the Gazette VOL. 78, NO. 1 STUDENT VOICE OF LANGSTON UNIVERSITY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 2 The Gazette | September 17, 2015 Voices

The Gazette is produced within the Department of Has racism ended? Communication at Langston University. It serves as a teaching tool Student expresses concern and public relations vehicle. The newspaper is Racism, specifically -be is it just an illusion? Recent matter how diminutive it published bimonthly and tween African Americans events have led me to believe may seem. is dispersed across campus and Caucasians, is an issue the latter. Racism may not be Every time the mind of a every other Thursday, that has plagued the United as prevalent as it once was, child of a younger genera- except during States for several centuries. but prejudices and stereo- tion is tainted with said ste- examinations, holidays and It can be defined as the be- types have taken their places. reotypes, the stitches of unity extended school breaks. lief that one’s own race is su- The famous deaths of Tray- holding the flesh together are perior to, and has the right to von Martin and Tamir Rice, irreversibly stressed. dominate, other races. among others, serve as evi- If we continually apply One could compare it to a dence to the fact that humans such stress to the stitches, deep flesh wound, a wound are flawed, impulsive, judg- they are going to yield, even- Adviser that was first ripped open mental beings. tually resulting in further ra- Nicole Turner centuries ago, when inno- Davis A broad spectrum of racial cial division. cent Africans of all ages stereotypes exists, ranging Unfortunately, when the Layout Editor viciously seized from their stitched together in 1865, from harmless, maybe even long awaited day of healing Paul Pugh homes and ultimately sold when slavery was officially humorous, to insensitive and finally arrives, a large, per- into slavery. abolished. ignorant. manent scar will remain. Reporters The wound was continu- The question is: has racism Whether or not we want to Takesha Clark ally beaten, like the backs ended, or has it just evolved? admit it, everyone has heard Sharice Y. Davis is a fresh- Jerrod Mitchell of the enslaved, until it was Has the wound healed, or or believes a stereotype, no man at Langston University. Indy Nelson

Photographer Kimberly McKnight LU study abroad program provides

Contributing Writers Sharice Davis spectacular educational experience Marcus Garlington This past summer, I had cause of this coral limestone some did not walk at all. the incredible experience foundation, Barbados has its Those who did not survive of traveling to Barbados own natural source of fresh the Middle Passage were through the Langston Uni- water. Rain water falls and discarded into the Atlantic The Gazette Office versity study abroad pro- is filtered by the coral lime- for the sharks. Langston University gram. stone for a few miles un- However, British slavers Sanford Hall, Room 318 The following information til it reaches underground did not want sharks on the Ph. 405-466-3245 is a compilation of what I caverns where the partially beautiful beaches of Barba- learned regarding the vast acidic water has dissolved dos, so this activity would history of the island. the limestone over millions cease 10 miles before shore. Should one travel to the of years and formed inte- Those who were not re- Send story ideas, comments island paradise of Barbados, rior caverns where the fresh duced to shark food were and calendar events to Garlington [email protected]. he or she would find that be- spring water collects. buried on the southwestern Opinions expressed in yond the white sand paired Barbados first appeared coast in Bridgetown, the Voices are those of the with crystal-clear water, on a Spanish map in 1511 covered that the distillation nation’s capital. Currently, writers whose names beyond the temptation of a and visited by the Portu- produced rum. The oldest there are activist groups lob- appear with the articles. delicious roti or serving of guese in 1536, but it was surviving deed for rum pro- bying for the government’s Letters to the editor should be flying fish and beyond the already inhabited by the in- duction is held by Mount recognition and protection emailed to nkturner@langs- festive Caribbean culture, digenous Arawak and Carib Gay Rum (1703), which of this area, which is under ton.edu. Please include your the geography of Barbados tribes. Barbados was left un- means that Barbados was four feet of asphalt in a park- name and telephone number. is just as unique and fasci- claimed by the Portuguese the first to sell rum. Thus, ing lot. The newspaper retains the right to edit, accept and/or nating as the role this re- until 1625, when the British Barbados was nicknamed Before arriving at any reject items deemed to be con- cently sovereign nation has rediscovered Barbados and the “Jewel of the British Em- respective final destina- trary to the best interest of the played in the shaping of the began to colonize. pire.” tion in the New World, all publication, Langston “New World” as we know Upon colonization, the With this discovery, slaves were vetted and “pro- University and/or any of its it. British found that Barbados hoards of slave ships docked cessed” through Barbados. governing bodies. The island, whose bedrock was capable of producing in Barbados, unloading pre- The “good slaves” either re- is formed of coral limestone the finest sugar cane with cious human cargo. Because mained there to work in the instead of volcanic rock as some stalks growing 10 feet Barbados is the most east- sugar cane fields, which cov- are most Caribbean islands, high. erly island in the Caribbean, ered more than 100 square was formed by the collision With the production of it was the first land upon miles of the island, or they of the South American and sugar cane came molas- which enslaved Africans were sent to various desti- Caribbean tectonic plates ses, which was a discarded walked after having crossed millions of years ago. Be- byproduct until it was dis- the Atlantic ocean, though see Barbados, page 3 News September 17, 2015 | The Gazette 3 High fall enrollment causes slight growing pains for LU

