjoyed them- current LU students after eating lunch in the cafeteria . The day started at 9:30 gave tours to the students selves,” Dr. Gilbert said. PRE-ENROLL LU students celebrate Obama’s from page 1 have less than 61 credit hours, or enroll online if they have 61 hours or re-election at Rock the Vote rally more. If students are re- By Venesha Reed homa, at the Rock the Vote the re-election of Obama and Dhiana Brame, sophomore admits, they need to con- Contributing Writer rally. look forward to America’s broadcast journalism major. tact admissions regard- The 2012 Oklahoma voting youth using the re-election as “Romney’s plan wasn’t ing pre-enrollment. Langston University stu- ballot included issues such inspiration to press toward suitable, so I’m thankful Thomas said the pur- dents and alumni gathered as the elimination of affirma- their goals. that Obama was re-elected. pose of pre-enrollment is in the Student Success Center tive action, the removal of "I think today's youth will I come from a middle class to eliminate stress from on Monday, Nov. 5, less than the governor from the parole advance beyond the past gen- family and I believe Obama students, especially those 24 hours before the historical process for people convicted eration," said Rhonda Cherry, has a plan to help the middle who are out-of- state. election between President of certain felonies and the LU staff member. class,” Brame said. Not only does this ben- Barack Obama and former allowance of the Oklahoma Cherry also expressed her On election night, Ameri- efit the students, it helps Massachusetts governor, Mitt Water Resource Board to is- confidence for Obama's - sec cans, other nations around the university with the Romney. sue bonds, which also affect ond term. the world as well as LU stu- following semester. LU’s Student Government LU students as minorities. "With this term, Obama will dents who supported Obama, Thomas said it helps to Association made it a point to Beyond voting for a presi- be able to do more of what gathered to celebrate his re- generate a more accurate encourage peers, faculty and dent, "the most important he's wanted to do, since his election. number of teachers and residents of the city of Langs- things to me were the issues first term was about cleaning The roars of the celebration books that will be needed ton to vote at the Rock the on the back of the ballot," said up (from the previous admin- were heard throughout the for each class. Vote rally. Darrell Strong, junior broad- istration)," Cherry said. LU campus on election night. Students who choose This year’s presidential cast journalism major. "The Journalists Jerry Markon Students showed their not to pre-enroll or who election showed the impor- Rock the Vote rally helped and Amy Gardner of The spirit of enthusiasm and joy are having financial -is tance of the vote of the youth. me to understand those is- Washington Post said that with in the SSC with the presiden- sues can still enroll the Elizabeth Flock, U.S. News sues better.” this term, Obama plans to tial election party, where they week before school starts, & World Report columnist, For LU student Lee Jones, grow manufacturing, reward gathered to witness history. Jan. 9-11, 2013. stated that it was the vote of senior business major, his small business owners, cut oil “I didn’t know that Obama “Students will have to the young people (between enthusiasm about the presi- imports in half and focus on won at first,” said Brittany wait and enroll in what’s 18 and 29) that made up a dential election was over- creating jobs and increasing Kendrick, sophomore broad- available during the reg- large percentage of Obama shadowed because he said and improving education. cast journalism major. ular enrollment period, supporters; therefore, giving Oklahoma is a red (Repub- The support of the youth “I heard a lot of noise out- and hope to enroll in the him the ultimate push to win lican) state; therefore, some for President Obama’s re- side of my apartment and classes they need and the election. laws being passed such as election could attribute to the went outside to see what (hope to) avoid any lines Among the nation’s youth getting rid of affirmative ac- president’s efforts to make was going on, and the people or long waiting periods,” who voted were LU students tion, are not in the best inter- higher education attainable were celebrating. It was excit- Thomas said. who discussed the most im- est of minorities, Jones said. and affordable. ing seeing everyone celebrat- Students can pre-enroll portant issues that affect us, However, there are those “I have a hard time pay- ing the re-election of Obama,” through Friday, Nov. 30. as people of the state of Okla- who are still overjoyed about ing for school as it is,” said Kendrick said. 4 The Gazette | November 28, 2012 Features Two students debut filmmaking projects

