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Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.pvamu.edu/pv-panther-newspapers Scholarship and Service leads the way By Tina M. Ellis Entertainment Editor At the inception of pledged to serious endeavor Delta Sigma Theta on Janu­ and community service, de- ary 13,1913 on the campus of emphasizing the social side of Howard University, 22 Black sorority life. college women created anew They believed that the sisterhood to establish and strength of the organization would lie in the personal in­ The Ladies of the Eta maintain a high standard of tegrity and character of the Beta chapter of Delta morality and scholarship individual member. Sigma Theta Sorority, among women. Incorporated. These women envi­ sioned an organization Deltas on Page 5 5th Annual African-American Rich heritage celebrated, protected and enhanced Legislative Summit plans to By Keith Seafous Special to the Panther Founders Dr. Ernest E. Just, Professor Frank make a difference On November 17, Coleman, Dr. Oscar J. Cooper 1911, three Howard Univer­ and Bishop Edgar A. Love iy Tenesia S. Mathews sity undergraduate students, selected this phrase as the Editor - in- Chief summit was entitled " Mo­ with the assistance of their motto. On Saturday, Febru- mentum to Move Through Manhood, scholar­ "Leadership makes ary 9,2002 the congressional faculty advisor, gave birth to all the difference in the the 21st Century." the Omega Psi Phi Frater­ ship, perseverance and black leaders of Texas held Black political lead­ uplifment were adopted as world, and good leadership nity. its 5th Annual African- ers such as Representative cardinal principles. This was causes people to follow," ex­ From the initial of American Legislative confer­ Julius Widier, Senator Royce the first fraternity to be claimed Congresswoman the Greek phrase meaning, ence. West, Senator Rodney Ellis, founded on a black college Eddie Bernice Johnson. The theme for the "Friendship is essential to the Congresswoman Sheila soul," the name Omega Psi campus. Jackson Lee, Congress- Phi was derived. Omega on Page 5 woman Eddie Bernice Johnson and Govenor candi­ date Tony Sanchez were all participants in this confer­ ence to delete the struggle of African-American equal ity in education, politics and simplicity put in every day The Brothers of life. the Rho Theta Congresswoman chapter of Sheila Jackson Lee Omega Psi Phi capitilized on the theme of Fraternity, the summit in just one ques­ Incorporated. tion. She asked those elite politicians, students and all other attendents "Are you COMING NEXT WEEK INSIDE going to be a part of the Fraternities and sororities membership or the move who have contributed to the Are you a part of the ment?" upliftment of the African- membership or the move­ In her monologue American community. ment? Page 3 Next week, the Jackson charged the audi­ All Star Jam in brothers of Phi Beta Sigma ence not to just have a mem­ Philadelphia gets rave Fraternity Inc. and the la­ bership to their perspective reviews from PV alumni. sororities, fraternities, dies ofZeta Phi Beta Soror­ churches, the NAACP and ity Inc. Page 7 WEATHER Representative Sheila Jackson Lee speaks of being a Greater Prairie View Area weekend forecast: mostly sunny and cool; High 71, Low 30 part of the movement. See Summit on page 5 The Panther Wednesday, February 13', 2002 page 2 IN BRIEF The Panther Wednesday,Februaryl3,2002 page 3 •State* •World* •National* VIEWPOINTS Tyson fight unwanted Bell causes brawl Chest makers warn Fort Worth, Texas Cairo, Egypt St. Louis, Missouri The Stop Complaining! AP- Texas Motor AP- An argument over AP- The maker of ce­ Speedway officials decided whether a church's bells tolled dar chests in which a dozen Are you a part of the membership or the movement ? children have died including Panther against bidding for Mike too loudly turned into a brawl Tyson's heavyweight title three in St. Louis in August is that left 11 people lightly in­ pushing hard to replace the Sheila Jackson Lee asked a ing worse than a person who movement to get Prairie View fight against Lennox Lewis. question that not many of us "Mike Tyson makes jured and led to 50 arrests in automatic locks on some 6.5 is too fickle to stand up for professors that can teach and Prairie View A&M University's could answer and many of you this fight undesirable for us," southern Egypt, police said million chests. what they believe in, but they teach well. TMS general manager Eddie Monday. Lane Furniture In­ official student publication probably can't either. dustries, created airtight sit around and criticize. Become a part of the Gossage said Monday. The violence broke out She asked "Do you just Listen! This is not the '"We've wound up chests that lock automatically The Panther is a publication sup­ movement to not only vote in the village of Beni Walmas, have a membership or are you institution of slavery or the where t expected it all along. from the inside a feature that ported through advertising and stu­ for SGA president, but to 135 miles south of Cairo, dur­ is ideal for long-term storage a part of the movement?" We cannot sell our values. dent activity fees. Views expressed '60s. We have the right to vote for the President of the ing the opening of the reno­ of heirlooms but potentially That question is apow- Texas Motor Speed­ within the publicationare not neces­ stand without being whipped United States. deadly for children who play erful one because many of us way is a clean-cut, family ori­ vated Virgin Mary Church. sarily those shared by Prairie View or hosed. I also challenge you ented venue." inside them. just sit and complain about A&M University or the Texas A&M We have the power to to write articles that are im­ situations on campus, and we Saddam object to U.S. Public school showcase University Board of Regents. All elect a president that is right portant to you, so that all Jury selection begins articles, photographs and graphics rarely agree with those par­ Baghad, Iraq Oklahoma City, Oklahoma By Tenesia S. Mathews for us. students will know what Brownsville, Texas are property of The Panther ticular situations or how many AP-President Saddam AP- Fourth-grader Editor-in-Chief We have the power to some of the more important AP- Jury selection be­ decisions are made that we gan Monday in a $20 million Hussein said Monday his Waleed Ovase's fingers darted Anyone who reads The Panther get professors that are here to issues are on campus besides don't agree with? lawsuit filed after two U.S. country opposes any U. S. at­ across the computer keyboard, can submit a letter to the editor by On Saturday Febru­ teach and teach us well. We the parties and what not. tack on Iran, adding the U.S. feverishly punching in data to fax, e-mail, or postal service. All Border Patrol agents were ary 9, 2002,1 was honored to The answer should be don'thave to sit and complain. So, my fellow col­ description of Iraq and Iran as show how he found the range, submissions are subject to editing all of us, but how many of us killed in a 1998 shootout. be a guest at the 5th Annual We can stand and be heard! leagues become a part of the The defense continued part of an "axis of evil" proves median and mode of colored and must include the author's name are doing something about the United States considers candies in a bag of M&Ms. African-American Legislative So, I challenge you movement to make this a to pressure for a change of and telephone number. Summit. these situations? None of us. venue due to publicity about Muslims and Arabs evil. "You can see the data in PVAMU students to not just first class university, to the case. Last month, U.S. Presi­ a line graph, a bar graph or a Submission Policy And out of all the So, we are just a part have a membership to Prairie make us a better people, and Agents Susan Lynn dent George W Bush said in pie chart," said Ovase, a stu­ for Letters to the Editor speeches that were presented of the membership, but we're View as a student, but be­ his State of the Union address dent at Truman Elementary to this a better world for Rodriguez and Ricardo and out all the challenges that not doing anything to change come a part of the movement Guillermo Salinas were shot that Iraq, Iran and North Ko­ School in Norman. The Panther these situations. rea comprise an "axis of evil" Ovase joined dozens were given, there was only one to make this university one of while helping Cameron Spring 2002 Staff thing that really stuck with All we do is complain County sheriffs deputies and accused them of seeking of students, lawmakers and the best in the world. track down Ernest Moore, a weapons of mass destruction. state education officials Mon­ Editor-in-Chief: me throughout the whole day. and complain. There is noth­ Become a part of the day in the Capitol. Congresswoman See Summit Page 5 suspect in a double-murder, Photo by AP/ Pete Sanders Group Tenesia S. Mathews on July 7,1998. Assistant Editor: Lou Gossett Jr. joins the cast of the Kander and Ebb musical Kalyn Bullock News Editor: Russia warns US. Horse shooting tines —Chicago" Feb. 18 at the Shubert Theatre. Gossett will play razzle- Candice Grizzell Moscow, Russia Carson City, Nevada dazzle lawyer Billy Flynn in the long-running revival, which has Sports Editor: Black love: He is my best tr'ienb been playing on Broadway since November 1996. AP-Russian Defense AP- Two defendants in a Marvin Anderson Minister Sergei Ivanov