the Gazette VOL. 78, NO. 9 STUDENT VOICE OF LANGSTON UNIVERSITY THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016 2 The Gazette | March 10, 2016 News Features Talib Kweli inspires LU students The Gazette is produced within the Department of through powerful words, message Communication at Langston University. It serves as a teaching tool By Marcus Garlington “I work so hard, and I like He was attempting to give to-prison pipeline, for-profit and public relations Associate Editor to enjoy the fruits of my la- those in attendance a blue- prison infrastructures and, vehicle. The newspaper is bor, but I could not allow print on how to be more of course, the worst kind of published bimonthly and It's not every day that a myself to become so com- active, telling them how police brutality, like the kind is dispersed across campus hip-hop heavyweight makes fortable that I no longer the movement “needed to that took Michael Brown’s every other Thursday, his presence known in the could relate to the struggles be younger and not based and Trayvon Martin’s life. except during 405, but Feb. 23, must not of the everyday people. How around celebrities.” The “Not only did I see myself examinations, holidays and have been any ordinary day. could I voice my mind about grassroots movement would in Trayvon, I saw my son, extended school breaks. Talib Kweli blessed Langston the struggle if I was no lon- be the way to go; real people Amani,” Kweli said. University with an intimate ger on the front line?” Kweli affecting real people, not so- He went on to acknowl- “fireside chat” about his life, thought aloud. called “activists” speaking edge the three women who love of his culture and the He recounted the night through their Twitter and were inspired by Trayvon’s Editor struggles he has experienced Harry Belafonte summoned Facebook accounts. murder and their “revolu- Kimberly McKnight and witnessed on the front him and many other recog- Kweli said this millennial tionary idea that black lives lines of the #BlackLivesMat- nizable names to designer age faces such a complex set were just as valuable as ev- Associate Editor ter movement that began Kenneth Cole’s New York of obstacles that you have to eryone else’s and that courts, Marcus Garlington with a dramatic call to arms apartment. Among those expect very early in order to police and media are a part at Harry Belafonte’s house. present were Kweli himself, be able to avoid them. Be- of an unjust system aimed at Cover Designer Kweli, a Brooklyn native, Dave Chappelle, Chuck D, cause he was the son of two killing and arresting people Paul Pugh described the faithful night Rosario Dawson and even professional educators, he of color for profit.” that ignited his most recent Jamie Foxx via Skype. admitted that at a young age, This (Twitter) is where the Reporter fire and led him to protest Kweli remembers that he understood he “was built #BlackLivesMatter hashtag Perry Smith in Ferguson, hand-in-hand night so vividly; the night into a system that was de- was born and was used to Kentre Holt with members of a commu- Harry Belafonte chronicled signed for [him] to perish.” address “racist policing, nity that was devastated by his own life and conversa- But Kweli felt it was his mass incarceration and sub- Staff Writers the confusing and infuriating tions he’d had with Malcolm duty to “[use] art to show sequent dismissal of black Dayna Davis murder of Michael Brown in X and Martin Luther King. black lives are valuable, black death by the mainstream Zhana Davis August 2014 by Ferguson po- This was the legendary Mr. lives matter]” in order to James Ford lice officer Darren Wilson. Belafonte passing the torch. combat crises like the school- see KWELI, page 5 Maya Jackson Brittni Logan Indy Nelson Kimberly Thompson ampus What is your dream Adviser Nicole Turner destination or vacation uestion for Spring Break? The Gazette Office C 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. Letters to the editor should be Tre Spears — Freshman Danielle Watson — Sophomore Chris Smith — Junior emailed to nkturner@langs- ton.edu. Please include your Psychology Major Broadcast Journalism Major Corrections & Criminal Justice Major name and telephone number. The newspaper retains the "Rio de Jeneiro, Brazil, because it's "My dream location for Spring Break "Miami. It’s the place that everyone wants right to edit, accept and/or really beautiful, it's by the beach and would have to be Jamaica because I to go. Although it’s expensive, reject items deemed to be con- the sunsets there are fantastic." just really need time to myself to just everyone wants to go have fun there. All trary to the best interest of the breathe and relax." the beaches, palm trees, nice wether — I publication, Langston think that’d be a great place to go." University and/or any of its governing bodies. News March 10, 2016 | The Gazette 3 Health Administration Club looks for larger membership