The Gazette

Band marches on despite suspension of director

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Members of the Langston University Marching Pride Band (LUMP) remain a family despite the suspension of their director Albert Jackson, who has led the band for almost 17 years.

According to the university officials, Jackson is being investigated for misappropriating school funds, and was placed on administrative leave without pay in January.

Conference held to empower women

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Women had the opportunity to be inspired and encouraged at the 4th Annual Women in Leadership Symposium that took place Saturday March 6 at the Langston University-OKC campus.

The conference concept was first introduced and inspired during the fall 2006 inaugural celebration for Dr.

Health fair to be held March 10

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The "Totally You: The College Experience" Health Fair will be March 10 in the C.F. Gayles Gymnasium from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Nina Johnson, a prevention coordinator for Guiding Right, Inc., an organization that educates people about sexually transmitted diseases, said the health fair will raise awareness about the effect of HIV/AIDS among African American young women.

Suicide survivor speaks at Langston

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. To help prevent Langston students from being added to this sobering statistic, David Threatt of Oklahoma City presented "The Truth about Suicide on College Campuses" March 1 in the Black Heritage Center.

Students encouraged to consider a career as a librarian

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

When you think about your future career, do you consider working in a field that will allow you to help people and constantly learn new information and technology? Then becoming a librarian might be the perfect career for you.

Last Tuesday, a panel of college librarians gathered in the Melvin B.

Women's basketball team to head to nationals as track team brings home awards from

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Lady Lions have completely dominated the Red River Athletic Conference this season and continued to do so last weekend when they defeated three conference opponents to win the RRAC Tournament Championship. LU beat Wiley 83-65 on day 1, Our Lady of the Lake 90-72 on day 2, and Southwestern Assemblies of God 70-61 in the championship.