NEW YORK – A remorseless drug lord with ties to hip hop and Hollywood was spared the death penalty Friday by a jury that instead sentenced him to life in prison without parole for having two rivals killed. Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff, 46, who had listened calmly as federal prosecutors called […]
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Health center responds to meningitis scare with free antibiotics, counseling
Two Prairie View A&M University students were recently diagnosed with the deadly virus meningitis and steps are now being taken to educate students about the disease and prevent it from spreading. Last Friday, the office of Institutional Relations and Public Service, issued a health advisory to all students via e-mail. […]
Wilson enlightens students in debate
In honor of black history month, psychology professor Dr. Derek Wilson spoke at the second brown bag history luncheon. The event was held Monday, Feb. 12, in the library at noon. The program opened with Wilson asking students in attendance what they expected from the discussion and debate. He then […]
Don’t call it a come back
The Queen of R&B Soul, Mary J. Blige, made a fierce comeback last Sunday night. In between the tears, lengthy speeches, and deafening ovations, an incredibly grateful Blige received awards for three of her eight nominations. Her double-platinum triumph, “The Breakthrough” which is perhaps the 35 year-old’s biggest album, landed […]
Library Web site gets facelift
The John B Coleman Library Web site will undergo massive changes beginning Feb. 14 to enable students to get easier access to the library’s resources and search databases. Students will still be able to log onto the Web site from Prairie View’s main page, but the library’s homepage will now […]
President’s book list
President George C. Wright recently compiled a list of highly acclaimed literature. The book list features some of the most commended and notable ever written. Wright developed the book list in an effort to educate students about the importance of life-long learning and exploration. ” I am a former history […]
Nobles reminds students of obligations to society
In celebration of Black History Month, Dr. Wade W. Nobles spoke to students as part of a lecture series, Thursday, Feb. 8, in the Memorial Student Center auditorium. Nobles, a Stanford University graduate, is a prominent theoretical scientist in the fields of African psychology, cross-cultural and ethno-human functioning. He is […]
Black History Celebrity Spotlight
Who would have ever thought the son of a dirt farmer would evolve into an icon in Hollywood history? Sidney Poitier did just that. He was born Feb. 20, 1927 in Miami, Florida, and raised in Cat Island, The Bahamas. Even though he did not have much formal training, by […]
Minnesota soldier found guilty of deserting Kuwait-bound unit
FORT BLISS, Texas – A Minnesota soldier was found guilty Monday of deserting her Army unit on the eve of deployment to the Middle East. Spc. Melanie McPherson, 28, faces up to a year in prison after a military judge’s ruling, which superseded McPherson’s guilty plea to a lesser charge […]
20 Questions
1. Who thought we forgot about the brawl last semester at Hump Day? 2. Have the Ques learned anything from that day? 3. Better yet, are they through stomping the yard? 4. Speaking of “Stomp the Yard,” which organization will be mimicking their intake process from the movie? 5. Was […]