By Kimberly McKnight Stewart said that within vice president. Editor Health administration is not known on this major, students graduate Their ultimate goal for the “ with better job opportunities club is to set up a mentor- The Department of Health campus, [and] most students believe and more money. ing program that will give Administration is enhancing The goal of their upcoming advice and guidance for stu- the Health Administration it's either physical therapy or nursing. seminar will be to enlighten dents, so they can prepare Club this semester. the freshmen and sopho- for the classes in which they “The health administration Health administration is really just a mores, and to give them should be enrolled. [career field] is ranked no. 4 guidance on the difference “We’ve hit hardships in the country for careers,” bridge to get into the business side of from physical therapy, nurs- where it’s been classes that said Kiyah Washington, ing and health administra- [we] should’ve taken or that president of the Health Ad- health. tion. we attempted to get in, and ministration Club. ” “We are just trying to make if it wasn’t for us sticking to- The club’s current mem- — Lacy Stewart, sure that we are reaching out gether or for Dr. Khiwa, we bership is at 15, and that activities coordinator to students who want to find probably would have been number includes a mixture a major but they don’t know in a worse position,” Stew- of juniors and seniors who exactly what their major will art said. “So, we don’t want are studying within that ma- the executive board members Washington said that some be,” Stewart said. to get any new students and jor. are pushing to gain more stu- students may be confused The club has previously have them go through the “The club was put into dents to join the club, hoping about what health adminis- been split between juniors same thing if we can prevent place for students who are to recruit anyone from fresh- tration “really is.” and seniors, but the execu- it." either interested in the major men to seniors. “Health administration is tive board would like it to be Students who would like or possibly looking for infor- “I want to have a seminar not known on campus, [and] one big organization that will to join the Health Adminis- mation and students who are for freshman and sopho- most students believe that include all classifications. tration Club can go to the just health administration mores to tell them what the it’s either physical therapy “We just [want to] help to Allied Health Building and majors,” said Lacy Stewart, major exactly is and give or nursing,” Stewart said. build a bigger program and speak with Dr. Edward Kh- activities coordinator. them insight on the career “Health administration is re- give more knowledge to peo- iwa. He will give one of the Because the club’s number opportunities that this major ally just a bridge to get into ple about health administra- chair members the student’s of active members is limited, has,” Washington said. the business side of health.” tion,” said Brittnea Davis, contact information. Students remember historical figures through Sketches of Black History public speaking event

By Kimberly Thompson cated black male that over- Maya Jackson, junior, Staff Writer came all the odds that was broadcast journalism ma- put against him,” Fields jor, recited Tupac Shakur’s In honor of Black History said, “being born into “A Rose that Grew from month, Women of Pur- poverty, and now, having C o n c r e t e . ” pose presented Sketches thousands of people fol- “Did you hear about the of Black History, featur- low him as we all follow rose that grew from a crack ing the advanced public Jesus.” in the concrete? Provin’ speaking class, on Feb. 24. Many decades ago, the nature's laws wrong, it The program was opened month of February was learned how to walk with- with a poem titled “Black dedicated as a time of re- out havin’ feet,” wrote Tu- Boy” by Jennifer Falu. membrance for the African pac Shakur, which is part Each student in the ad- Americans who paved the of the excerpt that Jackson vanced public speaking way or made a difference recited. class chose a person or per- across the world. Tupac Shakur wrote mu- sons that have overcome “I do believe the Sketch- sic about the struggles of obstacles, whether it was es of Black History is im- black people in the hood, regarding racial diversity portant,” said Doristina making him a rap hero to or stories of black power. Moncriffe, administrative some. Chantrell Fields, senior assistant for the School of “I instantly thought Photo by Kimberly McKnight psychology major, recited Arts and Science. “I be- about Tupac,” Jackson a written word titled “My lieve that we are getting said. “He should be rec- The advanced public speaking class, taught by Great Pastor.” away from learning some ognized because he had Lonnie Johnson Jr., performs at Sketches of Black “I chose my pastor be- of our history and being a huge influence on me History. During the event, members of the class gave cause he is a great man able to discuss it and pres- because I could relate to speeches about important and influential people in of God, plus he is an edu- ent it to other people.” what he rapped about.” African-American history. 