By Christian Davis “I have a passion for theater arts; I have Contributing Writer found my gift,” said Haynes, junior broadcast journalism major from . Many students have dreams of making it big Both Haynes and Jackson have made several on Wall Street, in Silicon Valley, New York or films that have debuted in contests and screen- Hollywood, but Langston University has its ings in an effort to promote their careers as own hidden talents. writers, directors and filmmakers. Among everyday college students trying to Jackson is a senior broadcast journalism ma- figure out how to leave their mark on the world jor from Omaha, Neb. His most current film is in their respective industries, Julian Jackson titled “The Climax.” and Terry Haynes Jr. have started building up “The Climax” is a tale about friends with se- their portfolios and making their claim to fame crets that is slowly unfolding in the midst of in the film industry. their reality. Unfaithfulness and an unforgiv- ing past catch up with them, causing a chain reaction of deadly hatred. The film was written by the main star of the film, Mauricio Griffin. The film explores the elements of a relationship and following Mur- phy’s Law, which is “what can go wrong will go wrong.” “Understanding that these types of bad and meaningless relationships happen in today’s society is what Griffin wanted to express, and ments and Langston Filmmakers, two organi- also how deeply hurt one can be and how it can zations dedicated to helping artists create and lead to a lot of disturbing behavior,” Jackson express their visions. said. “My two years at Langston University have Jackson said he was excited to direct this piece given me an opportunity to express myself because it was out of his element, and simply and my arts through my poetry and films, with because he usually doesn’t direct or write films guidance from my instructors,” Haynes said. that are strictly about relationship problems. Haynes also has a background in the promo- He said he saw it as a challenge and a new style tions industry, which he took by storm when he of film to conquer. created his own social connection called Topic “I thought to myself, let me explore more Models. It is a program that helped him pro- genres out there and see where it takes me,” mote models and up-and-coming hip hop art- Jackson said. ists in the Chicago area. He added that he is happy he branched out In the midst of his many talents and trades, into something new and that his cast of actors Haynes continues to keep journalism and film- made it an amazing experience. making at the forefront. The film was debuted for the first time at LU Haynes’ most current project is titled “The in October at the Relationships and Domestic Moment,” in which he made auditions open to Violence Seminar in the Student Success Cen- LU students, once again using his gifts and tal- ter. “The Climax” is currently at the No. 2 spot ents not only as an outward expression of him- in the MY FILM ROCKS competition. self but as encouragement for other artists on While at LU, Haynes has helped found 21 Ele- the rise.

Annual Holiday Concert features alumnus Lonnie Easter

By Lauren Smith also will perform a series gan teaching music in pub- cited to have him return to He has performed at vari- Contributing Writer of holiday songs using ar- lic and private venues. He LU to perform for us.” ous jazz and blues festivals rangements by Glenn E. also spent much time per- According to an LU across the nation and has Hark the herald angels Burleigh, a native of Guth- forming with local bands press release, Easter has been featured on BET-Jazz. sing, glory to the newborn rie. and playing in churches. opened for and performed He has received critical King. It’s the time of year This year’s featured guest In 2004, Easter decided with artists such as Brian acclaim from noted saxo- again for the Langston Uni- will be saxophonist and LU to step out on his faith and McKnight, Vivian Green, phone players like Kirk versity Department of Mu- alumnus Lonnie Easter. pursue a career as a solo Erykah Badu, Kirk Wh- Whalum and his musical sic to present the annual Easter, originally from artist. alum, Keyshia Cole and talents are clearly on dis- Holiday Concert. Omaha, Neb., culminated In an LU press release, Wayman. play in his inaugural al- The 28th Annual Holiday his collegiate music ca- Bonita Franklin, interim di- According to the Fear of bum. He has also opened Concert will be held at 8 reer by winning a student rector of the music depart- a Blank Planet music web- at major sporting events p.m., Nov. 29, in the I.W. Down Beat award for best ment, said, “Lonnie Easter site, he has played at sev- including MLB and NBA Young Auditorium. R&B performance in 2001 is a great example of what eral renowned venues in- games. It will feature perfor- and appearing on the na- our students can achieve cluding the Apollo in New LU will have the annual mances by the LU Concert tionally televised "Show- with an LU education. His York and the House of Christmas tree lighting im- Band and the Jazz Ensem- time at the Apollo." music appeals to all audi- Blues in New Orleans and mediately following the ble. The LU Concert Choir After college, Easter be- ences and we are very ex- Chicago. concert. Features November 28, 2012 | The Gazette 5 Students enjoy study abroad experience By Jamie Reed non-drug treatments and in social time. Contributing Writer services helping abused children,” Lewis has visited Turkey: Istanbul, Geddis said. Ankara, Izmir, Bursa, Isparta, Kas. In