the Gazette VOICE OF LANGSTON UNIVERSITY

VOL. 76, NO. 11 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2014

Upcoming Dates & Events Student wins top prize Boot Camp Training 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 23, Multipurpose Kellyn Pollard, Langston University biology major, Gym/Stadium is proud to be the winner of several competitions this year .

Intramural She earned first place in the Scientific Poster Flag Football competition at the 19th Annual Research Day 6 p.m., at the Oklahoma Sate Capitol . Thursday, Pollard also won third place at the Beta Kappa Chi April 24, conference in Houston on March 12-16, and she W.E. Anderson won first place at the 12th Annual K-INBRE Stadium Symposium in Kansas City on January 18-19 .

Yoga Training 3 p.m., Monday, April 28, Atrium

SAB Spring Week Photo by Jonathan McGill April 27-May 3

Also Inside SGA candidates prepare campaigns for elections Voices . . . p 2 By DeNeeka Hill ning for a position has done ning for Vice President; and president and was success- Staff Writer something on campus and Paul Pugh, Justin Gates and ful; this year, he is running worked to make a name Tyler Bowler are running for president. It is officially campaign for themselves," said Janore for activities coordinator. "I really want to see pas- News . . . . p 3-6 season, and candidates are Scott, a sophomore criminal For some of the candi- sion from these candi- preparing to wow the stu- justice major. "So I really dates, this isn't their first dates," said Eugene Buck- dents at Langston Univer- think this is going to be a time running for a student men, sophomore English sity. good campaign." government position. major. "Which Local, National The Student Government The candidates are run- "This year, I plan to give one is really serious about News . . . . p 7 Association kicked off the ning for three positions: the university a visual, the role that they are trying elections with meet-the- president, vice president, which is what I failed to do to get? I think that passion candidates in the Café. This and activities coordinator. last year," said Bowler, ju- comes with how they talk, gave candidates a chance Velma Evens and Dam- nior broadcast journalism answer their questions and Sports . . . p 8 to present their ideas to the auri Myers are running for major. articulate their words." . president; R.L. Wilson and Also running again is My- "I think everyone run- Beatrice Harrod are run- ers. He ran last year for vice see ELECTIONS, page 3 2 The Gazette | April 23, 2014 Voices News April 23, 2014 | The Gazette 3 Student discusses difficulty International students visit capitol

The Gazette is produced Special from international students. about LU and the 2014 year- within the Department of being a parent in college Silvia Walker LU international students book. of Communication at LUISA President who attended the event Sagini introduced the LU Langston University. It Some people find it hard By providing information sitting in a classroom. were the new officers of the students to House District serves as a teaching tool and to be a parent, but it’s even about grants, scholarships However, according International staff and stu- Langston University Inter- 97 Rep. Mike Shelton and public relations vehicle. The harder being a parent while and financial assistance, to campusexplorer.com, dents of Langston Universi- national Student Associa- other officials. newspaper is published bi- in college. the majority of parents are many students find motiva- ty attended an International tion (LUISA): Silvia Walker, The students also observed monthly and is dispersed Not very many people more at ease while continu- tion to be difficult with on- Student Awareness Day at president; Tany Ladydiane, historical monuments and across campus every other truly understand the chal- ing their education. line , and sometimes the Oklahoma State Capitol, vice president; and Hu- emblems, and they listened Wednesday, except during lenges women, and even Universities such as getting out of the house and by invitation, April 9. guette Fongana, secretary. to presentations about Okla- examinations, holidays and some men, face while try- Langston University and away from the family for a The trip was coordinated This yearly event helps homa’s House of Repre- extended breaks. ing to be a parent and finish the University of Central short period of time helps by Dr. Yvonne Hooks, di- LUISA members experience sentatives; Oklahoma Na- their college education. Oklahoma have family with focus and work ethic. rector of LUCID and Glob- valuable memories