4 The Gazette | March 10, 2016 News Features LU bands present 'Pops' concert By Brittni Logan enjoy the concert, as well Staff Writer as find an appreciation for the work the band students With the winter sea- put in outside the March- son coming to an end, the ing Band. Langston University con- From the classical Star cert and jazz bands wel- Wars main theme song to comed the spring season the soothing, yet funky with a “pop” of culture. sounds of jazz and R&B, The Langston University both the concert band and Department of Music pre- contemporary ensemble sented its first Langston put on a performance that "Pops" concert March 2. showcased the many tal- Students, faculty and fam- ents of LU students. ily members attended the “We have a lot of differ- event to enjoy the sounds ent cultures, a lot of differ- from the LU contemporary ent backgrounds of people ensemble as well as some who understand music,” classical sounds from the said Leon Christian, se- LU concert band. nior music education ma- “The initial purpose for jor. “Music is a universal the Langston Pops is to language. It doesn’t mat- bring attention and aware- ter where you come from ness to the other music en- or what you do, music is sembles we have at Langs- music, and as long as you Photo by Brittni Logan ton University,” said LU have the love and passion, Marching Pride Band Di- you will always be able to The Langston University band presents its "Pop" concert. The jazz band and concert rector and Music Instruc- adapt and relate with other band performed pop culture music March 2, for the first spring 2016 concert. tor Lonnie Easter Jr. “Most people.” people associate the band As the students connected concert, not many students been a better turnout. have put a lot of work into with The Marching Pride; with the audience through knew about the event. On the other hand, the preparing the music and however, we have ensem- music, the amount of audi- Christian said the con- students who performed want it to be seen as a vi- bles that exist beyond that.” ence members seemed to cert was announced and had nothing but hard work able form of art and expres- Easter said most of the concern some students who promoted on social media; and dedication as their mo- sion.” student population isn’t did attend the concert. however, he said LU stu- tivation to put on a good With an event that ex- used to sitting through full “The Langston Pops con- dents tend to have a mind- show. The concert band pressed multiple talents concert band performanc- cert was nice, but we could set of, "If I don’t see it, I has about 40 instrumental- through the diversity of es or jazz concerts. So, by have had more support don’t read it." ists, and the contemporary sound, the music depart- choosing popular music to from our student body,” Christian said if there music ensemble has eight ment plans to perform a perform for the first concert said Teresa Asberry, senior would have been more in- instrumentalists. more “traditional” concert of the semester, he hoped public health major. formation posted on cam- “I believe the students later in the spring semester, students could hear some- With the lack of physi- pus besides just on social were excited as well as ner- incorporating the choir into thing they recognized and cal advertisement for the media, there might have vous,” Easter said. “They that concert as well. Philosophy Club helps to stimulate minds By Kentre’ Holt interest in philosophy after said he joined the Philosophy Reporter The club discussions are always he gave guest-lectures in Dr. Club because he enjoys learn- “ Steiben's ethics course and in ing the historical side of phi- A revived club that is in- edifying and fun, and members always Dr. Karpov's world literature losophy. creasing in members, with course in fall 2014. "I'm very interested in how 40 people who have an in- give thought-provoking commentaries “These students were in- philosophical concepts and terest in philosophy, is at the trigued by the ideas and theories are still relevant to- cutting edge of grasping the on the texts. thoughts of philosophers, day," Anderson said. knowledge and truth. ” such as Plato, Socrates and Wright said that during the “The purpose of the Langs- — Dr. Ricco Wright, Kant, as well as 2Pac, Biggie meetings, the members dis- ton University Philosophy Smalls and Nas,” Wright said. cuss a handful of questions Club is to create a space for assistant professor of mathematics The Philosophy Club usual- as people share their answers, members of the Langston ly meets once a month to dis- and others weigh in at their community