Yeah, it’s still February, which means I will continue on my tandem and parade the accomplishments of African Americans in the world of sports entertainment.I wonder if anyone has heard the name Reggie Fowler, if not you will very soon. There is a lot of talk aout him lately in […]
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The return of the Geto Boys
Back again are the boys from the Geto (ghetto), to re-illustrate the definition of real gangsta rappers and to tell it like it is. On their new album “The Foundation” on Rap-A-Lot Records, The Geto Boys are commanding respect from the young and old hip-hop fans. Scarface, a native of […]
Waller County nursing homes seek volunteers
College students should have a desire to gain experience as well as help the community. A local program entitled Texas Ombudsman Program is giving this opportunity to all who are interested. Sponsored by the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), this program’s focus is to help achieve the best possible quality of […]
The Harlem Renaissance
Following World War I, many blacks fled from the south to New York City in hopes of better opportunities. This movement was known as the Harlem Renaissance. During this time the richness of African American art, music, and literature was discovered and appreciated. Numerous short stories, novels, articles, poems, and […]
Tuition increase set for fall 2005
#8220;Mo’ money! Mo’ money! Mo’ money!” is what PV students are soon going to be screaming as designated tuition goes up $17 in the fall semester of 2005.“As we have all learned in recent years, tuition and fee increases have become a part of academic life as more of the […]
Wright urges students to remember those who advanced cause of freedom
The Memorial Student Center auditorium drew a sizeable crowd last Thursday for an assembly to kick off a month long celebration in honor of black history.The program began with an African drum call performed by the Charles Gilpin Players, followed by the invocation and performance of the Negro national anthem […]
A moment in black history
If you watch coverage of the war in Iraq on CNN, you might see a highly trained fighting force comprised of various ethnic groups fighting together for the freedom and safety of all Americans. Prior to 1941, we would notice something drastically different. The elite fighting force, called the Unites […]
An evening of enlightenment with Cornel West
The MSC auditorium was filled to capacity last Thursday with anxious Prairie View students awaiting the powerful message of Dr. Cornel West, professor of religion and African-American studies at Princeton University. With eagerness encompassing the auditorium, West’s presence overwhelmed the room into a brief hush. He relayed to students the […]
PV police chief terminated
The university has terminated the appointment of Rayford V. Stephens as chief of police and head of the Department of Public Safety. Stephens held the position for more than 10 years. Executive vice president and chief financial officer Dan Williams explained why Stephens was relieved of his post. He said,”Shortly […]
The Panther wins 5 awards at 7th annual HBCU national newspaper conference in Baton Rouge
The Panther received five awards at the 2005 HBCU Newspaper Conference and Job Fair held in Baton Rouge, La., Feb 3-5.The awards are:-2nd Place- Best Features/Arts and Entertainment-2nd Place- Best News Story (Anterria Brown)-3rd Place- Best Individual Photo (Evan White)-3rd Place- Best News Coverage-Honorable Mention- Best Sports Coverage The conference/competition […]