with LU tive Americans, who were I know how hard it is housing and child care fa- For some, this may be al Education, Dr. Aliya International staff by doing first to develop Oklahoma; to attend college and be a Smith cilities on their campuses. true, but as the saying goes, Chaudry, dean of the School things together as a team. and Oklahoma agriculture Adviser/Manager mother at the same time. Financial aid for college “Everyone is not the same.” of Physical Therapy and Dr. Chaudry set up a booth around the world. Nicole Turner Balancing school, work and low-education complete students with kids is quite I love doing things hands- Meshack Sagini, adviser for at the event with literature Students were welcomed Courtesy Photo parenting is only the begin- additional education, their common. Depending on on. Yes, I am able to work by legislators and identified Assistant Editor ning. In order to maintain children appear to have their needs, parents in col- and go to school, but some- one another by each of their Langston University International Student Association Venesha Reed a household, there must be improved language and lege can qualify for federal times I wish I was taking lieve that serving the group of countries. They members and advisers visit the Oklahoma capitol for money involved, and with reading skills. More than Pell grants, student loans online classes. ELECTIONS university is my first were able to recognize, iden- International Student Awareness Day. Photographer money comes a job. one in eight students is a or state/university-specific All in all, parents who are from page 1 priority. My main goal tify and salute people from Jonathan McGill In 2008, the Center of single parent. Compared financial aid programs. striving to further their ed- is to do it for the uni- their parts of the world. Postsecondary and Eco- to married parents, single Parents in college or those ucation should receive an Every candidate has a versity, not some orga- Citizens of 62 countries another’s languages and North America and South Staff Writers nomic Success stated that parents are more likely to trying to go back to college award, a grant, a scholar- lot to prove to the stu- nization. It's more than were officially welcomed to engaged one another with America. They were enter- Dhiana Brame nearly a quarter of students have low-incomes. To pay have many options when ship, a trophy, a house, and dent body. me," Bowler said. Oklahoma by Honorable Jeff global information about tained during the meal by DeNeeka Hill are parents. Workforce in- tuition and arrange child it comes to receiving their a car. Parenting alone is "We all have the qual- Elections are at 9 a.m., Hickman. their schools and countries. local and international art- Khalif Sanders vestments and education care, they need more assis- education. difficult, but parenting and ifications for the job," April 28, in the Student LU staff and students met Students got a treat of de- ists and performers. Lauren Smith may produce benefits for tance. Online colleges have been being a student at the same Bowler said. Success Center. many internationals from licious foreign foods and International Day at Nehemiah Taylor adult participants as well Fortunately, most colleg- a blessing to parents want- time is even harder. So big "It’s who's going to their ethnic background. drinks and ate their meals Langston University is 11 as their children. es and universities are real- ing to further their educa- ups to you, parents. put in the work. I be- Some students of different with internationals from a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday, April Contributing Writers For example, encour- izing this and are finding tion. I am a firm believer in color were familiar with one Africa, Asia, Europe, India, 24, in the Atrium. Marcus Garlington aging evidence shows ways to help parents pay convenience. An online ed- Lauren Smith is a senior Trevon McNabb that when mothers with their way through school. ucation is no different from broadcast journalism major. Jose Montes De Oca LU alums reunite at conservation meeting The Gazette Office Langston University STUDENTS! STUDENTS! Special from School of Agriculture Hwy . 33 Sanford Hall, Room 318 Two young men met at Langston University in 2001 Ph . 