warned horse slaughter case were sen­ Lifestyles Editor: Dear Editor, you don t have these, get them, of love is knowingyou make Tina M. Ellis thought the key elements in a ] the United States on Monday tenced Monday to brief jail My best friend called relationship should be. The We believe that true the difference in someone's MANAGEMENT against expanding the war on terms and fines. Photographers: love is being not only to share life. That's everyday your Hope Eugene me one afternoon, just to talk. standards that we set for our­ terrorism to other nations Athird defendant was yourself, but to learn more Maurice May We laughed, talked about selves. mate thanks God for you in OPPORTUNITIES without absolute proof of their fined and put on probation. about you while doing the same District Judge Michael News Assistants: whatever show that was show­ A successful relation­ involvement in terror activities NEED TO ADVERTISE? for someone else. The beauty Sonic Drive-In and approval from the U.N. Griffin imposed 39-day jail Simone Hollis ing on TV, and even gossiped a ship must have: See Letter Page 5 Please apply in person Security Council. terms on Scott Brendle, 24, CALL US AT (936) 857-2132 Kimberly Koledoye little. My "ace" started the 1. 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Deltas from Page 3 Omega from Page 1 is to put life back on Prairie BLACK MALE PROJECT- A Humbly submitted, In the fall of 1969 af­ View's campus, and as Omega summer educational and cul­ brothers Bobby Duncan, and Ronnie Davis Jr. ter much controversy from men we strive to be leaders tural enrichment program for brother Phillip Scrambling. Student Government Presi­ DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES & LEADERSHIP the Texas A&M University and good role models." black males (ages15-18), in Throughout the se­ dent System, the first Greek-let­ On a national stand­ conjunction with Wilburforce mester numerous activities ter sorority was formed on point Omega participates in and Central State Universi­ are held such as seminars, so­ Love from Page 3 the campus of Prairie View ACHIEVEMENT WEEK ties. cial mixer, KPVU radio dis­ itv (auMiioiv or A&M University. which was Originally de­ Up coming events: Soul- mate. cussion, lectures with the Twenty-five charter signed to promote the study of Greek Affairs, Greek Family At around 6:00 that freshman class, campus clean­ members were initiated into Negro life and history. Today, Feud, Party Feb.16 at the west evening, I heard a knock at ups and assisting with mov­ H the Eta Beta Chapter on De­ Achievement Week is used to wing Alumni, Founders Day the door and could smell that &LACK Hi'SlOW MwV ing residents into University cember 19,1969 with special seek out and give due recogni­ Program, Racial Profiling too familiar fragrance before College. Also, Rho Theta has assistance from the late Dr. tion to those individuals at Seminar, and old school tal­ I even opened it. A quick participated in seminars with Anne Campbell and the Prai­ the local and national level ent show. rush of energy raced through the ladies of Alpha Kappa Al­ AfUiCAlv ATffit tW m\U\U ATMt DAV M\U\U ATTiRt DAV rie View Alumni Chapter. who have made a noteworthy my body and almost created a pha, Delta Sigma Theta, and Today the Eta Beta contribution toward improv­ Letter from Page 3 wave of butterflies in my the men of Phi Beta Sigma. Every Tuesday during the month of February Chapter ofDelta Sigma Theta ing the quality of life for black stomach. I opened the door to Vice President of the chapter expired. Sorority, Incorporated con­ Americans. see that big cheesy smile and Support by wearing traditional African clothing Keith Seafous holds down a The goals of the Stu­ tinues a rich tradition of SENIOR CITIZENS those beautiful eyes. or Red/Green/Black color clothing. strong position of President of dent Government Association scholarship and service with PROJECT- a program de­ He gave me a sweet the Pan-Hellenic. include 'Bringing I. M. P. A. C.T annual programs and service signed to provide services to kiss and a long hug with that The Rho Theta Chap­ to Student Power', which projects such as the Elephant senior citizens. Each Omega extra squeeze that made me PANTHER BLACK HISTORY QUIZ BOWL ter is very active with Pan in stands for Innovation, Moti­ Walk, Arts and Letters Gala, Chapter adopts a senior citi­ feel the 4's: safe, secure, sexy, Wednesdays, February 20th & 27th assistingwith seminars, com­ vation, Participation, Antici­ Get DSTressed and Delta zens' home and implements and special. Yknow, the one Harrington Science Bldg., RM 122 @ 7:00 PM munity service, pep-rallies, pation, Connection, and Tra­ Week. various programs to enhance that makes a sister