Month: February 2005

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The return of the Geto Boys

Back again are the boys from the Geto (ghetto), to re-illustrate the definition of real gangsta rappers and to tell it like it is. On their new album “The Foundation” on Rap-A-Lot Records, The Geto Boys are commanding respect from the young and old hip-hop fans. Scarface, a native of […]

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Looking to West

#8220;The fundamental role of the public intellectual – distinct from, yet building on, the indispensable work of academics, experts, analysts, and pundits – is to create and sustain high-quality public discourse addressing urgent public problems which enlightens and energizes fellow citizens, prompting them to take public action.” – Cornel WestThis […]

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Ministers’ Conference tackles moral issues of the century

#8220;A Biblical Response to the Moral Issues of the 21st Century” is the theme of the 47th Annual Ministers’ Conference being held Feb. 1-2 at Prairie View A&M University’s Memorial Student Center.The objectives for this year’s conference are to develop an ecumenical leadership community, to cultivate and prepare individuals in […]

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Come check out the “fire” on The Hill

In 2001, at the age of 41, I returned to college. It had been 24 years since I attended any school. PVAMU provided me with a second chance to finish school. I graduated August 7, 2004 with a degree in political science and a minor in history. I am currently […]

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Anyone up for poker?

The poker world, especially the game “No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em,” has exploded over the past year. With television coverage by ESPN, ESPN 2, The Travel Channel and Bravo, and a vast amount of poker articles written every day for magazines, newspapers and internet columns; the game of poker is […]

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Breaking barriers, African Americans overcoming all odds

Jackie Robinson was born in 1919 in Cairo, Georgia. Throughout his teenage years Robinson was a phenomenal athlete. He attended the University of California at Los Angeles and was a star player in four: sports, baseball, basketball, football, and track. In 1941, Robinson played professional football for the Los Angeles […]

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Bulldogs hand Panthers fifteenth loss

The Prairie View A&M Panthers (3-15, 3-6) entered the game coming off of a tough loss on Saturday to the Alabama State Hornets. Prairie View tried to get things on the right track on Monday night when they squared off against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (10-9, 7-2) in the Baby […]

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Alabama State edges Prairie View 59-50

The Alabama State Hornets (8-9, 6-2, in SWAC) came into the Baby Dome this past Saturday, and escaped with a 59-50 victory over Prairie View A&M. The panthers, which were coming off their third win of the season against the Arkansas Pine Bluff Golden Lions (63-58) back on January 24th, […]

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Influenza: Staying one step ahead and keeping healthy

Influenza, or the flu, as it is commonly known is an illness that affects the upper as well as the lower airway tracts. It’s frequently associated with such symptoms as headaches, body aches and pains, fatigue, and weakness. “With the type of weather that we have been experiencing here at […]

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Stroke: a leading cause of death

A stroke is far from the minds of many as they contemplate spring break, graduation, summer vacation and their first real job. A stroke is something that happens to older people and not to college students. In the bustle to and from class, it is important to give attention to […]