405-466-3245 and became lifelong friends. Both were honor students Send story ideas, throughout their academic careers at LU. comments and It's time for Evaluations again! Adrian Sherman completed his Bachelor of Science in calendar events to natural resources management and then he completed his [email protected]. Master of Science at Oklahoma State University in envi- ronmental sciences. He gained employment in May 2008 with the Depart- Opinions expressed in ment of Water Quality in Oklahoma City. LU Voices are those of Sherman’s official duty station is Tulsa with the Depart- the writers whose name Institutional Research and Planning is conducting teacher evaluations April 10-May 9. ment of Environmental Quality as an environmental spe- appear with the articles. We are trying something new this semester with the surveys. cialist. Letters to the editor should Joe Bufford completed his Bachelor of Science in natural be emailed to We are going to each classroom to conduct the surveys! resources management and then received a Master of Sci- [email protected]. ence in environmental sciences at Friends University in Please include your name Students can still complete the evaluations on your own by: Wichita, Kan. and telephone number. Bufford began his career in the state of Kansas as a soil The newspaper retains the 1. Logging on to the website that was provided in the email we sent out to each of you. conservationist with the USDA-NRCS. right to edit, accept and/ After five years in the state of Kansas, he moved to the or reject items deemed state of Utah. When a position opened in Stillwater, he to be contrary to the best 2. Entering your Langston user email and password and filling out the survey! jumped at a chance to come back to his native state. interest of the publication, Today, Bufford is working as a resource conservationist Langston University for the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Still- Courtesy Photo and/or any of its water. governing bodies. Let us know what you think of YOUR professors! Sherman and Bufford reunited at the agricultural out- Adrian Sherman (left) and Joe Bufford are excited to see each other after graduation reach conservation meeting April 5, in Haskell, Okla., from Langston University in 2001. The two men met as freshmen while pursuing We need your feedback! which happens to be Sherman’s hometown. majors in natural resources management, and they reunited at an agricultural outreach conservation meeting April 5, in Haskell, Okla . 4 The Gazette | April 23, 2014 News News Features April 23, 2014 | The Gazette 5 Mr. Ivy League pageant Quiz team travels to California for national HBCU competition By Dhiana Brame that tests students on their seconds to Morgan State, whole year." leges and Universities, and generates first-time tie Staff Writer general academic knowl- which ultimately hindered The team also competed in more than $7 million in By Marcus Garlington "I honestly didn't think I was ity Inc., was a judge that night edge. them from advancing to the "Mind Games," a televised grants have been awarded Contributing Writer in the tie," Simon said. "I have and admitted that the tie was I honestly didn't think I was in the tie. Langston University’s The team consisted of Ter- championship round. competition on KSBI, and it by Honda to participating to say that I can be my worst a first for her, also. “ quiz bowl team spent weeks ry Lewis, Denzel Pugh, Kyle Kyle Gregory, the team's finished second at a tourna- HBCUs. Langston University’s Al- critic. When they called my "I’ve never been to a pag- I have to say that I can be my worst preparing to compete in Lewis and Donnie Bryant. coach, said the team would ment at Prairie View A&M This year, 48 teams from pha Zeta chapter of Alpha name, I was very surprised." eant before where there was this year’s Honda Campus Terry Lewis was the cap- have advanced to the Sweet to qualify for the national the qualifying tournaments Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. All contestants were scored a tie like that," Dismuke said. critic. When they called my name, I was All-Star Challenge. tain of this year’s team. 16 and defeated the the tournament in Los Angeles. advanced to the National hosted the Miss Fashionet- on their off-stage interview, "It was confusing. Personally, They traveled to Los An- At the Honda Campus national champions if they The Honda Campus All- Championship Tourna- ta pageant and the Mr. Ivy opening number that includ- as a judge, I felt like it was just very surprised . geles on April 12-16 for the All-Star Challenge, the LU would have beat Morgan Star Challenge is a knowl- ment. League pageant in which a ed a dance, their introduc- miscalculations that caused ” — Nicholas Simon Jr., event. team beat Hampton and State. edge game that requires $Over 300,000 was on sudden-death round was tion, on-stage question, casual the tie, but it was