Many things plague the Black community. Among them are economical, religious, social trials, and especially major health issues. In addition to being highly inflicted with HIV and AIDS, on a smaller scale, we are being impacted by skin problems as well.One of the most major skin ailments plaguing our culture […]
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War of the wars:
Before going further, let me emphasize that I am 100% against the war in Iraq. I sympathize with the Cindy Sheehans of the United States and feel they have more moral fiber than do the beer-bellied counter-demonstrators whose contribution to rational discourse is to bellow out “God Bless America!” and […]
What can SGA do for you?
What comes to your mind when you think of SGA? Do you think of the structure of the campus? Do you think of the eyes and ears of the students? Or do you think of Courtney Smith?Well, if any of these things come to mind, you are on the right […]
Big second half propels Dallas Baptist over Panthers
Despite holding an early lead, the Prairie View A&M University Lady Panthers soccer team dropped the third consecutive game of the season with a 7-2 loss to Dallas Baptist.For the second consecutive game, the Lady Panthers scored the first goal of the game, when PVAMU freshman midfielder Mayra Castillo scored […]
Stigler named SWAC player of the week
For her performance last week, Prairie View A&M University outside hitter Crystal Stigler was named the Southwestern Athletic Conference volleyball player of the week. In addition, she was named to the University of North Texas Mean Green Classic all-tournament team.Stigler, a 5-9, junior from Houston, had a .340 hitting percentage […]
The “N” Word
From today’s music, comedy shows, and top blockbuster movies, the “N” word, also known as “Nigger,” is thrown around without a single thought. Sitting in the library one will experience multiple conversations using the downgrading slur as if there is not another way to express love to his or her […]
Sex on the first date
Dating used to be very different. The typical date would consist of your date showing up at the door with a rose, and being nervous about your father’s ” bring my daughter home by 11 o’clock,” speech. Having sex on the first date was not even heard of. As a […]
Football player loses everything in hurricane
Freshman wide receiver Tony Taylor is the only football player from New Orleans, La. A graduate of McDonough 35 High School in lower Ninth Ward, Taylor has never played for a team with a losing record. “I decided to come to Prairie View because I was offered a scholarship,” said […]
Dwelling without progress
Let’s go back, about forty years back, back into time. These are the days in which our grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, and others were fighting for civil rights for blacks. They were fighting so that their children could one day live in a society in which the greatest opportunity to […]
It’s bigger than us, show some love
In the wake of the recent catastrophe caused by Hurricane Katrina, a lot of true colors have begun to show. I’m mainly talking about people of upper-class America, primarily celebrities, entertainers, and athletes. It’ s very disappointing to know that there are some people in this country who could really […]