want to student park functions and all dition. We believe if TEAM Prizes*: 1st ($75), 2nd ($50), & 3rd ($25) Place The current mem­ the lives of the residents. exhale. • - 1 out Greek unity. President of these areas are strengthened bers also bringnew and inno­ Additionally, each chapter You see, my best Quiz Bowl MVP : $50 gift certificate the chapter Corey Leday then the problems we encoun­ vative programs to the cam­ serves as a "foster grandson" friend is my man. * Each team member receives a gift certificate for SSS indicated states, "Our main focus or goal ter with the university can be pus like AIDS Week, Who to one or more residents. THE Carolyn D. Hutchings Teams consist of three (3) students Open to currently enrolled students Wants to Be a Millionaire, Register by: Fri., February 15th the International Festival, Harrington Science Bldg., RM 108 and Clownin' Around with the Deltas at Texas NEED TO ADVERTISE? Children's Hospital. I)S41\ie>viiifi Forum Saturday, February 23, 2002 University College Theater Summit from Page 1 CALL US AT(936) 857-2132 Tavts Smiley Panel 1: 8:30 AM Panel II: 4:30 PM for African- Americans. Presents During this summit, Where do we go from here: Chaos or Community? students from both universi­ B/ack America's Vision for Hea/ing, Harmony, and Higher Ground ties and high schools were allowed to voice their opin­ ions and concerns in a " wrap FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL EXT. 2018 p\ics on Ca^ Students needing special assistance, call 2610 session. The " wrap session" started out on the good foot with all student participants pointing out the positive as­ pects of the summit and even more positive opinions on what we as generation X can do to improve our future. The summit also Announces to all Faculty members A students of Prairie View proved that it doesn't take A&M University of our Weekly Celebration of Mass at the much for division after a cer­ tain negative statements "All Faith Chapel" (main chapeI) every Wednesday at 1215 p.m. were made total division Ash Wednesday is February 13, 2002 came upon the session. Students and com­ munity leaders began to de­ Spring2002 bate on whether HBCUs or 2002-2003 predominately white univer­ Recognized Student Organizations Open House sities were better. William "Billy" J. Nicks Fieldhouse Mr. Frairie V'cw A^M (Jnrversity After about two hours of debating the session TONIGHT! TONIGHT! TONIGHT! Scholarship fageants got back on the positive side and ended on a good note (Wednesday, Febmaiy 13,2002) with many compliments on 5:30 PM—8:30 PM Contestant Applications Available the summit. The audience http//:www.pvamu.edu/quick_form.html or was also grateful to Open to all students! Harrington Science Bldg., RM 108 partcipate in the summit this For more information, call DSAL @ ext. 2018 Application Deadline: Friday, February 22,2002 year. The Panther Wednesday February 13, 2002 page 7 ENTERTAINMENT & LIFESTYLES The Panther Wednesday.February 13, 2002 SPORTS Where's Dorsey receives two-year contract extension Musical DUNK: All star jam gets raved reviews By Traci N. Bennett songs and tempo. But one Prairie View solidifies head coaching position for the future delphia All-Stars, as their Aaries, a duo discovered by During a brief inter­ Special to the Panther factor remained constant: all the concert was called. Musiq. These sisters sang lude, Black Thought instigated By Stefan Robinson The concert began as were experts in neo-soul. a battle of the turntables be­ named the 20th head foot­ SWAC at 5-2. In This year's NBA All- with soul and power. Dur­ The Roots summoned all Everyone in tween human (Scratch of The Love? ball coach at Prairie View 1996, he was Star Weekend was hosted by ing one song, they even used Special to the Panther Philadelphia natives to show the audience seemed to know Roots) and machine (DJ Jazzy A&M. named SWAC the 2000-2001 Eastern Con­ the accompaniment of a pair love to their musicians; si­ how to spell when Musiq Jeff). Prairie View A&M In his first season, coachoftheyear. ference Champion Philadel­ of mimes. multaneously Black Thought asked his fans to yell out Though both showed his squad snapped a South­ His best phia 76ers. You may remember University head football of The Roots skills, Scratch emerged victo­ western Athletic Confer­ record at Missis­ What a weekend it coach Larry Dorsey has re­ prepared the riously on the premise that he ence 67- game losing streak sippi Valley was!! Celebrities and fans ceived a two-year contract audience for used his mouth! extension, according to uni­ with a 25-22 win over State came in began trickling in Tuesday a concert like Kindred, a married versity Athletics Director Alcorn State. 