summer 2001, U.S. students at- Geddis said eventually she wants to (pronounced Ka-shh); Greece: Ath- tending public high schools regis- take what she has learned and work ens, Agnea; In Italy Lewis has been tered to study abroad at accredited to reform children’s mental health- to Rome and the Vatican City, Paris, U.S. colleges and universities in San- care worldwide. Geddis recommends France, Cairo and Alexandria in to Domingo for which they received studying or traveling abroad to any Egypt, Arusha, Lushoto, Iringa, Zan- college credits toward an undergrad- 20-year-old who is physically able. zibar, and his current location in Dar uate degree program. Geddis said you can never get ex- es Salaam, Tanzania. Langston University was one of the periences by staying at home. There According to the LU website, the colleges to participate in the study is so much to learn culturally and Courtesy Photo LU Study Abroad Program is a coop- abroad program. there is so much history wherever she Tiffany Geddis poses with a Lego erative and collaborative infrastruc- This semester, two LU students goes, everything has a story, she said. statue of Queen Elizabeth II . ture that facilitates candidate acqui- have been studying internationally. “It is one of the most amazing and Geddis is curently studying in sitions of foreign language skills and Tiffany Geddis has been in Swansea, beneficial experiences of my life. The Swansea, Wales as part of the LU global cultural experiences through Wales and Terry Lewis has been in places I have seen and the people I Study Abroad Program . study abroad programs in several Tanzania, Africa. Both students are have met have changed my outlook parts of the world. in classes during the week and on the on life,” Geddis added. It is especially designed to facilitate weekends they travel to other coun- She said that being away has taught guage. Currently, Lewis is studying LU students’ participation in an in- tries as well. her that nothing can hold anyone international relations and Swahili ternational education program that According to the LU website, LU back. Geddis continued to say that at the University of Dar es Salaam in equips them to become actively in- offers a unique opportunity for- stu she has met so many people from dif- Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and is plan- volved in the globalization process. dents, faculty and other individuals ferent circumstances and they do not ning for a future in diplomacy with “This experience has helped me to travel, study and learn in Africa let anything slow them down or stop the United States Foreign Service. grow as a person as well as a student. and The Dominican Republic, Asia, them from accomplishing their goals. “My international experience has It has taught me what the important countries in Europe and Latin Amer- “I have been to Worms Head in been the best experience of my col- things are in life and how similar peo- ica. Gower, Wales. I have been to Stone- lege career. It has allowed me to ple are regardless of nationality, race The purpose of the Langston Uni- henge and another stone circle site in build relationships and contacts with or ethnicity,” Lewis said. versity Study Abroad Program is to Avebury. I went to the City of Bath professionals as well as dear friends Students at LU have an opportu- familiarize all participants with glob- in England where a true Roman Bath around the world,” Lewis said. nity to apply for the Gilman Scholar- al languages, educational and politi- was discovered. I have been to Lon- He said he would recommend ship, Boren Awards and the Fulbright cal systems, cultures and values. don and Amsterdam and will be in studying abroad to all Langston stu- Scholarship for study abroad. Geddis is a psychology major with Paris in a few weeks,” Geddis said. dents for at least one semester. Lewis Contact Dr. Mose Yvonne Brooks a minor in sociology. She also studies Geddis plans to study abroad again, continued to say it is important for Hooks in Moore Hall, Room 119 or at Spanish and plans on making it her hopefully for a full year. us as a minority serving institution 405-466-3339 for additional informa- minor as well. In Tanzania, Africa, the largest of to represent the U.S. abroad in edu- tion. In Swansea, Geddis takes a variety the East African nations, Lewis also cation and there are a number of Online information for the fellow- of classes including a Greek Romance studies as an international student. scholarships available for just that ships can be found at www.iie.org/ class. Lewis, a senior international stud- purpose. gilman, www.borenawards.org and After college, Geddis wants to work ies major, spent the spring semester at Lewis said studying abroad is a us.fulbrightonline.org. with children. Koc (pronounced coach) University life-changing experience that offers The Gilman Fellowship deadline is “I want to start in Oklahoma and in Istanbul, Turkey studying interna- a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to in January 2013. Other deadlines fol- do youth counseling focusing on tional relations and the Turkish lan- live abroad for an extended period of low during the year 2013.