understand- The quiz bowl, also known Sourth Carolina State. "They did quite well," quick reflexes. the line, with the winning added to break a tie. wear, talent and formal wear. able." Mr. Ivy League as the scholars’ bowl or aca- However, the LU team Gregory said. "I was proud It is designed for Ameri- HBCU earning a $50,000 Nicholas Anthony Simon Jr., Nearing the end of the pag- She applauded Alpha Zeta demic bowl, is a quiz game lost by one question and 0.2 of them throughout the ca’s Historically Black Col- grant. freshman biology major and eant, a 10-minute intermis- for being honest in trying to Muskogee, Okla. native, and sion turned in to a 30-min- break the tie. added. "I wasn't even look- "I asked my friends for advice. Paul Pugh, sophomore broad- ute intermission. As guests This was the first tie, not to ing forward to being in the I talked to family members for cast journalism major and quickly grew impatient, it was be held in a single category, tie. Just being in (the tie) was advice." Oakland, Calif. native, were revealed there was a tie… be- but for the title of "Mr. Ivy something astounding to me. He attributed his victory to 'Thrifting' is new trend for students the final contestants compet- tween the men. League" itself. I didn't know what type of his mother, whose advice al- ing for the crown of Mr. Ivy Taylor Dismuke, a junior In an effort to break the tie, question she was going to ask, lowed him to make his win- By Nehemiah Taylor uncharted territory, filled steadfast trend is because of Then, after I got it altered, I League, the male counterpart biology major and member Jasmine Redo, a senior broad- but I just knew that I had to be ning decisions. Staff Writer with classic and vintage trea- the inexpensiveness of the was wearing it for every oc- to Miss Fashionetta, in the co- of the Beta Epsilon chapter cast journalism major and on my toes when she wanted "I was shocked! I was shak- sures that are distinct from shopping experience. In a casion." ed pageant April 1. of Delta Sigma Theta Soror- member of Alpha Kappa Al- the answer." ing… I felt like I was shaking," When walking around a anything one might find at a post describing the five ben- College students particu- pha Sorority Inc., presented Simon proved to be victori- Simon said. "I just couldn't college campus, you will retail store. efits of thrifting, the Chicto- larly like thrifting. College a surprise question for each ous with the following ques- believe that all the hard work observe that most students As long as you go in with pia webstie (chictopia.com) students are always encour- contestant. tion: "If there was only one and all the late hours at night thrift. an open mind, you might said thrifting gives people aged to dress professionally. LU Biology Club begins Not only were the questions thing about yourself that you and the all the tweaking and "Thrifting," as most are discover the true meaning of the opportunity to get their Thrifting can provide that a surprise to the contestants, could tell a man or woman, all the prayers paid off. It all calling it, is different from the someone else’s trash becom- hands on designer finds at a professional look without new project on campus but to her as well, because she what would it be?" worked for my good." average trip to the depart- ing your treasure. fraction of the price. the expensive prices. When- admitted on stage that she He said that he would let Simon is Langston Univer- ment store or mall. Thrifting One of the many reasons Senior Takisha Walls from ever Walls has a presentation Special from Keep Oklahoma Beautiful was making them up as the them know that it is impor- sity’s second Mr. Ivy League. takes people on a trip to an that thrifting has become a Atlanta, Ga., discovered or she needs a new piece of audience was watching. tant to keep their faith in God. His Miss Fashionetta is Imani thrifting her freshman year clothing, she heads to Good- The Langston University Biology Club is encouraging "I became so very nervous! "I prayed A LOT (to prepare Jackson, freshman biology at Langston University, and will Industries. people of all ages to demonstrate that they love where they My legs were shaking," Simon for the pageant)," Simon said. major and Dallas native. at first, she thought it was "There have been many live by joining hands and volunteering for the 2014 Great something that only times when I just wanted to

