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VOL. 77, NO. 6 DECEMBER 4, 2014

Upcoming Dates Campus offers multiple study spots Final The G . Lamar Harrison Examinations: Library is a great place to study for finals. See Final Exam This is one location Schedule, Page 7 inside the library that is a potential study spot, equipped with comfort- Note: able furniture . Jazzman's This is the final coffee shop is also con- veniently located inside issue of the Gazette the library . for fall 2014 . We will The library has special resume publication operation hours from in spring 2015 . now until the end of finals week. Other places to study include the Black Heritage Center, the Student Success Center Happy and University Women . See story on Page 6 . Holidays! Photo by Jonathan McGill 2010 SGA Communication Bill leaves questions unanswered

By Marcus Garlington is charged to each student’s account munication Bill, the Student Govern- Contributing Writer on LU's main campus. If an estimated ment Association and the Office of 2,000 full-time (at least 12 credit hours) Student Affairs are (or should be) the Part Two of Two students enroll each semester, then custodians of this account, though that is $6 per student. SGA President Demauri Myers af- An article the Gazette published sev- The Communication Bill has been in firmed in this article’s predecessor he Also Inside eral weeks ago involving funds for effect since fall 2010. Therefore, about was unaware of this stipulation of the Langston University’s communication $12,000 has been generated by this fee, bill and had no information to offerthe department promised a follow-up sto- over eight completed semesters, total- Gazette regarding the funds generated ry that would outline enhancements of ing an estimated $96,000. by the bill. Voices . . . p 2 KALU and LUTV, as well as a financial After much research, Dr. Sharron T. Unfortunately, Burnett was unable report denoting the activity, if any, of Burnett, vice president for Fiscal- Af to issue a comment providing these the account that holds funds generated fairs, assured that her offices had ac- answers to the Gazette prior to the pub- News . . . p 3-4 by the “Communicate Fee.” cess to the resources that would an- lication of this article. However, her This “Communicate Fee” directly swer the following questions: Has this offices remain diligent while pursuing corresponds to the Communication account seen any activity? If so, what resolutions to which Burnett has previ- Features . p 5-6 Bill, of which the purpose is to “up- debits or credits have been made at ously personally agreed. grade and maintain the Langston Uni- KALU’s and LUTV’s expense? What The Gazette also remains diligent in versity Radio and Television stations,” entity authorizes the activity of this ac- contacting Burnett for her official -com Sports . . . . p 8 according to Section 4. count? Each semester, 50 cents/credit-hour According to Section 3 of the Com- see FEE, page 3 2 The Gazette | December 4, 2014 Voices Three artists to watch in 2015

