Mr. Prairie View A&M University Michael Love, hosted a seminar titled “Brotha, What are we Doin?” in the new science building on Nov. 10. The seminar was held to focus on the issues regarding not only males here on campus, but African-American males in general. African-Americans are often the topic […]
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Let’s do better
Panthers, let’s do better. In my last editorial, I suggested that I was the reason the football team has been so successful with their seasons lately. I didn’t think that I needed a disclaimer stating that it was a joke, but obviously I ruffled some feathers. I’m not basic; I […]
Law enforcement opportunites explored
t continued its quest to prepare students for the professional world of law enforcement Wednesday at the 6th annual criminal justice fair Nov. 11. The event, hosted by Director of Career Services Glenda Jones and Coordinator of Criminal Justice Program Ronald Server was held on the second floor of the […]
Acting ladylike
In her second appearance Alyssa Rhodes, second attendant to Miss Prairie View A&M University, expounded on how a lady expresses herself through her actions. Hosted by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. on Nov. 11, the guest speaker spoke to a much larger audience. Michael Bradham, a sophomore architecture major, said […]
NABJ hosts media conference
The Prairie View A&M University chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists hosted its second annual media conference in the student lounge of the Willie Albert Tempton Sr. Memorial Student Center on Nov. 11. This year the conference was titled “It’s Not What You Know but Who You Know, […]
What is black nationalism?
By definition, black nationalism means, “a social and political movement advocating the separation of blacks from whites and self-government for black people.” However, I believe the meaning is meant more for the black society to be strong in their cultural, political and social identity. There were many people who remained […]
Problems with Palin?
Sarah Palin, the former Republican vice presidential candidate for the 2008 election, has released a memoir titled “Going Rogue.” The book covers a wide variety of issues such as the local problems in Alaska and even the mistreatment she received from the McCain camp during the recent campaign. Regardless of […]
Pushing Precious
Realistic sometimes to the point that it’s hard to watch, the movie “Precious” is a story of a life of misery for a young teenage girl that really depicts the idea that “every cloud has a silver lining.” Precious, played by Hollywood newcomer Gabourney Sidibe, is a 16-year-old girl growing […]
BSM Gospel Fest renews spirits
Baptist Student Movement held its annual fall musical themed “Remembering the Past… Headed Towards the Future” on Nov. 11 in the All-Faiths Chapel. The event kicked off with the master of ceremony PVAMU alumnus Rudy Knight, who posed as Kirk Franklin. Knight set the atmosphere for the musical with an […]
Panthers show out for BET College Tour
Students flooded the yard with fun and excitement on Nov. 13, as the 2009 BET Black College Tour made its last stop in Prairie View, Texas. This year’s tour was hosted by BET’s Herkules, a disc jockey from Washington D.C.’s hit radio station WPGC 95.5 and Sirius XM radio channel […]