American Cleanup™ (GAC) in Oklahoma sponsored by did until she participated get a new blazer or a nice Devon Energy and coordinated by Keep Oklahoma Beauti- Langston University International in the NAACP pageant her eye- catching shirt that is ful (KOB). sophomore year. fashionable, but still profes- In the nation’s largest grassroots community improvement "After seeing how many "I’m (an) avid thriftier, but sional, and I’ll just go to the program, the Langston University Biology Club’s volunteers Students Association (LUISA) Invites You to outfits was needed for the I sometimes get discouraged Goodwill down the street

will assist in cleanup of an old building within the university pageants, then seeing the going through all the smelly from my school," she said. beginning April 22. prices, I was definitely -go clothes," Grear said. "But you "I like the convenience of the None of this would be possible without the support of ing to go check out the thrift know it’s worth it because prices, and I avoid traffic and Devon Energy, which came on board as the GAC’s statewide store," Walls said. "I didn’t when I go to the register, I mall traffic." sponsor in 2012. Celebrate get everything I needed, but end up only spending $26 on Grear said the key to be- "At Devon, we have a strong commitment to our environ- I was shocked to see the pric- not one, but two outfits." ing a good thrifter is find- ment and to our neighbors," said Wendi Schuur, director of International and Diverse Cultures at es on the dresses and suits I People won’t just find fash- ing your favorite thrift store community relations. "We see the Great American Cleanup Langston University, Langston, OK! did get… Now, I thrift when ions from a department store and knowing when they get as a great opportunity to encourage a sense of community – I want to ball out on a bud- at a thrift store. new shipment, when they people working side-by-side to improve the quality of life in When: April 24, 2014, 11:00 am to 1:30 pm get," she said. They will find some unique have sales and also knowing their own hometowns." Where: at the “ATRIUM” Like Walls, many shop- items as well, such as an ‘80s how to dig through a sea of In 2013 alone, more than 66,000 volunteers and partici- Enjoy: Our Speaker, cultural food, dance, International Arts. pers are apprehensive about Bill Cosby sweater or a coun- clothes to get to the treasure. pants took part in GAC events statewide, collecting 5.2 mil- thrifting. Because people re- try club cardigan. This is "You have to know where lion pounds of litter and debris, along with cleaning 14,300 New Officers for (LUISA): Silvia Walker, President; Tany Ladydiane, Vice President; Huguette Fongang C., Secretary; Brian ceive secondhand or used what keeps those bold shop- to go for the best clothes and Nyabuto, Treasurer acres of parks, public lands and open spaces. Those who help to guide (LUISA) Students at LU: Dr. Meshack Sagini, advisor, and Globalization, Dr. Yvonne Hooks, items from a thrift store, this pers steadily coming back for the best deals… I have a cou- LUCID/Global Education, Dr. Aliya Chaudry, Dean Physical Therapy, Dr. Mary Mbosowa, Study Abroad Program; and others For more information about this cleanup or how you can Those who are helping to Coordinate this year: Dr. Andrew Bucki, LU Math Department, Dr. Vicky Fondjo, LU Math fact can slightly turn many that thrill. ple of ‘favs’ I shop at," Grear get involved, contact Department, Dr. Manuel Rigueuro, LU English Department. strangers away from this "Finding that shirt or blaz- said. Cultural Literature Awareness: Guthrie Library, Ms. Cindy, LU Libraries, Mr. Grady, Ms. Tatum, Chamber of Commerce, Jedaiah Vann at 918- Ms. Mary, and others. shopping technique er that you just know that "I know when they get new

891-2093 for a list of lo- Over the years we have had Guest Speakers from various countries, ethnic and spiritual background, and our Lecture Series of Masonic Rainy Grear, a sophomore nobody has is the best part of stuff and, of course, when the cal events or visit http:// Association at Oklahoma State Univer- it," Grear said. "I got a white sales are… but you mostly www.keepoklahoma- sity, said going through blazer with shoulder pads… have to be motivated to dig beautiful.com. CO-SPONSORD BY THE BETA DELTA EPSILON CHAPTER the endless racks of clothes at first I didn’t know what through all the racks to get LUISA contact: 405-618-0961 makes her skin crawl. I was going to do with it. what you want," she added. 