By Jerrod Mitchell cials. this school.," said Shani’sha Young Hall." have a zero balance and that Reporter There have been issues Harris, junior psychology Certain students were they have paid their housing with classes, rooms and major. "I was one of the moved out of Scholars Inn deposit,” Moffett said. The fall 2015 freshman even housing because of the people affected by the large if they paid their deposit Other consequences of the class is the largest in Langs- large population, leaving re- freshman class, and I’m not fee after July 17. Vice Presi- large enrollment involved ton University history, with turning students and upper- sure if I want to return. I had dent for Student Affairs Dr. classroom scheduling con- almost 700 freshmen, ac- classmen frustrated. a room in Scholars Inn, and Raphael Moffett said there flicts and lack of classroom cording to university offi- “I came here in 2012; I love I was forced to move into is shared blame on both the space. university's end and the stu- Dr. Clarence Hedge, dean dents' side. of the School of Arts and Sci- BARBADOS Nonetheless, Barbados strives to prove to “The university owns the ences, said school officials the world its worth and strength as an island fact that there were some prefer smaller-sized class- from page 2 whose 93 percent black population is largely rooms given away that rooms because it enhances nations on the North American and South due to its people’s ancestors who were freed shouldn’t have been," Mof- students' learning, and it al- American continents. slaves. With an efficient government, educa- fett said, "but on the flip side, lows instructors to be more The “bad slaves” were sent to Jamaica to tion system and exciting Caribbean culture, I think our students will put attentive to students. be “cultured” so they would be fit for serv- as well as its unique geographic composi- themselves in the best po- However, classroom con- ing a master. The effects of British coloniza- tion, Barbados is certainly capable of produc- sition to succeed as far as flicts could also be avoided tion have no stronger lasting effects in any ing productive citizens for the global com- having a space on campus if students pre-enrolled. Caribbean island than those apparent in Bar- munity. It’s already given the world rum and if they pay their fee by the “If we could make sure all bados. This is clear in its nicknames “Little , so it can expect more great things deadline and their balance.” our students pre-enrolled, England” and “Bim.” While “Little England” to come. He said there were things would go smooth- is self-evident, “Bimshire” was a name given I urge any fellow student to seize the op- planned systems that were ly," Hedge said. "Growth to Barbados by its colonizers, where “-shire” portunity of studying abroad. Trust me, it not followed. A staff mem- is wonderful, but growing refers to an English county. will provide a spectacular experience that ber detoured from what was pains can be actually that— Since Barbados’ recent independence in you won't forget. planned and university of- pains—but we adjust and 1966, there is still a 4 p.m. tea time, cricket is ficials take responsibility for that’s what we’re here for. the major sport and Bajans even pledge al- Marcus Garlington is a junior broadcast the mishap. We’re really proud of the legiance to Queen Elizabeth. journalism major. “The students could help work our recruiters have by making sure that they done,” he said. Upcoming Events

