This last SuperBowl only brought me disappointment. I’m not racist, but it would be great to see a black quarterback for once. The last and only time that happend was in 1988, Superbowl XXII. Doug Williams, led the Redskins to a 42-10 victory over the Giants. In the game Williams […]
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Baseball team slays Bulldogs in 3 game sweep
The Prairie View baseball team has been on fire this season with a 3-0 record coming into the Friday and Saturday games against the Jarvis Christian Bulldogs. The Panthers went on to improve their record to 6-0 with a three game sweep over the Bulldogs. The Panthers showed no mercy […]
TSU is dethroned, PV wins in H-town
Pound for pound, the Lady Tigers were bigger, stronger and faster, yet heart, aggression, and endurance were key ingredients to the Lady Panthers’ victory.The Lady Panthers controlled the ball from tip, however for the first six minutes of the half the Lady Panther were held scoreless, allowing TSU to go […]
PV True Life…I work two jobs
What’s it like to have two jobs, participate in extracurricular activities, and pay bills all at the same time? “Nothing is ever appreciated unless you work hard for it. I go to school, work two jobs, play baritone in the band and pay bills,” says junior John Blair. Blair is […]
Shacking up and the co-ed
There is a popular phrase stating, “why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free”. Even though there is much implied humor in this phrase, the seriousness and validity of the whole concept is taken for granted in today’s society. In previous decades, things such as unmarried […]
Students using cell phones as phone books
Society has developed such a dependency on cell phones that many Americans can’t imagine life without them. In a nation of 295,003,346 people, cell-phone subscribers number 173,003,878, according to the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association, an industry group. In fact, many students use cell phones not only for safety and […]
More than Mardi Gras, the meaning of Lenten Season
Starting Wednesday, Feb. 9, begins the period of Lent and ends March 26. Lent is observed by Catholics around the world.What is Lent? Lent comes from the Middle English word “lente” which means springtime. The time period originated from earlier days of the Church as a time to prepare for […]
The Panther wins 5 awards at 7th annual HBCU national newspaper conference in Baton Rouge
The Panther received five awards at the 2005 HBCU Newspaper Conference and Job Fair held in Baton Rouge, La., Feb 3-5.The awards are:-2nd Place- Best Features/Arts and Entertainment-2nd Place- Best News Story (Anterria Brown)-3rd Place- Best Individual Photo (Evan White)-3rd Place- Best News Coverage-Honorable Mention- Best Sports Coverage The conference/competition […]
PV police chief terminated
The university has terminated the appointment of Rayford V. Stephens as chief of police and head of the Department of Public Safety. Stephens held the position for more than 10 years. Executive vice president and chief financial officer Dan Williams explained why Stephens was relieved of his post. He said,”Shortly […]
An evening of enlightenment with Cornel West
The MSC auditorium was filled to capacity last Thursday with anxious Prairie View students awaiting the powerful message of Dr. Cornel West, professor of religion and African-American studies at Princeton University. With eagerness encompassing the auditorium, West’s presence overwhelmed the room into a brief hush. He relayed to students the […]