to read and dis- ematics. who are fascinated with the cuss everything they’ve been leisure. cuss philosophical texts in an Wright said that what the idea of philosophy and want assigned to read. However, "The club discussions are effort to further their -under club largely examine things to know more about philoso- meeting times vary, depend- always edifying and fun, standing of a number of phi- that deal with justice, moral- phers. ing on when the members fin- and members always give losophers and philosophical ity, ethics and existentialism. Wright said he created the ish the assigned readings. thought-provoking commen- ideas,” said Dr. Ricco Wright, This growing club was cre- LU Philosophy Club because Shaquille Anderson, senior taries on the texts," Wright assistant professor of math- ated by Wright for students many students expressed business management major, said. News Features March 10, 2016 | The Gazette 5 a passionate, non-violent outright failure. started by a group of activ- ent in Ferguson did just as KWELI rallying cry for equality. “The job of police is to pro- ists, but average Ferguson much of a bad job repre- from page 2 He also explained why the tect the status quo, always,” residents who knew the senting the true sentiments hashtag #BlackLivesMat- Kweli said, explaining how world before Mike Brown of Ferguson’s citizens and media.” terToo was rejected, even easily those in uniform was impossible to go back sensationalized the violent As the MC carried on with though people felt it to be might be swayed to aban- to. They positioned them- crowds, burning buildings his speech, he addressed less offensive. don the oath they took upon selves on the front line. [To] and tear gas. the hashtag #AllLivesMat- “If you have to add ‘too’ or graduating police academy. actually [change] policy, Kweli said no one was there ter, which he described as ‘also,’ you probably didn't Kweli’s point was that if flesh on the ground needs to to defend the citizens or lis- the “most hyper-privileged, care in the first place,” Kweli those in power and in pos- be involved.” ten to them, just order their entitled way to put how you said. “It’s painfully obvious session of a badge are human So that’s what he did. In dispersion. Police were feel above people’s lives. Of that white lives matter, and and can cause such discord, the wake of Mike Brown’s ready to oppose the citizens course all lives matter, but saying ‘black lives matter, we, as equally powerful hu- death, Kweli reached Fer- they swore to protect and all lives aren't treated like too,’ is overstating this ob- man beings, can stand up guson days after the sto- the prosecutors and district they matter… and this is vious fact and accepting the to that corrupted power. ry broke that relayed the attorney were not going to something that’s been prov- perception that [black] lives “Activists must go beyond sketchy circumstances of his be in a hurry to indict the en historically and statisti- matter less to begin with.” hashtags and retweets,” he untimely death. He admit- officers with whom they’ve cally time and time again.” On the subject of police, said. ted that he thought going to work so closely for years. Kweli also explained that Kweli shared that they are In reference to the Fergu- jail was the worst possible In conclusion, Kweli added #BlackLivesMatter is not human, and as such, are son Revolution to some, and outcome, but that was a con- these compelling words re- a call for supremacy, but prone to error, deceit and Riots to others: “It wasn't sequence he was prepared garding peace: “The mod- to face. He never anticipated erate, who is more devoted that after police appeared to order than to justice, in Mike Brown’s neighbor- who prefers negative peace, hood in their riot gear that which is the absence of ten- Moniaoluwa Otubaga wins he would have “ended up sion, instead of positive on [his] back, with a rifle in peace which is presence of [his] chest.” justice, must be no more. We Miss Black Langston crown While Kweli denied that the cannot wait for a more con- Ferguson incident should venient future.” be called a “riot,” as police Students who listened to in riot gear were present Kweli speak were in awe of in Ferguson soon after his his inspirational words. death, long before any so- “I think it was empowering called “riots” broke out, he on the highest degree seeing did add that “rioting is the a man from our community language of the unheard,” humble himself and speak and he was going to do all knowledge to our campus,” he could to bring attention said Ukai Hunter, senior to the citizens of Ferguson psychology major. “This and their concerns. He felt was an inspiration—peri- as though the cameras pres- od.” Women of Purpose raises the 'dough'