The Gazette is produced After a year or two of working with A-list talent with singles such as “Have within the Department of hard work, the stars can such as Jamie Foxx, Usher You Ever?,” “Tomorrow,” Communication at align and one’s career can and Ne-Yo. Earlier this “Full Moon” and her Gram- Langston University. It finally take off. This situa- summer, Ross impressed my award-winning single serves as a teaching tool tion becomes very familiar his music industry counter- with R&B singer Monica and public relations in the music industry. parts with an acoustic ver- “The Boy is Mine.” vehicle. The newspaper is In the past, artists such sion of his song “Dream,” Five albums in to the published bimonthly and as Drake, Nicki Minaj and which gained him an open- music industry, there’s no is dispersed across campus Frank Ocean have received ing spot on Maxwell’s doubt Brandy still poses every other Thursday, recognition and awards “Summer Solstice” tour. the power to warm listen- except during from fans and critics for “I’ve heard many but ers’ hearts. Not only a sing- examinations, holidays and their hard work and spell- none with this way in mu- er, Brandy, or Brandy Nor- extended school breaks. binding talents. Taylor sic… your ears will never wood, also starred in the With only a month left of be the same,” Maxwell popular sitcom of the ‘90s, Adviser/Manager 2014, there are numerous calls it “’90s nostalgia” and said. "Moesha." Nicole Turner artists who show promise compares her vocals to Ross enchanted critics Today, Brandy continues in 2015. Amerie and R&B legends with his recent release of her acting career with the Editor While these artists are ex- Janet Jackson and the late his debut EP “Dialogue in BET original sitcom “The Nehemiah Taylor periencing varying levels Aaliyah. ROJO told Bill- the Grey.” Game.” of success in their careers, board.com that the album The four-track project In an interview with Assistant Editor they will soon get their is telling of where she is boasts features from T.I. GrapeJuic.net, Brandy con- Brittany Kendrick “moment” in 2015. spiritually and career wise. and Ne-Yo and will defi- firmed her return to “The Here are three artists to “I wanted to create a proj- nitely set the young singer Game” and revealed her Sports Editor keep your eyes on in 2015. ect that represents who I up for 2015. new sound for her upcom- Jarron Thompson Toronto songstress Ro- am in more ways than one,” With accolades like ing album in 2015. chelle Jordan, also known she told Billboard. “The Li- AOL’s Best New R&B Art- “It’s interesting ‘cause Opinions Editor as “ROJO,” has silently bra in me had a field day ist and being selected as a I’m really open to a new Andrenique Meigs made her presence known writing these emotionally BET’s Music Matter Artist, direction… I’m really chal- within the music industry. charged songs. It was only Ross is certainly an artist lenging myself to not put Photographer Since 2012, Jordan has right I built it around love, to watch shake up the new myself in a box and try new Jonathan McGill released three mix tapes, since I love love.” year. things and see what hap- toured the U.S. and pro- From her nostalgic sound Now, we all know who pens,” she explained. Reporters duced and co-written rap- to her comparisons of ‘90s the “Vocal Goddess” has Brandy has always been Dhiana Brame per Childish Gambino’s R&B legends, Rochelle Jor- been for the past 20 years— an artist that inspires and Charles Granger “Telegraph Ave,” on his dan has the music ability to none other than Brandy. sets trends, but come 2015, Leslie Simon debut album, “Because of takeover 2015. If you’re a ‘90s baby, you the R&B singer will put her the Internet.” With a degree in song- know Brandy has a long re- career in the forefront once Contributing Writers With her recent debut writing from Berklee Col- sume of compelling chart- again with her new sound. Ashli Bell album release “1021,” Jor- lege of Music in Boston, topping hits with a vocal Karla Dunn dan definitely has critics Kevin Ross immediately prowess that would bring Nehemiah Taylor is a senior Marcus Garlington talking. NU-Soul magazine made himself known by listeners to their knees, broadcast journalism major. Kentre Holt Trevon McNabb Paul Pugh Perry Smith Student shares law-abiding tips The Gazette Office Langston University We live in a society where always stay calm and be po- ment, body language and Sanford Hall, Room 318 we are led to believe that the lite. You should always be emotions, because it can and Ph. 405-466-3245 police are here to protect and truthful and never provide probably will be held against serve someone, no matter false documents. You should you. Send story ideas, comments their race, religion and/or na- always keep your hands If you are injured, take pic- and calendar events to tional background. where they can see them; tures of the injuries as soon [email protected]. But, we have recently seen don’t try to run or touch a as possible. If you are not Opinions expressed in Voices are those of the many accounts of police bru- police officer. told that you are under ar- writers whose names tality, and I believe that even In the case of you getting rest, you have the right to appear with the articles. one incident is too many. arrested, try to contact your calmly leave. If you are ar- Letters to the editor should be Instead of focusing on the family or friends. Don’t try to rested, you also have the emailed to cause of these events, I felt resist, even if you firmly be- right to a lawyer and should [email protected]. the need to share some tips in lieve you are innocent. And, Meigs ask for one immediately. Please include your name dealing with the police and you should pay attention Hopefully, you never have and telephone number. The knowing your rights if you to the details of the encoun- ercise that right, say it out to experience situations as newspaper retains the right to are stopped by the police. ter. Remember the officer’s loud. You also have the right these, but if you do, these edit, accept and/or reject items deemed to be contrary to the With these tips, I think we badge number and patrol car to refuse consent to search tips will definitely be benefi- best interest of the publica- can try to avoid as many of numbers. yourself, your car or your cial. tion, Langston these situations as possible. You should also know that home. University and/or any of its One thing that is important you have the right to remain You should think carefully Andrenique Meigs is a senior governing bodies. to know is that you should silent, and if you want to ex- about your words, move- broadcast journalism major. News December 4, 2014 | The Gazette 3 Wilson trial verdict sparks protests across the nation By Perry Smith police officers’ brutal actions shattered random car - win police headquarters, despite is an important way for our Contributing Writer against young black males. dows and destroyed some it being about 20 degrees voices to be heard on a mat- Brown wasn’t armed, and businesses. and lightly snowing. ter that’s been going on for After three months, a Wilson used deadly force “The destroying of prop- “I think it’s necessary for hundreds and hundreds of grand jury of nine white and to handle this specific situ- erty will not solve anything, the people here in Chica- years,” Washington said. three black people found ation. but it is a way to bring go to protest,” said Bruce Many people are still pro- Darren Wilson, a white po- “People are fed up; they awareness to people of the Washington, a black male testing in their perspective lice officer in Ferguson, Mis- are protesting for Michael situation, and [it] shows that resident of Chicago. cities, and they are not giv- souri, not guilty, according Brown because they know we care and want change “Black people are given ing up on fighting for equal- to CBS St. Louis/Associated by doing it maybe some immediately,” said Marvin a bad light when it comes ity. According to the Chi- Press. laws will be changed or Frye, a black male bus driv- to uniting and supporting cago Tribune, Obama vows Wilson fatally shot an un- modified,” said Kendal er in Chicago. each other, so on an issue to address “simmering dis- armed black male, Michael Young, senior drafting and In Chicago, about 200 peo- like this, building a peaceful trust” between police