Month: February 2013

News

Obama steadfast to pass new immigration legislation

Recently published details of Obama’s plan to change the current immigration policies is said to serve as an alternative to Congress’ plans rather than a back up plan. The president’s plan may give immigrants the opportunity to obtain residency in eight years. “The plan would provide for more security funding […]

News

Happy centennial to income tax

The federal income tax turned 100 years old this month, but there are mixed reviews of its progress from then to now.  On February 3, 1913 the sixteenth amendment to the United States Constitution was passed to allow lawful income taxation. In the time between then and World War II […]

News

President Obama suggests new gun policy to curve gun violence

President Obama has addressed the major issue of gun violence in the country.  The idea of universal criminal and mental health background checks for all firearms sales is emerging as the central priority in the president’s gun law plan.  Anytime someone buys a gun from a federally licensed gun dealer, […]

News

Minniejean Trickey speaks against landfill, segregation

She also said movement does not occur because of a joined effort but because of “people doing things in their own way because they are sick and tired of being sick and tired.”  In response to students who believe they need a guide to evoke change Trickey said, “You are […]

Opinion

Stand up for your rights

And the award for vigilante hero goes to… Christopher Jordan Dorner. The ex-LAPD officer and trained Navy officer publicized a manifesto and went on a manhunt to kill all those who were involved in his firing from the LAPD. He has not only targeted these individuals but also their family […]

Lifestyles

Black culture defines beauty

Definitions of beauty vary from culture to culture. In the African American community at large and even at Prairie View A&M University, women such as Rihanna and Beyoncé are constantly idolized and praised. It seems that because of this praise and idolization, young black women are becoming more focused on […]

Lifestyles

Lethal steryotypes cause national uproar

After purchasing a bag of Skittles and iced tea, a hooded teen, Trayvon Martin, was shot and killed Feb. 26, 2012 walking to his place of residence in Sanford, Fla. George Zimmerman, the shooter, was an appointed coordinator for the neighborhood watch in the gated community. He reported suspicious activity […]

Lifestyles

Not just a PV student

Not many Prairie View A&M University artists can say they are opening for an Atlanta takeover concert. Not many PVAMU artists can say they are performing at an official All-Star weekend event. Not many PVAMU artists are debuting a mix tape and music video the week of their birthday. Releasing […]

Lifestyles

Everyone wants to climb the ladder of success

When the slang term “Uncle Tom” comes to mind, generally one thinks of black men or women working in a place that is dominated racially by Caucasians. In such a work environment, African Americans often feel out of place and find it difficult to relate to co-workers. Controversially, it is […]

Lifestyles

Materialistic expectations arise with the times

Love is in the air, and since Valentine’s Day is upon us, high expectations are too.  In rare cases, the romantic holiday can mirror Christmas as the leading day of gift giving.  Since the 19th century, men and women have been spoiling each other with romantic offerings on Valentine’s Day. […]