Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga. has become the home of a new Journalism and Sports Program, courtesy of filmmaker Spike Lee.Lee, a 1979 Morehouse graduate and member of its board of trustees, donated $721,000 in seed money to jump-start the sports journalism program within the English Department at his alma […]
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Lady Panthers come back with road win
The Prairie View Lady Panthers basketball team rank fourth in the conference after bringing home an 80-64 win against the Grambling State Lady Tigers Feb. 10.During the first half, the Panthers struggled to make half of their attempted shots making 12-37 attempts. Nevertheless, Prairie View went into halftime with a […]
Are you in love?
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, many Panthers, single and in relationships alike, are asking the age-old questions, “What is love?” or, “How do I know if I’m in love?” In an attempt to answr these questions, we took time out to interview a Panther couple, La’Shawn Chambers and Quinton Gilbert, […]
Medical Corner: AIDS know your status
The reasons that African Americans have been hit hard by this pandemic are not directly related to race or ethnicity, but rather to some of the barriers faced by many African Americans. These barriers can include, sexually transmitted diseases, and stigma (negative attitudes, beliefs, and actions directed at people living […]
Religious leaders meet for 49th ministers’ conference
The 49th Annual Ministers’ Conference, a gathering of religious leaders to discuss important matters, was held Feb. 6 and 7 in the Memorial Student Center auditorium. The conference began at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday with a series of lectures covering a wide range of topics. More than 100 ministers from Texas, […]
Gunfire damages apartment, vehicles in University Village
The Prairie View A&M University Department of Public Safety says it will implement precautionary safety measures as a result of a shooting that occurred Thursday, Feb. 1, in the University Village.A reliable source said gunfire erupted around 2:30 a.m. in Phases I & II, reportedly due to a conflict that […]
College of Business hosts annual career fair
The annual College of Business career fair was held Wednesday, Jan. 31, in the Memorial Student Center ballroom. The event drew a sizable crowd of business students, all anxious to meet with companies about potential employment opportunities. This year’s event was aimed at all classifications of students, from freshmen to […]
A new face in financial aid
Dr. Carlos Clark has assumed the position of associate provost of the financial aid office, promising adjustments in financial aid and in staffing procedures. The associate provost is in charge of the allocation of all funds made available to the office from federal and state agencies. As part of his […]
Freedom is slavery
Aldous Huxley, in his less-than-famous comic novel Antic Hay, once mused that liberty as a concept simply doesn’t exist in our world. Gilded cages were all that existed in the mind of the now-beloved architect of the dystopian world populated by the enigmatic alphas and betas. Though he seemed to […]
Alphas crown Miss Black and Gold
The 28th annual Miss Black and Gold scholarship pageant was held Wednesday, Jan. 31 in the Memorial Student Center auditorium. Spectators filled the auditorium to capacity, all anxious to see which contestant would walk away with the prestigious title. This year’s pageant was creatively themed “Egyptian Allure,” and featured several […]