Some call it an epidemic. Others call it a freedom of expression. Some just don’t care. Wearing sagging pants has become the norm for many young African American men, whichever side of the issue they take. Sagging, as defined by Wikipedia, is “a fashion trend for wearing pants below the […]

NEW YORK- Snoop Dogg is usually quick to brag and boast, but even he felt humbled as he was honored for his rap achievements at VH1’s fourth annual Hip Hop Honors. The gangsta rapper was lauded along with Missy Elliott, the ’80s rap trio Whoudini, A Tribe Called Quest, music […]

HOUSTON- Texas Southern University’s former president betrayed the trust of students, officials and the community when she put her needs ahead of the school’s by misspending funds to lavishly decorate her home, prosecutors told jurors Monday. During closing arguments in the trial of Priscilla Slade, jurors were told she didn’t […]

First, let me explain that I am a black woman who loves her people, and it is out of that love this view arises. Due to the recent anti-discriminatory hubbub, it has become increasingly necessary for people to develop and stand by their own opinions. It is no secret that […]

Lyfe Jennings posed the question best in song “She got kids.” Is it OK to date someone who has a child? Or does that require the mate to shoulder the responsibility of the child? Will it have an effect on the relationship? Many of these questions run through the mind […]

The truth can be manipulated and sometimes confused with reality. If you had a choice to live according to either reality or the truth, on which side of the fence would you be most comfortable? The highest pursuit of knowledge is the quest for the truth. “Willie Lynch” is a […]

What is it about confidence that makes women want to hate? Is it that there isn’t enough to go around? You’ve just stepped out of the beauty salon with a new do, nails manicured, feet pedicured, outfit fly, shoes fresh, smelling spectacular and walking like you know your own worth, […]

Campus Activity Board, Student Government Association, The Panther, fraternities, and sororities are just a few of the organizations offered on campus to enrich students’ college experience. During matriculation on “The Hill,” Prairie View is a student’s home away from home; why not make the best of it? Eat in the […]

The saga continued with the release of the new action packed thriller Halo 3 on Tues, Sept. 25. As early as Sunday evening, eager game seekers had been camping outside of their selected game stores to purchase this new edition of the militant trilogy for a whopping $69.99. Halo is […]