Instagram becoming new social trend for college students

By Khalia Naquin themselves on ual personal- I want (an account), but I can’t have Contributing Writer the Internet,” ity, not only to one. If I could…, I would have it,” said Kendal take pictures Williams said. Instagram, a website that is a “fast, Young, sopho- of herself, but Williams also said that because beautiful and fun way to share your more comput- of things she she doesn’t have an account, she photos with friends and family,” has er technologies is interested in feels like she’s “out of the loop,” and become one of the latest social net- major. “I don’t as well. that she is missing out on something working trends among college stu- have one, and Shaw said trendy. She said she plans on setting dents. I don’t need Instagram is up an account as soon as possible. Instagram, which was introduced one, but it “coming up Tiffany Riley, sophomore business earlier in 2011, is popular through its seems like ev- in the world,” major, said she has an Instagram ac- cell phone application. erybody else on campus needs it.” and that it is starting to make Face- count, but doesn’t feel the need to According to the Instagram web- But other students onsider it as book look old and boring in com- check it regularly. site, users can snap pictures, choose important in their everyday lives as parison. “It’s just something that I have,” a filter to transform the pictures’ Facebook and Twitter. Amber Williams, sophomore psy- Riley said. “It’s not like I need it in look and feel and then post them to Desiree Shaw, sophomore nursing chology major, said she doesn’t have my life.” share with their Instagram followers major, said she has an Instagram ac- an Instagram account, but only be- She said it’s just something that or to Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr. count and she uses it every day, mul- cause her phone isn’t compatible “popped up” and if it disappeared, “Instagram is just another reason tiple times. She also said she uses it with the app. people would just go on with their for people to have a reason to look at as a way to express her own, individ- “I see why people have Instagram. lives. 6 The Gazette | November 28, 2012 News Features Students think cafeteria needs larger variety of healthy foods By Leslie Simon rant opened in the Langston needs more of a health-food Contributing Writer Retail Plaza this semester as variety. well. Burger King and World “The options are very lim- “The options we are lim- of Wings offer the option of ited on healthy eating,” Wil- ited to in the cafeteria need paying cash, credit card or liams said. to be expanded,” said Jerina using Langston Bucks. She said that although Williams, a senior nursing Cook said the cafete- students usually have some major. ria food is available daily fresh fruit and salad bar op- One of the major com- through student meal plans. tions available to them, the plaints about most college Monday-Friday it is open selection of healthy foods is dining facilities is that the from 7 to 9 a.m. for breakfast, usually less varied and fla- food served is plentiful, but 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch vorless. Therefore, Williams not particularly tasteful. and 5 to 7 p.m. for dinner. On said, many students still It’s hard to combine nutri- Saturday it is open from 10:30 choose the unhealthy food. tion with taste, and still meet a.m. to 1 p.m. for brunch and “If only there was a way to state guidelines. 5-6 p.m. for dinner. Sunday combine healthy food, and “Langston University may the cafeteria is open from food that tastes good,” Wil- be popular for many things, Photo by Da’Rius Oden 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. liams said. but the cafeteria food is not LU students eat lunch in the cafeteria, while discussing Although the cafeteria is According to Yahoo News, one of them,” said Meredith various food choices . Students think the cafeteria should open each day, some stu- a new trend of incorporating Cook, an employee with have more healthy food options . dents still are not satisfied exciting and well-balanced Langston University dining with the menu options. meals seems to be hitting services. “There needs to be more only the top-tier schools, Cook said traditional col- and fries, and breakfasts that have a great Burger King options in the café alone for where wealthier students are lege cafeteria menus are usu- contain large amounts of oils and our brand new establish- students without Langston prominent and