and Brown, six times, killing design major. ple protested in front of a united front across America minorities. him. Wilson was accused After Wilson was not in- of first-degree murder and dicted, according to a jour- involuntary manslaughter. nalist from The New York Many supporters of Brown Times, many people pro- didn’t like the fact that Wil- tested and rioted their cities, HBCU students react son was not charged for including New York, Los murder. Angeles, Chicago, Oakland, to decision in Ferguson Protestors around the Seattle and Ferguson. Angry country protested for Brown protestors threw rocks at By Paul Pugh “We must not only protest for a decision because of a pattern of white police, vandalized property, Contributing Writer we disagree with, we need to rise above and educate ourselves about the systems In the wake of the grand jury’s decision and the world that we are living in,” said FEE in Ferguson, Missouri, students, family and Ufuoma Agarin, senior political science from page 1 alumni at countless universities show their major. “Many of our peers are expecting a support for Michael Brown’s family. result that will not be the response to their A grand jury decided not to indict Fergu- initiatives. As leaders and the student body ment. son Police Officer Darren Wilson for killing figureheads of our institutions, we must However, Dr. Clarence Hedge, dean of the School of Arts 18-year-old Michael Brown, St. Louis Coun- fight smart and respond in the appropriate and Sciences, and Lonnie Johnson Jr., acting chair of the ty Prosecuting Attorney Robert McCulloch manner.” communication department, were able to be reached for announced Nov. 24. Instead of peacefully protesting the de- comment. Thousands of students rallied late Nov. cision, many students decided to boycott “The KALU radio station received considerable damage 24 in U.S. cities including Los Angeles and Black Friday to express their disagreement during water flooding that damaged the station’s console Oakland to protest the decision. over the lack of indictment for Ferguson of- control panel," Hedge said. "A new workstation at a cost of “We always think it’s a racial issue,” said ficer, Wilson. $5,045.03 and a new control panel costing $5,591 and, in ad- Kierra Cane, junior nursing major. “I feel “I just felt like it was time for me to express dition to engineers costs, have been loaded in our purchas- like it’s a decision about whether shooting my voice,” said Nicolas Brown, sophomore ing system. For your information, these types of purchases an unarmed young man is worth a trial, and engineering major at the University of Cali- require Board approval and bidding, at this time I cannot in my opinion, that decision should be an fornia-Berkeley. “I can talk and post things give you completion dates." easy ‘yes.’” on social media all day, but if I am not pro- While Hedge was unable to address recent developments Brown's family, which has called for calm active with what I support, then what is the for LUTV, Johnson revealed in their community, said, "We are profound- point of me being a supporter.” the television station is solving one problem at a time, ly disappointed that the killer of our child Nicolas Brown helped organize a group ensuring that any new equipment will not face the consequence of his actions. of students to protest outside of San Fran- must be housed in appropriate facilities to secure its lon- While we understand that many others cisco Bay area Walmart stores during Black gevity. share our pain, we ask that you channel your Friday. “[LUTV] has long-term goals of making many updates… frustration in ways that will make a positive In figures released Nov. 30 by the National Currently, climate control is an change. We need to work together to fix the Retail Federation, sales were down 11 per- issue… We are working with the Physical Plant to come system that allowed this to happen." cent this past Thanksgiving weekend. That’s up with some solutions," Johnson said. "However, space is Many Historically Black Colleges and Uni- a nearly $7 billion drop in revenue since last a significant issue with our campus. It’s a good problem versities have organized "Hands Up Walk- year, from $57.4 billion to $50.9 billion. to have because it means that we are growing. But, it also out" demonstrations to show their solidarity “Boycotting Black Friday was something presents new challenges of trying to find places to house with the nation in outrage over the grand we’d been pushing for a while,” said T- growing programs." jury's decision. Dubb-O, a St. Louis-based hip-hop artist and Because the Gazette is still awaiting comment from Bur- "When the decision was rendered, we activist who participated in Black Friday nett and the Office of Fiscal reached out to all the campus leaders to protests. “It wasn’t just something pushed Affairs, it is likely a third installment to the “Communi- show a unified union and let our voices be locally; it’s something we’ve been pushing cate Fee” saga will be published in heard," said Henry Goss, junior mass com- nationally. The fact that other communities the spring semester, once all information is presented munications major at Jackson State Univer- looked up and joined that fight, I’m not sur- and analyzed. sity. prised.” 4 The Gazette | December 4, 2014 News SGA looks to lift campus curfew By Jonathan McGill curfew at LU is set cerns about the cur- duct book.” Photographer for 1 a.m. on week- few at many recent Student Affairs is willing to work days and 2 a.m. on student body meet- with SGA if it writes a recommen- Langston University Student weekends. ings, leaving SGA dation that lists advantages and Government Association is look- “We’re in col- with no choice but disadvantages of the curfew that ing to lift the campus curfew. lege!” said Cam- to take action. also includes a proper plan of ac- SGA plans to send a letter of rec- ron Ingram, senior “The curfew lim- tion for the dismissal of the curfew ommendation to the Division of criminal justice ma- its students’ free- in a way that positively affects the Student Affairs, the Langston Uni- jor. “We pay all this dom,” said Dem- campus. versity Police Department and the money for school auri Myers, SGA SGA and Student Affairs will president’s office in hopes of get- – we’re all adults – president. “There soon have a meeting to further ting the curfew lifted. The curfew but we’re treated like we live with aren’t any visible posts or signs discuss the plans to rid the cam- has been a longtime problem with our parents.” about curfew hours, and it isn’t pus of a curfew. SGA plans for the students on campus. The campus The student body voiced its con- written in the student code of con- curfew to be lifted by spring 2015. ITS provides new residential Wi-Fi Dhiana Brame ity Wi-Fi service at Langston had to run down and disable Other students, though, are Reporter University campus buildings wireless routers, and its very very pleased with it. for students, faculty, staff time consuming." “I live in Centennial, and I Internet Technology Services and visitors/guests. Your own However, some students haven’t had any problems with (ITS) had a mission this semes- personal routers are no longer have had a difficult time using Wi-Fi,” said Dyvonne Kenne- ter to provide Wi-Fi that could necessary. the new Wi-Fi. dy, a freshmen from Tulsa. be found anywhere on cam- This process is understood to “I bought my router at the “It’s more convenient for me pus, and in all apartments. be easier for the ITS team. beginning of this year, and because before, I didn’t always Campus Wi-Fi is wireless In- “What happens is that when then they come in and use their have good service in my room ternet that offers convenient, a student connects their rout- stuff; I feel like I wasted my at night, but with the Wi-Fi, widely available, high-speed ers improperly, it generally money,” said Moret Freeman, I don’t have those problems network access to the univer- causes havoc for the entire a sophomore from Kansas anymore,” Kennedy said. sity community. server,” said Leonard Smith, City. “On top of it all, some- The ITS team is still in the The new upgrade is a more ITS system analyst. “For the times the Internet doesn’t even process of installing Internet reliable and higher capac- last few years, we’ve actually work." in campus housing.

