#8220;I’m a Republican voting for Mitt Romney/You lazy b*****s is f*****g up the economy.” Nicki Minaj’s infamous quote from a recent feature on a Lil’ Wayne track brings cause to her endorsement of Romney in the 2012 presidential election which she later reneged in early September via Twitter. As Just […]
Opinion
Political polls do not hold any bearing
Samuel L. Jackson was featured in a recent political satire, sponsored by the Jewish Council of Education Research, a super pac supporting Obama. The spoof mocked Jackson’s children’s book parody, “Go the F*** to Sleep.” Used as an agent of persuasion Jackson’s recently released video pushes Americans to “Wake the […]
Meaning behind guaranteed win games
Scheduling the right for the right game has become big business in college athletics. By definition, there are no “guarantees” in athletics, as the idea of athletic competition is anyone can beat their opponent on the right day. However, most sports fans know that in many cases that is wishful […]
Time is winding down for voters
Recent political polls place Obama ahead of Romney after Romney’s recent political flop, ignoring nearly half of America. Yet, 42 days remain before our next president is named. 42 days for Romney to reinvent himself and somehow heal his self-inflicted political wound after his commentary of the 47 percent. 42 […]
Sports rivalries age old tale
e oldest traditions that many schools can hang their hats on. Before schools like Duke or the University of North Carolina were known for their medical programs or law schools, they were known for being heated rivals at any sport they competed in against one another. Rivalries such as these […]
Keeping up with the campaign
Last week closed the week of the Democratic National Convention. Unlike Governor Romney, President Obama, the 2012 Democratic presidential candidate left the platform in Charlotte, North Carolina, explaining not only what he has done for our country thus far but what he will continue to do and will do in […]
The wait: Am I awarded or not?
My alarm was set for 3:30 a.m., my goal was to arrive at 4 a.m. on the dot. I grabbed my comforter, breakfast, coffee, and phone charger, the doors did not open until 8:00; however, I wanted to be first in line. It sounds like I am gearing up to […]
Slacks v. Jeans
Fashion is a big deal at PVAMU, but what attire do men on our campus prefer most: slacks or jeans. Some feel that slacks can be worn in casual and formal settings, while others prefer the more relaxed look of jeans instead. However, there is a limit to it. […]
Wedges v. Heels
One morning, I arose in a glorious mood, feeling bold, fierce, and ready to conquer the day in style. So, what better way to overpower the trails of Prairie View A & M than in high-heeled shoes? Ever since we were little, we have witnessed women grace runways […]