In celebration of Black History Month, a seminar titled “Civil Rights…Unfinished Business,” was held in the auditorium of the architecture building on Feb.12. The provost, Dr. E. Joahanne Thomas-Smith, spoke to students about the history of Prairie View and the wonderful students who graduated from the university. She said, “Prairie […]
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Alphas educate students on what makes a leader
The Eta Gamma chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc. held a seminar titled “A Hot Ghetto Mess? Or Visionary Global Leader?” on Jan. 28 in the John B. Coleman Library as the fourth event of Alpha Week. The seminar featured dynamic keynote speaker Lasana O. Hotep. He is a researcher, […]
UC continues tradition, annual honors banquet
In an effort to recognize freshmen for their outstanding academic efforts, University College held its annual Honors Banquet Jan. 30 in the Willie Tempton Memorial Student Center Ballroom. Some 116 freshmen were recognized for their scholastic achievements during fall 2008 semester, including the deceased Kristopher Bookman. Among them were 36 […]
Co-op official receives award
Dr. Nelson T. Daniels, associate administrator of the Cooperative Extension Program at Prairie View A&M University, was presented with the 2008 Mid-Career Service Award during the 2009 Texas A&M AgriLife Conference held Jan. 12-16 at Texas A&M University. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension recognizes individuals for outstanding performance in various categories. […]
Why wear a belt when you can sag?
It’s always a treat when one is privy to seeing undergarments. Generally, it means that something good might be on the way. Possibly you’re in a gentleman’s club; there’s just something nice about seeing undergarments…unless it’s every day in public because people cannot seem to pull their pants up. At […]
Chauntrice Gay crowned Miss Black and Gold 2009- 2010
Chauntrice Gay was crowned the 34th Miss Black and Gold for the Eta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., on Jan. 29 in the Opal Johnson Smith auditorium. The parents, students and guests were all at hand to see the highly anticipated event. The pageant, themed “The First […]
Taraji P. Henson making new moves
Taraji P. Henson, a North Carolina A&T alumna, is best known for playing Yvette in “Baby Boy.” She is now co-starring with Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett in the “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” which opened Christmas Day. “Not Easily Broken,” based on the T.D. Jakes book, is slated […]
Taken: a must see film
#8220;I have a special set of skills that make me dangerous for men like you,” is the quote that moviegoers have seen in commercials for weeks for the film “Taken”. As one of 2009’s first big action movies, the film has had plenty of build up and it didn’t disappoint. […]
20 Questions
1. Which cheerleader and Black Fox are feuding over the same guy? 2. Why did they have their friends fight their battles? 3. What would Michelle Obama do? 4. Who is still waiting on their OP checks? 5. Who thought the Classic Dance Ensemble was rehearsing for the players club? […]
This is what it takes to be a First Lady…
With the recent election of our first black president, we also welcome our first black lady, Michelle Obama. Coming from the south side of Chicago, Michelle Obama could only dream of becoming the first lady. With motherhood, an Ivy-League background, and world renowned, Mrs. Michelle Obama is a powerhouse and […]