6 The Gazette | April 23, 2014 News Features Local/National News April 23, 2014 | The Gazette 7 Study abroad program provides endless traveling opportunities Qwick Response By Venesha Reed trip to Gambia and Senegal would never know about of the world’s leaders in nents students are offered to Assistant Editor and a 16-week stay in Wells, the motherland besides untapped resources, which travel to, Africa is the most LU alum, daughter invent smartphone app United Kingdom. what the media portrays; include gold, diamonds and important for any student, Langston University con- One of the major contrasts filled with war and immense oil. The current wars in Af- especially those attending Special Reprint said. Franks, who has 10 years of ex- The Frankses are done code-test- tinues to be a passport to the between African and Ameri- poverty. rica can predominately be an HBCU. By Brian Brus perience as a school principal, is now ing Qwick Response, or QR, and are world for students. can culture are the tradition- "The media has not really traced back to the quest to "It is good to know truth," From the Journal Record teaching back in the classroom and ready to release it as an Android app Through the study abroad al roles of family and con- done justice to the continent find these hidden treasures Mbosowo said. supplements the family income as an to school districts, at least at a beta test program, students are given nectivity in community. of Africa," Mbosowo said. (besides religious wars). She also adamantly ex- A year after the deaths of 20 chil- inventor. This is his first marketable level. QR can also be adapted to other the opportunity to travel to "The customs in West Af- Without the study abroad "Many of the countries that pressed that the trip is not a dren and six adults at a school shoot- smartphone app. industries, Leonard Franks said. various continents outside rica are different on a social program, students would have problems are countries vacation, but rather a learn- ing in Newton, Conn., Oklahoma City The app employs the power of so- "It will add a layer of safety to any the United States, including level," Wright said. "The not know that there is im- that have resources of gold ing experience that includes residents Leonard and Genesis Franks 20 cial network technology to bypass facility," he said. "Everybody becomes Asia, South America and Af- people there are all about mense wealth, big business and diamonds," Mobosowo 4000 level upper-level cours- are ready to release a smartphone app The number of children communication bottlenecks and - im a better first responder. Using my -ex rica. each other and about tak- and tourist attractions in said. es that students must attend to keep similar events from happen- prove response time for those closest perience as an administrator, we’ve With Dr. Mose Yvonne ing care of their neighbor. In Africa, with rich develop- Although the media are daily. ing in other schools. who died in the to the emergency, Leonard Franks been able to incorporate different Hooks serving as head di- America, we’re a capitalistic ments, resorts and beaches. not privy to shed light on If interested in traveling to Leonard Franks said his 11-year-old Sandy Hook Elementary said. Instead of an observer – a child modes for different levels of authority rector of the program and society so it's... everyone for Students would not under- the Western world’s role in the Africa for summer 2015, daughter has been helping him fine- in a classroom, for example – calling within a school or business." Dr. Mary Mbosowo as pro- themselves." stand that Africa is one of the chaos of the wars in Af- contact Mbosowo by phone tune the alarm system program since School shooting out of the school to a switchboard for The concept might seem obvious gram coordinator over Af- Mbosowo also attests to the richest countries in the rica, the quest for diamonds at 405-466-2013 or email she took the grand prize at the Okla- help, the plea is distributed directly in hindsight and easily replicable, rica, students are able to the strength of family and world, and that it is a place are the central reason for the [email protected]. homa Student Inventors Exposition to those within the local network – so Franks is eager to move forward expand their horizons and community in Africa. where women hold higher wars. Financial aid may be avail- at Rose State College. Genesis had in a classmates’ fight when a teacher , security guards and other quickly into final development and travel to places many will "African culture is still ranks in political offices than "We are being exploited in able, as well as scholarships several other ideas she wanted to see noticed and stepped in. She thought students. marketing. He said he has a provi- never have the opportunity very family oriented," she in America. It is important two ways… because of peo- through the