BLACKSBURG, Virginia (AP) _ A gunman opened fire in a Virginia Tech dormitory and then in a classroom building across campus two hours later Monday, killing 32 people in the deadliest shooting rampage in U.S. history. The gunman committed suicide, bringing the death toll to 33.Students said there were no […]
Month: April 2007
Know Thyself
Years ago, when I first saw Plato’s words, they seemed simplistic. Know myself? How hard is that? I know myself! I never dreamed for one second that I did not know myself. When I did learn who I was, I was blown away. Self-knowledge is useful for self-acceptance and self-change. […]
Is Prairie View obsessed with Greek Life?
There’s no denying that Greek life is a major factor at historically black universities. Many people join organizations hoping to experience an epiphany or change. The words of various Greek organizations’ songs even say, “I know I’ve been changed.” But is this change for the better? Have Greek organizations become […]
He sowed a seed, millions reaped the benefits
This past weekend was the 60th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson not only breaking into Major League Baseball, but breaking the color barrier, which opened the door to millions of athletes all across America. In honor of this date, and his memory, more than 200 Major League Baseball players honored Jackie […]
Tennis team prepares for conference tourney
The Prairie View men’s and women’s tennis team will head to Alexandria, La Thursday April 19th to battle for bragging rights and the 2007 SWAC championship. The women go into the tournament seeded second and will face off against Alcorn State to begin their first round of play. If or […]
Lady Panthers down, but not out
The Lady Panthers pulled off two losses and a win from their three-game home stand last weekend against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Despite the weather, the Lady Panthers played to give themselves another conference win.In game one, the Lions finished 4-3 over Prairie View. Amberly Fuller had two hits and two RBIs, […]
‘American Idol’ continues to captivate millions; bores others
Randy, Paula and Simon. If these star-studded names don’t ring a bell, then the name “American Idol” surely will. With five successfully completed seasons since 2002, “American Idol” helped the term ‘reality TV’ reach whole new heights. Since it began, it has given America many new, talented and powerful voices […]
Why I denounced my letters
The purpose of this article is not to judge or condemn anyone. My intent is to enlighten the true Christians who are currently members or considering joining a Greek Letter Organization (GLO). I recently stepped down from my position as president of the Eta Gamma chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha […]
Local musician makes his bid for stardom
Desmond R. Taylor, who sometimes goes by the moniker DT, is an emerging music artist who is trying to enhance his prominence in the industry. The 19 year old Friendswood resident is the CEO and producer of Taylormade Productions and a sophomore student at Prairie View A&M University. Since age […]
Zydeco Festival brings LA to PV
Despite inclement weather, the Zydeco Festival, sponsored by Campus Activity Board on April 14 still proved a success with the student body.The menu for the festival was crawfish, turkey legs, and sausage on a stick. All of these selections were available to any student who had a student ID. Any […]