SGA introduces changes LANGSTON UNIVERSITY SPRING 2015 for the spring semester PRE-ENROLLMENT OCTOBER 20, 2014-DECEMBER 5, 2014 By Jonathan McGill choices on campus being slim. Photographer “Students are not always able to 1. Students must meet with their advisor for consultation and to have leave campus to go get food at fast Advisor hold removed. Langston University Student Gov- food restaurants,” said Demauri My- 2. Students with 60+ credit hours can pre-enroll online after ernment Association is looking to ers, SGA president. “It’s also a danger consultation with advisor. make changes for the spring 2015 se- for students to drive on state Highway 3. Students with 60 or less hours must make an appointment with a mester. 33.” University College advisor, University Women Bldg, 3rd Floor. SGA wants to introduce a recycling SGA looks to increase the student plan to clean up the campus. A sus- activities fee for next school year but tainability team or “Green Team” com- wants to start working on it next se- • Students must have a zero balance. prised of students will meet to discuss mester. The student activities free is how to implement the recycling ini- currently $50 per student, per semes- • Student must have a completed FAFSA on file. tiative, which could potentially bring ter. The proposed increase is $100, • Students must be enrolled in order to secure Housing for next money to the university. which would bring the fee to $150. The semester. “A campus not recycling is kind of increase would give the SGA and Stu- • Students on Academic Probation can enroll after receipt of Fall 2014 crazy,” said Paul Pugh, SGA activities dent Activities Board more money to grades. coordinator. “We can use that money work with for events. • Students must have all oﬃcial transcripts from other institutions on straight from recycling to go straight “Right now the budget is cool, but file. towards scholarships.” with us bringing in more students, we SGA has also introduced the idea of need more events,” Pugh said. “What bringing food trucks twice a week to keeps students here is the experience.” the campus for students to have other The university is looking to improve Search your courses at http://www.langston.edu/academics/services/registrar/schedules food options. The LU student body the quality of the college experience often voices its opinion about food for its students. Features December 4, 2014 | The Gazette 5 English professor publishes novel By Karla Dunn Contributing Writer