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Sophomore Moniaoluwa Otubaga stands proudly with Langston University Photo by Brittni Logan President Kent Smith Jr. after she won the Miss Black Langston crown. The annual Miss Black Langston Pageant was held Feb. 25, in the I.W. Young Women of Purpose sells Krispy Kreme donuts to Auditorium. fellow LU students in the SSC as part of a fundraiser. 6 The Gazette | March 10, 2016 News KKK protest turns into blood bath By Maya Jackson A total of five people were as soon as they stepped out of of the protestors with the orna- “But, if they are here legally Staff Writer hurt. Three of the five injuries their vans. Police showed up mented end of a flag pole and and working, I have respect were stab wounds, and a total minutes after the brawl start- another with a pocket knife. for that,” Quigg said. In an age where discrimina- of 15 people were arrested, ac- ed. Quigg said that he does not The violence caused from tion, racism and prejudice still cording to the LA Times. Brian Levin, director of Cal think they are better than any the KKK protest sparked re- run rampant, it’s no news to This “walking protest” was State San Bernardino’s Center other race; they are just “dif- action from people across the see how a Ku Klux Klan pro- to be led by William Quigg, for the study of Hate and Ex- ferent.” country, including the Langs- test quickly turned into an al- leader of the Loyal White tremism, was standing near “This is a white Christian ton University campus. most fatal blood bath. Knights in California and oth- the fight when it broke out. nation, and we get all these il- “I think it could’ve been On Feb. 27, violence broke er Western states, which is a “I think the police response legal aliens coming over here dealt with in a better way,” out as Ku Klux Klan demon- section of the hate group that saved their lives,” Levin said. selling drugs, getting on wel- said Langston University strators and counter-protes- protests illegal immigration, “They would have been torn fare, having more babies to sophomore Anthony James. tors fought in Anaheim, Cali- terrorism and street crime. limb from limb,” he told the get more money, then sending “It didn’t have to be violent, fornia. The counter-protestors ral- Huffington Post. that money back to Mexico, but the fact that it did turn vio- The brawl broke out around lied at the park before the hate The Klan members respond- not putting back into the U.S. lent shows that we need some noon, just an hour before the group arrived. Witnesses said ed to the attacks with “self-de- economy,” Quigg said in vid- serious change, and we’re not protest was scheduled to start. protestors swarmed the Klan fense” motives, stabbing two eo recorded by a bystander. playing.” School of Agriculture Alpha Speak Out uses drone technology teaches students By Indy Nelson Staff Writer “We want people to understand that values of opinions The Department of Ag- agriculture isn't about farming; it's a riculture and Applied Sci- By Dayna Davis ence has introduced drone science as well. Staff Writer technology to explore red ” cedar vegetation control. — Vernon Jones, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. gave Langston Univer- The department current- associate dean of agriculture sity students the opportunity to voice their opinions and ly is conducting a research concerns on topics that are usually ignored because of the project using goats to con- and applied science severity of the issue during Alpha Speak Out on Feb. 17. trol red cedar, which is “The purpose of [Alpha Speak Out] is to allow people the only green vegetation to begin thinking about these different issues, getting peo- in the winter. U.S. taken by the drones with- ple to think about the other perspective,” said Dr. Ricco However, on March 7, Marcio White, geo- in a 20-acre area where Wright, assistant professor of mathematics. the drone project was in- graphical information goats will be placed, test- In the beginning of the event, students were asked to troduced at “Ag Day,” systems operator and pro- ing if the goats will eat the write down their four principles of life. The room was demonstrating its features fessor, said they are utiliz- seeds or not. then divided into four sections: strongly agree, agree, and techniques. ing drones to collect data. The project begins with strongly disagree and disagree. After every scenario the “We want people to un- The types of data can be a mission planner, a soft- host presented, students went to the side of the room they derstand that agriculture photographs, GPS coordi- ware program where you agreed upon. After deciding on whether they agreed with isn’t about farming; it’s a nates, locations, video and can create a polygon and the scenario or not, and to what degree, the host would science as well," said Ver- audio. The benefit is that grid upon the project area, then ask if their decision aligned with their four princi- non Jones, associate dean it’s efficient for its cost. which captures the area ples of life. of agriculture and applied Drones allow data to be