Jackie Robinson was born in 1919 in Cairo, Georgia. Throughout his teenage years Robinson was a phenomenal athlete. He attended the University of California at Los Angeles and was a star player in four: sports, baseball, basketball, football, and track. In 1941, Robinson played professional football for the Los Angeles […]
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Bulldogs hand Panthers fifteenth loss
The Prairie View A&M Panthers (3-15, 3-6) entered the game coming off of a tough loss on Saturday to the Alabama State Hornets. Prairie View tried to get things on the right track on Monday night when they squared off against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (10-9, 7-2) in the Baby […]
Alabama State edges Prairie View 59-50
The Alabama State Hornets (8-9, 6-2, in SWAC) came into the Baby Dome this past Saturday, and escaped with a 59-50 victory over Prairie View A&M. The panthers, which were coming off their third win of the season against the Arkansas Pine Bluff Golden Lions (63-58) back on January 24th, […]
Influenza: Staying one step ahead and keeping healthy
Influenza, or the flu, as it is commonly known is an illness that affects the upper as well as the lower airway tracts. It’s frequently associated with such symptoms as headaches, body aches and pains, fatigue, and weakness. “With the type of weather that we have been experiencing here at […]
Stroke: a leading cause of death
A stroke is far from the minds of many as they contemplate spring break, graduation, summer vacation and their first real job. A stroke is something that happens to older people and not to college students. In the bustle to and from class, it is important to give attention to […]
I Think I’m Pregnant…
Love is a powerful word and can be expressed in many ways. Couples may express love to each other by saying, “I love you,” and friends may show their love for one another by being there in a time of need. As we all know the ultimate form of expressing […]
Always on top
There is no question that African Americans are at the top of the charts in music, movies, and even modeling. Yet, there should be questions behind the reasons African American are making the top of medical charts. Unfortunately, the statistics are showing these charts are not yielding positive information. The […]
Student requests that PVAMU get involved in tsunami relief
I was reading The Panther the other day and came across the article, “FAMU, Howard students aid in tsunami relief.” I am saddened by the tragedy that occurred more than a month ago, but what amazes me most is the fact that Prairie View has done completely nothing (or if […]
Can you handle the “N” word challenge?
At the time this letter is being read it will be the beginning of Black History Month. I would like to issue a challenge to every person here on this “hill” we call Prairie View. The challenge is to go the whole month without using the word “nigger.” Unfortunately, I […]
New school, same drama
This season College Hill returns to BET at a new university, and eight new cast members, with outrageous personalities. Last season the show took place at Southern University in Louisiana, this season they will film the show at Langston University in the plains of Oklahoma.This season will be a lot […]