Stephenie Meyer gave us "Twilight" and shimmering vampires, but Dr. Stephen Swartz has given us a- his tory of vampires with “A Patch of Dry Skin.” Swartz, assistant professor of English at Langston Uni- versity from Kansas City, recently published a novel, “A Dry Patch of Skin,” about a man named Stefan from Oklahoma City who finds out he is a vampire. Swartz was inspired to ries, but he would draw out write the book because of tiny cartoon panels while he his daughter’s obsession was at church. His mother with “Twilight,” and he was an organist, so he had wanted to educate her about to sit in the front row, and the history of vampires. he would get bored. Gradu- The title of the novel ally, he said, his picture sto- came from the first symp- ries turned into short stories tom of having dry skin be- and now he is creating nov- Photo by Jonathan McGill cause, historically, vampires els. couldn’t be in the light or Swartz has a Master’s of Dr. Stephen Swartz, assistant professor of English, holds his novel that he recently their skin would melt. Fine Arts in creative writ- published, "A Patch of Dry Skin." “Doing the research was ing from Wichita State Uni- the hardest part of writing versity and that is when he thors that I attribute because an easy thing to do…,” Bates about him. this book because I had to published his first novel, “A they’re the ones who gave said. “Writing is one thing, Swartz will read excerpts stop writing to do research,” Beautiful Chill.” Since then, me my initial ideals way publishing is something from his novel at the Best of Swartz said. he’s published other nov- back when writing,” Swartz else, and so to go through Books store in Edmond on “When writing fiction it els, including “The Dream said. the process of getting his Dec. 9, where the book can takes a lot of research be- Land,” which is a trilogy. Dr. Benjamin Bates, chair novel published made me also be purchased. cause you are teaching your- “I read so much widely of the Department of Eng- admire him for doing it.” Swartz advises new -writ self what you don’t know, but, as a child, I read most- lish and one of Swartz’s col- Once Swartz finished ers “to always write.” so you can put it into a story ly science fiction, so Roger leagues, shared his excite- “A Dry Patch of Skin,” his “Always be writing,” he the right way,” he said. Zelazny, famous for the ment about the novel. friend gave a copy to The said, “even if it is just a sen- Swartz’s writing career “Amber Chronicles,” Mi- “I am always impressed Oklahoman, the daily news- tence or two, but write some- began when he was 5. He chael Moorcock and Robert when somebody gets a book paper in Oklahoma City, thing every day to keep the wouldn’t actually write sto- Silverberg are the three au- published because it is not and it featured an article story in your head.” Is college a place to find love? Students discuss finding soulmates Ashli Bell ian Hudson, Junior biology ma- com, about 28 percent of mar- Contributing Writer jor, “People do say that college ried college-graduates attended is the place where you find your the same college as their soul How important is finding perfect match.” mates. The rates have gone the perfect mate to college stu- Others believe the exact oppo- down since years have passed. dents? site—that college is meant to ex- Dailydot.com, also suggested Some say it’s one of the most perience things in which you’ve that larger schools may be bet- important things in their lives, never had the opportunity. ter at facilitating matches made and that college is the place “College is a place where peo- in heaven because there are to find their match, their soul ple are free to experiment and more people to meet. mate. do what they want and discov- “I’m very hopeful I would find “When I think of my soul er who they are, not who they my perfect match in college, but mate, I think of someone I click want to be with,” said Alyssa I don’t think you should look with—there’s no awkward- Bell, senior physical therapy for it,” Hudson added, “If it’s ness—and the way they make major. meant to be it’ll come to you. me smile and laugh,” said Dar- According to the Dailydot. You can’t force it.” 6 The Gazette | December 4, 2014 News Features Students share study habits