photographs, creating a “As the co-host, along with Shaquille Anderson, our science. found at a lower cost ver- 2-D and 3-D model with objective [was] to come up with thought-provoking Langston’s agricultural sus hiring a helicopter for elevations. questions,” Wright said, “questions that would interest science is utilizing drones millions of dollars. The According to MIT, cheap the students and allow them to think about things they in various ways instead of goat research department drones with advanced haven’t yet thought about.” doing a foot search and is using the technology to sensors and imaging ca- The event helped students learn how to use active lis- foot count for animals. see the effects goats will pabilities are giving farm- tening and critical thinking skills. After engaging with Drone technology has have from red cedar over ers new ways to increase one another, the students learned the importance of hav- been growing explosively a three-year period. yields and reduce crop ing different perspectives and being able to respect oth- in the field of agriculture, Red cedar is a weed, damge. ers’ opinions, even if those opinions are different from although almost all appli- and farmers would like Periodically, over the their own. cation is related to crops. to eradicate these weeds years, the drone will take “I think Alpha Speak Out is beneficial to students be- This is an application from their fields because photographs every three cause it gives them a chance to listen and understand the used to measure vegeta- they are damaging equip- to six months to compare way that other people think,” said Maya Jackson, junior tion, specifically red ce- ment and taking up space the sets of data. The pur- broadcast journalism major. “It’s a platform to expand the dar, which is the most of the crops. pose is to see the reduc- minds of those who may feel other peoples' thoughts and invasive tree problem in The effects will be tion of the cedar trees to actions are parallel to theirs, when in reality we’re all dif- Oklahoma and the Eastern viewed from photographs avoid herbicides or burns. ferent.” Other News March 10, 2016 | The Gazette 7 College Finance 101 Five ways to save money on spring break Special from Oklahoma ting the cost. you have carefully read Society of CPAs 3. 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Zeta Phi Beta reactivates Stork's Nest in Langston Special from Stork's Nest disparities,” said Kamisha Busby, Midwestern Region- The March of Dimes and al Stork’s Nest Coordinator Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Beta Phi Zeta Chapter, Inc. “Our Nests provide a recently reactivated the safe environment of social Stork’s Nest prenatal pro- support to pregnant wom- gram in Logan County. en who may face serious Stork’s Nest is a collabora- health care challenges." tive, community-based pro- Busby said that in Logan gram between the March County, the infant mortal- of Dimes and Zeta Phi Beta ity rate is 8.7 percent. That Sorority Inc. that encour- number is significantly ages pregnant women to higher for minority women receive early and regular at 14.1 percent for African- prenatal care to help them American mothers in the Courtesy Photo have a heathy pregnancy State of Oklahoma. and a healthy baby. "Stork’s Nest helps preg- social services program. for clients throughout Lo- hundreds of thousands of The public is invited to nant women make healthy Women earn points for gan County. pregnant women,” said attend the official ribbon- choices to have full-term healthy pregnancy ac- Perspective clients can Jennifer Lacy, division di- cutting and Grand Open- pregnancies and healthy tivities and redeem these contact the Stork’s Nest via rector for the Central Okla- ing Celebration for Stork’s babies.” Busby said. points for maternity and email at homa Division of March of Nest, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stork’s Nest stresses the baby care items. Beginning langstonsstorknest@yahoo. Dimes. on April 16, at the Salters importance of early and March 5 and again April 2, com or by phone at 405-410- “We want every woman Chapel AME Church in regular prenatal care, offers the Stork’s Nest will begin 1303. Drop-ins will also be in our community to have Langston. culturally sensitive prena- to conduct monthly educa- welcomed at the location in a healthy pregnancy and a “Stork’s Nest is based on tal educational classes and tion and information class- Langston, 119 Washington healthy baby," Lacy said. a culture of women helping encourages a variety of es/seminars and the distri- St. "Thank you to the sisters of women by focusing on com- healthy-pregnancy activi- bution of incentive items, “We are so proud of more Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and munities with the greatest ties. Women join a Stork’s such as baby clothing, dia- than 40 years of partnership everyone who supports the need to improve birth out- Nest after being referred by pers, baby blankets and with the Zetas. Nationally, March of Dimes for making comes and reduce perinatal a health care provider or a other essential baby needs Stork’s Nests have helped Stork’s Nest possible." 