It is officially American Health Month. Yet, for many college students February is just another month to indulge in fast food, causing weight gain and bad habits that are hard to reverse. The American Heart Association has reported that new mortality data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
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KKPSi crowns first ever Miss Psi Star
An alluring and captivating experience filled the Willie Albert Tempton Sr. Memorial Student Center auditorium Feb. 12 as contestant Crystal Chatmon was crowned “Miss Psi Star.” Contestant Antoinette Williams was awarded runner-up. The nine contestants competed in the categories of introduction, talent, swimsuit, formal wear and question and answer during […]
Is there a downfall in black music?
For some, music is medicine to the soul. Everyone has personal favorites, but R&B and rap music seem to be taking the brunt of disapproving criticism today. Back in the day, our parents jammed into nightclubs and cafes to groove to artists such as Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, Teddy Pendergrass […]
Senator Obama wins for diversity
Senator Barack Obama won democratic primary contests in both Iowa and in South Carolina. In Iowa, Obama made history when he became the first person of color to win that state’s democratic primary caucus. His victory was most impressive when you consider that the state of Iowa is over 95 […]
A look back on black film
African-Americans have been through an extensive journey in the motion picture industry. In order for us to truly appreciate how far African-Americans have come in the film industry, it is necessary to revisit one of the most influential and controversial films in the history of American films. The silent film […]
Men’s basketball comes up short in Alabama road trip
On Saturday, Feb. 2, the Prairie View A&M Panthers took on the Alabama A&M Bulldogs in Huntsville, Ala., hoping to get a .500 record in conference play. The game was neck to neck in the first half; with Alabama A&M taking a 33-32 lead at the break. Foul trouble tormented […]
Preseason 101: softball
During the off season, the Lady Panthers know each day of hard work brings them one day closer to their goal: a SWAC championship. Last season, the softball season was nothing short of rough. While watching the Panthers go through their warm-up exercises, they can be described by one word…focused. […]
Burning up the track, men’s 1600-meter relay takes 1st place
The men’s 4×4 relay team placed first overall at the Houston Indoor Invitational, Saturday in the Yoeman Fieldhouse at the University of Houston. This is the third indoor meet for the team looking to out-perform at the conference, and repeat as conference champions. Jared Alexander and Daniel Anderson gave a […]
Lady Panthers storm through the SWAC
On the two game road trip to Alabama, the Lady Panthers first faced Alabama A&M on Saturday. In a nail biter, the Lady Panthers pulled out with the win 58-55. In the first half, Alabama A&M stayed within close range of the Panthers, with 26 points to the Panthers’ 32. […]
Tennis team doesn’t go down without a fight
On the morning of Feb. 2 Prairie View’s tennis team took a journey to Dallas, to compete against Southern Methodist University. The Panthers have a tough non-conference schedule, but know that each serve, back hand, forehand, win or loss will prepare them for the conference tournament. At the end of […]