Kentre Holt day next week from 7:30 a.m. to night because there’s scientific evi- herself on all the previous tests Contributing Writer midnight.” dence that when a person studies she has taken during the semester, The library operation hours are at night and goes to sleep after- which is information she knows Students’ study habits are help- posted on the library's website. ward, the mind will process and will be on the final. ing them prepare for finals week, Students have different ways of retain the information better. Some students have a specific Dec. 8-12. studying, depending on how well Time is limited, so some students time that benefits them when they Bettye Black, director of library they understand the subject mate- try to balance studying for each study. services, suggested that students rial. subject. Michael Watts, sophomore study in the library. “Sometimes I use YouTube to “I study each subject for no more broadcast journalism major, said “We have special hours for finals study; I just look up topics teach- than an hour, just to get the gist and he likes to study at night when he’s this semester,” Black said. “The ers talk about on there,” said Shae be able to move towards the next active. special hours start Wednesday Hunt, sophomore early childhood subject,” said Brianna Montgom- “Preparing for a test, I read notes, through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to development major. ery, sophomore sociology major. go over PowerPoint’s and read my midnight, then Sunday and Mon- Hunt said she likes to study at Montgomery said she quizzes textbook,” Watts said. How to keep holiday spending under control Special from special sales and discounts to do household repairs, are only available to online ening!) At the end of the day, The Oklahoma Society of that you can’t access without spend time with them or run shoppers. It’s best to review treat yourselves by attending Certified Pubic Accountants a phone — deals exclusive some errands.Other low- the times the sales go live on- a free holiday event together to Facebook fans, Twitter cost, thoughtful gifts include line because many are for a or renting a holiday movie. The holidays are here and followers and mobile alert family photographs or other short time and have limited The last thing you want to it looks as if plenty of shop- subscribers. Just show your mementos in frames you’ve quantities. do is spend too much and ping is in on tap. The average phone at checkout to claim decorated yourself. By using Take a friend with you. have to start the New Year adult in the U.S. is expected the savings. your creativity, you may be It’s easy to splurge when off digging out of holiday to spend $781 on gifts this Remember, the longer it able to come up with some no one’s watching, which is debt. year, which is a significant takes you to pay off bills for truly memorable gift ideas why it may be a good idea to For more college money increase from $704 in 2013, holiday shopping, the more that won’t empty your wal- shop with friends who will tips, visit www.KnowWhat- according to a recent Gallup interest you’ll end up run- let. support your plans to stay Counts.org, or www.Feed- poll. ning up on your credit card Go “old school” with pay- on budget. Not all friends thePig.org. You can also fol- While super low prices are balances. That’s why it’s a ments. may be good influences low @KnowWhatCounts or tempting, it doesn’t mean good idea to set a deadline One way to stay on budget when it comes to belt tight- @FeedThePig on Twitter. gift giving has to blow your for making the last payment is by using cash to pay for all budget. The Oklahoma on your holiday bills. Keep purchases, making it impos- Society of Certified Public that deadline in mind as sible to run up big credit card Accountants offers the -fol you create your gift budget. bills. If you’re short on cash, lowing tips on how to shop Think outside the gift box. use the credit card that has smart and stay in budget Many thoughtful and the lowest interest rate. Not during the holidays. welcome gifts cost little or sure which one that is? Find Determine how much nothing at all. New parents out now so you can mini- you can realistically spend may be delighted with an mize the balances you’ll be overall, and set a maximum offer to babysit for an after- paying next year. amount for each person on noon or evening. A recent Go online to shop. your list. Then comparison graduate may appreciate One of the biggest online shop in advance, online or in some cooking lessons and sales of the year has become advertisements, to see which copies of easy-to-fix fam- known as Cyber Monday, stores have the best prices on ily recipes. You could also the Monday following Black the items you seek. Keep an surprise an elderly relative Friday. Retailers provide eye out for coupons, includ- or neighbor with an offer sales and deals exclusive that ing ones from online sites. Take notes on what you’ve spent along the way. If you find you’ve spent too much, reassess your plans and de- Students! cide how you can cut back Please Complete Fall 2014 Course Evaluations on other gifts. By following You may complete your evaluations from these steps, you’ll have more December 1st – 12th. control over your budget and you’ll be less likely to Go to: https://langston.campuslabs.com/ have any unpleasant sur- courseeval prises when you open your OR bills in January. Go to: Langston email for Log-in Information Use your smartphone to compare prices before you For questions or concerns contact buy. Plus, more retailers offer Ms. Smith at [email protected] or 466-3677 LU News December 4, 2014 | The Gazette 7 Langston University Final Examination Schedule Fall 2014