1991, when his for the fun. Evidence of this none other. couple, also demonstrated Charles McClelland. Last season, he squad finished could be seen by extra traffic The | their love for music as they " This two-year ex­ guided the Panthers to a 3- 7-3-1 overall and not accustomed to the al­ Roots pro­ harmonized and lit up the tension will give Prairie 7 overall recorded, 2-5 in 3-3-1 in SWAC. ready high-trafficked down­ ceeded with stage. I By Marvin Anderson View added stability. Coach league play, with wins " As a town area, Center City. "The Next [Sports Editor Dorsey has made signifi­ against Mississippi Valley coach, any time By Friday, there was They are expectingthe State (34-17), Paul Quinn no doubt this would be an Movement" release of their album soon, Sunday's All-Star cant improvements in our you get an exten­ (37-6) and eventful weekend, complete which had and are produced by the same game had all the perfect set­ football program since his Arkansas- Pine sion, that means Bluff (35-16). with celebrity appearances, everyone in record company that discov­ tings for a story book ending arrival two years ago," said the administra­ concerts, fine dining, and the audience ered Jill Scott, Hidden Beach for Los Angeles Lakers guard McClelland. The win over Ar­ tion likes what "He's done a great kansas-Pine Bluff was the you're doing. parties. spouting Records. Kobe Bryant. rhymes. job recruiting and we school's first homecoming It's a great feeling to Though the focus Jaguar Wright, while Bryant, a Philadel­ Us- gifted with a voice, did not wanted to solidify what he's victory in 12 years. realize that people recognize Head, football coach Larry was basketball, Philadelphia \ phia native, returned home ing this represent Philadelphia in the already put in place We're ' Prior to Dorsey's what we've accomplished and Dorsey led the Panthers to an made use ofaprime opportu­ to play in the All-Star game Roots tune, best lighting. Eight months confident that he can get us arrival at Prairie View, he what we're trying to do," said impressive 3-7 record last nity to showcase its talents . against his idol Michael Jor­ Musiq pregnant and moody, she man­ to a higher level and within served as head football Dorsey. season. and expertise in other areas dan. Soulchild aged to shift the ambiance the next two to three years coach at Mississippi Val­ "It also helps in our of American culture. Basically it couldn't skipped out slightly to the left while she we shouldn't be playing ley State from 1990 to 1998. recruiting efforts because now Friday and Saturday the get any better in his best on stage jazz­ was on stage. anything less than .500 His 1996 squad at the student athletes know that Electric Factory donned their dream. Right? Wrong ing up his "L' The Roots courtsey of Google Images Before leaving the hall." Mississippi Valley State the head coach will be with stage with some of the great­ Although be did score "Mary Go Round's" lyrics. stage due to fatigue, sbe sang In July 2000, posted a 7-4 overall record, est artists in neo-Soul. is Gone". Ayana of Aaries from 31 points and claimed MVP them the next four years." Sporting warm colors ber bit "What Y ou W ant" and Dorsey signed a four-year and finished the season Musiq Soulchild, He was followed by Musiq's "Girl Next Door". honors, Bryant lost some and an urban vintage style, contract when he was tied for second in the Bilal, The Roots, Jaguar Bilal's "Fast Lane" and an­ Jill Scott's presence "The Lesson" both with The thing much more valuable, Musiq sat on a stool, drawing Roots, and her new single from Wright, Kindred, DJ Jazzy other Roots hit. was deeply felt as she the respect of his hometown his fans closer to him, and Jeff, Aaries and Jill Scott all Throughout the sashayed on stage, grinning her freshly released album fans. singing "Love" and a soon to Denial Delusions and Deci­ displayed their pride in concert, each artist tag- ear to ear, soul and class For various reasons be new release "Half Crazy". sions. Panthers '02 schedule includes three Classics Philadelphia as they repre­ teamed the other, Switching radiating from her every Bryant was booed nearly ev­ New to the stage were Although it seems im­ sented another class ofPhila- word. Before the night ery time he touched the ball. By Marvin Anderson possible, if you didn't thor­ ended, she had serenaded Some claim he was Sports Editor oughly enjoy the perfor­ the crowd with "Do You Re­ booed due to unpleasant re­ In every aspect of Texas Southern, August 31, mances, you can say you took marks Bryant made about DRAIRIE member Me", "Gimme" and success, something must be and Southern University on part in this once in a lifetime no longer being a part of the "Long Walk" sacrificed. October 