8 The Gazette | March 10, 2016 Sports Men's basketball team defeats No. 1 seed for conference victory By Perry Smith Reporter “We had to keep fighting against a Langston University For- team who won 22 games in a row. ward Terrell Jones scored ” the game-winning layup in overtime to lead the — Stan Holt, head coach Lions to their third Red River Athletic Conference Terrell Jones was the steals. Championship title, with unsung hero of the cham- “It’s just a matter of be- a 74-72 overtime win over pionship game; he had 22 ing tough,” said Head No. 1 ranked LSU-Alexan- points, five rebounds and Coach Stan Holt in an in- dria on March 5. three assists. terview after the game. The previous day, Langs- “When I saw No. 25 “We had to keep fighting ton defeated Our Lady of (LSUA forward Brian Syl- against a team who won 22 the Lake University in the vester) not move, I just games in a row.” semifinals, 71-65. Confer- went for it to lay it up,” The LU men’s team, for Photo from http://www.langstonsports.com ence Tournament MVP Terrell Jones said. the fourth time in history, Curtis Jones was the lead- Langston guard Curtis is headed to the NAIA Head Coach Stan Holt cuts the net after the men's ing scorer with 26 points Jones was the second lead- national tournament in basketball team beat LSU-Alexandria in an overtime and two assists in that ing scorer, putting up 16 Kansas City, Missouri, on battle, 74-72. game. points and nabbing three March 16. Basketball goal mishap delays game By Zhana Davis mediately following the me and my team closer, Staff Writer women’s game. It took which helped us get the about two hours before the win in this Saturday’s I was pretty bummed and surprised If students didn’t make game was officially called game.” “ it to the Langston Uni- off because custodians The men’s basketball when they canceled the game, but the versity vs. Texas College were unable to replace the team is looking forward to men’s basketball game, rim that night. bringing home the win in whole experience brought me and my they were given a second The next morning, the NAIA National Cham- team closer, which helped us get the win chance to attend. Langston’s staff fixed the pionship in a couple of The team had to resched- rim, and the game was re- weeks. The men won the in this Saturday's game. ule its game with Texas scheduled for March 2, at conference championship ” College during the warm- a neutral court in Dallas. games March 3, and March — Ryan Scales, up before the game on Feb. “I instantly got sad when 5, defeating Our Lady of 25, because one of Langs- I realized I broke the rim,” Lake University and LSU- freshman point guard ton’s basketball players said Ryan Scales, a fresh- Alexandria, putting them accidentally broke the rim. man point guard on the in place to compete in the How? In a glorious dunk LU basketball team. NAIA National Champi- and that’s what I think has porter of the men’s team. that separated the rim “I was pretty bummed onship tournament. been helping them,” said “I can definitely see them from the backboard. and surprised when they “The last month or so, Trevon McNabb, women’s taking the whole thing The game was scheduled canceled the game, but the they have really been com- basketball team manager, in the national tourna- to start at 7:30 p.m., im- whole experience brought ing together as a group, who also is a huge sup- ment…” Lady Lions softball team ready to 'go deep' this spring By James Ford ladies look to improve for the re- ment, where we will battle to win and wouldn’t trade them for any- Staff Writer mainder of the season. nationals.” one else! They are the foundation “Our expectations are to go game LU’s softball team is filled with to my happiness here at Langs- Langston University softball sea- by game, playing to our best abil- players who love what they do and ton!” son is underway, and the ladies ity and keeping a winning mental- are proud to represent their school. There have been new additions are looking to go deep in the con- ity,” said Alessia Gallegos, junior “This will be my third season to the roster this season that in- ference tournament and win na- health, physical education and rec- as a captain. I’ve started all years clude eight freshmen and one ju- tionals. reation major. here, and it has been a great expe- nior transfer from Nebraska. For The first home game was Feb. 19, She added that they want to rience and a huge blessing,” said more information about the Lady which was part of a tournament. work hard every game, “all the Christine Rosas, junior HPER ma- Lions softball team, go to http:// The team’s record is 5-6, but the way up to the conference tourna- jor. “I love my coaches, teammates www.langstonsports.com.