can afford to ally loaded with items such and fat. ment called World of Wings, Bucks,” said Ashley Wash- have the best food available. as juice cocktails, sodas, din- “Langston has (come) a which is an established res- ington, freshman biology “Langston’s cafeteria needs er foods such as hamburgers, long way as far as food is taurant in New Orleans, La.” major. options that suite everyone,” grilled cheese sandwiches concerned,” Cook said. “We A new soul food restau- Others think the cafeteria Williams said. PR class creates video news releases By Da’Rius Oden VNR projects this semes- She said she is looking exciting. It’s given me the can enter theses VNRs into Staff Writer ter include a hip-hop artist forward to creating one in tools I need to be success- competitions like SPJ and by the name of “Kulprit D” her future career as a me- ful further down the line.” OBEA,” Rollins said. “The Dr. Lisa Rollins, chair- and the Information Tech- dia professional. The VNRs will be avail- field is changing and we’ve woman of the Depart- nology department of LU. “It’s actually kind of able for viewing on You- got to change with it, so we ment of Communication The IT department deals ground-breaking,” Wil- Tube by the end of the cur- are trying to teach these at Langston University, with all of the computer liams-Bradshaw said. “It’s rent semester. students the right skills is helping students in her technology LU has, from something new, something “It is our hope that we and what to expect.” public relations class de- the library to faculty and velop electronic press kits staff computers, and - dor and produce video news mitory Internet connection. releases. Kulrpit D expressed his The broadcast journalism gratitude for being selected Stephen W. Sasser major in the communica- as a client for the class. tion department involves “I’m very honored that attorney at Law television, radio and print the group would take the media. The video news time to work with me and releases, or VNRs, can be for me on my VNR,” Kul- [email protected] used in all aspects of the prit D said. “I’m super journalism field. hyped to see the finished 405-282-6565 A VNR is a combination product and it’ll be great to of media files for an artist get it out there... ” or company to use as expo- Jennifer Williams-Brad- sure or as a branding and shaw, senior broadcast DUI & Criminal Defense marketing tool. This also journalism major who is can be used as a recruit- taking the PR class, said Civil Litigation/Car Wrecks/Commercial Truck Wrecks ment tool for media busi- she has enjoyed the learn- nesses. ing experience she has re- The clients who the PR ceived through the VNR *THIS IS FOR ADVERTISEMENT PURPOSES ONLY* class has chosen for the project. Sports November 28, 2012 | The Gazette 7 Lions play through injuries, finish football season 6-4 By Talibb Woods the team in performances. Ross McColluh. Contributing Writer A week before the season As the season came to an started, a key defensive play- end, some players showed a Some say that football is er, Earl Horton, suffered an sign of relief to get a chance 90 percent mental and 10 ankle injury that stuck with to rest. percent physical, but for the him throughout the season. There were only three Langston Lions, the 2012 By the fourth game, the team home games and the team season was 100 percent had lost three players from traveled as far as Chicago, physical. injuries. which was a 15-hour bus “We have overcome a lot Three players suffered ride. of hurdles this season, but knee injuries and another “Some games I feel okay, I’m happy I survived,” said suffered a concussion that but the long bus rides back wide receiver Sheldon Au- left him out for the entire home tend to add more pain gustine, sophomore from season. and soreness on my body the New Orleans. There were other play- next day, sometimes even The season had a chal- ers who were hurt, but they pain in my neck,” said Pierre lenging schedule of oppo- were able to rehabilitate and Alexander, junior defensive nents but the ultimate chal- play through it. tackle from Oklahoma City. Photo from langstonsports.com lenge was about remaining “The game of football is The Lions won two of six Two LU defensive players, Edward Wright (far left) and healthy. a tough sport and injuries away games, but remained Chace Green (far right), tackle a receiver from Oklaho- From the beginning to the come with it, but you have undefeated at home. ma Panhandle State University (middle), sandwiching end of the season, the team to prepare and rehab prop- The Lions finished the sea- him as he attempts to run with the ball . LU beat OPSU suffered injuries that hurt erly,” said athletic trainer son with a 6-4 record. 27-20 in the final game of the 2012 season Nov. 12. Basketball player reflects on team trip to Chicago