Gillman Foun- implemented, including a bully re- that if the children at Sandy Hook had "It empowers the student to stop sional patent in place, and he and his to experience. said. "We are more com- for students to know these ple in the Western world… dation. Students are encour- porting feature to keep students safe. been able to signal adults sooner, per- bullying – or other violence – in the daughter are open to investors. Senior sociology major munalistic. We lead like a things because "students in and our (Africa’s) own lead- aged to attend the pre-travel The Sandy Hook Elementary School haps the loss would have been less. moment, right there in the school," "We believe that if this app had been Shan Wright is one student community…You are your HBCU’s are descendents of ers are not guiltless. They seminars, which are adver- shooting in December 2012 was Gene- The initial work that earned the top Leonard Franks said. "And it’s anony- available on the day of the Sandy who is a beneficiary of expe- brother‘s keeper, and you Africa," Mbosowo said. are corrupt," Mbosowo said. tised during the fall semes- sis Frank’s initial impetus for the app. science fair prize was all her work, but mous, which is important to young Hook shooting, it can and would have riencing life outside of the are your sister‘s keeper." Africa also stands as one Among the trips and conti- ter. As a fifth-grader at Nichols Hills El- Leonard Franks has helped further children, so that they feel empowered saved lives," he said. "The market is country. Her journey abroad If it weren’t for the study ementary, she was trying to intervene development and market research, he to report it." more than ready for this." has taken her to countries abroad program, many stu- that include a four- week dents of African descent Annual Retirement Banquet LifeShare nonprofit celebrates National Donate a Life Month The annual Retirement Banquet will be held at 6 p.m., May 19, in the C.F. Gayles Field House Atrium. Special from LifeShare the United States and over 826-LIFE (5433) and request 1.6 million from the state of that a donor registration You are invited to attend and celebrate with the Langston University This April, LifeShare cele- Oklahoma. form be mailed to them. retirees. brates National Donate Life Still, the number of peo- Once the form is completed Month. ple in need of transplants and returned, their name The celebration commem- continues to rise, now over and donation wishes are Honored Retirees Include: orates those who have re- 121,000 nationally and near- added to the registry. ceived or continue to wait ly 900 in Oklahoma are in Each method is equally ef- Carmen Bennett for lifesaving transplants. need of organ transplants. fective and only one type of Bonita Franklin National Donate Life Month "The solution to this prob- registration is needed. Carole Hardeman also serves as a reminder for lem is to continue to educate LifeShare is a nonprofit, Gertrude Harris people to register to become the public about the life- federally designated organ Mary Ann Teal Harris an organ, eye and tissue do- saving effects of donation procurement organization Carolyn Kornegay nor. and transplantation and get (OPO) dedicated to the re- Cheryle Leach "While increasing the them to make their deci- covery of organs and tissue Beverly Smith number of registered organ, sion known by signing up for transplant purposes. Earnestine Thomas eye and tissue donors that through their state donor We work closely with four save and heal lives is part of registry," Orlowski said. transplant centers and 145 our daily work," said Jeffrey Oklahomans have three healthcare organizations in Please complete a registration form and return with your payment of $25 Orlowski, Chief Executive ways to register as organ, the state of Oklahoma to fa- per adult ticket (13 and older) and $15 per child ticket (6 to 12 years) to Officer of LifeShare, "this eye and tissue donors—the cilitate donation. Langston University Foundation Office, P.O. Box 725, Langston, OK 73050. month serves not only to first and most common is Additionally, we strive to You may also purchase your tickets directly from the Foundation Office, honor the lives of those who to sign up when they renew raise awareness for organ, Room 315, Page Hall. All advanced ticket requests should be in by Friday, have given and received, their driver’s license. eye and tissue donation and May 9. Tickets purchased at the door will be available at $30 per adult it is also an opportunity to The second way is to go to transplantation through ticket and $20 per child ticket. renew