When will we, as African-Americans, stop apologizing for our appearance? While viewing the popular 2009 movie titled, “The Soloist” something struck a nerve in me. When the character Nathaniel Ayers, played by Jamie Foxx, comes into contact with the character Steve Lopez, played by Robert Downey Jr., a remark was […]
Other News
Mass. votes change
Recently, the state of Massachussetts held a special election to fill the seat left vacant by deceased senator Ted Kennedy. At the beginning of the race, very little national attention was given. This is largely in part because it was generally taken for granted that the Democratic candidate and current […]
Lady Panthers suffer first loss in conference play
A successful win by the Lady Panthers took place Monday afternoon against the Lady Hornets at Alabama State University. The Lady Panthers ended with a final score of 69-50, even with the loss of their star player Candice Thomas, who had to quit the game in the middle of the […]
Def Jam Presents “Bone
DeMarcus Hamilton, also known as Bone, is a rising star. Currently signed with Def Jam records, Bone’s hit “Homegurl” has everyone dancing. The senior history major is taking part in the Prairie View music movement along with Dorrough, Supastarr, DJ Mr. Rogers, and the Party Boys with his song that’s […]
Short and Sweet
Everyone watched as the police escorted the beautiful Angeliza Burgess out of her four-story home in handcuffs. No one could believe that the 17-year-old girl had brutally murdered her parents. Her bleach blonde hair hung down in front of her face in a tangled mess, her clothes ripped and torn. […]
Hugee knocks down big shot
The Prairie View A&M men’s basketball team went on a two game road trip finishing with two close games against Alabama A&M and Alabama State. The Panthers fell short on Saturday night to Alabama A&M by a close margin of 59-54 and won against Alabama State in another close game […]
Game of the week
In the last match-up against Texas Southern University, the Panthers defeated the Tigers 65-60 Jan. 9 at the Health & P.E. Center in Houston, Texas. The victory was a team win with many Panthers contributing during the flow of the game. Darnell Hugee scored 16 points and Dorian McDaniel added […]
It’s Your Legacy Pick up a Book
Most of us go professional in something other than sports, and for an athlete in the SWAC that is almost always the case. In the top two sports at Prairie View A&M University, basketball and football, going professional in these sports hasn’t been an option since 1980. The Dallas Cowboys […]
Consider a getting a Ph.D. in education
Professionals who are interested in bringing their careers to the next level may want to consider pursuing a Ph.D. in education. Being the highest degree level, students will be seriously challenged in their courses and will get the chance to pursue research and hands on experience in their fields. A […]
The service you cannot go without
There is a wealth of resources available for students at the Office of Career Services, located in Evans Hall, room 210. The fear that I have for most students is that they do not take enough advantage of the resources and knowledge that can be had while still an undergrad. […]