Month: April 2007

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Style strutting 101

Clothing fads have evolved and developed ever since Adam tried to cover himself with a fig leaf. Classic, punk, rock, prep, urban, retro and country; you name it and someone is strutting one of these various trends around the Prairie View A&M campus. Fashion currently rules the world’s thoughts. Everyone […]

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The History of the Toga

So the question remains. where do togas come from? The history is simple: togas originated in Ancient Rome as distinctive garments worn as proper attire. They were generally worn by men, and were usually considered the only appropriate dress to wear when not working outside. Senate members of the empire […]

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‘New Growth’ explores the Straight/Nappy divide

A new appreciation of black hair was depicted last Thursday, as PV alumna and up-and-coming filmmaker Michelle Lewis presented her film appropriately titled, “New Growth-The Natural Progression.” Hosted by the Political Science Club and co-sponsored by the N.A.A.C.P. and the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the innovative film shed light on […]

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Panthers recover after two game skid

As the Panthers entered Tiger Stadium, they had their heads held high looking for a couple of more wins to hold under their belt. The Panthers had a three-game series against Grambling State, which all would be played in two days. With this heavy task, the Panthers had to be […]

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Imus fighting for job as networks weigh cost of recent racial insults

NEW YORK (AP) _ After a career of cranky insults, radio star Don Imus was fighting for his job Monday following one joke that by his own admission went “way too far.”Two of the nation’s biggest media companies CBS Corp. and NBC Universal will ultimately decide the fate of Imus’ […]

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NFL penalizes “Pacman” Jones

Adam “Pacman” Jones of Tennessee was suspended Tuesday for the 2007 NFL season for numerous violations of the NFL’s personal conduct policy.He was suspended without pay, the NFL announced. Jones will lose $1,292,500, his 2007 base salary as a result of the suspension. “We must protect the integrity of the […]

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Friends and family gather at former Grambling coach funeral

For the Fobbs family, Eddie Robinson was more than a coach. Robinson, who coached at Grambling State for 57 seasons, died April 3. He lost his battle with Alzheimer’s disease at age 88. His funeral is set for April 11.He took the time to be there for his players, critiquing […]

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Mass media conference brings together professionals, students

Sigma Tau Theta hosted a media conference for communications majors, in honor of Lorna Bailey, Thursday, April 5 in the MSC ballroom.Bialey, who was a member of the organization, passed away in August 2006. The conference was composed of two sessions. The morning session consisted of an open panel featuring […]

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Sigma Tau Theta hosts Project Style

Sigma Tau Theta hosted a fashion show, Tuesday, April 3, in the MSC ballroom. Project Style was held in honor of the late Lorna Bailey, who was a member of Sigma Tau Theta. “After she passed away, I knew it was her dream to put on a show, so I […]

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Wanna Bees

Did you know that we are all wanna bees? Yup, we are. Why? Because being ourselves is not good enough! Our lives are a constant struggle of going against our true natures.That is why self-control is the most highly prized quality a person can possess: we have a special admiration […]