ALL CLASSES AT THIS TEST DATE TEST DAY & TIME STARTING ON: TIME:

Monday 8 a.m. Dec. 12, 2014 FRIDAY, 8-10 a.m. 9 a.m. Dec. 11, 2014 THURSDAY, 10 a.m.-Noon 10 a.m. Dec. 12, 2014 FRIDAY, 1-3 p.m. 11 a.m. Dec. 9, 2014 TUESDAY, 1-3 p.m. Noon Dec. 9, 2014 TUESDAY, 8-10 a.m. 1 p.m. Dec. 10, 2014 WEDNESDAY, 3-5 p.m. 2 p.m. Dec. 11, 2014 THURSDAY, 3-5 p.m. 3 p.m. Dec. 10, 2014 WEDNESDAY, 8-10 a.m. 4 p.m. Dec. 10, 2014 WEDNESDAY, 1-3 p.m.

Tuesday 8 a.m. Dec. 12, 2014 FRIDAY, 3-5 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Dec. 11, 2014 THURSDAY, 1-3 p.m. 11 a.m. Dec. 8, 2014 MONDAY, 8-10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Dec. 9, 2014 TUESDAY, 10 a.m.-Noon 2 p.m. Dec. 12, 2014 FRIDAY, 10 a.m.-Noon 3:30 p.m. Dec. 10, 2014 WEDNESDAY, 10 a.m. Noon

Wednesday 4 p.m. Dec. 10, 2014 THURSDAY, 8-10 a.m.