26. The sites of these concert. city. " I moved to L.A. I'm a In the wake of last game have yet to be an­ iyiE W A&M Laker now," stated Bryant hi UNIVERSITY season's improvements, the nounced. COLLEGE Why did they make the Panther Dolls perform after the a pregame interview. The Answers Prairie View A&M football The tickets to the Jackson State game was over? 2. Why does the game an Others believe he Weekly Update for Freshmen team's fans will have to Southern game will be dis­ 2002 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE nouncer sound like the guy on the "Clear Eyes" commercial? was booed for his role in de­ sacrifice. counted from $12.00 to $5.00 i 3. Were Bert and Ernie brothers with different fathers? 4. feating the Philadelphia DATE OPPONENT The Panthers will for P.V. students. STADIUM LOCATION TIME HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!! Will we see theMarching Storm again this semester? 5. Who 76ers in last season's NBA host only one game at In addition to the usu­ Aug. 31 'Texas Southern TBA Houston, TX 7:00 pm was the girl who paid $350 for Eitan at the Sigma Auction? 6. Finals. (Labor Day Classic) Blackshear Field in 2002. ally highly anticipated Clas­ You must have a grade of 'C' or better in your Did she spend all of her overpayment check on him? 7. Will My own personal Sept. 7 Tennessee State Adelphia Coliseum Nashville, TN TBA The lack of home sics the Panthers will face 'John Merrill Classici developmental class (es) to pre-register for Fall his girlfriend actually let him go out With her? 8. Why does theory is that the fans booed games is a result of the 5 Tennessee State in the John Sept. 14 Texas A&M-Kingsville Javelina Stadium Kingsville, TX 7:00 pm PV have a fee for admission and a fee for graduation? 9. Who because he shot the ball too 2002. games played on campus last Merritt Classic. You must take the TASP at least once every academic year. really wants Nas to perform at Spring Fest? 10 .How much much(an Ail-Star record 25 Sept. 21 Open • season,and because the Pan­ The John Merritt a Check out the following URL: http://calendars.pvamu.edu/ for information about our would you pay to see OutKast and Ludacris? 11 .Why does attempts),not to mention the Sept. 28 Alabama A&M Louis Crews Stadium Huntsville. AL 7:00 pm thers were originally sched­ Classic will be held in Adelphia Quick TASP testing schedule or call 936/857-2747. that girl put up a list of the people invited to her birthday party fact that he didn't even play uled to play two other teams Coliseum, home field of the Oct. 5 'Grambling State Cotton Bowl Dallas. TX 7:00 pm each year? 12 .Who is she anyway? 13 .Why didn't anybody the whole fourth quarter. (Slate Fair Classic) but each reneged. NFL's Tennessee Titans. show up to the Sigma party on Friday or the Alpha party on Or maybe it was be­ Oct. 12 *Alcom State Blackshear Field Prairie View, TX 2:00 pm "We had Lincoln "We are workingto get (Homecoming) 2 Installment Fee due Saturday? 14 .Why were the Deltas at the Alpha party acting cause he played like it was a February 15 University scheduled for packets together for the stu­ Oct. 19 Paul Quinn TBA Housing Fee due like it was really crunk?15. How many times are the Kappas playoff game instead of the Dallas. TX 1:00 pm March 1 September 28 and Langston dents to go and support the March 7-9 Mid-term exams going to redesign their tree? 16. Which one is majoring in All-Star Game. Oct. 26 'Southern TBA Houston, TX TBA University scheduled for football team, and the band," (Hall of Fame Game ) Spring Break exterior decorating? 17 . Is Tommy really engaged? 18. How Whatever the reason March 11-16 October 26 but they both said McClelland. Nov. 2 'Mississippi Valley State Magnolia Stadium Ittta Bena, MS 2:00 pm many people are counting the days until graduation? 19. How forthe booing, it was depress­ backed out on us," said Ath­ The Classics are profitable, Nov. 9 'Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lion Stadium Pine Bluff. AR TBA In Commemoration of Black History Month. "Remembering the Past, Looking many ofthose same people will still be here next fall? 20 .What ing to watch as Bryant at­ s letic Director Charles and will lessen the economic to the Future: Realizing New Visions for the 21 ' Century, UC is sponsoring; do you think? tempted to hold back tears Nov. 16 'Jackson State TBA Jackson, MS TBA McClelland. burden of P.V. students. The Making of an African American Lawyer, presented by Mr. Rawle Andrews of when asked how he felt Howard University Law School and Jonathan Cox of Southern University Law The other home • Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) western division games. 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