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 […]
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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 […]
Effects of NASA layoffs continue
As America marks the 10th anniversary of the Columbia shuttle crash in 2003, NASA is also left to acknowledge a considerable void in employment. Despite Houston’s recent number one economy ranking by The Brookings Institution in the Global MetroMonitor, NASA continues to see layoffs at Johnson Space Center. While space […]
“The worst is behind us,” -Quazi
Despite the current economic improvements, and the growing Texas employment rates, economists and professionals have conflicting beliefs of the position this places Prairie View A&M University students. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the current national unemployment rate has decreased to 7.9 percent but the Texas unemployment rate is […]
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 […]
Colorado and Washington legalize marijuana
Gov. John Hickenlooper signed amendment 64 making the personal use, possession and limited home growing of marijuana for adults 21 years of age and older legal in Colorado in December. Colorado and Washington are the first two states in modern history to legalize the use of marijuana. “Certain states are […]
Prairie View hosts 55th annual Ministers’ Conference
The annual Ministers’ Conference hosted by Prairie View A&M University began Feb. 5 and continued Feb. 6 in the Willie A. Tempton Sr. Memorial Student Center’s Opal Johnson-Smith auditorium. The conference brought hundreds of men and women of God across the nation who came to fellowship to receive clarity and […]
Students change career plans in college
Many students begin their collegiate path with a certain career goal in mind, but during the course of their time here at Prairie View A&M University, their plans may change. “I just woke up one day during my junior year and realized that the career path I was on would […]
University police tackle drug problems
Prairie View A&M University has shown a decrease in drug related criminal activity in recent years. The Main Campus Crime Report, Arrest and Disciplinary Referral Statistics in 2010 showed there were 24 reported cases. In 2011, the report showed only nine cases were reported. Sergeant Frank Wallace of the department […]
Finding love at first click
Since the beginning of time man has longed to find a mate, a soul mate, a true love and companionship. Man has also gone to great lengths to find and obtain that love. Our eternal souls yearn for love. What lengths would you go to finding love? In modern day […]