Thursday 4 p.m. Dec. 11, 2014 TUESDAY, 3-5 p.m.

ALL Final Exams for Evening (beginning at 5 p.m.), Weekend and other classes not on this schedule willl be held at the LAST REGULAR CLASS MEETING.

* Final Examination Schedule for all Multi-Section Mathematics Courses on MONDAY, Dec. 8, 2014 * 8-10 a.m. TRIGONOMETRY, ELEMENTARY STATISTICS and FINITE MATHEMATICS 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA 1-3 p.m. COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3:30-5:30 p.m. INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA Question of the Week What is your opinion about the Wilson verdict in “I feel as though he got “It wasn’t fair.” “I feel like us, as citizens, “I think he should have away with murder, and knew that Wilson was been punished for killing Ferguson, black lives today are not Coretta Fair, going to get off, so we him, but as far as the valued.” junior shouldn’t have gotten riots and protests, they Missouri? child development major our hopes up in the were irrelevant.” Andre Billiard, case.” senior Denise Brooks, business major Khalif Sanders, freshman Compiled By junior broadcast criminal justice major Austin Terry journalism major 8 The Gazette | December 4, 2014 Sports Lions end season as conference champs

By Trevon McNabb that included another conference said junior wide receiver Stead- versity Head Athletic Trainer Ross Contributing Writer championship, as well as an ap- man Bell. McCullough. pearance in the NAIA national The Langston football team Langston had a season that The Langston University foot- playoffs, which was the first ap- fought hard, but had a difficult brought excitement to the program ball team season ended Nov. 22 in pearance for the Lion football time dealing with its offense that that has not been seen in years. a tough loss against Grand View team since 2009. had a combined total of 328 yards. “It’s a tough way to end a season; with a score of 38-3. “It’s a tough way to go out; I felt “Grand View played tough and it’s a game that a lot of the guys The Langston football team end- that there was more we could have did not make any real mistakes are taking hard,” said senior of- ed the season with a 7-4 record done to have different results,” in the game,” said Langston Uni- fensive lineman Charles Granger. Football team closes Mentally preparing for the season season with honors The LU men's basketball team is currently sitting at 2-1 this season. Special from Sports Information The next home game for the men's basketball The Langston Lions football team took home a slew team is at 7:30 p.m. of Central States Football League Honors, including Dec. 5, in the C.F. Coach of the Year for second-year coach Dwone Sand- Gayles Gymnasium. ers and Offensive Player of the Year for sophomore quarterback Mark Wright Jr. In total, the Lions featured 7 First-Team players: QB Mark Wright Jr., RB Jamil Hines, WR Sheldon Augus- tine, and OL Javon Linley and Travon Reynolds on offense. Photo by Defensively, the Lions had DL Jerome Muhammed, Jonathan McGill LB Tra Keys, and DB Chace Green. The Lions finished the season as CSFL champs, going a perfect 6-0 in league play to finish the regular season 7-3 and earn a trip to the NAIA Football Cham- pionship Series for the first time since 2009. The Lions lost in the first round to Grand View, capping off a 7-4 season that saw the team make significant progress. The Lions also had several players make Second Team and Honorable Mention. Player They are listed below. Second Team Offense Spotlight RB Kenrick Robertson

Second Team Defense DL Keenan Brown LB Evan Scott DB Dalvin Acker Karon Abraham DB Sidtrell Grayson Sport: Basketball Honorable Mention RB Kievon Jackson Position: Point Guard WR De’Von Bailey WR Cedric Jackson Major: Business Management TE Christian Knowles OL Armand Burns OL Charles Granger Favorite Food: Italian OL Matt Kemp DL Carl Devorce Play Lists: Drake, Rick Ross, DL Kim Prout DL Thomas Worthen Lil Wayne LB Troy Egana DB Diamonte Miles K Michael Ryan Compiled By P David DeHarde Trevon McNabb & KOR Kenrick Robertson Nehemiah Taylor PR Sheldon Augustine