The Prairie View men’s basketball team figuratively showed up late to the game against the Jackson State Tigers and it cost them a victory, losing 60-48 in the Baby Dome in front of 1,928 fans. Starting for the Panthers were forwards Dominique Sharpe and Oscar Thompson, center Blaise Louh, and […]

Winter is here, the semester is drawing to a close, you’ve endured the tedious and most grueling semester that is almost behind you, and it’s almost time to go home. But not before the most anticipated part of the year comes. No it’s not probate, it’s finals. That’s right, Panthers, […]

Prairie View A&M University’s Charles Gilpin Players received numerous accolades and applause for their outstanding performances in the play “To Be Young, Gifted and Black.” As a result of their diligence and remarkable display of artistic prowess they won a record 20 awards for “theatre excellence” at the Texas IV, […]

Some people might regard e-mail names such as “freak_a_leak69,” and “2thug4u” as creative and unique expressions of individuality, but in the eyes of potential employers, they might get your resume a one-way ticket to the trash can. Students and young adults might have a tendency to go a little over […]

Charles William Dodd is not a typical freshman. He dresses conservatively, preferring blue button-down shirts to oversized T-shirts and neat gray slacks to sagging jeans. But what distinguishes him most is that he is 75. Dodd is not only older than his student peers, but, it is safe to assume, […]

LONDON (AP) _ The Archbishop of Canterbury has asked conservative members of the Anglican Church not to belittle or harass gay people, and appealed for the worldwide communion to remain united despite strains over homosexuality. In a letter to Anglican leaders released Sunday by the archbishop’s Lambeth Palace office, Rowan […]

During the holidays it should be all about family. There is nothing like gathering around the fireplace, singing your favorite Christmas carol with the people you love. Or watching your crazy uncle, as he gets drunk and starts telling stories of his childhood. This Christmas I hope you all have […]

Belly dancing has emerged as a form of exercise for those who find its sultry undulations more their speed than hours of aerobics or weightlifting. As with Pilates and yoga, you do not have to be willowy to belly dance. “You get to a certain age where you can’t do […]

2004 was the year of the panther- the Prairie View panther that is. Prairie View A&M University took center stage this year, making national headlines and news. Here are a few of the stories that garnered Prairie View its 15 minutes of fame. 1. Panthers defy intimidation, weather to assert […]

In April 2000, singer R. Kelly faced yet another lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct with a minor. There was much talk in the African American community about what would seem to be his ongoing behavioral flaw. Our community seemed to be outraged. Individuals and black radio stations vowed to disassociate themselves […]