Dress for "We Real Cool Langston Maroon Café Success People" University hosted by Workshop A Poetic Opera Career Fair Women of Purpose hosted by by Dr. Wright 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Men's Warehouse 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23 Sept. 24 Thursday, Sept. 17 Atrium SSC Alley Sept. 17 LU Opera House Atrium (Atrium) 4 The Gazette | September 17, 2015 News Langston dominates Battle of the Bands

Far Left: Diondra Ross leads a section of the Langston band during its performance at the Battle of the Bands between Langston and Lincoln on Sept. 4. Though not formally announced, many students said Langston dominated the battle.

Middle: Lincoln University band members perform during the Battle of the Bands.

Right: Mark Barber Jr. leads the Langston percussion section at the battle between the LUs (Langston and Lincoln). Photos by Kimberly McKnight

What do you think of this year's ampus Battle of the Bands between Langston University and C Lincoln University? Question

Brian Hall—Junior Alessandra Wheeler—Sophomore Breonna Johnson—Junior Jamorie Matthews—Junior Psychology Major Biology Major Broadcast Journalism Major Business Management Major "It was real cool. I wish more of the "As a member of SASS, it was dope. "We could've had more support from " For it to be the first time, it was student body would have supported We had way more backstage footage. the student body, and it could've been great. It started the weekend off with the band, but overall, it was a good It was the first time we had a a little more organized. The cost of it a bang, and they should definitely experience." legitimate student section." pulled students away from coming." have it again in the future." Entertainment September 17, 2015 | The Gazette 5

Latest News in Black Hollywood By Jerrod Mitchell Daniels said that Fox’s deci- and Indy Nelson sion to “put black people on Reporters TV is changing the face of television.” Black Hollywood is thriv- ing. Black actors, directors and writers are having mas- sive success on the small At BlackNews.com, there screen. are black and minority top 10 in "Scan- back-to-school scholarships dal," Viola Davis in "How to available. Get Away with Murder," Ter- You must be a senior in rence Howard in "Empire"— high school or enrolled in all of these shows are led by college as a full-time student. not only black actors, but by The scholarships are avail- black writers Shonda Rhimes able for the 2015-2016 aca- and Lee Daniels. demic year. The Lee Daniels block- The top 10 scholarships in- buster show, “Empire,” will clude: Founda- return to Fox on Sept. 23. Af- tion "Full Ride" Scholarship, ter a successful first season Ron Brown Scholar Program, with skyrocketed viewings, Coca-Cola Scholars Program, the TV show will premiere Apple HBCU Scholarship its second season with new Program, Amazon Student celebrity guest appearances. Scholarship Program, Gates Mariah Carey, Chris Rock, Millenium Scholars Pro- Kelly Rowland, Pitbull and gram, CIA Graduate Schol- most recently, veteran actress ars Program, Xerox Technical Vivica A. Fox, have been an- Minority Scholarship, United nounced to star in the musi- Negro College Fund Schol- cal drama. arships and Buick Achievers According to variety.com, Scholarship Program. LU Fashion Police The more people who come to Langs- able in the corporate world would be a platform. Even doing too much for this ton, means there are more personali- button-down blouse or shirt, a pair of day of the week could either make you ties with different styles that will walk slacks and a nice pair of shoes. or break you. across this campus. Though there are Ladies, let’s admit it—when it comes Wearing a pair of heels does not many aspects of fashion in this world, to Business Tuesdays, the men either make it business casual, nor does slap- the topic of today is business attire. participate 100 percent or not at all. ping on a blazer. Searching for looks Everyone on the LU’s campus knows And ladies, the “Absolute Don’ts” that work with your frame and compli- about “Business Tuesdays,” but not ev- for Business Tuesdays would be con- menting your canvas is what can make eryone understands what business at- sidered wearing a crop top with a you stand out with Business Tuesdays. tire actually IS. blazer, a pencil skirt and a pair of four- Some like their outfits bold and some What would be considered accept- inch heels with a two- to three-inch like them to be classy, yet simple. 6 The Gazette | September 17, 2015 Features Langston nursing program grows, reaches new students