our commitment to http://www.lifeshareregis- public education. saving lives." try.org and sign up online. For more information Should you have questions regarding reservations for the banquet, please There are over 100 mil- Finally, those without In- about LifeShare, please visit contact the Foundation Office at 405-466-3579. lion registered donors in ternet access may call 800- http://www.lifeshareok.org. 8 The Gazette | April 23, 2014 Sports Thomas coaches last season for Langston Lions basketball By Trevon McNabb and 11-16 overall in his fi- He added that he has to situation without having Contributing Writer nal season. look at himself in the mir- Coach Thomas and Vicks," "I (would) like to have a ror, and he realizes that he said Bobby Ward, junior The 2013-2014 season guy that will graduate our did not "do the job neces- guard. was Nigel Thomas’ last as students and win," Garrett sary to make the progress Thomas said that through Langston University’s head said. "I want a coach that the program needed." all of the good and bad, basketball coach. Michael will lead us to (an) NAIA Garrett said he has not it was a great three years, Garrett, LU’s athletic direc- national championship." decided yet who will re- and he appreciates the hard tor, decided April 1, to go The news was unexpect- place Thomas as the head work from all of his players in a different direction. ed, but Thomas is keeping coach. and staff. Thomas, who took the job his head up. Most of the players said The players on the team in spring 2011, is a former "It’s college basketball, they are disappointed and also noted that Thomas player for the Lions basket- and it’s the risk that goes shocked about Thomas’ re- will be missed, and they ball team who had a record with taking on the job," lease. wish he was still coaching of 9-9 in conference play Thomas said. "It puts us in an awkward them next season. Thomas Spring football training in full force

By Khalif Sanders season," Devorce said. Staff Writer Michael Ryan, sophomore graphic design major and Spring football is in full Lion’s kicker, said the tempo force as the Langston Lions at practice has been different head into the fourth week of this spring. full-contact drills. The team has three prac- The Lions ended last sea- tices a week in full pads, son with a disappointing 6-4 Tuesday, Thursday and Sat- record, excluding them from urday, while also working the playoffs, although they out in the weight room three did win conference. days a week. "We were self-defeating With this structure, the last season," said junior de- players are confident that fensive lineman and physi- they have all of the tools it cal education major Carl takes to have a team con- Devorce. "This season is all tending for a championship. about preparation. We’ve "I know we can win a had a lot of instruction and championship next season," plenty of time in the film said sophomore criminal room. The coaching has justice major Jeremy Barri- been great, and they have entos. "We just have to take been doing a good job of de- no days off and have a great Photo by Jonathan McGill veloping players. I expect a attitude towards practice, complete turnaround next and we’ll win." The LU football team warms up and stretches in spring training. Head football coach completes recruiting for next season By Jose Montes De Oca fered them the scholarship, we ing class that can help make a Contributing Writer noticed that they were not just good run in the playoffs and win . . We noticed that great players on the field, but a national championship," said “ Langston University Head also they have great attitudes as Javon Linley, senior health phys- they were not just great Football Coach Dwonne Sand- well, which mean that they can ical education recreation major. ers completed his first recruiting pick up football assignments The new recruits are expected players on the field, but class for the 2015 football season. quickly," said Paul An, offensive to help bring more stamina to The recruiting class consists of line coach. the team, which is something also they have great 32 football players, 16 transfer- Recruiting players is not all they didn't have last year. ring from community colleges about their abilities on the field, "It’s going to be a good feeling attitudes as well . . and 14 incoming freshmen. but their attitude also reflects to know that we have enough — Paul” An, "As the coaching staff evalu- how coachable they are. depth at each position, and our ated the recruits film and of- "We have a pretty good recruit- guys won’t be tired," An said. offensive line coach