The other day, a friend of mine came to my dorm room just to chat while her laundry was drying. As we were chatting, two young freshmen came by. One of the boys wanted to “talk” to my friend (as in date). She asked him how old they were, and […]
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Homosexuality:not a greater sin
In response to Otis Clayborne’s editorial that appeared in the Oct. 26 issue of The Panther, I want to offer more of a personal and professional opinion. Everyone is entitled to believe what they want to believe, live how they want to live, and worship who they want to worship, […]
Men’s cross country team comes home SWAC champs
Doubt, concern, hope, and anxiousness are just aselect few words to describe the feelings that wondered through the minds of athletes, coaches, and other onlookers as Southwestern Athletic Conference officials tallied up points Monday afternoon followingthe intense 2006 Cross Country Conference Championship meet.”I felt nauseous,” head men’s track coach Clifton […]
Panthers serve Tigers in three of four sets
Tyler, Texas native Ashley Campbell had 21 kills, seven digs, and one service ace as the Prairie View women’s volleyball team defeated Texas Southern in three out of four sets on Thursday. The win improved the Lady Panthers to 17-9 overall and 6-1 in the SWAC. “They played well today, […]
Voters approve Panama Canal expansion
PANAMA CITY, Panama – Voters overwhelmingly approved the largest modernization plan in the 92-year history of the Panama Canal on Sunday, backing a $5.25 billion expansion that will allow the world’s largest ships to squeeze through the shortcut between the seas.About 79 percent of Panamanians voted in favor the canal […]
Halliburton’s 3Q earnings hit $611m
HOUSTON – Halliburton Co. watched third-quarter net income rise 22 percent, thanks in part to fewer disruptions from hurricanes, which beset the oil field services industry last year.The Houston-based oilfield services conglomerate Sunday posted $611 million, or 58 cents per share, in net income for the June-September quarter, including a […]
Obama acknowledges he’s considering run for president in 2008
WASHINGTON – Sen. Barack Obama acknowledged Sunday he was considering a run for president in 2008, backing off previous statements that he would not do so.The Illinois Democrat said he could no longer stand by the statements he made after his 2004 election and earlier this year that he would […]
All FAMU sports in compliance with NCAA
Each of the 18 sports at Florida A&M University is 100 percent compliant with NCAA requirements, the FAMU athletic department has announced. It was good news to a department that had to report more than 200 violations to the NCAA a little more than a year ago.Among the violations were […]
Prairie View bowling team, diamond in the rough
Who knew Prairie View had a bowling team? Well, we do. The Panther bowling squad has been in action since Oct. 7, and with one match and a tournament appearance under their belt, they are now gearing up for the SWAC round-up which will be held in Baton Rouge, Nov. […]
Cooperative Extension takes university to the people
The Cooperative Extension Program at Prairie View A&M University is at the threshold of new endeavors, while continuing to fulfill the land grant mission of the institution.Dr. Linda Williams-Willis, dean of the College of Agriculture and Human Science and extension administrator, said, “The Cooperative Extension Program hires employees to take […]