By Takesha Clark average for admission. Reporter I want to join the nursing program because it has a lot to For the 2015 fall se- “ mester, the nursing The School of Nursing offer. Being in the Langston University nursing program program accepted 16 has a new organization new members into the for declared nursing would not only provide me with the knowledge that I need, school. majors called the Pre- “I look forward to go- Nursing Club. but also with the experience that I will need for that field. ing to class every day to “The (pre) nursing ” learn,” said Ericka Ad- club is an opportunity ams, a junior nursing to meet students who — Bianca Anderson, major. are interested and ex- LU nursing major “Nursing school is cited (about the nursing challenging, but it’s major), and to motivate fun to learn more about them to do well,” said fer,” Anderson said. Health Center, and the There also is a total of what I will be doing Dr. Teressa Hunter, di- “Being in the Langston next meeting is sched- 35 declared nursing ma- in my career,” Adams rector of the School of University nursing pro- uled for 1 p.m., Oct. jors from the incoming said. Nursing. gram would not only 2, in the Allied Health freshmen class and 98 For more information Bianca Anderson is a provide me with the Student Lounge. students total that have about the Pre-Nursing declared nursing ma- knowledge that I need, Hunter also intends declared nursing as Club or the Langston jor, and she is looking but also with the expe- to elect students in the their major. University nursing pro- forward to joining the rience that I will need Pre-Nuring Club to hold The nursing program gram, contact Etta God- club. for that field.” officer positions within focuses on prominent win, academic adviser, “I want to join the Meetings for the Pre- the organization. professionalism and re- at 405-466-3415 or nursing program be- Nursing Club are held There are 38 students quires a 77-percent test [email protected]. cause it has a lot to of- monthly in the Allied in the nursing program. Other News September 17, 2015 | The Gazette 7 Know your college budget Helpful tips to keep track of your expenses Special from average of $57 as recently The cost of a meal plan by how high they can be. Team membership can also Oklahoma Society of CPAs as 2007. 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Above: Langston running back Kenrick Robinson, No. 13, attempts to gain yardage, just as Lincoln's defense makes contact.

Top Right: Langston wide receiver Isaiah Shaputis breaks away from a tackle as a Lincoln defensive player attempts to tackle him.

Bottom Right: Langston wide receiver Sheldon Augustine waits in anticipation during the home game against Lincoln University. Langston has started this season at 1-1, losing to Lincoln during the Battle of the LUs by three points, 35-32. However, the Langston Lions won their second game, 33-14, against Bethany College.

Photos by Josh Howard LU hires new volleyball coach By Indy Nelson been more challenging. cation major, said Rodriguez has Reporter Before coming to LU, Rodriguez brought a lot to the table, not only was an assistant coach at South- for their physical game, but for The first-time freshmen weren’t western Assemblies of God Uni- their mental game as well. the only new faces on campus this versity for four years and a head "I believe over time he will shape year. Jacob Rodriguez began his coach at Bacone College for anoth- us to become champions," Williams journey at Langston University at er four years. said. "Being here at Langston is a the end of May as the new head “The first home game was a won- total cultural shock for him, and I volleyball coach. derful experience, along with a do believe he has adjusted well to Rodriguez has been coaching for great crowd, “Rodriguez said. "It us, and we have adapted to him.” eight years. was a lot of fun to be a part of, al- The next two home volleyball “I love to coach; it’s my passion though we lost." games are Oct. 2, one at 2 p.m. and what God wants me to do," The game was a close win and against York College and one at Rodriguez said. ended in 11-25 set. 6 p.m. against University of the Rodriguez said the transition to Rodriguez said the team is recep- Southwest. a new location has not been diffi- tive to him as a new coach. Go to http://www.langstons- Rodriguez cult, but learning a new system has Kori Williams, sophomore edu- ports.com for a full game schedule.