A part of musical recording artist Sammie “Sammie” Bush’s charm lies is his ability to relate to both peers his age and older people as well. He has reached a level of fame most will only dream of, remaining humble over the years. Although his mother was involved with the […]
Lifestyles
My Merlin ends in emotion
The third and final book in the My Merlin series, Ever My Merlin, proved to be the most emotional of the three. This book answers the questions that have been plaguing the reader since the beginning: Is Ryan meant for Matt or Vane? Whose feelings are stronger? Is Ryan in […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Something sweet for your honey
It is that time of the year again. You guessed it, Valentine’s Day. Whether you are in a truly committed relationship or just looking for a little tender love and care on this special day, here are some great gift ideas for the women and men in your life that […]
Controversial film causes riff among viewers
Quentin Tarantino’s epic western film Django Unchained was released on Dec. 25 to critical approval and to a lot of controversy. Film star Jamie Foxx portrayed a freed slave who treks across the country with a bounty hunter, Christoph Waltz, on a mission to rescue his enslaved wife played by […]
Positive relationships could improve campus morale
Every year as each semester begins, complaints spill from the mouths of students about the customer service they have received from either housing or financial aid. Many brush it off and continue to deal with the hassle of getting things situated, but for some it could lead to the transfer […]