Those who live the life of a mous deep-dish pizza. Walking through the halls to the rims. college athlete know it is not Later that night we visited myself, I could see all the his- Attack Athletics gym for everyone because of late the famous pizza restaurant, tory, and being a basketball is where Michael Jordan nights and early mornings, Giordano’s. player, I couldn’t help but be trained and where his trainer sacrificing time with family One bite of that pizza was mesmerized. works. This also is where the and friends and sacrificing a like a small piece of heaven. I Head Coach Robert Smith NBA combine is hosted each social life. But with sacrifice, could taste the natural ingre- met the team at center court year. also comes rewards. dients that had been in the to give us pointers on how a Many pros played on the The Langston University recipe for decades. team can be successful and same court that we were men’s basketball team trav- After devouring many slic- wished us good luck with the playing and many pros still eled to Chicago Nov. 12-16 to es of pizzas , it was time to go season. return to work out there. play a game against Robert Bailey straight to the hotel because After practice, it was time The game was hard-fought, Morris University. we had practice the next day. to do a little sightseeing. but we lost by nine points. This was homecoming for ing and warming up,” said Day two started out with Being a kid of Kansas, With a bitter taste of defeat, some team members, includ- freshman guard Mike Bur- a practice, but where we where you don’t get to see it was difficult to talk to peo- ing senior forward Modteets gen. practiced at made it special, much city life, going to ple who came to the game to Williams. The oohs and ahs echoed which was Simeon High Downtown Chicago was a support us. “I have been around the with every dunk during the School. little intimidating. Every- “I wanted to win so (badly) USA, and have played ball warm-ups. Eyes were glued Located in the Southside of thing was so fast-paced and in front of all my family and in many places but there is to us with every move we Chicago, Simeon is a basket- everyone seemed to be on an friends, but we played hard nothing like Chicago basket- made. It was like warming ball factory for high-school important business mission. and gave our best,” said ju- ball,” Williams said. up for an all-star game. basketball players. Greats “I’m from Stillwater and nior forward Travis Scott. Being my first time in Chi- “Growing up in Southside have walked through those I thought Oklahoma City Although we lost the game, cago, I was excited to see Chicago, any chance I got to halls. was big until we got to Chi- the experience was some- what the city had in store. see older players practice or Players like Ben Wilson, cago; that place is huge,” said thing I will never forget. The first stop we made play I would go, but never whose life story was recently freshman guard Dylan Mur- Now, it is back to being a was the Southside YMCA did a college team come part of ESPN 30, a documen- rell. student again and back to for practice. Walking into practice in the Y,” said senior tary series; , who After Downtown, we went the world of homework, but the gym, I could see that the guard Emil Clayton. was the No. 1 overall pick in back to the hotel to rest for this is the life you live when youth at the facility had not After practice it was finally the 2008 NBA draft and regu- the big game the following you’re a college athlete. I seen a collegiate team play time to eat. There were two lar season MVP in 2010-2011; day. cherish every minute of it. before in the gym. things I constantly heard and , who is a Day three seemed long, but “You can see that some of about Chicago during the 15- high school senior and rated game time came quickly. Jabril Bailey is the sports edi- the kids were a little star- hour bus ride to the megac- as the top recruit for the 2013 We went to Attack Athletics tor and a senior broadcast jour- struck when we were stretch- ity—Downtown and the fa- class, all attended Simeon. before the game to get used nalism major. 8 The Gazette | November 28, 2012 Media Listen to Langston University DA’RIUS

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